[marron]

The whole story of angels going into rebellion does suggest that angels are not automatons, they have opinions, minds, wills of their own.

[MNDude]

Actually, the story of the angels going into rebellion comes from the book of Enoch, not from the Bible.

[Vigilanteman]

I've oft considered how the struggle between good and evil here on earth is an extension of the war in heaven. The devil (liberals) seeks to create utopia by turning people into robots who will do as they are programmed. Jesus (conservatives) seek to move closer to utopia by getting people to voluntarily change their nature to be in more harmony with God's plan.

Force is always at the heart of any liberal-utopian initiative.

[Forward the Light Brigade]

Maybe his chance to see heaven and face God from time to time is part of his punishment? Show him what he lost?