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Atheists, what are your thoughts on us Agnostics?
June 23, 2017 at 12:43 am
I am agnostic. I take a rather simple approach to this entire God thing. I personally see it as there is really no evidence to prove he exists, however, I also feel there is no evidence to prove that he does not exist. BUT...I do think that the lack of evidence of his existence sort of hints that it is more likely that a God does not exist. I believe it is scientifically irresponsible to say he does exist and vice versa. But like I said, due to the lack of evidence provided for that existence, it seems more likely that there is not a God.
I can understand why one would be an atheist for this reason. It really just does not make much sense for there to be a man in the sky.
I hope I am making sense.
Yes, I have read the God delusion. It was a very interesting read and I think Richard Dawkins is a very smart man and makes some excellent points. I do think he is sort of an asshole though. [Sorry if I offended anyone with that statement].
I personally preferred "A brief history in time".
Anyways, I digress. 
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RE: Atheists, what are your thoughts on us Agnostics?
June 23, 2017 at 12:51 am
Emotionally, I'm agnostic I suppose.
Intellectually it's atheist all the way.
The emotionally bit is my wanting a chance of seeing Brian again. An indulgence I grant myself . . . .
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RE: Atheists, what are your thoughts on us Agnostics?
June 23, 2017 at 12:58 am
Quote:however, I also feel there is no evidence to prove that he does not exist.
There is no evidence for unicorns, elves, or honest republicunts, either. How do you feel about those?
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RE: Atheists, what are your thoughts on us Agnostics?
June 23, 2017 at 1:03 am
(June 23, 2017 at 12:58 am)Minimalist Wrote: Quote:however, I also feel there is no evidence to prove that he does not exist.
There is no evidence for unicorns, elves, or honest republicunts, either. How do you feel about those?
Good point there!
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RE: Atheists, what are your thoughts on us Agnostics?
June 23, 2017 at 1:13 am
My thoughts on agnostics? Well I am both agnostic and an atheist. I guess I approve of something I agree with.
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RE: Atheists, what are your thoughts on us Agnostics?
June 23, 2017 at 1:24 am
Rest easy, IWM. I have no problem with agnostics. I feel that when they are ready they will let go with the other hand!
And I hope V. doesn't take that the wrong way!
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RE: Atheists, what are your thoughts on us Agnostics?
June 23, 2017 at 1:24 am
(This post was last modified: June 23, 2017 at 1:24 am by Alex K.)
I don't have much use for the term agnostic. It's been used by atheists to be able to identify themselves without having old ladies faint, but also for feeling superior to avowed atheists because you're supposedly having more nuanced views. The definition often used here is that gnostic/agnostic is completely independent from theist/atheist and merely states how firmly you believe something.
Science can't disprove unicorns so let's remain agnostic. Sure, good job being all nuanced, but what does that statement still mean? Who but a Taliban is not agnostic then?
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RE: Atheists, what are your thoughts on us Agnostics?
June 23, 2017 at 1:24 am
(June 23, 2017 at 12:43 am)It_Was_me Wrote: I am agnostic. I take a rather simple approach to this entire God thing. I personally see it as there is really no evidence to prove he exists, however, I also feel there is no evidence to prove that he does not exist. BUT...I do think that the lack of evidence of his existence sort of hints that it is more likely that a God does not exist. I believe it is scientifically irresponsible to say he does exist and vice versa. But like I said, due to the lack of evidence provided for that existence, it seems more likely that there is not a God.
I can understand why one would be an atheist for this reason. It really just does not make much sense for there to be a man in the sky.
I hope I am making sense. Sure, you're making sense, as an agnostic atheist, like most atheists. Personally, I agree that there is no evidence to prove gods exist (a bit of a mismatch in terms but I know what you mean), but I don't agree that there is no evidence that proves gods don't exist. I'm not an agnostic atheist.
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RE: Atheists, what are your thoughts on us Agnostics?
June 23, 2017 at 1:27 am
(June 23, 2017 at 1:24 am)Alex K Wrote: I don't have much use for the term agnostic. It's been used by atheists to be able to identify themselves without having old ladies faint, but also for feeling superior to avowed atheists because you're supposedly having more nuanced views. The definition often used here is that gnostic/agnostic is completely independent from theist/atheist and merely states how firmly you believe something.
Science can't disprove unicorns so let's remain agnostic. Sure, good job being all nuanced, but what does that statement still mean? Who but a Taliban is not agnostic then?
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RE: Atheists, what are your thoughts on us Agnostics?
June 23, 2017 at 2:27 am
Agnostic whats?
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