A Brisk Afternoon Jog

"Other places have jails for those that actually commit crimes. They do not execute bystanders every century for crimes committed by their own ancestors." G'nichi says darkly.
"But by all means, tell me of His blessings. I am clearly entering your town in a time of Wrath and am biased by possible impending demise. I'm sure there is a reason you venerate Him." Yes, try to be nice. There's got to be something. Some reason why they didn't get any other god to interdict on their behalf from this monster.

Because this better not be one of those stupid movies where they just shrug and tell the audience that the system Just Works.