All,
I find it interesting and somewhat ironic that atheists continuously make the claim that all agnostics are essentially atheist. While I understand the distinction many atheists have made, I do not agree! Atheism pertains directly to the BELIEF, or in this case the lack thereof, of any gods or god, the afterlife, the supernatural, and so forth. In contrast, agnosticism pertains the lack of KNOWLEDGE in the previously mentioned categories. As an agnostic, I have not committed to the concrete stance that I do not believe. I have also not made the assertion that I do believe. In my opinion, it is entirely acceptable to not have committed to one stance or the other; therefore, I am undecided and would not label myself an atheist. Whether atheists are willing to accept this or not it is my opinion that is much more logical to maintain the "middle ground" in this respect. Anyways, those are my thoughts.
-Mike[/i]
I find it interesting and somewhat ironic that atheists continuously make the claim that all agnostics are essentially atheist. While I understand the distinction many atheists have made, I do not agree! Atheism pertains directly to the BELIEF, or in this case the lack thereof, of any gods or god, the afterlife, the supernatural, and so forth. In contrast, agnosticism pertains the lack of KNOWLEDGE in the previously mentioned categories. As an agnostic, I have not committed to the concrete stance that I do not believe. I have also not made the assertion that I do believe. In my opinion, it is entirely acceptable to not have committed to one stance or the other; therefore, I am undecided and would not label myself an atheist. Whether atheists are willing to accept this or not it is my opinion that is much more logical to maintain the "middle ground" in this respect. Anyways, those are my thoughts.
-Mike[/i]
