Is it possible to be an Agnostic and Christian at the same time?

Question

I was born Christian, and I strongly believe in Christ, however, the dictionary meaning for agnostic is: one who holds that God or absolute truth can not be known. Now I completely believe that this must be 100% correct, while we have reasons to believe in God's Kingdom, it simply isn't possible to KNOW it. So while I wear a cross hung from my neck, I still believe I must be somewhat agnostic. Do you think this is a fair and realistic statement?
And while Im on the subject of the afterlife, where does the Christian religion stand on ghosts? I believe in ghosts and spirits, as I have had experiences through a wiegy (not sure on spelling) board, and many unexplainable feelings of presents, and know many people that have also experienced such things.
Thank you in advance.

Answer 1

Yes, you could be both. You could believe in Christ fully, but have some doubts with some of the Chrurch's teaching.

Answer 2

I wouldn't call that 'agnostic', you're just a more sensible kind of Christian. I strongly believe that each person must decide for themselves exactly what they believe, without being confined to a label. If you believe in Christ, it does make you a Christian, but it does not limit you to each and every belief within any specific denomination or set Christian organization. So although what you are is probably not exactly 'agnostic', it's not mainstream Christianity- which is a good thing. Oh, and it's called an Ouija board.

I also believe that as long as you believe something firmly, then it's much better than subscribing to a system of belief you don't fully agree with. I don't think there is a general concensus on ghosts within Christiandom (mainly because there are way too many different denominations to come to one over decision) But I do know that at least some sects of the LDS church believe that ghosts as we experience them are demons or bad spirits that were denied a body because of their defiance, and that 'hauntings' are they're way of expressing their jealousy for our physical bodies and also their attempts at gaining one themselves. Of course, then there's also the theory that some spirits of those passed on get sent (by God) here to earth for a reason, to accomplish something.

Answer 3

No you will not be able to be Christian and Agnostic on an identical time, it rather is absurd. Agnosticism is the indoors maximum philosophy of Thomas Huxley - Huxley made it sparkling that he replaced into nether Theist or Christian. you're in basic terms an Agnostic in case you undertake (as I somewhat have) Huxley's philosophy as your man or woman. Agnosticism isn't a well known way of announcing you do not know some thing. It dismisses any God printed with the aid of guy (so the God of Abraham is disregarded) whilst addressing the question - "does existence have purpose or not?". it rather is not attractive sufficient to easily call your self an uncertain Christian? TJ Bradders

Answer 4

You cannot be an Agnostic and a Christian at the same time. Agnostics believe there is a God but the accountability is not there. Agnostics believe that absolute truth cannot be known. Christians believe there is a God and there is accountability for the life we live. Christians also believe in absolute truth. Christians believe that commiting adultery is wrong. We believe that it is wrong to kill an innocent person. We believe that stealing is wrong and so is cheating - these are all absolute truth that cuts through all space and time, it cuts through all cultures and all religions. Christianity is full of absolute truths - many religions are not because they don't want to be held accountable for their actions.
The Bible does not support ghosts but it does support the concept of demons and angels. I believe that demons trick humans all the time by mispresenting themseleves as ghosts or a spirit from a family member that has passed away. Whenever we play with any of Satan's products, (in your example, would be the weigy board) we open the door for demons to come into our lives. You feel demonic presence, I suggest that you follow the Bible's example in getting rid of them from your life and your house. They are not someone who want to mess with, and it sounds like they are messing with your mind on this issue of being Agnostic and Christian at the same time. There is nothing better for demons to than to mess with your head and screw up the certainty of your relationship with Jesus.

Answer 5

Dearheart-
1) it's Ouija from the French and German words for yes. Oui & Ja
2) it is almost certianly bunk

see www.randi.org

Now if people could contact the spirits of their dead realatives through a piece of pressed cardboard and a plastic heart, why wouldn't just one of those relatives say something like- I buried a coffee can of silver dollars in the back yard- here's where to dig it up? For the same reason you will never see a headline "Psychic wins lottery".
If you live in USA try to find the DVD's of the Penn and Teller Shotime series BULLS**T . I think they do Ouija boards in the first season.
I will leave Christianity for another time. I only can de so much bunk a day.
You people wear me out.

Answer 6

The term 'agnostic' was coined by Thomas Huxley and it refers quite simply to a person who holds the view that it is wrong to assert the truth of a proposition without logically satisfactory evidence.

So, an agnostic would say that it's wrong to say "God exists" or "No gods exist" without the argument or evidence to back it up. Moreover, the agnostic would say that it's immoral for a person to tell someone else that they *ought* to believe in the existence of a god or gods without providing logically satisfactory evidence.

So you can be agnostic and also an atheist, or agnostic and a theist, or not agnostic and an atheist, or not agnostic and a theist.

Answer 7

When it comes to the existence of supernatural entities, everyone is an agnostic, so the word is meaningless.

It is generally used by people who refuse to acknowledge what they really believe, and are usually atheists afraid they will be vilified by others.

Agnostic literally translates as "ignorant" or lacking knowledge. Obviously, no one can state with certainty supernatural entities do or do not exist. But, at the current time, there is no credible evidence to support believing they do exist.

Atheism is the only logical choice.

Answer 8

Generally, I would say no. Being agnostic also means that you do not adhere to a specific religion, yet you believe in a higher power. If you are Christian, that is a specific religion, but you do not have to label yourself a certain denomination of Christian. You can believe in Christ, but not be Catholic, Lutheran, Orthodox, etc.
You are Christian, yet you profess not to know the true nature of God. That is not contradictory to Christianity, but it doesn't make you agnostic. It makes you a thinker :)

Answer 9

As a true Agnostic I can tell you it has nothing to do with KNOWING anything it has to do with the ability to question matters of faith. Technically you haven't that ability because to question matters of faith is considered a sin. Of course you aren't as far gone as I am because I am a heretic and question the validity of religion in general particluarly those based in the Western Theological systems based on the Bible. At any rate here's an award winning answer on the idea of God (if there is one):

God--humanities answer to the questions that science couldn't answer at the time of his/her/its creation for example: Volcanic Erruptions--God of Volcanoe; Sunrise/Set--God of the Sun; Moonrise/Moonset/Cycles--God of the Moon (usually a Godess)...etc, the list goes on and on. As science advanced so did the concept of God...today God exists to address questions of philisophy such as: Why am I here? or Why do I exist? These are rhetorical questions that basically have so many answers as to render them mute. That's why God exists. PEACE!

Answer 10

No - it's not possible --- because we can know God as revealed by scripture, Jesus, the Holy Spirit and from our own time spent alone with Him in prayer.
Well if you aren't filled with the Holy Spirit, then what kind of spirit are you filled with?
Yes, there are evil spirits sent out by Satan to decieve mankind---
The reason you are having trouble in your faith walk is because you are entertaining evil spirits --- and reading things that are contrary to God's word (Ephesians 4:14 Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of men in their deceitful scheming)...the bible instructs that you are to cast down those things that are contrary to biblical teachings and to renew your mind each day on the word(read the bible) ---- why are you playing with ouija? it's witchcraft..... Galatians 5:19 The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; 20idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions 21and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.

Answer 11

I don't think it works like that. The thing is religions think they have God for the most part figured out. I understand what you're saying, how could we possibly understand a higher power, but at the same time if you believe Jesus was the Messiah, you're Christian.