Argument: Denying God Still Reveals Recognition of a "god" — Often an Evil One
1. People Cannot Escape the Supernatural Even non-believers often: Acknowledge evil in the world. Attribute suffering, chaos, or injustice to some malevolent force (e.g., fate, the universe being cruel, or even personifying evil — like the devil, demons, oppressive systems). They may reject the good God , but they still end up recognizing something supernatural and powerful — though evil. 2. Biblically, This Aligns with Idolatry and the Devil In Scripture: Idols are often tied to demonic powers (1 Corinthians 10:20) . When people reject the true God, they don't become neutral — they turn to false gods , who ultimately serve the devil's purposes. John 8:44 — Jesus tells unbelievers they are following their father, the devil, even if they don't consciously recognize it. 3. The Choice is Never Neutral People either: 1. Recognize and submit to the true God (holy, sovereign, good) . ...