Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Nicholas Rémy talks about Satan


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            Sure seems suspicious how much Nicholas Rémy knew about Satan's tactics to gain follows. 
On page 323, Rémy identifies three methods the devil uses to convince people into following him. The three methods are: persuasion, allurements, and temptation. Satan could try to pursue you by offering hope (Kors and Peters 323). Though if hope does not work, his fall back plan is to scare you with threats (Kors and Peters 324). He could also allure someone with the promise of riches (323). The last method Rémy mentions is temptation. Satan could tempt individuals by showing the means to avenge themselves (Kors and Peters 323). 

            I found it very interesting that Rémy identifies Satan as a murderer then proceeds to say that all his followers are given powers and implements to follow in his footsteps and become murderers themselves (Kors and Peters 324). Why would Satan give witches powder to heal the sick then (Kors and Peters 325)? It does not make sense to me that Satan would allow witches to heal people if he is trying to turn his followers into murderers. 

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            One thing is clear, Satan does not want to loose followers. On page 325, three witches attest that Satan did not lie about the powers of the powders. Rémy also included that Satan told witches that they do not have ultimate power over humans (Kors and Peters 326). Satan did not need to tell the witches this information, yet he did. Maybe underneath his cold heart he cared a little. He granted every wish and kept to his promises (Kors and Peters 168)

1 comment:

  1. Why do you find it interesting that Rémy identifies Satan as a murderer?

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