Is God benevolent or malevolent?

Is God benevolent or malevolent? 

Islamic terrorists believe that murdering infidels is God's will.  

Christians believe that God is benevolent--Psalm 23, the parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15: 11-32), Jesus redeeming us from our sins (gospels), etc. 

Praise God that we are Christians!

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