What is the Difference Between Angels and Demons

Angels vs Demons

The first question that one could ask is if angels and demons do exist. Angels and demons have been part of almost all religions including Christianity, Judaism and Islam.

In simple words, Angels are considered to be good and demons are considered to be evil. Angels are good spirits and considered to be saviours of mankind whereas demons are evil spirits who tempt mankind to indulge in evil acts. When angels are clear spirits, the demons are unclear spirits.

While angels are believed to bring only good to mankind, demons only bring harm. The angels are known as God’s messengers and created by them.  The demons can be called as fallen angels, who had revolted against God.

The angels impart love, kindness and brotherhood whereas demons impart hatred and cruelty among mankind. The demons believe in rebellion against god.

The bible depicts angels in many forms. The beginning chapter of Ezekiel details about a vision where the prophet saw angels who appeared as flames of fire with multiple faces and four wings. Isaiah has mention of “seraphim” with six wings. There is another group known as cherubim.

The most famous archangels are Michael, Raphael and Gabriel and the most famous arch demons are Satan, Asmodeus and Azazel.

Angels are known to be protectors of the innocent and the faithful. They impart divine retribution. Angels are known to perform many tasks that include maintaining order of the universe and also bridging the gap between mankind and God.

The demons want utter chaos of the universe. They are not protectors but only destructors. They wish to widen the gap between human kind and god.

Summary

  1. Angels are considered to be good and demons are considered to be evil.
  2. Angels are good spirits and considered to be saviours of mankind whereas demons are evil spirits who tempt mankind to indulge in evil acts.
  3. Angels are known to be protectors of the innocent and the faithful. Angels are known to perform many tasks that include maintaining order of the universe and also bridging the gap between mankind and God.
  4. The demons want utter chaos of the universe. They are not protectors but only destructors. They wish to widen the gap between human kind and god.
  5. The angels impart love, kindness and brotherhood whereas demons impart hatred and cruelty among mankind. The demons believe in rebellion against god.

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