If you think that life today is not an ongoing spiritual war with battle lines clearly drawn, you simply aren't aware of what is happening today in every sphere of life, and need to raise your spiritual awareness. Some see a devil behind every dark bush and give Satan far more credit than he deserves, yet the reality is that he is alive and well. He stands in opposition to God, His nature and character, and—yes, let's face it—His children as well.  And if you are God's child, that's where you get dragged into the battle.