[agrace]

The nephilim are mentioned in Gen 6 - "there were giants on the earth in those days, men of renown..." The word giant comes from the Hebrew nephal, meaning "to fall." A common theory (more common than you might think) is that these giants were the offspring of angels and human women, also discussed in Gen 6 - "when the sons of God came into the daughters of Eve." Paraphrasing, by the way. The reason they are called nephilim is because the angels who mixed with human women were angels who "fell" - chose evil on earth over heaven with God. These angels who behaved this way are mentioned again in the NT twice, in Jude and Peter.

Modern speculation is that UFOs are of spiritual origin, because the crafts defy physical laws - make no noise, appear and reappear, accelerate at impossible levels, etc. Also, the many reports of "alien impregnantion" etc, while they sound completely farfetched and ridiculous, many think it is possible that these modern manifestations and interactions are more of the same ancient demonic activities. Jesus said "as the days of Noah were" when referring to the end times, and many take that to mean that the nephilim will return and this type of activity increase.

If you want more details, exact scripture etc, I'll certainly post...not taking the time now because I've got another browser open to the latest shooting thread, trying to keep up with the thread, those live ones move fast. :) I also have links that tell the story a bit better and in more detail. Also, the events of Gen 6 are outlined in greater detail in the apocryphal book of Enoch.

[apackof2]

The nephilim are mentioned in Gen 6 - "there were giants on the earth in those days, men of renown..."

Oh yes I am aware of them however I didn't know they were called nephilim, thanks

[Dengar01]

Huh? Wow I thought this would be a thread with lots of funny posts. This is too serious for me.

[Marysecretary]

Thanks, agrace. I tend to believe that way, too, and have for many years. Doesn't mean I'm right, but...