Apocatastasis is a theological theory where at the end of the world everything will be restored to its original state. This idea was around the second and third century. I kind of like it. Everyone will be in heaven, even Satan and his minions.
Even Origen thinks God's purpose is that all souls will be saved. He is all merciful, is He not? This final restoration includes Satan.
However, it seems that this opinion is considered an "open question." It is also called universalism = apocatastasis.
As for me, I don't believe it, because it was Satan, who told Eve, "you surely will not die." So I wouldn't believe a word he said.
Although, it is a nice thought.
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