We can choose to do bad or good. If good, we should take the credit; if bad, we must accept responsibility. Of course, there may also be those times that stuff just happens. When we experience bad stuff, we are not being punished here on Earth. When we experience good stuff, we are not being rewarded either unless the good stuff is a direct result of our efforts. Middle Eastern peoples are usually strong believers in preordained life. This is a handy excuse for human failings. GD
