playing God

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If you were playing God, for example, you'd want to stash as many pollinators in your ark as you can, and as many plant species that are really good at storing carbon as you can.

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2025

“If you take away all the bad bugs, the beneficial bugs won’t come in. It’s all about stepping back and not playing God all the time.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2024

“We don’t want the government playing God, either,” he said.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 7, 2023

Meanwhile, Uefa said it would not take action Rangers for defying its rules by playing God Save the King before their 3-0 defeat to Napoli at Ibrox later on Wednesday evening.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2022

“Whatever you say. You’re the one playing God here, Luke.”

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx