Yes but not in the way most organized religions do.

oh i was going to write a long winded reply but gave up.

So yes, and I dont believe He gives punishments out either. More like he can intervene to prevent whatever natural occurence is to happen etc
I think that life is based on karma - what goes around comes around. And if it doesn't get you in this life, it gets you in the next one.

religion like anything else in the wrong hands, especially when people are involved, can turn into something bad. and people love power