I'm pretty certain that my reply above went right over your head and you're having trouble connecting the dots. But no worries....you're not alone in your deception: The Bible states in 2 Corinthians 4:4 that "the god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ." This passage suggests that Satan, referred to as the "god of this age," has the power to blind people's minds to the truth of the gospel. Additionally, Ephesians 4:14 mentions being "tossed back and forth by the waves" and "blown here and there by every wind of teaching," which can be interpreted as spiritual deception or manipulation.
