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Agnostics do not know if there is an ultimate reason or cause for the Universe. They may believe that the answer to this question is simply unknown at the present time or that it is completely unknowable. Some agnostics believe only in things that humans can directly verify through logic and the five senses. They do not deny a deity like an atheist would, but would say they didn't know (or we humans cannot know) one way or another.
Answer: The agnostics do not feel that there is enough evidence to say that God does or does not exist. Rather he reserves judgement and says that if God does exist he is unknown or unknowable. The term agnostic (from the Greek word agnostos, unknown) was coined by the 19th-century British scientist Thomas Huxley, who also helped to popularize the Darwinian theory of evolution. Huxley noted that the churches claimed to have a special gnosis (knowledge) about God and the origin of things. Doubtless Huxley's faith in the existence of God was shaken by his acceptance of the theory of evolution. His faith was further shaken by the conduct of those who should have been in a position to help him, the churches. Their record through the centuries was no recommendation for belief in God. (see Jehovah's Witnesses official website)
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∙ 13y agoAgnostic literally means "no knowledge."
Broadly, agnostics think that the existence or non-existence of a deity or deities is unknown and possibly unknowable.
It's possible, and internally self-consistent, to be firmly convinced that it's not possible to KNOW whether a god exists or not and still BELIEVE that a god exists (or doesn't). Two people who are both agnostic may therefore have completely different beliefs, sharing only the opinion that it's not possible to prove which of the two of them is correct.
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Is Chaska Borek Jewish?
i believe she is agnostic.
What do you call one who believes in nothing at all?
An atheist is someone that does not believe in a specific religion, but some of them still believe in the existence of a higher Begin. A person who we call a Agnostic is a person who does not believe in anything at all. The English term "agnostic" comes from the Greek word "agnostos," which means, "to not know." An agnostic is one who admits, "I don't know." People who call themselves Agnostic's, are the people who are not afraid to admit that they do not know for sure that there is no God. They would just rather live in the now and believe in what they experience around them.
What do we call a person who believe in a power but not in a religion?
A person who believes in a higher power but does not adhere to a specific religion may be called a spiritual person, a deist, or someone who is spiritual but not religious. These individuals may believe in a higher power or universal force without following the doctrines of organized religion.
What is a person called whos not sure if they believe in god?
an Agnostic (from agnosticism).
How do you use atheist in sentence?
"John is an atheist, which means he does not believe in the existence of any gods or deities."
How do you call a person who doesn't believe in God but believes in ghosts and life after death etc?
That mainly depends on if you believe in supreme being(s). If you do, then you are agnostic. If you don't, then you are atheist.
What does being in an Agnostic religion mean?
Agnosticism is not a religion but a belief system that states it is impossible to know whether or not a god or gods exist. Agnostics maintain a skeptical attitude towards the existence of any deity and often seek evidence or proof before accepting any religious claims.
You do not believe in god nor Satan what are you called?
You might be an agnostic; you might be an atheist.
What are people with no religion called?
Atheist if they don't believe in God. Agnostic if they follow no particular religion but DO believe in a higher presence.
Why does George Clooney not believe in God?
Leo is agnostic. He was born Roman Catholic but he does not study. He does believe in god, though.
What is the difference of agnostic and antagonistic muscles?
Agnostic is if you do not believe in god and it is suppose to do with religion. antagonistic muscles is a muscle in your body and it is to do with P.E. Religion and P.E are not exactly the same thing!
How many guardians can a person have?
If youre an athiest or agnostic none. If you believe in a form of religion that believes in angels, then as many as you want to believe in.
