He came from the point of view initially that is where you are at currently.
as an abstract concept or exaggerated word
Furthermore he did not begin from where I am now because he never mentioned anything about what I said in my OP about trying to not find enemies in the world in relation to the Hebrew translation of the word Satan, so I'm not sure why you say that... I kind of doubt he even knows the hebrew translation of the word.
How does that differ from
as an abstract concept or exaggerated word
?
I don't feel like repeating myself again, but I disagree. I think it's similar but not the same and I could once again say that I came from a view similar to what he has now and I feel like I evolved to a more favorable understanding. However, once again the order at which one changes their beliefs does not indicate veracity. I do often find it interesting how that works though and how people can change their beliefs in the opposite direction like that.
Well, to me it's not abstract. It's very defined. I'm specifically dealing with a definition which is like the opposite of abstract.
I just looked up the modern definition and etymology and the modern definition actually seems to support what you're saying, but the etymology supports what I said... So... I guess it depends on how you interpret the words... As I mentioned the semantics can get a bit confusing sometimes.
I wouldn't necessarily say I have a firm belief in regard to the subject. I'm open to the possibilities. If I had to lean in a direction... I would liken Evil to predatory behavior when predation is not required for survival, but perhaps there's something more spiritual to it...
I realize that now in accordance with the more modern definition, some of the etymology I read suggests a bit different but I don't mind using the modern definition.