Is it normal to think "angel" is not an appropriate term of affection?

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Many people refer to their children, girlfriends, pets, etc. as "angels" as a term of endearment, akin to "honey" or "sweety", etc. I find this to be strange.

The English term "angel" comes from the Judeo-Christian concept of a spirit being created by God. In the Bible, angels are depicted as carrying messages from God to men, unlawfully interbreeding with men to produce super-human giants, slaughtering thousands of God's human enemies, and carrying out God's instructions for Armageddon.

I fail to see what any of this has to do with being cute. Is this normal?

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  • MercedesBenz
    13 years ago

    I think that common people won't quite go into the history of theology to get to the roots of the term 'angel' when using it. Layman look to pop culture and see that the term is used in a significantly more attractive and appealing way, so the term is used in the more pleasant and socially-accepted way. So, for lay standards you are over-thinking it. However, how you choose to define and use the term is perfectly fine, just accept the fact the common public do not so much agree.

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  • dappled
    13 years ago

    Wow. You're even more anal than I am. I went out with a girl called Angela and she was always angel (except for when she was mad, then she was angry gorilla). Personally, if a girl used angel as a term of endearment for me, I'd fall at her feet. I think it's absolutely lovely. Definitely one of the many ways to my heart. Which reminds me: Angela always used to say the best way to a man's heart is through his chest with a chainsaw. She was funny. I miss that.

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    • [Old Memory]
      13 years ago

      I guess you didn't read my story. I'd be pretty intimidated to be dating an angel.

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  • timebobbu
    13 years ago

    I wouldnt look at it from that 'angle'

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    Holy roller alert!! The god squad is in da house!

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  • bleach_baby
    13 years ago

    You sound fun.

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    • [Old Memory]
      13 years ago

      I'm dreadfully boring actually.

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  • The_White_Spirit
    13 years ago

    Haha

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  • Skippety
    6 years ago

    I don't know if I would say it's not normal, but I don't agree. I use that term of endearment and see nothing wrong with it. It doesn't literally mean the person is an angel, it's just an affectionate name for someone you love.

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  • 343Boy
    12 years ago

    Calling your loved one an infant isn't any less disturbing. Using "angel" as a term of affection is obviously not based on the Biblical concept of an angel but other contemporary depictions.

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  • howaminotmyself
    13 years ago

    I sometimes call my honey "pookie" and I have no where that came from.

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  • eternalsmoke31
    13 years ago

    I dont think its appropriate either...You might as well call your mate a Unicorn or a pixie...Two more things that dont exist...

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    whatever:)

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  • SpoiltCandy
    13 years ago

    what are you saying, you don't really know the history, there is a difference with God's Angel and the angles that had fallen, the bad ones. do not say whatever, please.

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  • Dricey
    13 years ago

    It's perfectly normal to dislike things...?

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  • Uzzie101
    13 years ago

    I hate when men call their gfs "fallen angels". Satan was a fallen angel! It's stupid.

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  • shawtiegirl
    13 years ago

    i think i would hate to be called angel..then i would have to live up to the expectation of being angelic all the time. angels are pure and innocent and something i inspire to be but call me an angel and i will probably freak out...

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