Armageddon

Ever since the time of Adam and Eve, the forces of good and the forces of evil have fought for control of the earth. When the End Times arrive, these opposing forces will meet in a final decisive battle to decide the ultimate outcome. This battle is called Armageddon. It will continue for a thousand years, until the forces of evil are ultimately defeated. God will then create a perfect eternal kingdom on the earth, where all the good people will live forever in happiness and peace.

This final battle between good and evil is predicted in the later books of the Old Testament, especially the Book of Daniel. That it will take place at a location called Armageddon is prophesied in Revelation 16:16, which says that the forces of God will finally overthrow all the kings of the earth there. Some experts have identified this location as being near an ancient city named Megiddo where several important battles took place in biblical times.

In everyday language the word Armageddon is sometimes applied to a possible future global war, especially one that could wipe out civilization.

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Demons and Devils Website

Anyone interested in demons will find a wealth of information on this site. Various articles discuss their origin, their history, their powers and limits, their activities, and their relationship to the Devil. There is also a large encyclopedia which lists the names and attributes of dozens of individual demons.

In the encyclopedia section, I learned that a demon named Arazel, who is mentioned in the bible, has seven snake-heads, fourteen faces, and twelve wings. The book of Enoch says that it taught people how to make swords, shields, and other instruments of war.

The encyclopedia entry on a demon named Byleth says that it disguises itself as a magician riding a white horse, and that the sound of trumpets can be heard when it approaches. It is a high-ranking demon, but because it has a bad temper, it must be summoned with extreme care.

In a section on demonic possession, I read about the typical symptoms of possession, cases mentioned in the bible, some modern cases, and methods that exorcists use to treat the condition. Possible symptoms include violence, lust, greed, and an unnatural power of persuasion. The discussion of modern cases suggests that many of the most evil criminals, such as serial killers and mass murderers, are possessed by demons.

To view this site, go to Demons and Devils. In addition to the articles, there is also a gallery of images.