Chapter 17: The Difference Between the Devil and the Angel
"Alright, students, I'm sure you've heard some information. Soon after, the school held a commemorative meeting to celebrate its 100th anniversary. ”
"The event will feature a variety of content, and the school plans to set up an exhibition at the entrance of the school to introduce the school's 100-year history and famous achievements."
"The founders of our school: the Huangfu family, as well as other participants: the Ouyang family, the Lin family, etc., will come to the school at that time. Students from other schools can visit this event, and students can also invite their parents to participate. The head teacher rushed to the classroom and said with a smile.
One student said, "Teacher, what do we need to do?" ”
The teacher hurriedly said, "This is what I will say next." ”
"After deliberation with the school leaders, it was decided that each class should sign up for three programs. An audition will be held one week before the annual meeting, and admission will be based on merit. ”
There was a burst of discussion below, and one student said, "This shouldn't have anything to do with us, right?" We're not very pretty, and we don't have much style. Another student also said: "It depends on how the art committee arranges, we just need to cooperate." ”
At this time, the teacher added, "This event is very important for the school and all of us. It is a showcase of our school's rich history, as well as a way to showcase its charm to other schools. Therefore, I hope that everyone will actively participate and contribute to the school and class. If you are interested, please go to the Literature and Art Committee to register. Teachers are looking forward to your performance. ”
"Okay, students can discuss it after class. Entertainment is entertainment, the most important thing for us is to study, now take out the textbook and we will continue to class. ”
In one case, the progress of the class was stopped.
Is there such a thing as a devil or an angel in this world?
Then he asked, "What do you think is the difference between angels and demons, and which one do you prefer?" ”
The sound of heated discussion rang out, "I like angels, pure and beautiful." ”
"I also like angels, with a pair of desirable wings, a beautiful face, and a kind heart."
"I like the devil, like a martyr who came out of the darkness, daring to do things, not being affected by the world, and being extremely powerful."
"Anyone can answer this question, please raise your hand. This is what you think in your heart, and there is no right or wrong. ”
This time, instead of being a shrunken turtle, I began to speak under the gentle gaze of the teacher.
Are angels really good? Are demons really evil?
"I once saw a discussion on this topic from a well-known website and wrote it down because I was interested.
There are three differences between the two.
1. Definitions are different
Angels: Angels, as special children of God, enjoy an intimate relationship with God, gazing, loving, and praising God in heaven. There are angels who often bring God's will to mankind from heaven. The number of angels is innumerable, and they exist in all corners of the universe.
Demons: Looking at the history of the East or the West, there were no demons in the early Animism era of human culture, and at most there were only evil spirits, or so-called Tricksters. When history began to enter the age of polytheism, people believed that good and evil were always opposites, and that there were good gods who represented justice, that is, evil gods who represented the forces of evil.
2. The origin is different
Angel: The word angel derives from the Greek word "angelos", which means messenger. In Christianity, ***, Judaism, and some other theologies, angels often play the role of messengers, retinues, agents of God. It originally refers to the messenger of heaven, and has a similar concept in many other religions, and is translated as "angel" in Chinese. In the Bible, God's will is usually conveyed by angels.
Devil: The word devil comes from the same root as the word "divinity", which originates from the Indo-European word for divi (goddess) or deva (god); In Persian, the root is daeva; In Old English, it was divell; In ancient Rome, it meant "divus".
That is, in ancient legends and legends, gods and demons were often conflated. The words "divine" and "devilish" are interpreted in Hebrew as "beneficial" and "harmful."
3. The symbols are different
Angels: Christianity considers angels to be "pure beings" and cannot be possessed by any living being, only to the Immaculate Sin Body (soulless beings); Angels are the embodiment of pure "good", so they will never tolerate the existence of "evil", but they are also not friends of humans. According to the Old Testament, angels would inflict harsh and severe punishments on sinful people at God's command.
Demons: Demons are symbols of evil and are described as enemies of gods and humans who will deceive, manipulate, or ravage humans with their powers. In the early days of animism in human culture, most religions believed that the gods were good, and that evil spirits or so-called mischievous spirits caused disasters. In the era of polytheism, people imagined evil gods representing evil forces instead of good gods representing justice, and believed that good and evil coexisted with each other. ”
The above is the official narrative on this topic, and what I am going to say next is my opinion on these two deities.
"Angels and demons should exist at the same time, just as we humans are divided into heroes and scum. People also often see angels as heroes and devils as scum. I think the angels may be the embodiment of the goodness of heaven, and the devils are the messengers of the land, and there is nothing wrong with them in themselves, but they are just added by the world.
It's also funny to say that humans are amazing creatures who always like to conquer others and let themselves go.
I've always believed that what you can't get is always the best.
I forgot that this view is common in today's society.
Because they have not seen the light, they long. Also because he could not overcome the difficulties on the path of light, he turned to darkness. It's obviously my own fault, but I blame it on the darkness for being too powerful. Self-deluded thinking that they are all right.
I love the devil.
The angels will betray you for the sake of the world and thus gain the yearning of the people. The devil will betray the whole world for you, just because she loves you. Angels will hurt you and even kill you for the sake of the world. The devil will fight against the world for you, even if it slaughters everyone. Because of Him, I love you. Angels will shed tears for the world, but not for you. The devil will only shed tears for you and will not let the world see him cry. Therefore, I like the devil, and I would rather be the enemy of the world and betray the whole world, but the devil is treated unfairly in the end. People say that they need angels instead of demons, and I think that there will always be people in this prosperous world who need the protection of demons, and she will treat demons like people treat angels. ”
Where the words fell, there was not a trace of sound.
It turned out that everyone was lost in thought.
The teacher woke the students up from meditation: "Gu Lian said really well, and like her, I also like the devil. She really interpreted all the fantasies about demons in my heart. ”
"Next, there is another student who wants to speak, let's continue."
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After the bell rang, the teacher said, "Let's go here for this class, and everyone will rest after class." ”