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Jan 17, 2005 22:28

I was reading the second book of C.S. Lewis’ space trilogy called “Perelandra” when it made me think about something. Where does Satan reside? Where is he confined to? In the space trilogy (which yes, I realize is science fiction and isn’t totally truth), Satan is confined to planet Earth, while other high-ruling angels are designated to other ( Read more... )

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let's get into this... somelikeitthom January 18 2005, 03:45:56 UTC

ok, scripture actually refers to satan as the "ruler of this world", so i'm going to take that in a literal sense and say that he is here on earth ( ... )

fluffheadjam January 18 2005, 06:56:15 UTC

this is a very interesting comment, but Thom makes some good points, just as well as you do to Jake. I have to say that im not knowledgable enough to make a intelligent comment. all i know is that my biggest concern is to focus on God and the Gospel. I dont think knowing where satan resides is important in our growth. i think that should be left up to those fighting the battle for us. but i really dont know. im not one to say that i am right and you are wrong, its just something good to think about and discuss. your feeding my heart and brain for sure.

~peace

15_letters_long January 18 2005, 15:05:43 UTC

Yeah, I totally agree with Thom. Through the writing of that post and the evolution of thought, it came upon me the truth of the matter that Satan isn't "in our hearts". We are sinners through and through and having known evil and still knowing evil is a result of the fall and we cannot escape that. I guess one of my biggest thoughts would have been would we be tempted on another planet the same way that we are tempted here? The idea of Satan residing on this planet (if that is what is meant by world) would be terms of confinement. Would there be temptations on another planet ( ... )

poetlantern January 18 2005, 20:03:13 UTC

Satan is a temptor, but our own flesh plays a big part in things, too. We can often get ourselves into trouble without much help from Him, though I suspect he still has his fingers in alot of things in the background ( ... )

15_letters_long January 18 2005, 20:15:20 UTC

On another note, and not to end discussion by any means, but you guys should all read the space trilogy. Out of the Silent Planet is fantastic for putting the world into some sort of (different) perspective, and so far, Perelandra is just as thoughtful. They both present worlds without sin and thus provides some kind of a conflict between the characters as one (the main character from Earth) doesn't know what it is to not be sinful, while the inhabitants of the other planets don't.

Stu, while what you've said has to be ultimately concluded as just a theory (we have no actual proof (that I know of) that "this world" actually means all natural creation), I'm leaning towards your line of thinking as well. And as you said "As a resident of the spiritual realm, we can't be exactly sure how he moves.." - that just makes me tell you to read the space trilogy yet again.

poetlantern January 19 2005, 01:22:00 UTC

One of these days I'll get to it. Let me finish Lord of the Rings and Narnia first. :)

no... somelikeitthom January 19 2005, 03:39:54 UTC

now

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chiron583 January 19 2005, 06:35:12 UTC

jake,

dude, whats up man? i totally saw you had like 50 comments on this piece, so i had to check it out. if i had more time i'd check all of 'em out, but your entry was thought-provoking. hope all is well, later man.

nathan

15_letters_long January 19 2005, 17:54:40 UTC

hey Nathan - yeah, it's been a while, eh? Yeah be sure to post something if anything comes to mind about all this stuff - it's fun to think and talk about. hope everything's going well for you and all.