Agnostics is Agnosticism the logical choice?

Question

If so why? How would you explain your position to either an Atheist or a Theist or Deist type? How would you go about trying to persuade say an Atheist to go about being an Agnostic? How would you go about persuading a Deist or Theist type to go about becoming an Agnostic? This question is for Agnostics. If you're not an Agnostic please don't answer the question thanks.

By the way I am Agnostic. I'm just curious to what my fellow Agnostics have to say thats all.

Answer 1

The term 'agnostic' was coined by Thomas Huxley and it refers quite simply to a person who holds the view that it is wrong to assert the truth of a proposition without logically satisfactory evidence.

So, an agnostic would say that it's wrong to say "God exists" or "No gods exist" without the argument or evidence to back it up. Moreover, the agnostic would say that it's immoral for a person to tell someone else that they *ought* to believe in the existence of a god or gods without providing logically satisfactory evidence.

A 'theist' is defined as someone who believes in the existence of a god or gods, so an atheist is anyone who is not a theist.

Note that you can be agnostic and also an atheist, or agnostic and a theist, or not agnostic and an atheist, or not agnostic and a theist.

So yes, agnosticism is the logical choice for everyone.

Answer 2

I am a theistic agnostic, and I wouldn't try to convert anybody. It's their choice.

I would say that since nobody can prove the existence or non-existence of deities that everybody must have some tiny doubt. If this is the case, then everbody already *IS* agnostic in one way or another.

There are many kinds of agnostics. Hopefully the following article will be of use to you.

Gnostic: You aren't answering, you are ranting - there is a big difference. What we can do about it is to give you a thumbs down to hide your non-answer.

Answer 3

I was Agnostic Agnostic, but now I am Agnostic Atheist.

You see some agnostics will say "you 'cannot' disprove or prove a god's existence", However you 'cannot' prove that it's unprovable to prove or disprove the existance of god". so therefore we just don't know if it's even capable of proof yet. So I go with what doesn't require evidence, I see god, so until I do I shouldn't assume one just because I thought of it.

Answer 4

Agnostics are the sensible ones, thank you. I still live a spiritual life and pray - I do believe that we live for the here and now. I have enough sense to see that we live in heaven and hell right here on earth. Our own choices and actions create which we choose to dwell in while we're here. I was raised catholic and had enough sense to change that later on. I believe that God exists in our hearts and we need to have faith to lean on in this world in which we live. This doesn't mean that God really exists at all!

Answer 5

I am agnostic and think my position is pretty clear if you know what agnostic means.
I would not try and persuade someone to change their views as i hate it when religious people preach at me

Answer 6

The "logical choice" is different for each person. Just as there is no one "right religiion", there is no one "logical choice". Each is naturally drawn to the belief system that they are meant to follow in each lifetime so they can learn the most and advance on their journey back home. What seems logical to some will seem totally illogical to others.

Answer 7

I am an atheist because I lack god belief. I lack god belief because I have not been presented with sufficient credible evidence to believe in gods.

Agnosticism is the claim that the fundamental nature of reality is unknowable. My opinion is that this could very well be true, but how could I ever know such a thing. That is my only problem with agnosticism. You can claim things are inherently unknowable, but How can you ever hope to know that?

Answer 8

Here's how I see it:

1) Theism is a belief based on experience and personal evidence. It is a logical choice.

2) Agnosticism is a refusal to commit to a belief based on insufficient personal evidence. It is a logical, if wishy-washy, choice.

3) Atheism is a conclusion based upon a lack of evidence. It is the only illogical choice IMO.

Answer 9

I am not agnostic and I am answering. So what can you do about it? Why don't you create your own chat room and call it 'stupidyou'

Answer 10

It's a cop-out - there's enough evidence out there - make a decision, for crying out loud! Your position is *no position*.