Raymond, I called it cowardly because your attitude denies personal responsibility.
If a thief breaks into my car and steal my stuff, there are actions I could have taken to discourage the theft. The thief is still at fault for the theft and committed a crime, but did I leave my door unlocked? Did I park in a dangerous place? Did I leave items exposed? Taking personal responsibility to avoid and prevent a crime is wisdom, not "leaving it to chance."
Regarding contention, you began the contention. I merely pointed out that many factors are involved as to why God does or does not intervene. You implied I was foolish and might bring condemnation on rape victims.
Your comment is like so many other comments that refuse (not about rape, but faith) to acknowledge our part in believing the promises of God and are unwilling to acknowledge our lack of faith or unbelief. Oh, it was the will of God, some say, for this person to be sick or to have this horrible circumstance happen so God could be glorified.
When the disciples asked Jesus who sinned to cause the blind man to be born blind, Jesus's answer was not implying that God caused the man to be born blind for the glory of God, but rather the work of God would be manifest in healing him because of this fallen world.
Saying bad things happen as the will of God is a such a cop out. I am not saying you have said this, only that this is another example of excuses taken for not taking personal responsibility. Hiding our heads in the sand and saying it is "chance" is a cowardly point of view.