Does God cause everything to happen?

[tonychanyt]

That's a matter of definition of cause. Let's say, by definition, God does cause everything to happen. The next question is: Are people still morally responsible?

Yes, according to Paul in Ro 9:

19 One of you will say to me, “Then why does God still find fault? For who can resist His will?”

Some sinners are fond of asking these questions.

20 But who are you, O man, to talk back to God?

We are man; God is God. He created us. Know your place before God.

Shall what is formed say to Him who formed it, “Why did You make me like this?”

Don't blame God. He has his reasons and he is not obligated to explain them to our puny brains. Have faith in God's superior intellect and justice.

21 Does not the potter have the right to make from the same lump of clay one vessel for special occasions and another for common use?

Yes, he does. At least I think so.

This life is a testing place for everyone. The Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man taught us the reversal of fortunes. God will right everything in the end.