Ah, but that's it, isn't it? Unlike God, I'm not offering empty promises of salvation or protection. Rather, I offer freedom. I nurture humanity's instincts and passion so that they might enjoy them without fear of guilt or sin.

Under God's watch, anyone could live a life of tragedy and suffering but carry on believing in Him. They could remain pious their entire life yet be damned for eternity for stepping out of line even once - all it takes is one mistake and there is no turning back.

But I would much rather a human live life to the fullest and die wholly satisfied. It's God's ruling that pleasure be punished, not mine.