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1. The parallels are interesting to say the least. What I noticed in reading some of this is that there are some obvious differences between Judeo-Christian theology, as I understand it from the Bible, and Islamic theology as presented here, regarding these beings (“demon” is most likely a misnomer, perhaps “fallen angels” is more appropriate?).

   The first thing I noticed was that in the Quran, Mohammed says that his Jinn became a Muslim, whereas, from reading about abduction phenomena, we hear that the beings are said to denounce religion. Of course, it could be that Mohammed is simply covering for his Jinn, in claiming that it has become a Muslim. It also gives him cover from the moral repercussions of ordering the slaughter of people who are not Muslim.

   The second difference is that in the Bible we learn that angels who abandoned their first estate cannot return. Therefore, repentance is not an option. If we consider the Book of Enoch (Book of the Watchers) to be a valid account of these beings, we also hear that the fallen angels who came to earth asked Enoch to plea for their salvation on their behalf. This is in stark contrast to what the Quran says that “among them, there are some who are unjust, and some who have surrendered to Allah.” This reminds me of the Alien paradigm, a la Greys vs. Reptilians, Good cop, Bad cop. I am not qualified to linguistically or etymologically interpret scripture, but in 1 Cor 6:3, we read “Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more things that pertain to this life?” (KJV). It seems to me that will indeed be judged in the end of the age, but I am unsure of whether all angels who rebelled have forfeited their ability to be saved, or some can repent, and be saved.

   Thank you Dr. Heiser for this interesting information.

   Comment by Alexandros Katechis — December 9, 2009 #

2. @Alexandros Katechis: Some good observations. The Jinn are not demons or angels (Islam has those as well) but a sort of “intermediate yet superior to angels” divine being under Allah. I’ll quibble a bit with your note about aliens rejecting religion. Abduction narratives are full of “aliens” rejecting organized religion — in particular Christianity — but they are also full of religious comments and “spirituality.” I’ve detailed a lot of that on this blog.

   On the third note, I tend to think of the Jinn as the Watchers. But I’m still thinking about it.

   Comment by MSH — December 9, 2009 #

3. The Jinn are also known as Genies in folklore and like to play tricks on people. Reminds me of the work of Jacque Vallee.

   Comment by Annette T. — January 7, 2010 #

4. [...] of how the Quran might justify or accommodate an ET reality that is more detailed than one I posted earlier.  Click on this link and scroll down a bit.  This one isn’t focused on the [...]

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