Well, I'm currently agnostic, and i feel that nobody can say aanything bad about me because all religion is is faith not proof, there is no truth in any religion. If there is please correct me if i'm wrong. Are you familiar with the documentary movie, "The God who was'nt there" Well i highly reccomend that you take a look at it and discover the truth about christianity and or religion as a whole. Also check out "Jesus Camp" and the BBC's "The root of all evil" I just want people to realize that religion is doing more harm than good and i think that that is evident now with all that is going on. You can watch all these movies on google for free ofcourse and walk away a little wiser, a little more enlightened. Just because i choose not to be apart of any religion does'nt mean that I'm a bad person, I still know right from wrong without the help of a god or a book. The law of man and nature is all I need, common courtesy , charity, good will, and love are fundamentals in humans.
2007-02-14 04:51:08 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I like them, I used to be one. You're right that one cannot prove the existence or non-existence of a diety. I stuck to my opinion on that for many years. I've chosen to go with the evidence (not proof, evidence).
2007-02-14 04:53:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I agree with you and I agree with Chippy. I am an Agnostic and I am not just "sitting on the fence" or being indecisive (sorry for my spelling -.-). I believe in 'God' in the sense that I believe that there is something more to this world than what can be proved scientifically or that can be seen with the human eye. My beliefs on what's right and wrong can reflect several different religions and I can still believe in whatever I want, which is simply that there is something out there.
I am tolerant of other beliefs when they aren't being rammed down my throat, and I try my best not to shove my perspective into everyone else's faces. Now, if only everyone else could do the same.. -.-
The answer below me made me think though, and despite what I believe in currently, I'm never 100% sure in the sense that I will never change.. No, constantly and surprisingly almost I learn something knew that adds on to my current beliefs. I don't think I'll ever actually "know" or at least think I know, what's really out there, and I don't think anyone's meant to anyways..
2007-02-14 05:01:40 · answer #2 · answered by Wolfess 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I think it may well be the only way to go, not so much because of evidence or moral arguments going either way, but because of a more basic issue:
We are all just human beings here. I'm not saying we're not special, ok? But we are *far* from perfect, and are *VERY* far from knowing everything there is to know.
So when I am not *irritated* at the continuing idiocy of the drooling "faithful" on any and all sides....I tend to just keep quiet. Don't attack me, I won't attack you. Live and let live.
I just think it is the *height* of human arrogance that we see fit to say these hugely general things like "There is a God" or "There is no God." Who are we and *how* do we know these things? Really....on one "side" all we see is hearsay and downright lethal fanaticism....and on the other, yes, there is evidence, but more and more these days that evidence, or more precisely the *procedure* by which the evidence is gathered, is corrupt, driven by money and agendas.....
So yeah, I think it is better just to stay humble and admit, "I don't know....I don't think *anyone* is seeing the bigger picture here."
But I will be the first one to admit: Staying humble is a hard decision to follow through on. Everyone has *their piece* of the truth, and *insists* that it is perfection and the be-all end-all, and wants you *enslaved or condemned* over it.....it *really and truly* does get on my last nerve.
I really *don't* want to give the fanatics any *more* chances to blow up the world (which is already in no small danger from our neglect as it is), take it over, or to ruin Western Civilization (which is far from perfect, but right now it *beats* the Divine Right of Kings *seven days out of seven*, right?).
I'm just saying....I don't know. I'm not proud enough or arrogant enough to say "I know the whole truth." But I don't consider it fence-sitting or being passive...I consider it a decision to *not* choose sides in an effort that becomes more futile and barbaric the longer it goes on. I'm not playing the "End of Days" game with the fanatics, ok?
So yeah....when are the psychos ever going to stop attacking *me*?
2007-02-14 05:15:59 · answer #3 · answered by Bradley P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being Agnostic, to the best of my knowledge, means that the person "does not know" when it comes to the subject of god. They accept the idea that there might be a god but without empirical evidence, they are unsure.
Personally, I do not see how this can be a bad thing. This leaves the Agnostic individual open to all information so that they can decide for themselves. It doesn't mean, as you have so amply described, that the Agnostic is free to rape and pillage because he/she does not ascribe to a specific religious doctrine.
I have no problem with Agnostics and enjoy debating with them. The only group I have any problem with are the fundamentalists. Of all stripes. They are 100% sure which leaves no room for discussion. It also leaves no room for their personal growth. Unfortunately, they suffer from a kind of approach which I describe as, "Don't confuse me with the facts. My mind is made up."
My advice to you is continue to be the open, questioning person that you are. It will serve you well no matter the outcome.
2007-02-14 05:02:50 · answer #4 · answered by gjstoryteller 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My thoughts don't change between agnostics, atheists, or Christians. If the PERSON is annoying, that's when I have a problem. I consider myself Christian to those who don't know what just "believing in God" is.
2007-02-14 04:55:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I feel they are like spectators at a tennis match, watching the volley of shots from Atheists on one side of the net and theists on the other...
Pick a damn side, fence sitters!!
Just kidding - I respect that you cannot make a decision... I mean, that you cannot decide about God/Gods.
2007-02-14 04:54:07 · answer #6 · answered by YDoncha_Blowme 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have a good friend who is an agnostic and we get along just fine simply because he doesn't ridicule my beliefs nor persecutes me because I believe differently than he does nor do I push my beliefs on him.
2007-02-14 04:56:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think that we rock and that we are the truly logical and rational people on the forum as we don't dismiss anybody's arguments and we accept what we feel is logical and reject what we feel is illogical although many people will see us as fence sitters or that we are atheists who don't have the heart to say so but i say that's fine with me as they are entitled to their opinions as we are as well anyway agnosticism doesn't deal with a belief or disbelief in god to us the existence or non-existence of god is unknowable so it has to do with knowledge and not with beliefs
2007-02-14 04:55:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think about agnostics. I don't feel about them.
I don't care about them.
Quit worrying about what other people think or feel or believe. Do what you want. Honestly, you can think whatever you want about religion and I won't care. It will not affect my beliefs whatsoever.
I'm not sure what kind of answer you are looking for, but I answered what I think and feel about agnostics.
2007-02-14 04:55:19 · answer #9 · answered by Dale D 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well said, although i dont agree with you. You were not degrading or mocking in anyway. Wish there were more like you (even as an unbeliever) out there.
2007-02-14 04:55:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋