For a while I have been confsed on the definition of both of these terms sooo I figured I might as well ask an unbiased group of people YOU GUYS!!!
I dont believe in any heavenly body, god, buddah, satan (i do think the idea of him is very cool), etc.
I think all religions that believe in heavenly bodies are strange.
However I dont believe in the Big Bang (i do believe in evolution, somewhat) and I believe in ghosts.
the twisted mind of a 16 year old girl is a strange place, so do u mind lending me your insight on the complications of my mind. PLEASE AND THANK YOU ;)
2007-07-27 13:29:46 · 16 answers · asked by Otaku 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Sounds like you're an Atheist. I believe Agnostics believe in a higher power, not necessarily God. The way I heard it defined once was that "God created the world and then left it alone". Don't really have to believe in the Big Bang to be an Atheist - it's just a theory. Evolution is something that you can study in nature even now. Your 16, so it's not surprising that you don't seem to know much about that. As for ghosts - residual energies left when someone passes. Atheists can believe in them (I do). Hope that helps.
2007-07-27 13:36:12 · answer #1 · answered by Dawn 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is normal to be confused at 16. You sound like an agnostic leaning atheist to me. Read up some more on evolution and the big bang, and that should help you clear up any doubts. And don't bother believing in ghosts, bneighter atheism nor most religions allow them. They are a social construct.
2007-07-27 20:37:08 · answer #2 · answered by Chance20_m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're an Atheist because you don't believe in gods. It has nothing to do with the Big Bang theory, or even evolution.
Agnostics believe there is no way to prove the existence or non-existence of gods. Some believe there might be a god, while others believe there might not be a god.
And a Buddha is any being who has been awakened and found Nirvana, and is non-theistic.
2007-07-27 20:34:18 · answer #3 · answered by word 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First, you are using the word "believe" for things it does not apply to. Believing is having faith. You do need to believe in God or a devil. But there was a Buddha, a living human being, not a god. Jesus did exist regardless of what you believe about Him.
You don't need faith or believing for "the Big Bang." That is a scientific theory of the beginning of the universe. It stands or falls on scientific proof. The same for evolution.
2007-07-27 20:36:31 · answer #4 · answered by jakejr6 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, I have always been taught that an atheist is one who believes in no "creator" or God. Agnostics are those who believe there is a God/Creator but do not believe he is a personal God, one that relates with his creation. Since we only live here an average of 70 years plus or minus, and eternity is forever, it would be good to make it one of your priority goals to determine what you actually believe as your "life" will depend on it some day.
2007-07-27 20:35:13 · answer #5 · answered by SusieDarling 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you don't need to believe in the Big Bang to be an atheist. An atheist is just someone who doesn't believe in any God. So if that describes you, then you are an atheist
2007-07-27 20:34:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
your an atheist. your not against god because you just don't believe in anything like that. atheist means without god. it doesn't mean you have to hate and disrespect everything about him. thank you for respecting something that you don't believe in because that is obviously really hard for other people i know. that comes to atheists and foot-washing christians too. everyone at some point trys to push their ways upon others.
2007-07-27 20:36:48 · answer #7 · answered by philly cheese steak 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very Basically, Atheist, is someone who believes there is no god. Agnostic doesn't claim to know whether god exists or does not exist, just realizes that it can't be proven either way.
2007-07-27 20:35:37 · answer #8 · answered by M G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you feel you are sure there is no god, satan etc you are an atheist.
big bang/evolution/ghosts have nothing to do with religion
(or shouldn't)
2007-07-27 20:34:02 · answer #9 · answered by Jenae, TV (tempter of the vile) 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Atheists are simply people that reject the belief of a deity (a god, basically). So, yeah, you are an atheist I suppose.
2007-07-27 20:36:56 · answer #10 · answered by slogan909 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋