Many today, do not believe that Michael the Archangel and the Christ are one and the same person. Of course, that is understandable, because it never directly states in the Bible, that they are. Conversely, it never directly states that they are not either. So, we are left with using the evidence supplied in the Holy Writings to prove whether they are, or, whether they are not. It's really not what others believe, or feel they have proven to themselves, about any scriptural matter. Each individual, is to prove to themselves alone, about the truth of any matter. No one can prove to anyone else, anything about the Bible. Each individual is under obligation to prove it first, to themselves alone, and then, as opportunity presents itself, pass that knowledge on to others. Whether they believe it or not, is their exclusive right, as long as you have tried to fulfill your obligations. Nothing more can be asked of them, or you.
Wannabe, this is mostly reasonable of you. Just like JW's, and other religions, you have a take on who Michael the Archangel is. You say it is up to us what we believe.
Yet you say that we have an obligation to prove it to ourselves first.
So that means, that I am obligated to consider the possibility that Michael the Archangel is real and that since he isn't identified I have to take what, your clues? JW's? The Moonies?
Christians always say "Are you sure that you haven't really given it a chance? The bible?"
Yup, I have, so this commentary, speaking for me, is wrong. Jesus might very well be a historical figure of note, but Michael the Archangel has more in common with Woody Woodpecker then oh, say, Ronald Reagan.
Anyway, deconstructing JW dogma and replacing it with your own ideas doesn't seem to me to be the most productive use of time. Of course, it is Presidents day. Good luck!