That is a good, clear, well-written opening post (OP).
But I'm not sure what to do with it. It touches on more than one topic and that is a problem in opening posts. The following discussion then tends to go all over the map.
I'm not sure what forum it should go in even.
You don't ask any questions or indicate where you think the discussion should go.
Sorry peoples but this "mean god" bit is starting to take this thread way off topic.
My reading of the OP (and clarifications) allows the discussion of the ID as influencing evolution NOT the personality of the old guy.
Let's stay with the topic. It is a science thread NOT a theological one. I will be a bit sticky about this so don't risk getting a temp close on the thread of a short loss of posting priviledges.