Webster's Dictionary describes angels and demons as:
Main Entry: an·gel
Pronunciation: \ˈān-jəl\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English engel & Anglo-French angele; both from Late Latin angelus, from Greek angelos, literally, messenger
Date: before 12th century
1 a : a spiritual being superior to humans in power and intelligence; especially : one in the lowest rank in the celestial hierarchy b plural : an order of angels — see celestial hierarchy
2 : an attendant spirit or guardian
3 : a usually white-robed winged figure of human form in fine art
4 : messenger, harbinger
5 : a person like an angel (as in looks or behavior)
6 Christian Science : inspiration from God
7 : one (as a backer of a theatrical venture) who aids or supports with money or influence
8 : angelfish
2 : an attendant spirit or guardian
3 : a usually white-robed winged figure of human form in fine art
4 : messenger, harbinger
5 : a person like an angel (as in looks or behavior)
6 Christian Science : inspiration from God
7 : one (as a backer of a theatrical venture) who aids or supports with money or influence
8 : angelfish
— an·gel·ic \an-ˈje-lik\ or an·gel·i·cal \-li-kəl\ adjective
— an·gel·i·cal·ly \-li-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
Main Entry: de·mon
Variant(s): or dae·mon \ˈdē-mən\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English demon, from Late Latin & Latin; Late Latin daemon evil spirit, from Latin, divinity, spirit, from Greek daimōn, probably from daiesthai to distribute — more at tide
Date: 13th century
1 a : an evil spirit b : a source or agent of evil, harm, distress, or ruin
2 usually daemon : an attendant power or spirit : genius
3 usually daemon : a supernatural being of Greek mythology intermediate between gods and men
4 : one that has exceptional enthusiasm, drive, or effectiveness
2 usually daemon : an attendant power or spirit : genius
3 usually daemon : a supernatural being of Greek mythology intermediate between gods and men
4 : one that has exceptional enthusiasm, drive, or effectiveness
Deuteronomy 4:30 When you are in distress and all these things have happened to you, then in later days you will return to the LORD your God and obey him.
John 16:33 "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
Remember, in the movie "Ghost," (if you've ever seen it) when the bad guys get taken away by all those black, oozy, gassy, slimy things? Well, whoever directed that part knew something about the supernatural or was brought up in a charismatic Christian home, because demons look a lot like that!
Only ghosts, well, are demons as well, unfortunately. Sorry to all you people hoping to connect with loved ones on the other side. It's sort of a spiritual scam! That's why we don't like the devil; he doesn't play fair and he messes with too many people's lives! Sic'em, Jesus! :-D
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