Religion Quotes in A Million Little Pieces

How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #10

I spread his legs. I spread them so I could kick him and I did. I kicked him about fifteen times as hard as I f***ing could. (4.3.131)

James beats a priest he says touched him inappropriately. Is this why James hates God so much, or is James taking out his anger toward God on someone who is a representative of the God James doesn't believe in?