Is an atheist who would be willing to change their mind given new evidence of the existance of god(s) . . .?

Question

Really an agnostic?

I don't think so. But what do you think?

Answer 1

Not at all. Non-belief is the default position, I will believe in what can be empirically shown to exist. I believe my cat exists, I do not believe that fairies exist, and insufficient evidence has been given to me that our planet has been visited by extra-terrestrials, so I don't believe that happened either. If an alien spacecraft lands on my lawn tomorrow and beings from another planet get out, then provided I am satisfied by whatever peaceful means that it is not a hoax, I will believe aliens have visited our planet. When God makes himself visible to me in the way he did to people with such publicity-seeking frequency in the Old Testament, I'll have grounds to believe in him. As of today I am certain without a doubt that there is no god and that every question which has "god" for its answer is answered far more satisfactorily by scientific evidence and argument.

And does that Sheila Roy actually think that ANYONE was going to read all that?

Answer 2

TRY THIS OUT...
Last night i saw this theoretical broadcasting from some Scientists and Astronauts that they spotted an asteroid headed straight our way ; they would not be able to blow it up because all the millions of pieces would fly straight at us and it could be worse, so they thought of designing a machine that needed to be flown be Astronauts with some magnetic force that wil drag it away from earth, but then they spotted another one right behind it on the same path only a bit larger than earth. This one will get near earth and because of this force that surrounds earth causing earth to rotate the asteroid will do same for about seven years until it circles so close that it hits the earth causing an explosion that no one can survive. It was also said that by that time if the predictions are correct technology will allow us to know the exact day that the world would end. The scary thing besides the horrible news is that if you are Christian and read the bible a few of the things said in the prdiction have been mentioned in the bible...
Crazy things can happen people will go insane and run around trying to live it up and party, but when that End of Days gets closer most EVERY ONE will convert to Jesus Christ as our Lord and savior and seek Salvation and those WiLL most likely be denied. READ Apocalypse in the bible and about the SEVEN angels and what they will bring (seven years) and about the darkness in the last days (asteroid blocking the sun) read then get back to us and give your opinion.

Answer 3

Atheism is the belief that there is no god.
Agnosticism is the belief that man hasn't the capacity to even address the question of the existence of god.

I call myself an atheist but only by virtue of being agnostic and using occam's razor. Man can't even address the question, but we can use our senses to get a really good understanding of the universe so why bother asking about god, is how I look at it.

It has nothing to do with willingness to look at evidence -- some Christians are willing to change their belief if you could provide them sufficient evidence otherwise. That doesn't make them agnostic, it makes them an openminded christian.

Answer 4

I am a person who believe in the existence of God. I have the evidence to make me believe HE does. However, my evidence is mine alone because it is my faith and my experience that no one around me had seen. I guess and I am sure, for the Atheist it will never be enough. So, I am just curious to know from you what new evidence do you have? Is it a physically tangilbe thing you possess? I am with you here, do not think that I have doubt with what you believe there is. I just want to know if there is really a substantial proof you can show to the Atheist before you plunge yourself into it. Are you ready to be called by any insulting name coming from them if what you will tell them is not enough for them to believe you? Some of them are seriously considering a show of proof as a learning thing but several of them (just like many of us) are like balloons or airheads that just because they float above the roof they thought they have the right to insult those down below.
So, take care and I hope those who will challenge you are serious people searching for the true meaning of life.

Answer 5

Well, as an atheist I deny the possibility of god, because I think the whole idea is silly. But obviously if you presented unequivocal evidence of god I'd be forced to re-asses my position. I don't think that makes me an agnostic. An agnostic assumes that such proof might show up, I don't.

Answer 6

I dont' think so, either. Despite what might happen in the future, an atheist does not believe in god(s) right now. That person could become a Christian in the future, but they were still an atheist while they did not believe in god(s).

An atheist is not questioning what to believe as is an agnostic.

I think those things clearly separate the two.

Answer 7

Everyone, Christian, Atheist, or Agnostic should always verify their faith in what they believe whether or not that is belief in nothing. If God is real, which I believe Him to be, then God continues to reveal Himself to His believers every moment of their existence through is Holy Spirit that is given and indwells each true believer's body along with their internal spirit. God's reality and proof is not from the outside inward but proof comes from inward out and is experienced by the person and reinforced through that relationship.

Answer 8

Nope, if you give me evidence of god or gods, I will believe. That doesn't mean I don't deny them all as fiction right now though.
If I were to have some sense there was something greater that would make me an agnostic.

Answer 9

It would depend on the evidence. If there were compelling evidence (like God making himself visible, or audible, or having some noticeable effect), then I, for one, would be more likely to believe. However, people interpret information differently, like the people who still say that Karr killed Ramsey even though there is overwhelming evidence that he did not. Maybe you could clarify what sort of evidence we are talking about.

Answer 10

That atheist would actually become an agnostic (unless that person was a fanatical atheist).

agnostic = someone who believes there is "something beyond" but awaits pragmatical proofs about this.

Agnostics potentially believe in "something beyond". Atheists don't.