The real acts of a real devil you know have been made acceptable by the fictitious actions of a nonexistent devil that you do not know.

Mike Klepper
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It’s a mystery why so many people have difficulty distinguishing between fiction and reality. People have been led to believe that the devil exists, and that he is real. In the Bible, the devil has been described as a powerful being with a secret agenda, able to do evil without being seen or heard. In many other religions, the devil is a powerful entity that can bring harm to humans physically or mentally. As terrible as it feels when reality intersects with fiction, it’s even worse when fiction infects reality.

This is what happens when people carry around fictitious devils in their minds. They start believing that this imaginary fiend is real, and that he can do things impossible for reality itself. The result? A world filled with evil and violence.

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