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Angels
in Different Religions
For Millennia
there have been evidence of existence of Angels in many religions
and cultures. Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and
Mormon are just a few belief systems that refer to Angels
in some way.
In
the Buddhist religion, Devas are spiritual/celestial beings
by nature with bodies or emanations of light or energy. They
are also known as dharmapalas or dharma protectors. These
angels are usually shown in physical form and do not interfere
with the human world. However, devas do rejoice and applaud
for good deeds done by humans.
The
first known existence of angels emerged in 1000 BC with the
Persian religion Zoroastrianism. This is the sister or brother
religion of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The Jewish concept
of Angels stem from the influence of the Persian culture.
In Judaism, the concept of angels was begotten from the Dead
Sea scrolls and the book of Enoch. Also, the book of Talmud
and Zohar delt with the relationship of angels with God and
humans.
Islam,
a monotheistic religion, refers to Maliaka. The dusty of Milaika,
messenger, was to carry messages to Allah in 622 AD in Arabia.
This angel is a Protector, deliverer of messenges, and wages
ware against evil.
- Renee
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