I know many agnostics that have given religion quite extensive study and thought. However some people seem to think that agnostics "don't know, don't care". Where did this idea come from?
2007-12-16 08:59:26 · 20 answers · asked by Linz VT•AM 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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2007-12-16 09:06:21 · update #1
no idea, I've never thought that, if you think about it's quite sensible, they are totally correct none of us can prove anything either way - on the other hand it could mean they've got no balls and don't want to upset people....
2007-12-16 09:03:19 · answer #1 · answered by 地獄 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's probably a fair assessment in plenty of cases, but certainly not all.
Agnosticism is simply being unable to or unwilling to decide the non-existence of god(s). Often, it's an individuals decision to remain willfully undecided, and in this case, a disinterested, apathetic appearance could certainly be the mistaken opinion of a casual observer.
I recall a time in my "search" when I felt so frustrated that I DECIDED not to decide -- I had wasted far to much time and energy on something that seemed to have no answer. As time went on, I realized that the answer was quite obvious: That which isn't isn't and probably never has been and neither will it likely ever be.
Consider how against the odds abiogenesis seems... and then apply that notion to the genesis of a real and existing god. Whoa...!
God is a pipe dream and nothing more.
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2007-12-16 14:58:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Agnostics want to have their cake and eat it. They want the best of both worlds. They don't want to commit to religion in case it's not true, but they don't want to have no religion in case it is true.If you ask me, I'd say most believe in God, but won't say they believe in Him completely because they want to have fun in life as well. To me, it's a very selfish lifestyle."
No, to me sinning than having a convenient sin erase card is selfish. Assuming any religion is right and only the right one is selfish. Non religious people have to DEAL with their consequences of their actions. How the hell would you know if they want the cake too?
I'm agnostic. I dont deny the possibility of absolutely no god anywhere but based on ideology, many of the "popular" man-made ones are nonsensical. It's riddled with contradictions and hypocrisy, and when you point them out, the followers use a defense of "mysterious ways, you can't possibly understand it" or just ignore the statement and threaten divine punishment.
2007-12-16 09:14:12 · answer #3 · answered by Moo 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
To me agnostic means more of a skeptical view on religion but not totally ruling out the possibility of there being a Supreme Being.
Agnostic to me means just a little bit more religious and open to monotheistic religions than atheists would be.
2007-12-16 09:03:30 · answer #4 · answered by Adel 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Actually, I've always thought the opposite. Uncertainty implies to me that they have pondered the subject. Most agnostics I meet are still pondering, and seeking. At times in my life, I have considered myself agnostic.
2007-12-16 09:13:11 · answer #5 · answered by yutsnark 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Agnostics always strike me as most polite and thoughtful about the subject.
They also often realize that there are unfathomable possibilities.
Edit: I would describe my self as an agnostic with a tentative conclusion.
2007-12-16 09:06:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Many people don't know anything beyond what they have been told, don't care enough to make an effort to learn anything new.
So, they assume everyone is like them - don't know, don't care.
It takes a lot more energy and effort to decide you don't agree with something than to just blindly accept it.
If someone generalizes about another group that they "don't know and don't care", it may be an indication of how much thought and care they have put into their own beliefs on the subject. (And don't assume that they can't be passionate, while still being lazy and uninformed.)
2007-12-16 09:04:15 · answer #7 · answered by michael b 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't. It's different for every agnostic, just like Atheism is different for every atheist. The only thing agnostics have to agree on is that they really have no idea.
2007-12-16 09:02:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's not. A religion is defined as an organized system of spiritual beliefs and practices. Atheism is simply one (lack of) belief, not a system. There are plenty of atheistic religions, and plenty of theists who don't belong to a religion. Theism and religiosity (as well as atheism and irreligion) are not the same.
2016-04-09 07:37:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose from fundies who think in strict terms of "right and wrong". I'm an agnostic, but am open to ideas about how and why ( if there is a reason) we are here. Since no one REALLY knows, it pays to keep ones options open, ha ha.
2007-12-16 09:08:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think some people take the lack of 'knowledge' that an agnostic believes to mean that we have not made a decision for ourselves.
I know exactly what I believe and I KNOW there is no proof.
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2007-12-16 09:05:01 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋