“That’s because people try to rationalize God using our own finite standards, instead of recognizing how far we have fallen from His.”
Plus, he insists we’re not dealing with a corrupt creation marred by sin.
Exactly
This (willful?) misunderstanding sums up nearly every rejection of Christianity I have personally encountered. It's this kind of superficial theology that keeps atheists in business. It would be interesting to ask people hostile towards Christianity some basics, like "According to the Bible (John 12:31), who rules the world?" and "What does the Bible say about the effects of sin on the natural world (Romans 8:20-21)?"
The most frustrating thing is that people I have encountered believe so wholeheartedly that according to Christianity, God is directly in control of the world and directly responsible for every ill in existence that these people will not listen to anyone who claims otherwise. They just know these false facts and will not waver, even when proof is brought before their eyes.