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To consider history one has to have a framework upon which to build. There are basically two perspectives from which to view history. The first is that it is a sequential record of man's achievements and progress from his primitive origins to his ultimate enlightenment. While this is the most popular view today, a second view paints a less flattering view of man. History then becomes a sequential record of man in a fallen state, largely unable to restrain his destructive and selfish nature, goaded by Satan to enslave himself in a global collectivized system through which Satan will be able to leverage his influence and control over the whole world.

The view that the world is run by Satan (for now and insofar as he is allowed by God) is not a popular view even among Christians. However, it can be interesting to look at historical events using this perspective as it often explains otherwise mystifying historical events as well as current social directions.

The purpose of this book is to describe various threads through history culminating at the present time to show how Satan has worked and continues to work to manipulate us to do his will. It is hoped that some may be roused from the Matrix-like slumber Satan has been so effective in inducing in Christians. It is hoped that some may learn to recognize entanglements and avoid or extract oneself and family so that a more effective life for Christ can be led.

The first and perhaps most effective strategy Satan has used is to make the idea of his existence seem ridiculous. This gives him the room to put forth all sorts of other ideas regarding existence alternative to the one found in the bible. Once people can be divorced from a knowledge of God and the truth about our creation, existence, and ultimate fate, they are vulnerable to being herded into whatever direction Satan desires. As we come to understand how significantly Satan has shaped the world to his will, we can see how important it is to avoid his contamination.

The first thing to do is to define what is meant by 'the world'. Mostly excluded from this definition will be the physical planet and most biological organisms. What is more considered are the activities of humans such as commerce, exploration, military, and social activities.

Christians are called to not be 'of' the world;

We are further warned that to be a friend of the world is to be an enemy of God;

We are also told that we will not be able to 'go out of the world'. By this presumably, we might infer that much of Christian labor is to be within the world.

A better way of looking at the role a Christian plays in the world might be like an ambassador of another kingdom;

We have described for us a program that God is administering for the reconciliation of the world. We can see that the bible describes the problem of the world that man has fallen into sin (trespasses) which accrue penalties that condemn us to punishment. God sent Christ to pay for sin so that we would have the possibility to be reconciled (have our sins forgiven) by trusting in Jesus.

Most of the world is populated by people who do not think they sin or do not care.

Christians then can act as 'ambassadors' and can testify as to the kingdom of God should any be seeking it. This would seem a rather straightforward proposition and history might be a rather boring recitation of most people being disinclined to seek after the things of the Lord.

History however, is a record of events that seem larger than just people lost in sin or disinterested in the forgiveness of sin available through faith in Christ. This is where the consideration of Satan can greatly aid in understanding these events.

Satan was created by Christ;

Satan was created powerful and perfect;

We get a glimpse of the causative factors of Satan's fall. Because of 'beauty' and 'brightness' his heart was lifted up and his wisdom was corrupted. It may have been pride that caused him to see Jesus not as his creator, but as another created being and thus (in his mind) freeing him from any obligation to his creator, and acting as a free agent he felt he was justified in exercising his power in whatever way he wanted to.

We can see some of Satan's ambitions;

We know that Satan has an angelic (now demonic) organization;

We also know that Satan exerts influence over people;

We can also see that Satan directs events in the world according to his own plans;

Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: - Ephesians 2:2

We can also know some of Satan's Plans;

The bible is the only document that successfully describes future events. Many of the events described have yet to be fulfilled. One is a description of a future event where the entire world economy is controlled.

This event implies a technology to be able to implement such global Draconian measures. There is also technology implied in a related future event;

In previous times one might have wondered how the entire population of the world could see an event in the streets of Jerusalem. One needs not only television, but orbiting satellites to get the signal around the world. With the pervasive use of cell phones, how this possibility could come about is no longer a mystery.

These descriptions of future events give us a little insight into some of Satan's objectives. He wants to bring the whole world under his control. He is going to use advanced technology to do so. The rise and fall of civilizations might be seen as attempts by Satan to build a social collective that can be both stable and innovative. The rise and fall of charismatic leaders (i.e. Caesar, Napoleon, Mao, Hitler) might be seen as attempts to experiment with configuring a proxy for himself on earth. Our review of history in the context of Satan working out his plans will give a different emphasis to historical events than is usually encountered.

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