Agnosticists - What are your beliefs?

Question

I, myself, am agnostic. I have a few things I want to know.

If you are agnostic, I'd like to know what your theories and beliefs are.
In addition, I've not read the Bible and I'd like suggestions on where to begin.
Thirdly, if you have any interesting book recommendations regarding religion (any), I'd love to hear them. I've heard "Misquoting Jesus" by Bart Ehrman is a good read.

Answer 1

I think that it is impossible to know anything for certain about God. You can't know if God exists, and you can't know if He doesn't exist. So, the existence of God in my life is pretty irrelevant if you think of it that way. I can definitely say I still have a moral code. One doesn't need a moral code defined by religion only.
As for other religions, I just suggest reading about them in general. Even though I don't believe any, they're still pretty interesting, and, in general, have positive messages. Might as well expand your horizons, as they say.

Answer 2

Angela, I believe an agnostic believes there is a supreme being but that you can't know Him personally. But you can. I hope you will start reading the bible which is where God really reveals himself. Jesus said that if you see Him (Jesus), you have seen the Father. You might want to start with the New Testament, Book of John (Mathew Mark Luke John). There is so much I would love to share with you but space here is too limited. I can say that God is reaching out to you as you show a deep interest in spiritual things. That interest is placed in your heart by God. The way to the Father is through the Son. Please keep up your quest as the bible says, If any man seeks me, I will be found. He is real - I didn't find Him until I was 20 and it was a miracle when He opened my eyes. Your life will never be the same. God bless you.

Answer 3

If you'd like to read the Bible to understand it's principles, begin with the four Gospels, and then start with the beginning... the first 5 Books are less enumerative, they actually tell the story...
then move to Eclesiastes, Proverbs and Psalms... Isaiah.... and so on...
Just remember that everything in the Old testament, that's everything before the book of Matthew is a projection of what the New testament will talk about, or be explained in, or reffered to...
Also try reading as much of a book as possible in a day, so you can get a good global view.

Answer 4

"Mere Christianity" by CS Lewis changed my entire outlook on Christianity and God. I also hear that "The Case for Christ" by Lee Strobel is good, too, but I haven't personally read it.

I've heard people say you should start with the gospel of John if it is your first time reading the Bible (I started with Matthew). And NIV is a good translation for beginners, as well. It's not so literal that it is hard to understand, but not too paraphrased that it loses its meaning.

I grew up in a culturally Jewish household and then became agnostic for a few years, and now I am a Messianic Jew. If you have any questions about the Bible or anything, I'd be happy to help you!

Much love.

Answer 5

I am not agnostic, but I can recommend where to start reading the Bible (the Gospels, starting with any of the four (Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John)). Also, I would highly recommend that you read the book "The New Evidence that Demands a Verdict" by Josh McDowell if you truly are agnostic and seek to discover the truth.

Answer 6

well...the meaning of agnostic is "believing that nothing can be known about God"...at least that's what webster's student dictionary says...so, i would think that's an agnostic's beliefs summed up. personally, i choose to worship the greek gods. someone has to keep them alive, right? anyway, as to books, i like reading some religious fiction, but that's all opinion anyhow, so i can't really recommend anything.

Answer 7

I am a Baptist Christian and my church (Lakeland Baptist Church/Crandon,Wisconsin) really helps teach THE WORD OF GOD (read and understand the bible) to ALL those attending church. We have those who have been Christians for some time/understand the bible readings try to help others at iur bible studies throughout the week. We have men's and ladies' bible studies at people's houses and we teach the children things of the bible in their language. This gives the parents opportunity to pay full attention to what they are hearing at church.

Answer 8

My philosophy is that it is impossible to know god. Any logical deduction one would get is dependent upon to coherency of logic. A true "god" could surpass this limitation. I do, however, believe that something exists and this thing can be called god, but I make this definition by saying that the first cause is god, whatever the first cause is. If there was no first cause (that is, there is no begining to time), then the universe itself is god.

Answer 9

I am agnostic. As far as my beliefs go, science sustains me as much as it could. Where science has an inability to reach, the belief that there is a "God" within each of us sustains me. Nothing is definite, and the idea of a "God" is loosely held. For the most part, my version of God plays no part in our lives.

Answer 10

I believe my purpose in life is to help others. However, I'm not sure what the others are doing here.