The Empty/God interaction retcon? [SPOILERS S15XE05]

[LordAnomanderRake]

So, The Empty/The Shadow had clearly states in an earlier episode that Chuck has no power there and cannot directly bring an angel or demon back (it was assumed he simply intervened when Cas died all the previous times).

However, in the latest episode he just casually resurrects Lilith to weave her into his "story", or at least she believes and says so herself. Is this a clear retcon or is something else at play? If not, not being able to bring sb back from the Empty should be removed as one of Chuck's weaknesses.

 

[Nickobloke]

It could have been an oversight, or maybe the empty underestimated god's power, or perhaps its part of some elaborate plan by the empty given that chuck is throwing a tantrum.

 

[ArgosaxDespair]

They should've used the "God rebuilt them" excuse instead of bringing them back from the Empty. That way, some Castiels would still be sleeping in the Empty, and our Castiel could absorb them to regain his strength.

 

[Nickobloke]

Given that god is viewed as the "writer" of reality perhaps this extends beyond just pure cosmic/inter-dimensional power on chuck's part and rather just plot manipulation. though still there is no profile for the empty.