People make their choices. For a Creator, against a Creator.
Then they look at the evidence and interpret it to their already preconceived viewpoint.
For the atheist, their reasoning is often that they understand the implications of a Creator, and reject it for narcissistic reasons - there’s something in their life they’d have to give up, usually Pride related.
Don’t spend too much time trying to convince the hardened heart. There are too many out there looking for the real truth that are actually open to hearing it.
“There are too many out there looking for the real truth that are actually open to hearing it.”
I don’t think anyone knows the real truth.