MR. DPS.

'Mano Cornuto'

Traditional Christian belief holds that the devil rarely appears directly. Instead, his approach is subtle, working secretly, masked by agreeable appearances, and through suggestion and societal trends. This covert operation is a victory in itself, turning the adversary into a figure of ridicule. Things that are laughed at cease to be frightening.

This covert modus operandi, which involves fostering malevolence without conspicuous intervention, represents the devil's most ancient stratagem. Symbolic representations, such as the devil's horns, are not coincidental. They are not arbitrary gestures that achieved widespread adoption serendipitously. They are strategically incorporated, popularized, and deprived of their intrinsic significance. Through this process, the act of signifying affiliation, whether conscious or subconscious, becomes commonplace, even celebrated.

The devil is not required to make a physical appearance in order to engender societal decline. He merely necessitates individuals to embrace his symbols, his values, and his spirit of rebellion, either willingly or unknowingly. Each instance in which the devil's horns are displayed as a symbol of frivolity or desirability contributes to the attenuation of cultural sensitivity to malevolence.