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what does the Torah say about satan
EagleEye:
Christians interpret the snake in the Genesis creation story to be the devil, but Jews do not.
EagleEye:
So in Judaism, is "satan" just an evil force, and not an actual ruler of hell?
newman:
--- Quote from: EagleEye on September 08, 2007, 10:18:32 PM ---So in Judaism, is "satan" just an evil force, and not an actual ruler of hell?
--- End quote ---
No, he works for G_d as an enticer and prosecutor.
DownwithIslam:
I think satan is known as the "Bad malach" in judaism.
ftf:
I personally don't believe that the world makes sense if Satan isn't evil and working against G-d, but, I'll stay out of this discussion so as to prevent a shouting match.
I will leave one thing for people to think on, God created us in his image, why would he include evil inclinations in us?
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