Erik Strandness offers his insights on a recent Unbelievable? episode, which featured a debate over the problem of divine hiddenness between atheist public philosopher Julian Baggini and Oxford University’s Dr. Max Baker-Hytch.

Fiddling with the dials

Although the numbers vary by country, it is estimated that the global percentage of atheists and agnostics is around 7%. A recent 2023 Pew Poll noted that 81% of Americans responded positively to the statement, “there is something spiritual beyond the natural world, even if we cannot see it.” Rather than suggesting that people have a problem with God’s hiddenness, the data reveals that the more significant issue is why He, She, or It is shrouded in mystery. Perhaps, as apologists, we should focus less on debating God’s radio silence and more on helping those fiddling… (Register to read the rest of the article)