Comment by more_corn

The whole concept of the devil is problematic. It prevents reconciliation of self and denies us the chance to do better. It cheapens choice and absolves wrongdoers of responsibility for choosing correct action. Blaming the devil for incorrect action is merely following sin with sin and hiding it all behind a lie. Stand up, take responsibility for your actions and do better. You are not a child to hide behind your mother’s skirts and blame an invisible made up evil for your actions. You are a self, responsible for your choices and accountable for your actions. There is no devil whispering in your ear, that voice is you. But the angel on your other shoulder is also you and you alone get to choose.