Makes sense. There's a big difference between "Deus ex machina" and "Deus ex Deus." Didn't mean to split hairs, it's just that my default option is that people take God seriously. When I do that, even in places where we're "supposed" to not take God seriously like work or school, I find serious thinkers and believers in unexpected places. But you're right: lots of people don't give a hoot and dismiss any argument involving God because of the shallowness of Deus ex machine.
Makes sense. There's a big difference between "Deus ex machina" and "Deus ex Deus." Didn't mean to split hairs, it's just that my default option is that people take God seriously. When I do that, even in places where we're "supposed" to not take God seriously like work or school, I find serious thinkers and believers in unexpected places. But you're right: lots of people don't give a hoot and dismiss any argument involving God because of the shallowness of Deus ex machine.