but a clash of ideals and purity against corruption. The dragon lost this battle and he and his angels were expelled from heaven. Understanding this event is crucial to uncovering the root of many of the evils we witness today. Lucifer's heart was corrupted badly while still in heaven and his harmful influence spread among other angels. God in his holiness could not tolerate such corruption in his pure kingdom. Revelation twelve verse tells us that the great dragon was cast out. That ancient serpent called the devil and Satan who deceives everyone He was hurled to Earth and his angels were cast with him