does ne 1 else think they term atheist is misused? i think many people dont know the word agnostic, which would better suit most peoples description of themselves when they call themselves atheist., i just dont think a lot of people know what agnostic means.
2007-03-02 06:50:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
yes the terms are different thats why i say i thnk most, and most being the optimum word here. most so called atheist, when u get to talking to them, they truly fall under the category of agnostic.
2007-03-02 07:07:30 · update #1
Absolutely. Most people recognize the word athiest and use it to cover anyone who is not a member of an organized religion. An athiest is actually someone who denies the existence of any God or Supreme Being. An agnostic is somewho believes that the question of whether or not there is a God is anknowable so they live life by the things they know and the experiences they have.
2007-03-02 07:01:58 · answer #1 · answered by joeinchino2000 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, the two terms are as different as night and day, and I have NEVER heard anyone misuse the term "Atheist"
Personally, I think agnostics are just atheists try to make that final step.
And for the first answer, you're right, I have no "invisible means of support" and am totally fine with that. I also dont spend any money on magic crystals that bring me good luck, and I dont have a psychic friend that I pay 8 dollars a minute for advice. and I am ok with all of this...
2007-03-02 15:00:57 · answer #2 · answered by eldeeder 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is the other way around. Christians, like agnostics, also 'dont know' that is why there is this thing called FAITH. An agnostic doesnt pray one day and not the next- or go to church every other Sunday - they behave like atheists.
Atheists just dont believe. Agnostics are just too wussy to say they are an antheist.
2007-03-02 15:00:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree.
If someone "knows" there is no God or Gods (seeing as the existence of God/Gods cannot be proved empirically) they are atheist, if they are not sure they are agnostic.
I used to say I was an atheist, but I call myself an agnostic. It makes more sense to me to call myself that.
2007-03-02 15:01:02 · answer #4 · answered by phangedphluff 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the person knows the other's beliefs, then he should use the proper word. I suspect there are more agnostics than hard core atheists.
2007-03-02 15:38:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No..and athiest does not believe in God (or a god)...An agnostic..sorta straddles the fence..is there isn't there etc.
2007-03-02 15:25:33 · answer #6 · answered by kiya12bc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sadly, either one are individuals who have no invisible means of support.
2007-03-02 14:54:32 · answer #7 · answered by Alfie333 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you are right.
2007-03-02 14:55:11 · answer #8 · answered by professorc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋