my friend is agnostic and I dont really inderstand his veiws...its like a contradiction....help me understand
2007-12-07 06:13:42 · 16 answers · asked by saconners1 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Agnosticism is when someone has not completely dismissed the possibility of a supreme being (God, Allah or other), but is looking for proof. By comparison, an atheist (as I am) exercises rational thinking (as opposed to faith) and comes to the conclusion that such a being cannot exist.
2007-12-07 06:22:29 · answer #1 · answered by Naoned 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're an agnostic you believe in the existence of some greater being or creator, but you refuse to follow by a specific religious creed. An agnostic is pretty much free to live by his/her own rules of morality. Of course, if there IS a heaven and hell he/she will be judged based on those deeds.
2007-12-07 14:18:03 · answer #2 · answered by ktownfarmboy 5 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Agnosticism is unsureness of the existence of a god/gods, or the belief that such a being's existence can't be known for certain.
Basically, they're fence sitters.
2007-12-07 14:17:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
True agnosticism is the denial of all truth. There are no true statements. Of course, that in itself would be a true statement, so...
What people don't realize is that agnostic does not mean that they believe in a god but don't know which one is real. That's called indecisive. Agnostic is the denial of all truth.
2007-12-07 14:19:52 · answer #4 · answered by tcjstn 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Agnostics simply don't know and generally don't take a stance either way.
2007-12-07 14:16:32 · answer #5 · answered by 雅威的烤面包机 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
a. One who believes that it is impossible to know whether there is a God.
b. One who is skeptical about the existence of God but does not profess true atheism.
2007-12-07 14:16:34 · answer #6 · answered by Sour Girl™ 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
He isn't sure whether God exists and doesn't wish to declare himself as an atheist or a believer
2007-12-07 14:16:29 · answer #7 · answered by Alex - Æsahættr 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
we believe there is a higher power but are not sure and would like proof, at least thats what i think and they say im agnostic so i go with that
2007-12-07 14:16:24 · answer #8 · answered by Wes: i dont give thumbs down 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Did you hear about the dyslexic-agnostic-insomniac?
He laid away all night wondering if there really IS a dog!
2007-12-07 14:17:22 · answer #9 · answered by Titzen_Ash_23 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
if you really wish to understand his views, read these views of another agnostic....yes, it's long, but it's complete......
http://www.infidels.org/library/historical/robert_ingersoll/why_i_am_agnostic.html
2007-12-07 15:06:17 · answer #10 · answered by meanolmaw 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋