The history of humanity is full of changes, and one of the most significant shifts is the move away from centralized, imposed authoritarian structures toward a system in which society’s destiny is determined by the people themselves.

Evolution of Power and the Dual Nature of Self-Governance

The history of humanity is full of changes, and one of the most significant shifts is the move away from centralized, imposed authoritarian structures toward a system in which society’s destiny is determined by the people themselves. In this process, the development of personal character, self-discipline, and national identity is of paramount importance. Modern democracy essentially arises not so much from formal institutions as from the inner strength and capacities of each citizen to become the master of their own life and of public affairs. It is a test of durability that requires not only structural transformations but also a profound inner renewal—a process in which personal growth and the nurturing of the national spirit take center stage.

The core idea of this historical shift, regarded as the evolution of power, is that true self-governance is possible only when people learn to govern themselves. Our ability to make collective decisions, to endure, and to maintain discipline serves as the foundation for a sustainable and viable democracy. On the other hand, alongside this positive view of evolution, there exist interpretations that frame the transition from traditional hierarchies as a step toward dark forces, where the rejection of divine or established moral guidelines is seen as a dangerous deviation. This alternative perspective paints a picture in which the change of power is associated with a spiritual crisis and perhaps even the strengthening of negative forces, symbolically linked to Satanic influence. This duality of views reflects a deep conflict: on one side, the aspiration for freedom and personal development, and on the other, the fear of losing time-tested traditions and a moral compass.

In conclusion, the true transition to self-governance requires an awareness of the importance of inner personal strength in shaping public order. Only through the development of both national and personal character can we build a democratic society in which power belongs to the entire people rather than to a narrow elite. It is also important to remember that any changes, however revolutionary they may be, must be based on a profound respect for human rights and spiritual independence—it is this respect that holds the key to the security and prosperity of our future.

How might one understand the historical transition from a hierarchical system to the self-governance of humanity, and why is this process sometimes interpreted as a transition “to the power of Satan”?

The historical transition from a hierarchical system to the self-governance of humanity can be understood as an evolution in which power shifts from centralized, top-down imposed structures to the ability of the people to determine their own destiny. This shift requires the transformation of each individual’s inner character and self-discipline. In other words, the evolution toward self-governance implies that it is the development of national and personal character, and the cultivation of society’s ability to be masters not only of their own lives but also of public affairs, that becomes the cornerstone of democracy. As noted in one source:

"Democracy is the organized and outwardly manifested potential of the human nature of a people, its achieved capacity for self-governance, for ruling. Only one who rules over himself can rule over others. The loss of personal and national self-control... too often democracy is misunderstood, disconnected from the inner capacity for self-governance, from the character of the people and the individual. And this is a real danger for our future. The Russian people must transition to true self-governance."
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Simultaneously, this transformation is sometimes interpreted as a transition “to the power of Satan.” This interpretation arises within a particular worldview in which the rejection of traditional hierarchical or “divine” structures of power is seen as deepening a moral and spiritual crisis. In one text, the question is raised about how to reconcile, on one hand, a 6000-year reign of Satan over heaven and earth (from which he was supposedly expelled only in 1914), with, on the other hand, a century-long—perhaps even shorter—existence of a theocratic kingdom:

"However, a perplexing question arises: how can one reconcile, on one hand, the 6000-year dominion of Satan over earth and heaven (from which he supposedly was expelled only in 1914), and on the other—the century-long, but perhaps even shorter existence of a theocratic kingdom... It turns out something strange—the once-dethroned Satan gains even greater power..."
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Thus, while on one hand the process of transitioning to self-governance can be seen as achieving a new level of social organization based on inner strength and self-discipline, on the other hand, some interpretations regard this reformed path as a negative phenomenon—a sign of abandoning “traditional” forms of divine order and, consequently, a shift of power toward forces opposed to spiritual truth. This duality of interpretation reflects the deep conflict between the ideals of autonomy and the fear of losing established moral guidelines.

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"Democracy is the organized and outwardly manifested potential of the human nature of a people, its achieved capacity for self-governance, for ruling. Only one who rules over himself can rule over others. The loss of personal and national self-control, the unleashing of chaos, not only fails to set the stage for democracy but makes it impossible—this is always the road to despotism. The task of democracy is the task of forming national character. And the formation of national character presupposes the formation of personal character. Public consciousness, public will must be directed toward forging personal resilience. This is the direction we lack. Democracy is too often misunderstood, disconnected from the inner capacity for self-governance, from the character of the people and the individual. And this is a real danger for our future. The Russian people must transition to true self-governance. But this transition depends on the quality of human capital, on the capacity for self-governance in all of us. This requires exceptional respect for the person, for the individual, for his rights, for his spiritually self-governing nature. No artificial..."
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"Yet a perplexing question arises: how can one reconcile, on one hand, the 6000-year reign of Satan over earth and heaven (from which he supposedly was expelled only in 1914), and on the other hand—the century-long, but possibly even shorter existence of a theocratic kingdom, since Armageddon may break out at any time. Even after Satan was overthrown from heaven, where he likely ruled as well, he was permitted by God to unleash one of the bloodiest wars, plunging all of humanity into unprecedented calamities. It turns out something strange—the once-dethroned Satan gains even greater power than he had before 1914. The Devil, say the Jehovah’s Witnesses, gained power over the Jews from 607, and over the rest of the world he reigned at all times since the fall of the Forefathers. But let us remember—is not the entire history of the Jewish people a testament to innumerable downfalls and deviations from the truth? It is indisputable that all this occurred according to the commands of Satan. As we see, in this he was by no means hindered by the then allegedly reigning theocracy."
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