Images of the Devil
Childhood’s End
Satan (meaning accuser) is
a term that originates from
the Abrahamic religions,
traditionally applied to an
angel.
Originally, this figure was
the one who challenged the
religious faith of humans in
the Hebrew Bible. Since
then, the Abrahamic
religions have variously
regarded Satan as a
rebellious fallen angel or
demon that tempts humans
to sin or commit evil deeds.
The word “Satan,” and
the Arabic شيطان
"shaitan," may derive
from a Northwest
Semitic root śtn,
meaning “to be hostile”
or “to accuse.”
The most common English synonym for “Satan” is “Devil,”
which descends from Middle English devel, from Old English
dēofol, that in turn represents an early Germanic borrowing of
Latin diabolus (also the source of “diabolical”). This in turn was
borrowed from Greek diabolos "slanderer."
Archangel Michael slaying the Devil Lucifer, by Guillaume Geefs
Angels and Demons Represent Man’s Dual Nature
Lucifer is sometimes used in Christian theology to refer to Satan,
as a result of identifying the fallen "son of the dawn" of Isaiah
14:12 with the "accuser" of other passages in the Old Testament.
Satan is believed to be an
angel who rebelled against
God— and also the one who
spoke through the serpent
and seduced Eve into
disobeying God's command.
His ultimate goal is to lead
people away from the love of
God — to lead them to
fallacies which God opposes.
Satan is also identified as the
accuser of Job, the tempter in
the Gospels, the secret power
of lawlessness in
Thessalonians 2:7, and the
dragon in the Book of
Revelation.
Before his alleged
insurrection, Lucifer
(Satan) was among
the highest of all
angels and the
"brightest in the
sky." His pride is
considered a reason
why he would not
bow to God as all
other angels did, but
sought to rule
heaven himself.
The Overlords?
Jenna Bush worshipping Satan
The Bush Family Worshipping Satan
Ironic Portrayal:
Devil as Hero