The First Apology

As mentioned earlier, the devils have promoted Marcion of Pontus, who is currently teaching people to deny that God is the creator of everything in heaven and on earth, and that the Christ foretold by the prophets is His Son. He also preaches about another god besides the Creator of all and another son as well. Many have believed him, thinking he alone knows the truth, and they mock us, even though they have no proof for their claims. They are led astray as lambs by a wolf and fall prey to atheistic doctrines and devils. The devils aim to draw people away from God who created them, and from Christ, His first-born. Those who cannot elevate themselves above earthly matters are bound to worldly things and their own creations. Those who seek divine understanding are subtly pushed back, and without wise self-control and a pure, passionless life, they are led into godlessness.