Angelic and Demonic Perceptions

Many denominations and people have debated the reality and allegory of angels and demons for thousands of years.Sometimes portrayed in fine art as white-robed winged figures of human form, often considered to be God’s most intimate creation until the ordinance of mankind was established. Found in many religions and spoken of often in Scripture (— ("mal'ach")), presumably working behind the scenes, existing to execute God’s will in the Spirit realm and on Earth, never doubting God’s existence and infinite display of Wisdom and Justice. They are partakers of the Heavens and considered by some to be spiritual beings superior to humans in power and intelligence. Their name can be derived from Old English engel & Anglo-French angele; and from Late Latin angelus, as well as Greek (a) angelos, literally translated as messenger.Perhaps they are but a figment of the creative mind of humanity representing the idealisms of love and general good notions mankind has the option to pursue. Are these heavenly “angels” merely a benevolent conception mirroring the inspirations for faith and hope? Are angel’s truly spiritual beings? We’re they drafted by God to protect and serve all mankind as the police of the universe? The idea of demons is as old as religion itself, stirring the cauldron of duality. Sometimes considered to be “fallen angels”, they are connotative of prideful, disobedient, mischievous creatures. Speculatively, their jealousy for the creation God establishes in His own image causes an upheaval; in turn a third of the order of the angels fall from grace by rebelling against God, disturbing the delicate balance of the universe. Some people believe that demons were expelled from the Heavens for the interdicted and unsanctioned sin of interbreeding with the women of the Earth, giving rise to a race of half-human giants known as the Nephilim. The word demon can be traced from ancient origins by Late Latin daemon evil spirit, from Latin divinity, spirit, and from Greek daimOn, most likely from daiesthai meaning to distribute or divide.Perhaps they are only a figment of mankind’s imagination brought to life by the inherent nature of pride or greed. Are these evil “demons” simply an illusion reflecting the concepts of mayhem and anarchy? Do they really exist as non-corporeal entities on a forbidden mission to destroy the human race? A study is in order to examine the Scriptural evidence and relative allegory surrounding these age old impressions.Anyone interested . Bible Study . Faith & Belief??

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