A distinction may need to be made between
(1) the human mind, flesh mind, world mind
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(2) the so-called devil, satan, demons
▪The world (flesh, human) mind is a state of hypnosis. Once the hypnotic spell is broken, world (human, flesh) mind disappears forever.
▪The devil is believed to be an actual being flanked by its own entourage of demons. It never entirely dissipates but reappears whenever it has the opportunity to seduce.