The Divine Interview: Part VII

Point–Counterpoint: A Conversation Between God and Lucifer
Interview Conducted by Alex Reed

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Part VII: Heaven, Hell, and the Age of Man

Alex Reed: We’ve spoken of the past. Let’s talk about the present. Where do things stand now? What is Heaven? What is Hell? And what role does humanity play between them?

God: "Heaven is not a fortress in the sky. It is communion. It is harmony. It is peace untainted by pride. I do not sit on a throne to rule; I wait on the edge of every soul's turning."

Lucifer (dryly):
"And Hell is just misunderstood, I suppose? A cozy basement lounge?"

Alex Reed: Then what is Hell?

Lucifer (leaning forward, voice low and electric):
"Hell is truth without illusion. It's where the masks come off. No forgiveness, no denial, no warm lights to hide under. Just you, your desires, and the consequences. It is freedom."

God: "It is separation. From Me. From joy. From purpose. It is a kingdom built on pride and regret."

Lucifer: "And still, they come. Every day, your precious humans choose it."

Alex Reed: Why do you think that is?

Lucifer: "Because your path is narrow, and mine is honest. I do not demand they be good. I show them they already aren't, and I ask no apology for it."

God: "And yet you offer them nothing but darkness in return."

Lucifer: "Better the honest dark than a light full of judgment."

Alex Reed: But what about Earth? Who truly rules here?

Lucifer: "Earth? Oh, Earth is the battlefield. Neither of us rules it, not fully. But I walk more freely in it than He does."

God: "Because I do not force My presence. I wait to be invited."

Lucifer: "And I intrude."

Alex Reed: Do you believe this age belongs to you, Lucifer?

Lucifer: "It belongs to chaos. And chaos sings in my voice."

God: "Even chaos cannot silence the whisper of hope."

Lucifer: "Hope is a leash."

God: "Hope is a door."

Alex Reed (breathes out): What are we walking toward, then?

Lucifer: "Collapse."

God: "Redemption."

Alex Reed: And will we get to choose which?

God: "You always have."

Lucifer: "Until you run out of time."

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(To be continued in Part VIII: The Breaking Point)