some niggling questions about angels in Supernatural, and Castiel in particular

In Castiel's second appearance, he comments that he is a soldier of God, and does not perch on anyone's shoulder. If I'm not imagining things, he makes reference to the host of heaven, on several occasions, and their ongoing war against the legions of hell. In the Christian tradition heaven has an army, but there are lots of other things on their agenda. Angels are warriors, messengers, protectors and devoted worshipers of God. There are angels whose entire purpose is to praise God. There are angels who spend all their time delivering messages from God.

1. Is Supernatural's heaven just in total war mode, or is it really wholly given over to soldiering? The demons of hell clearly have purpose beyond releasing Lucifer from his prison, and bringing about the end days - overwhelmingly, demons seem to be interested in causing pain for pain's sake. Do Supernatural's angels have a similar side gig?( Read more... )