DEMONS FORUM
This is an excerpt from a published book of mine. Assignments in Time. It is not meant to be creepy. But rather to spur us to action.
DEMONS FORUM ><>
Several fallen arch demons were talking in a forum. They were giving a refresher course for the guardians.
“Do you remember the days when the God they call the father was tough and he would just kill his people if they touched an article he had said don’t touch?”
“They called it justice. And then His Son came and stirred up everything and became our enemy. He was tough on us. Now they have both gotten soft.”
“Yeah, we’ve noticed, that’s what happens over time. Remember, the mighty one talking about that? He’s permissive of His followers and he lets him get away with murder. They say they are saved by grace. They don’t know that He’s just putting our hands in it and making it easier for us to use them.”
Rumbling and hisses could be heard everywhere.
“Only tell them what they need to know. It’s ok that they go to church. In fact it’s a good cover. Just dilute it down by having stronger enforcements in place. “ The lead counsel said.
“Yes. Be ready to tell them the truth when they hear a lie about the power of their God’s word.” They advised.
“Bring them obstacles. Then they will doubt that it works in their lives. Do it when they are young. Tell them the truth and help them see that faith in their God is irrelevant in their lives.” Several demons licked and hacked in glee.
“Then their parents will think that their kids are living good lives, and will never suspect what is really going on. They will be serving our master. Our master loves religion.” The counselors were talking back and forth with their select troops.
“Remember this. Just watch them carefully. You must know that it’s a craft. The master has taught us that we must be diligent in this effort. We can be patient. Most of his truest followers are respected in religious circles.”
Another one chorused in glee. “What they don’t know is that many of their preachers are really working with us. Almost imperceptible. They think they are doing their God’s work. He taught us that years ago, before the despised one was born.”
This spurred a delicious hissing of laughter.
“The Pharisees and kings were in our camp and worked with us.” A younger one replied.
“Precisely, we have taught them well and they have taken the bait. Do not forget to get them to quarrel with each other in their religious circles. All we have to do is whisper it to them and they think it’s their thoughts.” The head counselor said.
The other counselor looked up and added. “Interesting! Love it. Cunning, very cunning. Keep it up. Stay with the basics always. We know what works. Let them think they are winning. Meanwhile we take over their lives.”
“We poison them, we make them sick. Entertain them with all sorts of activities. Diversion is the key. Keep them busy earning money for their families. Keep them hooked on entertainment and they won’t feel like doing much else.”
He nodded. “Yes, so busy that they don’t notice that we are taking over their lives while making them feel worthwhile. Occasionally we will find a true convert. Many started out in religion.”
“It’s been a good path. Look at all the opportunities it affords them.”
“Occasionally we get one that will dabble in the dark arts. We love them even more.”
They all smiled hideously and cackled like distraught hens laying too large an egg.
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