"Explain how followers of the religion that you are studying may be influenced by these beliefs".

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Explain how followers of the religion that you are studying may be influenced by these beliefs

Some Christians believe that Satan, or the devil, is a real being who has the power to corrupt us and turn us from God’s will.  These people’s lives often revolve around “resisting Satan” and may ban the music of rock groups with satanic lyrics.  They also hold exorcisms, to rid people of satanic influence.  They say that, if they are able to resist Satan, God will be pleased and let them into heaven.

         Some Christians, who believe in the balance of nature, may claim that they should do nothing about suffering and evil since God is inflicting pain for a reason, which is beyond our understanding.  They say that, if they prevent the suffering of some people, then they will be merely inflicting suffering upon others.  An example of this is a flood, which kills some people but waters the ground for others to grow crops.  If the flood was prevented, then the other people would not be able to grow food, and die.

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         Most Christians agree that God gave them free will.  They live their lives as they choose and say that, if God interfered every time people did something that would cause harm to themselves or others then people would be puppets of God.

         Some Christians believe that suffering is a punishment for sin and so try to live their lives according to God’s teaching and repent any sins they have committed.  

         Some Christians believe that God is the power of good and Satan is the power of evil ...

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