The Word itself made that statement whilst conversing with Phantom Stranger. His statements are as valid as God's would be, so I see no reason to question him.
Like you said: the fact that The Word came to earth specifically to kill ST and the Parliaments should suffice as proof that ST did possess that order of power.
Originally posted by operator616
.....after which he didn't really do anything impressive, though.Im trying to figure out if this was a hyperbole or not but the fact that the word intervened shows that it wasn't; ridiculous.
Anyway, if we really do accept that, then Swamp God wins, no question.