Question of the Week: Can angels and demons have emotions?

 

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In this issue . . . Q&A: Can angels and demons have emotions? Video On Demand: The Origin of Humans, Part 1 (Sidebar) Ken's Blog (Sidebar) News to Note Quick Look Biblical Authority Devotionals Answers ... with Ken Ham After Eden Network with Us! Job Opportunities at Answers in Genesis (Sidebar) Q: Can angels and demons have emotions? A: The Bible reveals that angels sang for joy at creation (Job 38:7) and have joy when people become believers (Luke 15:10). Luke 8:29–36 describes Christ's encounter with Legion (called this because many demons had possessed the man). They begged Jesus not to send them into the abyss. These demons clearly displayed the emotion of fear, since they did not want to be tormented "before the time" (Matthew 8:29). These examples are enough to show that angels and demons do have emotions. One thing we must never forget to do is look to the Scriptures to find these answers, rather than to movies and TV shows. The Bible is the only reliable source of information on Satan, demons, angels, etc., so one would be unwise to neglect it. Continue reading to see more of what the Bible has to say on this topic. News to Note Quick Look Dino-bird confusion: For over a century evolutionists have intermittently speculated that birds evolved from dinosaurs. The current wave of dino-bird popularity continues as evolutionary paleontologists strain to see feathers in dinosaur fossils. Read more. Terror in Norway: Anders Behring Breivik has been arrested for last week's terrorist attacks in Norway. Initial reports suggested the self-confessed terrorist was a "right-wing Christian fundamentalist." Closer examination has revealed that Breivik's beliefs and stated motivations have nothing to do with biblical Christianity or Christian faith and practice. Read more. Also: Triassic burp Diamond tectonics And Don't Miss . . . Biblical Authority Devotionals Are You Following Heresies? Are You Content with God's Provision for Your Life? Are You Sowing to the Spirit or the Flesh? Who Will Inherit the Kingdom of God? Why Would You Want an Impossible Peace? Answers ... with Ken Ham radio program Cain—now, where did he find his wife? It's a transition—no, it's a bird! Adam—could he write? Adam—he didn't evolve! Plants—didn't they die before sin? After Eden Network with Us! Answers in Genesis Answers in Genesis Creation Museum Creation Museum Ark Encounter Ark Encounter Answers Magazine   Note: Facebook and Twitter are both social networking sites with user-contributed content. Children should not visit the sites without parental supervision.  Free app for iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad	This Week . . . Feedback: Questions About Satan (Jul 29) Granville Penn (1761–1844) (Jul 28) Created Kinds and Essential Natures: A Biblical and Philosophical Response to Evolutionists (Jul 27) Can Satan, Demons, and Angels Still Show Mercy and Have Feelings like Joy, Sadness, and Fear? (Jul 26) Letter from Ken, July 2011 (Jul 25) Life's Toughest Questions (Jul 24) Video On Demand The Origin of Humans, Part 1 Watch Video Ken's Blog Photo Gallery The Memory Man Returns to the Museum The Norwegian Terrorist—a Christian? The "Rush" Has Been On! Newest Country in the World—South Sudan Previous entries Prayer Requests View the current prayer requests to keep track of and pray for current ministry needs. Resources Answers Magazine Subscription: United States Answers for Kids Bible Curriculum Body of Evidence (8-DVD/Book Combo) Check This Out (6 animated mini-videos on 1 DVD) More current bestsellers Upcoming Events Louisiana Bossier City, August 7–8 Indiana Indianapolis, August 21-August 22 New York Let There Be Light Conference, September 17-September 17 Florida Jacksonville, September 25-September 26 More events Job Opportunities Application Developer I Bookstore Sales Associate Constituent Data Administrator (CDA) Grounds Manager Security Console Operator Warehouse Specialist Web Designer Web Developer—Python Zoo Keeper
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