Someone asks me this.
Agnosticism is a form of SPIRITUALITY, that's why. We believe in something, just not a God per say.
Maybe people are confusing Agnostics with Athiests?
2006-08-17 19:55:52 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Someone asked* me
2006-08-17 19:59:27 · update #1
Agnostics: believe in some sort or otherwordly power.
Athiests: believe in nothing
2006-08-17 20:02:14 · update #2
It is possible. Many people do not know the difference, maybe you have cleared that up for them.
2006-08-17 20:01:27 · answer #1 · answered by me w 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
While I'm not one personally, I have an extremly high level of respect for agnostics. I think they have a good grip on things and I like to hear what they think on religious matters.
They have every right to be here in the religion/spirituality section.
The way it was explained to me (by an actual Agnostic, not a Wiki definition) is that Agnostics don't believe they can ever prove or disprove that God exsists. This doesn't mean that they don't search out the truth.
Since I've never seen hard proof that God exists, or doesn't exist, I actually really like the way of thinking that most Agnostics employ.
Plus, they're usually more tolerant and open to new ideas than most extreme religious folks or hardcore Atheists.
2006-08-18 03:21:34 · answer #2 · answered by Miss. Bliss 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't consider agnosticism as a form of spirituality. I classify myself as an agnostic atheist, since the two terms address two different questions. By agnostic, I mean that I do not claim to know either way about either the existence or the properties of any supernatural entities or forces. By atheist, I mean that, in the meantime, I lack a belief in a god (note the difference from believing there is no god, as this would negate the agnostic part to some extent). There can also be agnostic theists, which seems to fit your description to some extent
2006-08-18 03:11:33 · answer #3 · answered by phaedra 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
*looks at the first answer* Agnostics are atheists?! Maybe technically, but in declaring oneself an atheist, rather than an agnostic, one is generally saying that one believes that there is no God, not that one is not sure. If one were not sure, one would declare oneself an agnostic. (added:) Actually, it can mean either. But all right, fair enough.
Added: Your definitions are a bit off. Agnosticism does not include a belief in a "higher power", by definition.
Being agnostic does not disqualify you from the right to have and express opinions and views on religion and/or spirituality. All it means is that you have accepted that you cannot know whether or not God exists. The necessary information to attain genuine certainty on the subject is simply not at our disposal, as humans.
2006-08-18 03:03:58 · answer #4 · answered by Master Maverick 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Unless you are misusing the word "agnosticism" which means you do not know, it is not a form of spirituality but a (realistic?) view on what can know.
You believe in without (a) knowledge (gnostic). If you deny or confirm concepts like God, you are not an agnostics. Agnostics in the best light are waiting for something that will allow them to know a concept currently unknown.
You believe in what you can know.
2006-08-18 03:05:12 · answer #5 · answered by J. 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I hate the way Agnostics and Athiest group anyone who believes in God as a Christian. The narrow minded right wing extremist give us all a bad name. Christianity is supposed to be a tolerant religion. I am a Christian, I do not judge, that is God's job. I believe that you have a right to believe or not belive whatever you want. If you choose to be Agnostic as your religion then yes you belong in this category. I dont force my beliefs down anyones throat, nor should any Christian. All I can do is tell someone if they ask and live my life to bear out what I profess. I dont want to be a hipocrit so I dont say one thing and act totally different.
2006-08-18 03:08:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I agree with you that agnostics are allowed to ask and answer questions in this category, just like everyone else. I disagree with your definition of "agnostic" and "atheist" though. As others have already pointed out, they are incorrect.
2006-08-18 03:08:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Agnosticism is a form of spirituality? More likely, you're a Diest. Or, at least a theist.
Agnosticism is when someone isn't sure whether god exists or not.
2006-08-18 03:05:53 · answer #8 · answered by umwut? 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-18 03:42:06 · answer #9 · answered by Metu 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
One of the agnostic persons that I know is not spritual. Quite the opposite. He is negative and doom filled mind. Death is an end and life is a waste of time.
Agnostics seem to not believe in a Supreme being until it is proven. Toeing the line between worship and total denial. So afraid of being wrong that they refuse to make a choice.
Doesnt it sound like 90% of the people out there in America?
2006-08-18 03:07:07 · answer #10 · answered by mrlong78 2 · 1⤊ 4⤋
People are confusing Agnostics with Atheists because people are narrow minded and anyone who isnt as they are are put into the catagory of BAD.
2006-08-18 03:00:35 · answer #11 · answered by hatingmsn 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋