The Mal’ach HaMavet-the Angel of Death and the Tree of Life were created on the same day, several billion years ago.

In the beginning old age didn’t exist. When hunting animals slowed down or were wounded they could not eat and starved to death. When prey animals slowed down or were disabled they were eaten.

With the creation of humans old age appeared. Humans fed and protected the infirm and the elderly. The human population multiplied greatly and spread throughout the world. Larger human populations increased the deadliness of disease.

Then humans (Shamans, Medicine Women etc.) discovered the power of prayer and ritual to heal, as it says, “At that time mankind began to invoke the name of the Lord.” (Genesis 4:26)

The angel Raphael (God heals) became the opponent of the Malach HaMavet-the Angel of Death. In recent generations humans became major allies of Raphael through modern medicine. The 95% decline in infant mortality resulted in a 50% increase in AVERAGE life span. Drugs and........

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