WHAT IS AN AGNOSTIC? (beliefs, atheist, God, religion, Agnosticism)

[chookyman]

A lot of people are confused what are agnostics, so I have done some research and found some sites. Do any of these fits your beliefs?

1) http://www.religioustolerance.org/agnostic.htm

2) http://www.arts.cuhk.edu.hk/humftp/E...l/agnostic.htm (good selection)

3) http://www.angelfire.com/ky/agnosticism/ (?????)

8) happy reading and discussion

[Runt]

Using the definitions from the Religious-Tolerance site:

I am an empirical humanist agnostic atheist.

I am ultimately unsure about whether or not God exists because the evidence seems inconclusive to me (agnostic). If one does exist, very little can be known about it (empirical agnostic). However, I think it more probable that a deity does NOT exist (agnostic atheist). Furthermore, I don't even really care; I don't think the question is too incredibly important considering that I try to lead a good life out of kindness to myself and other people, rather than in the name of some God or afterlife (agnostic humanist).

So, if I add this to my happy Religion label, I am a:
Unitarian Universalist eclectic empirical humanist agnostic atheist philosophical-Taoist. *nods*

[Loki]

What is an agnostic?

Well, I answer the question by saying that a atheist is a person, who if asked "Does God exist?", would anser "no" and an agnostic is someone who would answer with "I don't know"

[The Grey Wolf]

Originally Posted by Loki

What is an agnostic?

Well, I answer the question by saying that a atheist is a person, who if asked "Does God exist?", would anser "no" and an agnostic is someone who would answer with "I don't know"

Yup, that about sums it up.

[Jayhawker Soule]

Originally Posted by The Grey Wolf

Yup, that about sums it up.

Actually, no, it does not.

[The Grey Wolf]

Originally Posted by Jayhawker Soule

Actually, no, it does not.

Well, why not? Thats pretty much the basics of it. If you want to get into the nitty-gritty then Google or Wiki the damn thing.

[Fallen Goddess]

Good topic. Now I understand better what an agnostic is.

[Æsahættr]

You probably need to differentiate between agnostics who just don't know because they haven't seen enough evidence either way and those who believe that it's impossible to ever know.

[Bangbang]

Originally Posted by The Grey Wolf

Yup, that about sums it up.

Yep! Thats it in a nutshell. Pretty simple and easy to explain. I am actually an agnostic still trying to find proof that their is a god or gods .....however I seem to be leaning very close to being an athiest. The difficult part forme is letting go of some very bitter feelings I have towards the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society. You have seen that in my posts. I feel like I have an obligation to teach people the truth about this organization and am thinking about writing a book about my experiences. Then get rich and purchase this.

http://www.seriouswheels.com/1970-19...er-Blue-FA.htm

[Nehustan]

I think the origin of the term comes from Agnes. It was well known it medieval france that some women were jovially called Agnes as they could be real bores, usually ranting about religion, more often than not a virgin who really should have got married and had some fun. When such a woman became unbearable (like say at Christmas) the head of the household would say 'God if she doesn't shut up I'll get the Agnes Stick' thus one who wields such an implement, usually metaphorical, is now known as an 'Agnes Stick' or just an agnostic.