2007-06-11 10:44:27 · 17 answers · asked by U-98 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Um english definition.
Agnostics believe in the possibility of a God that is unknown by mankind.
Atheists don't
Agnostics aren't atheists.
2007-06-11 10:47:26 · answer #1 · answered by ɹɐǝɟsuɐs Blessed Cheese Maker 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I think it would be the fact that an atheist has decided that there absolutely is NOT a God. Agnostics just aren't sure. Some agnostics, however, know that there is a God, they just aren't sure which God it is.
My husband is agnostic, bordering very closely on Christianity. He was an atheist when we met.
2007-06-11 17:49:25 · answer #2 · answered by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it because it's true.
An Atheist says there is no god. Period. An Agnostic says there might be or might not be, no one can possibly know for sure.
How is that in any way the same?
2007-06-11 17:50:27 · answer #3 · answered by Sun: supporting gay rights 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
an agnostic doesn't know if there is or is not a god, so he is sitting on the fence as it were.
a soft atheist wants proof that there is a god
a hard atheist won't ever believe there is a god
I am a soft atheist.
2007-06-11 17:51:37 · answer #4 · answered by atheist 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
By definition an agnostic does not claim to know that there is or is not a Supreme Being. He feels it is impossible to know in any scientific sense. The atheist doesn't care what sense says; the existence of God - any god - is proven,or so he claims,and that's that.
2007-06-11 17:48:49 · answer #5 · answered by Galahad 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
They may or may not be--there are several types of agnosticism, and some align with theism and some with atheism--agnostic is not an exclusive term. Don't feel like explaining it all, so I point you to wiki and say "read."
2007-06-11 17:47:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Agnostics do not believe in god. Atheists are asking for proof. You give us proof and we will be the most fervent Christians. agnostics will always be agnostics.
2007-06-11 17:48:53 · answer #7 · answered by bocasbeachbum 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Atheists believe god doesn't exist
Christians believe he does
Agnostics believe no one knows what they are saying when they discuss the existence of god
Guess who's right!!!
2007-06-11 17:50:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because agnostics don't jump to conclusions like thiests and athiest.Athiest just like to act like they are on thier side to clump together and look backed up.
2007-06-11 17:48:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Atheists are firm in their belief that there is no god, and agnostics admit that they don't know one way or the other.
2007-06-11 17:48:30 · answer #10 · answered by liberpez 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The defination of the two words--seperates them
Agnostics--add another possible varible--to a scientific theory.,
Their logic is seeking and testing all areas and avenues.
2007-06-11 17:55:12 · answer #11 · answered by j.wisdom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋