As a Christian, this story leaves me torn. On the one hand, the one simply known as the Deceiver wishes to elevate himself above his Creator, while the other had made man in His image. Part of that was finally going hands off to let humanity run its course. Fundamentally, though, they're both right. We as a species need to get our collective heads out of our collective asses.

Plus, your username checks out. My hat's off to you, good sir. (If I misgendered you, I apologize, and will address the pronoun accordingly should you see fit to correct me.)