By strict definition, it means 'without knowledge', refering to deities. That is, an agnostic does not claim to have any definite knowledge of the existance of deities/a deity.
It is often said that agnosticism is a stepping stone to atheism. There is truth to this, as often the transition from theism to atheism is travelled through agnosticism. However, this is not the only form of agnosticism. Agnosticism can also develop as a rejection of both atheism and theism, for a number of reasons. All three discuss divinity in different ways, so it is foolish to say that agnosticism is simply a stepping stone to atheism, or undecided secularism.
It is often said that agnosticism is a stepping stone to atheism. There is truth to this, as often the transition from theism to atheism is travelled through agnosticism. However, this is not the only form of agnosticism. Agnosticism can also develop as a rejection of both atheism and theism, for a number of reasons. All three discuss divinity in different ways, so it is foolish to say that agnosticism is simply a stepping stone to atheism, or undecided secularism.
He used to be Jewish, but after taking a philosophy course he became agnostic.
She calls herself an agnostic instead of atheist, because she finds them disagreeable.
She calls herself an agnostic instead of atheist, because she finds them disagreeable.
by Malfacteur December 11, 2003
by My Name Is Hugh...Mungus November 05, 2007
The agnostic concluded that their was no way to tell if God or gods existed, thefore he stopped trying to find out.
by Chenlambec September 13, 2009
by one who wants to find morals November 04, 2012
Someone who's intelligent enough to admit perhaps they cannot hold a certain claim about anything that does not have physically sound evidence. They are not unsure of their beliefs, but rather are abstract thinkers.
The existence of a higher being can neither be proven nor disproved. Perhaps life itself does not exist but is rather a figment of another being's imagination? Does anything even mean anything at all? If you can't figure it out, it's not important enough to care about.
Now go do whatever the heck you want instead of being confined or conformed to beliefs that were made by whoever however long ago and then mass produced and tailored to the media.
If religion never existed, would we even know the difference? Think for yourselves. That's what famous philosophers are, just people who thought for themselves.
The existence of a higher being can neither be proven nor disproved. Perhaps life itself does not exist but is rather a figment of another being's imagination? Does anything even mean anything at all? If you can't figure it out, it's not important enough to care about.
Now go do whatever the heck you want instead of being confined or conformed to beliefs that were made by whoever however long ago and then mass produced and tailored to the media.
If religion never existed, would we even know the difference? Think for yourselves. That's what famous philosophers are, just people who thought for themselves.
Lady: And what religion are you dear?
Me: I'm sixteen and a agnostic atheist. I believe in my own philosophy on life, created as i experience it.
Lady: Oh... that's delightful...(confused look)
Me: I'm sixteen and a agnostic atheist. I believe in my own philosophy on life, created as i experience it.
Lady: Oh... that's delightful...(confused look)
by Miss7Halfway January 13, 2010
ok its not a pussy version of atheism so dont let people tell you that, its basically a person who is intelligent and openminded because christians are usually not intelligent and not open minded while atheist are usually intelligent but not open minded.
it is the belief that even tho theres no proof that god exists, theres no proof that he does exist
heres the stupidest thing i ever found about agnostics
Strong atheists often question the special treatment weak atheists – and theists – give to religion. If they believe that the tooth fairy or Santa Claus do not exist, why are they willing to give God a benefit of the doubt?
they are willing to give god the benefit of the doubt because there is no proof that he doesnt exist. there is proof that santa and the easter bunny dont exist your parents tell you they dont exist when your a kid
it is the belief that even tho theres no proof that god exists, theres no proof that he does exist
heres the stupidest thing i ever found about agnostics
Strong atheists often question the special treatment weak atheists – and theists – give to religion. If they believe that the tooth fairy or Santa Claus do not exist, why are they willing to give God a benefit of the doubt?
they are willing to give god the benefit of the doubt because there is no proof that he doesnt exist. there is proof that santa and the easter bunny dont exist your parents tell you they dont exist when your a kid
im agnostic not some brainwashed idiot(religious person) and not some close mided smart man(atheist)
by jhjnjkklmk November 24, 2006
An agnostic is somebody who believes in agnocism. Which is a belief that there might or might not be a God. They don't live by strict religious rules, but are not atheist assholes. unfortunately agnostics are rejected by both atheists and religious peoples, but religious people tend to be more understanding towards them. Agnostics do worry about an afterlife unlike atheist that think people just stop existing after death (sucks to be a dead atheist). Agnostic people are more open minded than atheists and are a lot less annoying since they don't call their opinions facts all the time.
1. Matt Groening may be an agnostic, but at least he's not an atheist like that jerk Seth MacFarlane.
2. Atheist: You're agnostic right? Tell these catholic nerds that there is no God and that they are stupid for not sinning.
Agnostic: I can't say that because there is no proof that God does not exist, I'm just not sure which religion is right!
Atheist: The fuhrer will be very unpleased with you, how dare you disagree with me! Everything I say is fact! If there was a God I'd be him.
Agnostic: Right, why don't you sleep on it.
Atheist: We shall one day take over the Earth and when we do you religious peoples and agnostics will suffer!
2. Atheist: You're agnostic right? Tell these catholic nerds that there is no God and that they are stupid for not sinning.
Agnostic: I can't say that because there is no proof that God does not exist, I'm just not sure which religion is right!
Atheist: The fuhrer will be very unpleased with you, how dare you disagree with me! Everything I say is fact! If there was a God I'd be him.
Agnostic: Right, why don't you sleep on it.
Atheist: We shall one day take over the Earth and when we do you religious peoples and agnostics will suffer!
by DempseyRichtofen November 17, 2009