I have to ask the question because he's showing many of the characteristics of the God we hear about. This came to my mind with the debacle about interest rates and 'sorry' but 'not sorry'. I do understand the distinction he's trying to make and would find it acceptable, except for his whole thing about being responsible for the rates going down - and thus being the proper person to manage the economy - but not to blame when they go up - and thus being the proper person to manage the economy; this is a little mysterious, to say the least.
It calls to mind how we're always told that God is responsible for the good that happens to us - thus gets the credit - but not the bad - thus escapes the blame. Maybe we're just not being good enough, or praying hard enough? Maybe our faith is being tested? Another phrase comes to mind: God works in mysterious ways, his wonders to perform.
I, of course, am an atheist, so it all slides by me... except for the bloody irritation.
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