As I say rationalization is the second greatest human drive.
The “what if” I mention can be answered, btw. Not just a hypothetical.
People will always find a way to not believe something, if they don’t want to. Despite evidence. They rip the evidence, they rip how it’s presented, or who’s presenting it, or name call, or just shout various catch phrases.
What if God punishes faith, and only rewards skepticism? We can play "what if" all day...
The “what if” I mention can be answered, btw. Not just a hypothetical.
Well of course it can be answered. If God wants people to believe in Him without having to see Him personally, than those that do so will please him, and those that don't won't.
Note the important word, "if"...also the assumption that God exists in the first place.
People will always find a way to not believe something, if they don’t want to. Despite evidence. They rip the evidence, they rip how it’s presented, or who’s presenting it, or name call, or just shout various catch phrases.
Conversely: People will always find a way to believe something, if they want to. Despite the lack of evidence. They rip the very concept of pointing out the lack of evidence, or how the lack is presented, or who's presenting it, or name call, or just shout various catch phrases.
The trick on either side of an argument is to try to be objective, and not let emotion or assumptions get in the way. Good luck with that...