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Report and Opinion 2014;6(11) 38 Report and Opinion 2014;6(11) http://www.sciencepub.net/report Michael Is Chief Angel?... (A New theory on “NEPHILIM”) M. Arulmani, B.E.; V.R. Hema Latha, M.A., M.Sc., M. Phil. M.Arulmani, B.E. V.R.Hema Latha, M.A., M.Sc., M.Phil. (Engineer) (Biologist) [email protected] [email protected] Abstract: “Michael” is chief of all Angels?... No… No… No… The “HOLY ADAM” shall be considered as Chief of all Angels. Michael shall mean “FALLEN ANGEL”. This scientific research attempts to clarify certain fundamental questions about Holy Angel, Archangel, Angel of Lord, Fallen Angel based on global level religion, Christian Faith and how “Angel” differs from “Human”. This research focus that the Biblically stated “ADAM” shall be considered as “HOLY ADAM” belong to “ANGEL FAMILY” Human race lived in WHITE PLANET (White Mars) before eating “forbidden fruit”, and descended to EARTH PLANET as “Fallen Angels” after eating forbidden fruit. This research further focus that the Angel populations lived in white planet in the early Universe shall be considered as ‘SUPER HUMAN RACE’ also called as ‘NEPHILIM’. The Nephilim shall be considered as the Natural Human originated due to impact of ‘J-RADIATION’ (Zero hour radiation) and considered lived under Endothermic and Microgravity environment. It is further focused that Nephilim Race (Angel family) shall be considered as the human populations where ‘Male’ is responsible for ‘Pregnancy’ and regenerate population through “EGG” due to impact of “J- RADIATION” composed of fundamental particles without involvement of any ‘sexual act’ between male angel, female angel of Nephilim race. Female angel shall be considered as a guardian angel for assisting male angel for safe delivery. 38 Report and Opinion 2014;6(11) http://www.sciencepub.net/report “HOLY ADAM shall be considered as Father of all Angels; “HOLY EVE” shall be considered as mother of all angels. “MICHAEL” shall be considered as one of the Angels of Nephilim race descended to earth planet. The fallen angels on the Earth planet shall be considered belong to Woman Race responsible for Female pregnancy through sexual act subsequently. All angels like Gabriel, Raphael, Metatron, Uriel, Sariel, Raguel, Remiel, Jophiel, Chamuel etc shall be considered as pertain to Nephilim race of white planet.” …M. Arulmani, Tamil Based Indian [M.Arulmani, B.E.; V.R.Hema Latha, M.A., M.Sc., M.Phil.Michael Is Chief Angel?...(A New theory on “NEPHILIM”). Rep Opinion 2014;6(11):38-44]. (ISSN: 1553-9873). http://www.sciencepub.net/report. 6 Key Words: a) Philosophy of ‘Supernature’?... b) Philosophy of ‘Creator’?... c) Philosophy of ‘Archangel’?... d) Philosophy of ‘Angel of Lord’?... e) Etymology of word ‘Michael’?... f) Son of man differs from ‘Son of God’?... 1. Introduction: It is hypothesized that “SPIRIT” shall be Case study shows that in ancient Greek, Hebrew considered as the source of ‘SOUL’ as described mythology there are so many theories about the below. The spirit shall also be called as “Supernature” philosophy of ‘Nephilim’. Nephilim is considered as and the soul shall be called as ‘Nature’. heavenly beings who came to ‘Earth’ and had sexual intercourse with woman and regenerate earthly (i) populations. In Hebrew Nephilim means ‘Giant’ and perceived as “fallen Angel”. In Christian theology the philosophy of Angel is considered as follows: i) Angels are spirit beings (Heb 1:14) ii) Angels are Higher creatures than Human (Psalm 8:5) iii) Angels need not consume Eucharist iv) Angels need not be redeemed by Jesus. v) Angels do not have married life. This scientific research focus that Angels shall be (ii) considered as natural populations evolved of J- RADIATION (Zero Hour Radiation) just like birth of Mushroom due to impact “Lightning”. The Angels shall be considered as Superior human race and ancestors to Earthly human race. 2. Hypothesis and Narrations a) Angels are born of “Soul”?... It is hypothesized that Angels shall be considered as born of “J-Radiation” consists of fundamental particles photon, electron, proton having zero mass or negligible man exists under zero gravity (or) upward gravity. The J-Radiation shall also be called as “Soul”. If so… What is the source of soul?... 39 Report and Opinion 2014;6(11) http://www.sciencepub.net/report (iii) having distinguished meaning from ‘Son of man’ as described below. (i) b) Philosophy of ‘Creator”?... It is hypothesized that the ‘supernature’ shall be considered as ‘creator’ also called as ‘Archangel’. (ii) (iii) c) Philosophy of Angel of Lord?... Based on Biblical faith, ‘JESUS CHRIST’ shall be hypothetically considered as the ‘Angel of Lord’ or ‘Archangel’ also called as ‘Son of God’. Further it is emphasized that son of God shall be considered as 40 Report and Opinion 2014;6(11) http://www.sciencepub.net/report d) Philosophy of immortal Soul?... It is hypothesized that MOTHER MARY shall Soul is immortal?... Yes… Yes… Yes… It is be considered as integral part of heavenly father and hypothesized that soul shall be considered as zero hour Son of God and cannot be separated. Mother Mary energy which enables formation of billions of natural shall be considered as LIVING ANGEL exist in the matters (virgin matter) in the early Universe. The ANGEL FLIGHT until final judgment. natural matters shall be considered as distinguished i. JESUS CHRIST is like PILOT angels. Alternatively “SOUL” shall be considered as ii. MOTHER MARY is like AIRHOSTESS “ANGEL”. iii. HEAVENLY FATHER is like BLACK BOX iv. PETER is like COPILOT (Assisting Jesus Christ) After death of a person the departed soul of every one right from Adam, Eve, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, Daniel etc shall be considered as transformed as ANGELS with material body. The transformed souls shall be considered as LIVING f) Philosophy of 1000 Years Rule?... ANGELS exist in upper atmosphere just like viewed It is hypothesized that birth of Jesus Christ shall sitting inside the FLIGHT called as ANGEL be considered as FIRST ADVENT and FLIGHT till FINAL JUDGEMENT. The demon, RESURRECTION of Jesus Christ shall be considered evil spirit shall be considered as temporary impact on as SECOND ADVENT. It is speculated that 1000 fellow human during transformation and ultimately Years rule already started the day when Jesus Christ becoming angel. Resurrected. Second resurrection shall be considered as the day when Mother Mary has been resurrected after resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is focused that presently the earthly population shall be considered under third extension of gracious period of 1000 years and it may go up to 3000AD for end of Universe and for NEW LIFE (Matt 24:31, 25:31,41). g) Etymology of word Michael?... Case study shows that Michael in Hebrew language means WHO IS LIKE GOD?... It is hypothesized that the ‘HOLY ADAM” before consuming Forbidden fruit shall be called as HOLY ANGEL who shall be considered as the Chief of all Angels. The etymology of word Michael, Mega might be derived from philosophy of proto Indo Europe root word ‘MIKAI’, ‘MIKKAR’. Mikkar shall mean “Superior” (Giant). Michael shall be considered as the “Soul neither be created nor destroyed but it can FALLEN ANGEL or DARK ADAM. be transformed from soul to angel or angel to soul” …Author e) Philosophy of Soul of Mother Mary?... 41 Report and Opinion 2014;6(11) http://www.sciencepub.net/report (i) female is responsible for pregnancy and regeneration. Angel shall alternatively mean soul. 4. Previous Publication: The philosophy of origin of first life and human, the philosophy of model Cosmo Universe, the philosophy of fundamental neutrino particles have already been published in various international journals mentioned below. Hence this article shall be considered as extended version of the previous articles already (ii) published by the same author. 1. Cosmo Super Star – IJSRP, April issue, 2013 2. Super Scientist of Climate control – IJSER, May issue, 2013 3. AKKIE MARS CODE – IJSER, June issue, 2013 4. KARITHIRI (Dark flame) The Centromere of Cosmo Universe – IJIRD, May issue, 2013 5. MA-AYYAN of MARS – IJIRD, June issue, 2013 6. MARS TRIBE – IJSER, June issue, 2013 7. MARS MATHEMATICS – IJERD, June issue, 2013 8. MARS (EZHEM) The mother of All Planets – IJSER, June issue, 2013 h) Case study on “Nephilim” 9. The Mystery of Crop Circle – IJOART, May i) The Nephilim were offspring of “Sons of God” issue, 2013 and “Daughters of men” before the Deluge 10. Origin of First Language – IJIRD, June issue, - (Genesis 6:4) 2013 ii) Nephilim are Heavenly beings who came to 11. MARS TRISOMY HUMAN – IJOART, June Earth. issue, 2013 -New American Bible Commentry. 12. MARS ANGEL – IJSTR, June issue, 2013 iii) Nephilim are “anecdote of Superhuman 13. Three principles of Akkie Management (AJIBM, race” August issue, 2013) - Jerusalem Bible 14. Prehistoric Triphthong Alphabet (IJIRD, July issue, 2013) 3. Conclusion: 15. Prehistoric Akkie Music (IJST, July issue, 2013) Nephilim shall be considered as natural human 16. Barack Obama is Tamil Based Indian? (IJSER, population belong to angel family lived in white planet. August issue, 2013) In Nephilim population, male is responsible for 17. Philosophy of MARS Radiation (IJSER, August pregnancy and regeneration. In earthly population, 2013) 42 Report and Opinion 2014;6(11) http://www.sciencepub.net/report 18. Etymology of word “J” (IJSER, September 2013) 46. STAR TWINKLES!?... (IJERD, March issue 19. NOAH is Dravidian? (IJOART, August 2013) 2014) 20. Philosophy of Dark Cell (Soul)? (IJSER, 47. “E-LANKA” THE TAMIL CONTINENT?... September 2013) (IJERD, March issue 2014) 21. Darwin Sir is Wrong?! (IJSER, October issue, 48. HELLO NAMESTE?... (IJSER, March issue 2013) 2014) 22. Prehistoric Pyramids are RF Antenna?!... (IJSER, 49. MOTHERHOOD MEANS DELIVERING October issue, 2013) CHILD?... (AJER, March issue 2014) 23. HUMAN IS A ROAM FREE CELL PHONE?!..
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