If god doesn't intervene and/or is absent, in what discernible way is that different from not existing? How would you tell them apart, and assuming you could, why would it matter?

I don’t believe in objective gods—human-like beings “out there” who intervene in human affairs.

I lean toward the idea of universal consciousness. In that narrative our most intimate Self IS God, though I would not normally choose such a trite label for ultimate reality.

“Objective” is just one side of the subjective coin IMO.

god is all knowing and all powerful ! Its all gods plan! But you have free will to do as you wish! sounds like when you read the bible contridictions through out!