God says "Enough"

In a move that has stunned observers God has decided to patent free will. A statement issued from Heaven read:

"Due to the extraordinary events carried out by human beings in His name, God has decided to patent free will. Free will is God's invention and while previously being given away, free will now be subject to a punishment when used invoking The Almighty. The charge of a free will event will be decided upon at a later date. Users of free will can continue to do so without charge so as long as God is not referenced as an influence on decision, or is only referenced indirectly, to wit: "God gave me free will so I can do what I like." Anybody ascribing to the philosophy that "God made them do it" is in direct contravention of the patent and will face a stern penalty. God has found this step necessary due to the amount of atrocities carried out in His name, and is unwilling to negotiate any further."

Celestial commentators are surprised by God's interventionism, but are generally heartened by the decision. Elsewhere three atheists decided to test God's resolve by killing a cat in His name and were instantly smited.

Buddha, Mohammed, Vishnu and Jeff Bezos are believed to be contesting the patent.