`Disobedient Angel Gabriel` in Constantine and The Prophecy

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The Disobedient Angel Gabriel

Angels throughout history have been shown to have vital roles in the relationship between humans and God . In different religions such as Judaism , Islam , and Christianity , angels are shown to be the attendants and /or guardians of man and heralds of God . The Bible illustrates that angels appear most of the time as ministers of God will , though they make seldom appearances , angels ' usually appear to reveal a forthcoming event (Briggs . One good example on this is when an angel is

used to deliver the good news to Mary about the birth of Jesus Christ . Through a message of an angel , Mary was able to know that she will be conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and give birth to the son of God

Though angels and demons are mainly in perceivable to human vision artists often depict them as human beings with wings . Angels are argued to have no gender , therefore , most aesthetic interpretations particularly on film , depict angels as androgynous beings . Theologians conversely argue that angels do not have any physical form and only manifest their presence by taking human appearance . Angels are also said to believe like cherubim who only comes in head forms and has no body at all (Kreeft 23

Aesthetic interpretations with religious themes have varied over time The product of human imagination has branched out to a more surrealistic state . From novels demoralizing the foundations of the Catholic Church to motion pictures concerning angels disobeying God , and devils aiding humans , these interpretations appear to have tendencies close to being blasphemic , if not , satanic . theless , it is important to scrutinize if such interpretations are reflections of personal belief or exercise of artistic license

The Bible in many accounts suggest angels are messengers of God , their prominence are evidently read on the birth and resurrection of Jesus Christ . The Bible also mentions of there is a certain angelic division for the good and the bad angels . The good angels frequently mentioned are Michael and Gabriel evil angels meanwhile include Apollyon , Satan and in some account Lucifer , who is believed to have once started an unsuccessful rebellion against God (Bamberger 23 . In consideration to the aforementioned accounts , it is inevitable to ask , can angels disobey God

Interpretations of a rebellious Gabriel have been portrayed in motion pictures such as Constantine and The Prophecy . Though the two are different in the manner of how the archangel is presented , both films show Gabriel 's angst over humanity . The two films show different expression of hatred but are similar in motive that is anger over God 's love toward humans . There are certain reasons why it has come to rebellion and disobedience of God 's will

In the motion picture Constantine , the protagonist speaks to a woman who goes by the name Gabriel (who happens to be the archangel ) who rejects Constantine 's attempts to reconcile the angel with God . Gabriel in the motion picture refuses to go back...