👉 A distortionist is a person who believes that certain phenomena, such as the existence of God or the existence of evil, are caused by external forces or influences rather than being part of an objective reality. They often argue that these phenomena have no cause in themselves and that they exist solely to serve their own interests or beliefs. This perspective can be seen in various forms, including religion, politics, and science, where it may be used as a defense against the idea that certain phenomena are not merely coinc