Annoyingly, Lethys' response does not clear that up much.

"You may continue speaking for yourself," he states coldly.

They may needle all they like. Lightning is effective, and gets results fast. His decisions on where and how to use it are...

He has his reasons.

"I rebuild what I destroy, when I can. I am nothing without belief - the same as you. My worshippers will respect me or fear me. Either way they feel my presence. So long as I escape the Void, it is all the same. Do you feel otherwise?"