Here is a great post on angels. I've never really thought of it before, but angels, as they're accurately described in Scripture (NOT as they're portrayed online and in home decorating parties) are scary creatures. Why else would they ALWAYS have to remind people not to be afraid of them? If they were cute little cherubs or sweet-looking beings helping children get home safely, would it be necessary to do that?
I do agree with the author...I prefer my angels to be winged Pit Bulls than cutsy. Of course, I realize that my Pit Bull is conked out on the floor where a walk has gotten the better of him. Of course, even without the walk he'd be conked out. And the neighbor's long-haired Chihuahua (whose smaller than our cat) has chased him out of his yard before...so maybe not the best analogy.
BTW,. about the picture above. Do you know how hard it is to find a decent picture of an angel? Most are cute little cherubs, most that aren't are female and rather sexy. The few males you find are generally hot. This was the only one that didn't look like he belonged on the cover of a bodice-ripper...and I'm not entirely convinced of that either.
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Yes, interesting how angels in the Bible are always of the male gender, and must tell people not to be afraid of them! I've concluded that the angels of home-parties, popular books and nick-nacks are really just "fairies," or "fairy-godmothers." The "baby" angels or cupids really give me the creeps.
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