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This paper discusses the existence of angels and their duties. According to this paper, people have reported that angels have protected them and guided them throughout difficult times. Are these reports true? Are angels real? When were angels created? What duties do they have? Studying angels is important to determine whether they do indeed exist, when and why they appear to different people and their role in the relationship with mankind and God.

From the Paper
"Please God! Help me!" cried Chantal Lakey when he lost his footing on the Oregon coast. Then he saw a cloud of angels that helped him to climb down the mountain (Woodward and Underwood 52). Statistics show that many people believe in angels. "While the portion of Americans who believe in God has remained relatively steady at upward of 90 percent, increasing numbers of Americans also believe in heaven, hell, angels and the devil" (Rising Belief 14). More women believe in angels than men with the statistics showing 84% of women believing in angels compared to 72% of men (Rising Belief 14). People have reported that angels have protected them and guided them throughout difficult times. Are these reports true? Are angels real? When were angels created? What duties do they have?"

Tags:angels, duties, existence

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This paper details the lives of a few characters living in Northfield, Vermont during the Cold War between the United States and Russia. It details the four teenage members of the band of angels and their character. It describes their lives and how they deal with death, love, life at that time and their summer vacation. The main theme of this novel is the importance of living the day and building strong friendships.

From the Paper
"Julian Thompson's novel A Band of Angels vividly and accurately describes the sentiments and concerns nuclear holocaust affected our nation during the last decade of the Cold War, a forty-six-year conflict between two enemies who engaged in a political and military one-upmanship without losing the world in the process. But the Cold War "like any other war" had its heroes and victims. This is a character-driven novel that displays the individuals who will save the planet, and those who would destroy it over an outdated ideology that is fueled by fear and paranoia, all in the town and surrounding countryside of Northfield, VT."

Tags:'A, Band, of, Angels', Julian, F., Thompson, Cold, War, Northfield, Vermont, United, States, Russia

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The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss and compare the play "Angels in America," by Tony Kushner. Specifically the paper discusses who are the angels, how do they affect the play and what do they symbolize? The different characters and their roles are detailed, as are the different events that shape their lives. The author also explores Kushner's use of magic and how it is threaded throughout the play.

From the Paper
"Later, in the second play, one of the characters equates angels to "powerful bureaucrats, they have no imagination, they can do anything but they can't invent, create, they're sort of fabulous and dull all at once" (Kushner). Thus, the angels can stand for anything and everything that is happening to America. Consistently, the characters say how hard it is to live in America. They are referring to how difficult it is to fit into society when you are different - a Mormon, gay, black, or sick. Angels in America are the ones who know how hard it is to live here, and do it day after day."

Tags:aids, hiv, human, death, angel, society, future, impressions, hope, courage, magic, moments, lesson, moral

Abstract
This paper discusses angels and the way that they are portrayed in Catholic doctrine. The paper begins with a general definition and discussion of the history of angels in religion. The paper goes on to discuss various opinions regarding the duties of angels and then discusses the references to angels in Scriptures. The paper concludes by discussing faith and belief in angels as they are not obviously visible in this world.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Angels and Cosmological Order
Angelic Offices
Freedom and Free Will in Angels: The Problem of Evil
Angels in Scripture
Angels as Guardians
Archangels
Faith
Conclusion/Further Thoughts

From the Paper
"Belief in Angels is ultimately an act of faith because Angels are, in Pope John Paul II's words, "not proper to the visible world." However, their invisibility does not preclude their de facto existence, according to Catholic doctrine. Angels are presumed to exist, as they were created by God no differently than God created mankind. Their occasional appearance in bodily form may serve as some sort of proof for their existence, as does their presence throughout scripture. Catholic doctrine explicitly avers the existence of Angels, though they may be unseen. Angels exist in "truth," and their existence has been upheld by the Fourth Lateran Council as well as the First Vatican Council (Pope John Paul II). Therefore belief in Angels can be considered central to Catholic faith."

Tags:Pope, spiritual, faith, cosmology

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This paper provides a review of the relevant literature to determine the origin of angels, whether humans can become angels, and the duty or purpose of angels. It examines some angelic interactions with people from Genesis to Revelation and discusses whether angels should be worshiped or prayed to. It also looks at how humanity in general should live in light of this doctrine.

Outline
Introduction
Review and Discussion
Can Humans Become Angels?
Duty or Purpose of Angels
Angelic Interaction with People from Genesis to Revelation
Should Angels be Worshiped or Prayed To?
How Should Humanity Live in the Light of this Doctrine
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The primary function of angels is to praise and serve God and do his will. This is true of angels in both Christianity and Zoroastrianism, as well as in Judaism and Islam. The purpose of angels in the early accounts appears to be connected with the views of theologians who recognized the need for human forms and voices to convey the presence of the unseen God. "In these stories, it is through angels that divine help comes to men. Abraham could promise his servant, about to set out on his search for a wife for Isaac, that "the Lord, the God of heaven . . . will send his angel with you . . . and prosper your way"" (Genesis, chapter 24). Similarly, in his dream at Bethel, Jacob saw "a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven, and behold the angels of God were ascending and descending on it," suggesting that a primary purpose of angels was to deliver earthly news to heaven, thereby confirming their responsibilities as messengers (Genesis, chapter 28)."

Tags:bible, christianity, gabriel, holy, michael, god

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This paper looks at angelology from several points of view. Firstly, it shows that many are skeptical about the existence of angels, since they cannot be physically perceived with the senses. Thus these people take a rational and scientific view of the issue, explaining angels in religious literature in rational, naturalistic terms. It then explains the religious (Christian) view where the Bible features angels in both the Old and New Testaments. Such evidence is enough for Christians to justify a religious belief in angels. Finally, the paper covers the more occult view of actual current experiences with angels. Some people claim to have had experiences such as dreams and visions during which angels visited them. This, like all other occult phenomena including mediumism, is a highly controversial issue. The paper describes the nature of angels and gives evidence of their existence from the above-mentioned points of view. It concludes that, in the same way as beauty, the reality of angels is in the eye of the beholder.

From the Paper
"The supernatural concept of angels as it is depicted in a society not necessarily attached to any religion is therefore now considered. Many religious persons have termed any reference to the supernatural outside of religious scripture as dangerously "occult". The appearance of angels in society and the media is therefore a highly controversial issue. A television show such as "Touched by an Angel" for example has been rejected by many Christians as unbiblical, and thus perpetuating the misconceptions attached to these creatures. However, even biblical conceptions of angels appear to disagree more than anything else, and surely each person has the right to investigate and prove the matter for him- or herself. It thus appears to be a much more personal issue than some religious fanatics would admit."

Tags:Demythologization, Rudolph, Steiner, Satan, Chino, Michael

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This paper discusses commonalities and differences in the belief systems of Christians and Muslim and particularly how they view angels. The paper examines how both religions believe angels exist, and that they are an important part of their religious beliefs. They both believe angels can guide and support people here on Earth, and they are messengers of God or Allah. It also looks at how they also believe they can be vengeful and destructive, and how angels play an important role in the stories of the Qur'an and the Bible. Angels are only one of the commonalities between these two religions, but they are an important link to two very diverse religions, and they show that many religions have core beliefs that link them together, whether they want to admit it or not.

From the Paper
"Ultimately, each religion, especially at the fundamental level, believe that life on Earth is a constant battle between good and evil, and believers have to constantly fight enemies of God in order to gain eternal life after death (Zeidan, 2003, p. 231). In both religions, angels play an important role in those everyday battles. Historian Zeidan continues, "This world is a battlefield, with angels looking on to see how believers fight, and the struggle is not limited to this earth, but extends into all of space and time. In this world there are only partial defeats and victories, but the final victory of good is assured though reserved for the final judgment" (Zeidan, 2003, p. 232). As the angles look down on the battlefield, they make "notes" of the behavior of those fighting, and this helps guide the final judgement or the day of reckoning. It is entirely in context of both these religions that angels, who are messengers of God, would witness the daily battles of mortals, and decide who is worthy of eternal life in heaven."

Tags:Qur'an, Bible, heaven, God, Muhammad, Gabriel

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This paper deals with the subject of angels, describing how writers, artists, poets and film makers have been inspired by them. It also provides historical background on the subject and explains some misconceptions that people have regarding angels. The paper also states how the Church teaches about their existence.

From the Paper
"The Church teaches the definite existence of angels: "The existence of the spiritual, non-corporeal beings that sacred scripture usually calls "angels" is a truth of faith. The witness of scripture is clear as the unanimity of tradition." That means belief in angels is ultimately an act of faith and thus they are presumed to be present as they were created by God as humans were created by God.
"The most common misconception about angelic beings is that we become one when we die. It would make a nice story, but it is not true. There is nothing said in the Bible that suggests we become angels when we die. The Bible tells us that God created angels as separate beings than humans. The angels were created to serve God, and to serve man. When we die we will be given a new body, but not the body of an angel: "The Christian who unites his own death to that of Jesus views it as a step towards him and an entrance into everlasting life. (...) Go forth, Christian soul, from this world in the name of God the almighty Father, who created you (...). May you life in peace this day, may your home be with God in Zion, with Mary, the virgin Mother of God, with Joseph, and all the angels and saints. (...)" If you have asked Christ to be your Savior, you will be given a new body and life in heaven with Him for eternity."

Tags:missions, scripture, texts

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This paper describes the Los Angeles Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels as one of the newest major construction projects of the Catholic Church. The paper relates that the Los Angeles Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels is what the Church calls a "Mother Church" and that it holds an integral position as the lead church in a very large regional parishionership, with more than 300 parish churches under its jurisdiction, in the archdiocese. The paper then describes the grand architecture, parishioners and management of this particular church.

From the Paper
"According to the church's official website it was built to host at least 3,000 parishioners and holds mass in 45 languages, stressing the multiculturalism of the region and city. On a regular basis the church offers mass in English and Spanish on weekdays as well as traditionally on Sundays, several times a day. Monday through Friday the cathedral offers two services, one beginning at 7 am and one at 12.10 pm, both in English. On Sunday there is a 8 am and 10am mass in English and a 12;30 pm mass in Spanish. Additionally there are many special service masses held around this schedule, where national and international event celebrations occur and guest Priests say mass and offer information about international and national concerns of the church as a whole. Additionally, most wedding ceremonies held at the church have a full mass that is usually open to other parishioners, as well as funeral and baptismal services also open to other parishioners. The diversity of the region is displayed in the special services that are offered, in conjunction with regular mass schedules as well as special events. The Cathedral often hosts guests from other countries, to demonstrate conditions of need in other areas of the faithful, in doing so they expose the local parish to the overall diversity and health of the whole of the catholic world and offer its own parishioners the opportunity for global civic support of its members elsewhere. The Cathedral also has many hours of operation that allow visitors and guests to view and tour the cathedral during non-mass hours. In a sense the Cathedral and its support services, such as its gift shop offer a whole list of community events, much like a community center, hosting concerts and special classes and tours."

Tags:catholic, position, parish, architecture, management

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This paper discusses the idea of guardian angels in the times of the Bible and today. It explores the incidences in the Bible where it is believed that angels have interacted with man. The paper further discusses how many people today talk of their 'guardian angel' when they believe that they have escaped something that could have turned out very badly such as a car accident or an attempt at harming them.

From the Paper
"One of the first recorded events of angels interacting with man comes from the Bible. It is the story of Jacob's ladder, which is often taught in Sunday School but is likely forgotten in later years by most people. In this story, Jacob has a dream that there are angels ascending to and descending from Heaven on a huge ladder (Receiving, 2001). When he woke up, he believed that God had talked to him in the form of the dream. In the New Testament, there was a similar instance of angels interacting with man. It was believed, through a series of events, that Nathanael was given the gift of discerning spirits, which are also called angels. This was done when Jesus gave Nathanael a word of knowledge by saying that he saw him beneath the fig tree. Nathanael knew that there was no way that Jesus could have seen him there and so he believed that Jesus was truly the Son of God. When Nathanael recognized him that way in public, Jesus gave him 'spiritual eyes' and that was how he came to his understanding of angels (Receiving, 2001). "

Tags:dream, jacob, jesus, spirits, religion, heaven, messages, God