Christian Philosophers/Apologists, how would you counter this argument?

This argument centers around the theme of a deceptive God it goes a little something like this: God is an infinitely complex being, therefore even if he does exist, we can’t tell what is true intentions are. Even if the bible is proven to be a divinely inspired book, it doesn’t necessarily equate to God telling the truth, the chance of him lying equals the chance of him telling the truth.

Has it ever occurred to you that all these millions of concept about god have absolutely no evidence to back them up?

Learn “Problem of Induction” by David Hume. You will see why apologists came up with what they came up with and how their propositions do not bring anyone any closer to any truth.

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