“atheists obviously don’t see it that way... Nietsche... [admitted] that he rejected Christianity out of preference, not any persuasive argument.”
You’re right. While it is not stated explicitly in scripture, I reconcile the idea that some are predisposed to unbelief in this manner: those who will not repent, cannot believe.
Jesus taught that recognizing truth hinged upon a willing mind:
John 7:17
If anyone wills to do His will, he shall know concerning the doctrine, whether it is from God or whether I speak on My own authority.
It’s never about *can*.
It’s always about *will*.
People don’t disbelieve because they can’t believe but because they won’t believe.