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Why did the holy books invent the idea of the devil?

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"The devil is a creation of holy books to instill fear and maintain control, but true liberation comes from recognizing that responsibility lies within you, not in an external foe."

People made up the devil to scare you into obeying their book instead of trusting your own sense and heart.
Why this matters practically
- Breaks fear-based obedience and encourages independent thinking.
- Promotes personal responsibility instead of blaming an external evil.
- Shifts guidance from rigid scripture to your direct awareness and experience.
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