Aren't we ALL agnostics?

Question

I mean, not a one of us can prove OR disprove Quetzalcoatl, the feathered snake deity of ancient Mesoamerican culture...

So... since we have to admit to the fact that we can never prove or disprove the existence of the great winged serpant god, we're all REALLY agnostics, yes?

C'mon, out with it... you're an agnostic in regards to Quetzalcoatl, aren't you?

Answer 1

Another good argument. But I make a conscience decision to denounce the absurd. God is is the Adult Santa Clause. And Quetzalcoatl is another Deity who adapted to draw more followers.

Lol no. I;m AQuetzalcoatl. Have you been "inspired" by Mr S?

Answer 2

In a sense, I suppose...but, if you just flat out don't believe in something, I don't think you're considered an agnostic, rather an unbeliever. My understanding of an agnostic is someone who is more or less idle on a situation. A believer believes in God, an atheist believes he doesn't exist. An agnostic, or at least what I think of one, just doesn't know. Of course noone knows, but then what would be the point of even having the word agnostic if everyone was one?

Answer 3

Yes we are all agnostics on some level.

Ironically the religious are also atheists in regards to Quetzalcoatl, Zeus, Odin, etc. because they adamantly disbelieve every other god in man's history except for theirs. So on some level the religious are the same sort of people they despise.

Answer 4

Part of being an agnostic is ADMITTING that you don't know.

All people who are non-agnostics are deluded or lying. No one "knows" whether any God exists.

The problem is that a very powerful belief can feel very much like knowledge. As a strong theist, I understand this. I also understand that no matter how much I may believe and "know in my heart" that the gods exist, I don't "know" in a scientific manner - nor does anyone else.

Answer 5

I don't use that definition of agnostic. To me an agnostic is one who claims fundamental knowledge is impossible. What is termed a permanent agnostic. I have no idea if such knowledge is possible or not. How would I ever know such a thing? So I am not a permanent agnostic.

The definition you are implying is a temporary agnostic. Meaning you currently don't have that knowledge. You are right no one currently has fundamental knowledge. If a definition is universal it is useless. That is why I don't use that definition.

Answer 6

I'm an Agnostic period and i feel that Agnosticism Is The Logical Choice despite what some people might like to say or poke fun of.

Answer 7

I am not agnostic. Agnostic infers there is possible belief in something, or at least an uncertainly as to the facts. As an athiest I don't believe in any religion or deity. I am certain in my own mind that the manmade religions most people espouse are in fact fiction and mythology, and there is no inferred uncertainly in that to me.

Answer 8

What does the exact opposite of agnostic mean? I am definitely not agnostic! There is a God and He is with me right now.

Answer 9

I think all the different names are irrelevant, if there is a God, who cares what the name is?
I deny absolute knowledge of anything, which makes me agnostic.

Answer 10

I believe in Jesus. Not just that he existed, came to Earth to save us from our disharmony (sins), died on the Cross and rose again. - Well it just so happens that according to the Bible, Satan believes all of the above.

When I say I believe in Jesus, I mean, I have read what he had to say in over 100 direct quotes from the Bible. I try to live my life according to Jesus' wisdom and his instructions.

Forgiveness of others was very important to Jesus. Sermon on the mount, turn the other cheek, love (even) your enemies, but mainly forgive those who have hurt you. Even his disciples didn't get his message. So Jesus finally warned them.

"If you do not forgive others, your father in Heaven will not forgive you".

This is the clearest verse in the Bible. But it is rather impossibe to forgive someone who has hurt you ... unless you are born again into a new justice system; "For the sake of harmony you must be reborn into a personality of believeing that you have no right to hold a grudge or seek revenge."

Your question: Jesus referred to "our father in Heaven and his father in Heaven". My God is my father in Heaven, the same one that was Jesus' father in Heaven. --- On that point I am not an agnostic.

(I cannot see the wind, I know only the results of the wind, I cannot see "God", I only know that Jesus was the result of God.)