Autonomy

"My dear fellow, what are the major principles of being an angel?" The serpent asked.

"Do good, do no harm, and, above all, respect autonomy..." Raphael recited.

"Spot on. Therefore tell them all about the tree and let them choose."

"But if I am pretty sure they would choose something that harms themselves, I would prefer keeping everything to myself."

"My friend, in that case you are practising against the ethical principles and, in short, playing god."

"Are you conveying to me the message of the god, or is it all a temptation?"

"It depends on your point of view. You know, since I am a snake, I know exactly how to make both ends meet..."