The Secret History of the Nephilim: A Conversation with an Orthodox Priest
In this interview, host Tucker Carlson speaks with an Orthodox priest about the true meaning of the Nephilim (giants), their origins as the offspring of “sons of God” (angelic beings) and human women, and the profound spiritual corruption that defined the pre-Flood world. The priest recasts the pagan “golden age” narrative, arguing that the pre-Flood civilization was actually an era of demon-inspired technology and wickedness, not progress.
The Nephilim were not simply tall people—they were tyrants and bullies, “men of renown” who led humanity into chaos. Their hybrid nature (part spiritual, part human) made them physically and spiritually distinct. After the Flood, the spirits of these dead giants continued to influence pagan cultures, inspiring rituals that mimicked the original sin.
🔹 Pagan Rituals & Demon Worship – The priest explains that the same demonic spirits behind the Nephilim reappear in later civilizations. In Ugarit, ritual texts describe warding off the Rephaim (spirits of dead kings) during royal funerals. In Babylon, a ritual bed of identical dimensions to Og’s (the last giant in Deuteronomy) was used for sexual rites involving shrine prostitutes to produce a “divine” king. This same pattern appears in ancient Cambodia (Khmer Empire) and Japan, where the emperor ritually spent the night with the sun goddess (up to WWII). The consistent themes—blood, human sacrifice, ritual sex—are not coincidental but point to a real, ongoing demonic reality.
🔹 Spiritual Warfare: From Thought to Possession – Sin progresses through stages: a thought enters the mind, then is entertained, becomes a plan, an action, a habit, a passion (making us passive), and finally full demonic possession. Beyond that lies the state of the Nephilim—a fully demonized human who willingly agrees with evil. This is the “anti-saint,” a metaphysical transformation into something inhuman.
🔹 Becoming Something – Every person is either being formed into the likeness of God (theosis) or into something demonic. The priest notes that spiritual transformation is visible even physically (e.g., the change in a person’s face after repentance or descent into evil). Humanity is meant to participate in God’s work in the world, but can also embody other spirits. The same dynamic explains why different cultures independently arrived at identical dark rituals: they are not inventions but responses to real spiritual beings.
🔹 Practical Advice for Freedom – The priest emphasizes that salvation is not an escape from the world but a transformation in it. The first step is becoming part of a real community (the Church) and submitting to something bigger than oneself. This involves confession, spiritual fatherhood (a trusted guide), and an ongoing process of healing. The Church is a hospital, not a courtroom. Freedom from bondage—whether addiction, trauma, or sexual sin—requires honesty, accountability, and participation in the sacramental life.
Final Takeaway
The priest concludes that we live in a world much like the days of Noah: a society increasingly given over to demonic influence, but also one where the reality of evil is more openly acknowledged. This honesty creates an opportunity for people to seek genuine healing. The blasphemy of the Holy Spirit—calling God’s work demonic—is the ultimate rejection of that healing. For those in bondage, the path to freedom is not a one-time prayer but a lifelong journey of community, confession, and submission to God’s transforming grace. As Abraham Lincoln said, the question is not whether God is on our side, but whether we are on God’s.