It's a difference of faith, right? We know that they have power... omniscience, to a degree... but worship, that's a personal choice. That bit gets tricky.

[ He splays his hands like a man bowing out of an argument, and tips another wry smile at Asriel. ]

Theology isn't my strong suit. As I've been told often and at length.

[ He says this like it's funny, because it is, considering. ]