Since we understand that God can program particles, and compile them into systems and beings, we have the advantage of seeing that He simply programmed everything, including our minds, to give us free will. When we see the endless lies that many of those dependent on government funding tell to hold and increase their powers, we should immediately say a little prayer for the person telling the lies.
One wonders if someone who lies as often as, for instance, Al Gore, can have any hope of salvation. Dante tells us that a last minute request for forgiveness can save even the soul of the most hardened sinners. As professional prevaricators approach their earthly end, we certainly hope that they will ask He Who programmed them to forgive them for bearing false witness so frequently. A sample prayer: “God, I have spent much of my adult life telling one lie after another in order to get more money to buy a lot of things I suddenly realize I didn’t really need. Please, forgive me.”
Asking for forgiveness is similar to the decision to clean a virus-infected computer disc. Unless that request is made, and the job is done, the operating system will eventually crash. Just so with the human soul. John the Baptist’s plea to “Repent!” is still the first step to salvation.
It’s doubtful that many hardened liars will take that step.
