For starters, we must
define what Deus Otiosus is.
According to Wikipedia
(2018), in theology, a Deus Otiosus or "idle god" is a creator god
who largely retires from the world and is no longer involved in its daily
operation (Wiki, 2018).
An example of Deus
Otiosus in the most conventional sense, we can refer to the African god Olorun from the Yoruba tradition. In Yoruba, Olorun [ meaning "ruler of
Heavens" ] is the one responsible for the universe and all that resides
within it.
Upon creation of the
universe, folklore claims that Olorun withdrew from the universe -- having no further involvement nor
existential presence within it.
Thus, Olorun retired from the observable universe along with all traces of its existence.
Olorun is an example of Deus Otiosus or Deus Absconditus because followers do not expect to discover evidence of its existence within the physical universe, nor can evidence become possible due to its nonexistence. Thus, how could evidence for such a being be examined?
Question[s]:
1) With regards to the act of withdrawing from the physical universe, can skeptics logically request proof of existence?
2) Can it be (reasonably) argued that theists/deists provide evidence of Deus Otiosus when the concept contends that no measurable evidence should exist within the universe to prove a God was ever existent?
3) Would it be correct
to suggest that the Burden of Proof is logically neutralized in light of Deus
Otiosus?
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