http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dj1BuNmhjAY
God is seen as love and the ground of Being. Also, pride ( Satan's sin?) prevents one from experiencing unconditional love.
I cannot remember where I heard this. If it is true or not in a literal sense makes no difference. It is the metaphor that illustrates a spiritual reality that is important.
What is Satan's greatest torment?
When satan's sin of pride separated him from God, God said," I banish thee." God Being God means that even his spoken word is beautiful. Satan's greatest torment is remembering those words and knowing that he will never hear them again!