concept discussing God's existence. It questions  why, if God is all-knowing, all-powerful,  

and benevolent, His existence isn't more obvious  to all. The argument suggests that a loving God  

would not permit sincere non-believers  who do not resist the notion of God,  

yet find no compelling evidence for His existence.  Therefore, God's perceived 'hiddenness' is seen as  

contradictory to His traditional attributes.  This forms the basis of an atheistic argument:  

if God existed, His presence would be clear. This  argument is countered by theologians emphasizing  

human free will, the value of spiritual seeking,  and faith development through struggle and doubt.