An evaluation of Schellenberg’s arguments regarding divine hiddenness and the no-delay condition concerning relationship with God

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作者：

Andrew Ter Ern Loke ^{[1
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[1] Cec902 Department of Religion and Philosophy, Centre for Sino-Christian Studies, Hong Kong Baptist University, 224 Waterloo Road, Kowloon Tong

来源：

Asian Journal of Philosophy | / 4卷 / 1期

关键词：

Divine Hiddenness; God; No-delay condition;

D O I：

10.1007/s44204-025-00269-9

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摘要：

This paper demonstrates that Schellenberg is mistaken about the burden of proof concerning his Divine Hiddenness Argument against the existence of God and that his argument is unsound. In particular, I explain that Schellenberg has failed to refute the possibility that there is no non-resistant nonbeliever who would end up not having a relationship with the perfect God who knows of good reasons for the delay in starting the relationship even if we do not know what those reasons are. I also explain that Schellenberg has failed to refute the possibility that God delays the starting of the relationship for the purpose of achieving a deeper relationship for the good of the creature in a way that respects the creaturely free will. Given that the Divine Hiddenness Argument is unsound, it should not be a hindrance to believing in God and having a relationship with God. © The Author(s) 2025.

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