Except that there is EMPIRICAL evidence that evil is alive in this world, and that which is beyond human capacity. The occult is real, and the experiences that they have are real. I knew someone personally who dealt with demon guides (spirit guides), and even saw "Jesus" (a demon disguised as one they perceived to be Jesus). You speak of a realm you obviously have no actual understanding of. I am sure that there are believers out there who would be more than happy to share their experience with the demonic realm in their past lives, if only to educate you. Just because you mishandle scripture does not mean everyone else does.
Here is a story for you, from my old youth pastor who was a chaplain for the police department. He has seen and experienced all kinds of things in the world. For instance, there was a time when he had to counsel and comfort a bunch of students from a school. A student brought a satanic bible onto the bus with them. You know how kids are. Someone grabbed it from them, and threw it to the ground. It never reached the ground. It levitated in front of all the students. They were VERY disturbed by the incident. The movie Exorcist is based on a true story. Even John MacArthur tells of a time he was faced by a demon possessed person in his office. All the hallmarks were present, from the way he explains the situation.
All of this is in contradiction with not what scripture says, but with your interpretation of what scripture says. However, with a proper understanding of scripture, the contradiction goes away. Yet, you wish to keep with the contradiction, cause scripture to implode on itself, proving what all the atheists have been saying for a long time. The Bible is a book of contradiction, and is therefore not true. I, however, believe that there is no contradiction in scripture, when it is properly handled.
You know, I didn't even have to look this up to know that you made this up. I already knew exactly what the scripture said already. So here it is so you can learn:
"6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:
7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.
8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.
9 As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed"
When you handle scripture the way you have been, then you say things like you say above.
This is Galations. What gospel was Paul teaching? Paul said that he sought to know in the Galatians only Christ and Christ crucified. That is the gospel Paul preached.
"4 And they worshipped the dragon [Satan] which gave power unto the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him?
5 And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months.
6 And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven.
7 And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations.
8 And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
9 If any man have an ear, let him hear."
Sounds like someone who is literally against Christ. All those who dwell on Earth and don't belong to Christ will worship the beast. The will belong to the beast.
"11 And the beast that was, and is not, even he is the eighth, and is of the seven, and goeth into perdition.
12 And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast.
13 These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength unto the beast.
14 These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful."
Except that you clearly state that they don't make war with the lamb, because these are the zealots who were attacking Rome/Israel. You changed scripture.
