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I imagine he's just like angels, for what that's worth. An immortal spirit, who is a fallen angel like the other demons. How they fell, I don't have an opinion on -- philosophically, I suppose I'd go with Scotus's story, while historically, I guess Milton's as good a source as any. While we're on the topic, I don't think there are any spirits that used to be human. Dead humans are just dead, until the resurrection and judgment at the end of days.

But really, scripture doesn't say very much about this sort of thing, so it's all pretty speculative. It's probably a good thing, because too much speculation is likely a bit unhealthy. We're trying to become more like Christ, not trying to spend our time worrying about demons and devils.

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"Die Deutschen meinen, daß die Kraft sich in Härte und Grausamkeit offenbaren müsse, sie unterwerfen sich dann gerne und mit Bewunderung:[...]. Daß es Kraft giebt in der Milde und Stille, das glauben sie nicht leicht."

"The Germans believe that power must reveal itself in hardness and cruelty and then submit themselves gladly and with admiration[...]. They do not believe readily that there is power in meekness and calm."

-- Friedrich Nietzsche