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The term originated in the 16th century within the Roman Catholic Church. Formally established by , the office was officially known as the Promoter of the Faith ( Promotor Fidei ). The Devils Advocate
If you cannot answer "yes" to the first two, keep quiet. The devil already has enough advocates. What the world needs now are builders, collaborators, and—when absolutely necessary—a careful, honest skeptic. There are sacred spaces where this tool is inappropriate
The 1997 film The Devil’s Advocate , starring Al Pacino and Keanu Reeves, plays with the literal and metaphorical meaning. Keanu plays a hotshot lawyer who never loses—because he works for Satan (Pacino). He defends the guilty, destroys the innocent, and justifies it all as "zealous representation." and—when absolutely necessary—a careful