Enemies of Freedom

Steinway: Good afternoon and welcome to another informative broadcast of Enemies of Freedom, where the world's top intellectuals are invited to share their concerns on the creeping totalitarianism of the modern age. I'm Immanuel Steinway. With me today is Professor Solomon Greenberg of the Institute for Human Advancement, who sees oppressive regimes and mad billionaires as falling shy of the tyranny imposed by a much higher power. Professor, with that much power, this monster must be out of control. Greenberg: Indeed, he is. He is not content with merely spying on us for information but must know our innermost secrets before we do. Steinway: How on Earth is that possible? Greenberg: It might be more apt to ask how in Heaven it's possible. Steinway: You mean... Greenberg: That's right. God is the ultimate tyrant. Steinway: Good God! Greenberg: Says you. Steinway: But God is said to have given us free will! Greenberg: Oh yeah? If we're so free, why do we need God to give us our freedom? Steinway: Hmm, well I never thought of that. So do you oppose religion? Greenberg: I don't know. Why don't you ask God? Do you see my point? Everything in our world has been put there by God. Every moment of our existence is controlled by God. What is left for us to do but fall to our knees in abject servitude? Steinway: I'm surprised at you, Professor. I would have thought that a man of your sophistication might be an atheist. Greenberg: I am too terrorized by the possibility of God's existence to reject God. Steinway: I'm an atheist. Greenberg: Are you sure about that? Steinway: Certainly. Greenberg: (pulling a Bible out of his coat) Then you wouldn't be afraid to put your hand on this Bible and declare your atheism once and for all. Steinway: Of course, not. (He puts his hand on the book as Greenberg holds it up.) Greenberg: Do you have children, Mister Steinway? Steinway: Yes. Greenberg: Then you're not afraid that something horrible might happen to them as a consequence of this affront to the power of God. Steinway: Now hold on, there. I'm a good father. Greenberg: Just checking. Are you ready? Steinway: Yes. Greenberg: When was the last time you took your car in for inspection? Are you sure your brakes are in good working order? Steinway: Actually I am due for a tuneup, now that you mention it. Greenberg: If that vehicle goes off the road after you swear against God on this Bible and you die, it might only be the beginning of your troubles. All right then, Mister Steinway, please proceed with your spiritual damnation. (Steinway's face perspires as he hesitates. After a moment, he withdraws his hand in silence.) Steinway: (sheepishly) Perhaps I'm being a little rash. Greenberg: (putting the book back in his coat) Don't be embarrassed, Mister Steinway. We're all in this together.
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