I won't say he can't...for Almighty G*D even has allowed Satan to operate at times to function in ways we don't readily admit...that's what the word "sovereign" implies...
The tendency, however, when you look thru the Old Testament is for God to not use open idolaters...
(Otherwise, who would get the "glory" for a great Mormon presidency...why the distinct Mormon gods, of course!)
“The tendency, however, when you look thru the Old Testament is for God to not use open idolaters...” Are YOU saying that G*D didn’t use Solomon(sp?) a man who brought Idols INSIDE the Temple?