Satan: King of the Single Narrative

The devil is afraid of the truth in its entirety.

He wants you to believe that you were never the villain in someone’s story. He needs you to believe that the people who’ve hurt you are simply evil. Or that the homeless man who yelled at you doesn’t deserve to be fed because of his poor attitude. He laughs when you imply people of opposing political views are dim and without compassion. Or pity the people who serve a different god. He’s done his job when you cast away those who don’t fit in. He dances when you uplift yourself at the expense of someone else.

He is the creator of simplicity. The fewer complexities in the world, the more room for empathy gaps.

For all things good come from empathy. It is the root of love, understanding, patience, service, and unity.

Empathy changes lives and brings light to dark corners. The devil often hides in nooks and crannies, but he cannot be in its presence.