Why is Mankind So Corrupt and Perverted — Part 2 | Michael Heiser

Part 1: https://youtu.be/HvjsQ3aN-AU Dr. Michael Heiser describes the biblical account of escalating human wickedness linked to a mysterious supernatural event in Genesis 6:1-4, where the "sons of God" (fallen angels/watchers) cohabited with human women, producing giants known as Nephilim. These sons of God imparted forbidden knowledge that led to widespread corruption, violence, idolatry, and social breakdown, accelerating humanity's depravity. This interpretation is reinforced by references in the New Testament books of Peter and Jude, which mention angels who sinned and were imprisoned, drawing on ancient Jewish texts like Enoch that elaborate on these events. The Rephaim, mentioned in the Old Testament as giant clans descended from these events, inhabited the land but were largely defeated or eliminated. They are described variously as mighty, tall warriors and linked to figures like Og, king of Bashan, one of the last of the giants. The narrative contrasts Jewish views of these beings as symbols of rebellion and destruction with Mesopotamian traditions that viewed similar divine beings (the Apkallu or Akalu) as culture-bringers. Ultimately, these giants and their corrupting influence are portrayed as a key source of human wickedness leading up to the flood and the subsequent challenges during the Israelite conquest of Canaan, where remnants of giant clans like the Anakim and Rephaim posed real threats to the Israelites. #mankind #humanity #corruption #perversion #bible #bibleverse #michaelheiser #jesuschrist #eden #serpent #genesis #ezekiel #revelation #giants #sorcery #witchcraft #destruction