Father of Lies

Proper noun

Meaning

(Christianity) The devil; Satan.

Herodotus, so called because of his controversial works.

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This is not a political war at all. This is not a cultural war at all. This is a spiritual war. And the Father of Lies has his sights on what you would think the Father of Lies, Satan, would have his sights on: a good, decent, powerful, influential country, the United States of America. Rick Santorum

Let the greatest part of the news thou hearest be the least part of what thou believest, lest the greater part of what thou believest be the least part of what is true. Where lies are easily admitted the father of lies will not easily be excluded. Francis Quarles

Pride is the master sin of the devil, and the devil is the father of lies. Edwin Hubbell Chapin

You should be talking to a doctor of theology, not a Father of Lies. The distinction is subtle but real. James K. Morrow

I am the Father of Lies. Over the years, my children have done me proud. I shouldn't play favorites, but I am especially pleased with "The meek shall inherit the earth.” Likewise, I shall always retain a soft spot in my heart for "Every cloud has a silver lining.”. James K. Morrow

Let's not be naive, we're not talking about a simple political battle; it is a destructive pretension against the plan of God. We are not talking about a mere bill, but rather a machination of the Father of Lies that seeks to confuse and deceive the children of God. Pope Francis

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