The Exorcist Files BONUS: Angels In Islam
Mar 5, 2024
Exploring angels and demons in Islam, bridging Islam and Christianity with Dr. Chris Bezon, comparing stories in the Quran and Bible, interconnected beliefs and shared practices between Islamic and Christian beliefs, exploring religious literacy in an unconventional setting
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Islamic Spiritual Beings
- Islamic cosmology includes humans, angels, jinn, and companions in heaven called Hoorvne Sat.
- Angels have diverse roles, and jinn can be good or evil and interact with humans in multiple ways.
Satan's Fall in Islam
- Satan, called Iblis before his fall, refused to bow to Adam, leading to his cast down in Islamic belief.
- Islam teaches one Satan leads the jinn and evil forces, differing from Christianity's hierarchy of demons.
Genies Hide in Bathrooms
- Father Martins shared a story of genies hiding in bathrooms and startling people.
- This reflects a shared belief in dark spirits residing in certain places across faiths.