This is much ado about nothing. Jesus said to get your arse baptized. Put your butt in the water and say Hallelujah when you come up.
All confusion is solved this way.
Never underestimate emotions. We live in a dualistic world. Reason and emotion are equal parts of it. Some hope to transcend the dualities. Occasionally we succeed.
Wait a minute. Z knew calculus. How do you think he formed that chain of ants to climb out before the flood destroyed the Antzs home underground? Sheesh, don't you know nuthin?
Not at all. God was very real and present during the poisoned fruit ordeal. But after mankind's estrangement it was necessary for A&E to know that God is not found in the runaround of the physical world.
A fundamental rule of sales is that after a prospective customer says they are not interested ask them why. After the first reason ask if there are any more. The chances that the first reason sounded good and the 2nd reason is probably closer to the truth. Then, as a salesman, you may help them...