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| Beth Stoneburner |
There’s a lot at stake in the election. We know that. But for right-wing talk show host Glenn Beck, it’s not about saving democracy as much as it is about defeating the devil.
During an appearance on televangelist Kenneth Copeland‘s network Thursday night, Beck claimed he had a “prophetic dream” years ago telling him that this year would involve a battle against “Satan himself.” The dream scared him, he said, so he told nobody. (Very convenient.) But he was eventually convinced of its legitimacy.
After promising not to dismiss this prophetic dream he had supposedly received, Beck then returned home where he said he eventually realized its terrifying significance.
All of a sudden it took on a completely new meaning,” Beck said. “I just warn you that we are in a spiritual battle against evil unleashed. We are not fighting the Democrats; we are fighting Satan himself.
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How depressing. From France to the U.S.A. we see every day the toxic effect of belief in the supernatural.
ReplyDeleteHate Theology has a lot to answer for
ReplyDeleteIt's also amusing. Glen Beck's meltdowns are hilarious.
ReplyDeleteWhat's even more laughable is that Satan in Bible literally was the only one who wanted Humans to know the truth, never threatens them and only asks questions.
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