If other civilizations exist, why have they not simply shown themselves?

The most common answer in the sources is respect for free will.

From the book 12∞ Twelve to Infinity by D.R. Davenport. The full answer is free to read with an iBelieve account.

Where it sits in the book

Part

1: When Christianity No Longer Tracks

Gate

1.10: A Larger Cosmic Family

In print

Page 41

• ← 1.10.8 · What is the Galactic Federation?
• 1.10.10 → · What does open contact have to do with spiritual maturity?
• All of Part 1

Topics

• Free will
• Noninterference
• Contact

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• Is the public ready for disclosure? · 7.7.10
• What would “first contact” actually be? · 7.11.1