On the Problem of Divine Hiddenness | Is Rational Unbelief in God Possible?

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In today’s episode, Dr. Jacobs explores the philosophical problem of divine hiddenness — the question of why God, if real, isn't more obviously apparent to all people. He examines whether rational unbelief in God is possible and discusses how divine hiddenness might actually serve a spiritual purpose, while engaging with topics like free will, proofs for God's existence, and universal salvation.

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00:00:00 Intro

00:01:42 The religiously unaffiliated

00:13:12 What is the problem of divine hiddenness?

00:16:50 Is there a thing as rational unbelief?

00:20:31 If proofs worked, everyone would believe in God

00:37:04 The value of divine hiddenness

00:58:35 Spiritual maturity

01:08:53 A deficiency in the free will defense

01:20:48 The proofs for the existence of God

01:42:20 Not everybody is created equal

01:52:32 Universal salvation

01:58:09 Divine hiddenness is unnatural