You can tell a lot about a theology by how humans are supposed to handle gods being assholes.
Off the top of my head I can think of several different reactions (for "God" read: any God in particular)
If you think God is being an asshole, you are the asshole.
God is an asshole sometimes. This is a metaphor for reality, which is also an asshole sometimes. Ahh, well.
God is an asshole sometimes. There is nothing we can do about it.
God is an asshole sometimes. Everybody gets cranky when hungry. Do not forget to feed your God!
God is an asshole sometimes. It's our fault, somehow, and we must make up for it.
God is an asshole sometimes. It's our job to point this out as politely as possible, so it doesn't go too far.
God is an asshole sometimes. This is why we avoid interacting with God as much as possible.
God is an asshole sometimes. Fuck that guy.
God is an asshole sometimes. Eh, so am I. We'll talk it out.
God is an asshole sometimes. This is why knowing other gods is useful. Go tell his wife and girlfriend he's being an ass again. They'll handle it.
