Chapter 7

"The gates of hell" and the state of Christianity

For two thousand years, Christianity has been certain that it successfully resists the influence of evil originating from Satan. Its churches cite Jesus' words recorded in the Gospel that "…the gates of hell shall not prevail against it" (Mat.16:18). This means that, in accordance with Jesus' prophecy, Christian churches are now once and for all immune to all Satanic attacks. Because of this quote, Christian clergy pride themselves on their immunity to Satan's evil. Monks gathered in numerous monasteries, in particular, are certain that their community guarantees them a safe haven against Satan's wiles. Other denominations of so-called revealed religions also share this belief.

In contrast, the essenceism system concluded that the "gates of hell," or Satan's active influence on people, has been present in the Christian religion from its very beginnings. It began when followers of Jesus' teachings began to independently proclaim His teachings. This is evidenced, for example, by the conflict between Peter and Paul regarding the fulfillment of the conditions for becoming a Christian. It is also important to realize that Christianity in the early centuries was preached by people inspired by the new faith, but unfortunately, often uneducated and from diverse cultures. Over time, independent groups, commonly known as churches, formed. Persecution also began against those who lacked adequate support from the emerging caste of hierarchs. In subsequent years, differences in understanding the principles of faith and religious worship intensified. This was a sign that Jesus' conception of the value of his teachings was gradually eroding over time. It is important to realize that the first three centuries of dispersed Christianity represented ten successive generations occurring during difficult times of historical change.

The essenceism system, while taking responsibility for its words and drawing on years of analysis, reached rather unedifying conclusions regarding the Christian religion. The knowledge gained through this system is based not only on observation of Christians' actions, but also on knowledge obtained from scientific researchers with proven integrity. Thanks to them, it was possible to understand that during the creation of this religion's tenets of faith, it was "enriched" with a vast number of additions that had nothing to do with the teachings of Jesus. Some of its teachings were reshaped by "Christian scribes" who sought to create a universal religion of authority. This process continued for centuries, right up to the Great Reformation. It is worth noting that even Christian theologians themselves confirmed that such significant interference had once taken place. For these claims, they were later severely persecuted, and their testimonies destroyed. Knowledge of this phenomenon greatly aided the study of the accounts that now constitute the four Gospels of the New Testament. For example, one of the accounts added to the Gospels is the quote at the beginning of this chapter. Generally, such "additions" were intended to assure Christian believers and clergy that they were on the right path. Unfortunately, the entire history of Christianity contradicts this. Throughout its long history, Christianity participated in wars, genocide, and the amassing of great wealth at the expense of the members of societies over which it had direct control. This, in turn, made its actions similar to those of Judaism and Islam, among other things.

This process grew over time. It culminated three hundred years after Jesus' death, when Emperor Constantine I convened the first meeting of Christian leaders active in his empire and who preached various versions of his teachings. This meeting was called the First Synod of Nicaea. After months of heated discussions, decisions regarding the life of Jesus were made and an official version of his teachings was adopted. To permanently perpetuate the power of the Christian religion, the personality of the Son of God was changed, making him God. He was united with the Person of God the Creator and with the mysterious Holy Spirit. This is how the Image of God was perpetuated in the form of the Holy Trinity. The versions of Jesus' teachings established at this council were called the Gospels. Unfortunately, after these decisions, the source evidence from the period preceding the council was destroyed. Under these conditions, the official Christian religion was established, which assumed a dominant position in the Roman Empire of the time. Thus, a fusion of religious and political power occurred, that is, a proverbial alliance between the altar and the throne. Subsequent councils, especially those held throughout the Middle Ages, established numerous principles of faith and doctrine, "bending" the teachings of the Son of God to the needs of religious authority. This practice casts a negative shadow on the compatibility of the Christian faith with the teachings of Jesus.

According to the essenceism system, the Council of Nicaea began a definitive shift away from the original concept of Jesus, who himself fell victim to political power combined with political power. It can therefore be concluded that from that time on, Satan gained control over Christianity. A period of persecution of so-called heretics began, the genocide known as the Inquisition began, and the Crusades and various religious atrocities began. Later, Christianity split into Catholic and Orthodox faiths, and later, after the Reformation, religious wars ensued. Christian leaders, especially those associated with the Catholic Church, continued to amass enormous wealth. This proves that Satan, whom Jesus called the god of this world, also became the god of Christianity. As a result, the process of liberating the world from Satan's power, initiated by Jesus, was halted by the "gates of hell," signifying his continued rule. This is a true tragedy for Jesus and all of humanity.

It is worth adding that the essenceism system established that the Son of God did not carry out his mission to bestow worship upon Him, but rather to provide us with a guide in the fight against Satan. Moreover, no human being, not even the Son of God, should be subjected to worship, as every worship has nothing to do with the concept derived from the Creator. The phenomenon of worship originates from Satan, or more precisely, from the mechanism of power he instigated. By cutting people off from the Creator, he introduced the worship of himself and those who serve him. Therefore, every worship leads to "unconscious" subordination to Satan and to his control of religion. The essenceism system is the fallen nature that resides within every person and to which Satan has full access. This makes people susceptible to the influence of Satan and his demons.