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Why Is God Hidden From Us? Lukas Ruegger vs Alex O'Connor

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Why Is God Hidden From Us? Lukas Ruegger vs Alex O'Connor

Religion & TheologyDuelAdded 177d ago

Alex O'Connor and Lukas Ruegger debate the problem of divine hiddenness, specifically addressing why, if God exists, God is not more overtly evident to many individuals. O'Connor, representing an atheistic perspective, challenges the notion that God's existence is sufficiently clear, questioning the nature of evidence for God and whether he is truly "non-resistant" to divine revelation. Ruegger, from a Christian viewpoint, defends the concept of divine hiddenness, exploring potential reasons for God's apparent concealment and arguing that a person's willingness to live a Christian life might precede a clearer understanding of God's existence. The discussion delves into the philosophical implications of an unmanifested deity and the role of personal experience and faith in perceiving the divine.