Truth Unites Divine Hiddenness: My Response to Alex O'Connor
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Nov 6, 2023 
Podcaster and debater Alex O'Connor engages in a dialogue with Gavin Ortlund on the argument from divine hiddenness. They discuss topics such as divine love, non-resistant non-belief, unanswered prayers, the unique relationship with God, testimonies for God's existence, the human longing for certainty, and the importance of embracing the possibility of God.
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Ancient Roots of Divine Hiddenness
- Gavin Ortlund highlights the historical presence of divine hiddenness within faith traditions, particularly in scripture like Psalms.
- He points out that expressions of lament and questioning God's presence are ancient practices.
Pascal's View on Divine Hiddenness
- Blaise Pascal argued that God's partial hiddenness and partial revelation is a key aspect of Christianity.
- This ambiguity, Pascal suggests, is intentional and serves a purpose.
Expectations of Divine Love
- The argument from divine hiddenness may overemphasize divine love while neglecting other attributes like transcendence.
- It assumes we know how a perfectly loving God would act, which is presumptuous given God's infiniteness.