September 11 Digital Archive

"Satan in the Smoke" Emails

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"Satan in the Smoke" Emails

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On the morning of September 11, immediately after two planes crashed into the World Trade Center in Manhattan, photojournalist Mark D. Phillips took a picture that would prove to be one of the most evocative and disputed images of that tragic day. Many peple later construed the image of the smoke in his photo of the burning buildings to compose the face of Satan. These e-mails related to this picture provide a revealing portal into Americans' responses to the attacks in the immediate aftermath of 9/11.

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"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." Ephesians 6:12 "For we are not fighting against people made of…

I personally think that is a sign stateting that the anti christ is here. so there for love one another because everybody will end up in the same hole.

So how do I get a copy of the "face of Satan" photo anyway....   Do I have to buy it?   I would like to have a copy to email out with a e-newsletter I send out weekly.   -thanks   Kendall Faull

It always amazes me how people believe in Jesus without reservation. Yet at the same time poo poo the existence of evil and all it's real implications. I have heard that this is a wake up call for America for the last week. To my mind, this is a wake…

Dear Ken:   I represent Mark D. Phillips who photographed the widely seen image of the WTC smoke with a supposed face.   We have just read your column for the Poynter Institute and take exception with the doubtful tone in which you state the facts…

Mark,You don't know me but I have been a tv newsphotog for over 20 years and a still photog before that. I now am a training manager for a broadcast company that trains tv editors and photos on our non-linear tv editors and all our broadcast…

Call me a cynic, but I would like to know where I can see the image on video. Thanks!!

Mark,      I just wanted to tell you why I believe that this image was there.  Satan had control of those people and it is his way of trying to scare us.  Me being a Christian actually take this to heart.  God destroyed him by having the buildings…

Greetings - I was shown this photograph taken during the terrioist attacks last week and have become increasingly interested in this image. I've also visited your website and was wondering if I could purchase an original photographic hard copy of…

I have seen the pics of the devil in the towers, and I have to say that when I first saw the pictures, THEY SCARED THE LIVING S*** OUT OF ME. But, these photos gave me some hope. Working from the sayings of the great John Lennon, I believe that, no…

I think the picture looks like the man who made this all possible. I have believed for the past 8-1/2 yrs that he is the devil incarnate - bill clinton.    

Dear Mr. Phillips:Has anyone pointed out the other faces in the picture besides the one that is most obvious. Check out the shadow to the lower left of the smoke on the dark side of the building, you will see a couple of faces there also. There are…

Mark,Saw your photo and I've heard about the flak you've been getting. Easy for me to say, but I think the best thing you can do and let the photo do the talking, hold your ground, and hang tough. Lee Landenberger

no doubt in my mind the devil is behind terrorism like he is with all evil of the world. This is just a sign that hes involved and that means the great armagedon is not far. Its in the bible and in various predictions. Its time to find yourselves…

LOOK AGAIN, TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT THE IMAGE, AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CHIN AREA, TO THE LEFT OF THE IMAGE, THERE IS A SECOND, BUT SMALLER IMAGE OF A FACE. I SEE IT VERY CLEARLY IN YOUR PHOTO THAT IS ON THE INTERNET. LOOK AGAIN.

Thank you for your quick response and the heartfelt note on the homepage.  I will share this with the folks who forwarded this original photo with me.  This is eerie beyond words.  My thoughts and prayers are with you, and all others who experienced…

hello, My name is Katherine I am 12 years old I live in Montreal Qc. I was watching television this morning and I heard about this mysterious photographe of a face in the smoke. I thought it was very weard, so I really wanted to know more about…

I strongly believe the picture that was captured of the devil's face that Mark took is for real.  Looking back at some of the other pictures taken at the same location that were posted on cnn.com you can also see faces and skull's in the some of the…

I know that you are getting tons of emails concerning this picture. I am a Christian. This picture does not scare me at all. But I would like to make mention to the face of Christ in this picture as well. In the Bible in the book of Daniel there is a…

I only want to say, when I look at the picture I see the Lion Of Judah. NOT satan/the devil (uncap'd on purpose-I give NO credit or honor to the deceiver).  To God be the glory for He is still in control and was present to watch over the souls that…

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