satan himself was a creation of God, that doesn't mean we just lie down and indulge all manner of sin.

>Why on Earth would anyone work directly against the actions of God, or try to take responsibility for something that God is clearly in charge of?

All things that occur, do so by the will of God (i.e: occasionalism).

>I have seen people use similar logic before, even specifically for climate change.

I'd assume their theology has shaky foundations.