Agnostic thread

[rmbettencourt]

Well, I could not find one so I thought I would make one. Because well there is more than atheist, christianity, etc..

Anyway, I am an agnostic theist. Anyone else agnostic?

[Dywyddyr]

I would imagine that most are.
Even the theists - apart from those with delusions.

So, an agnostic thread...
Post #1: I'm an agnostic - I dunno.
Post #2: Wow! I don't know either.
Post #3: Are you sure?
Etc.

[grmpysmrf]

I'm probably a mix of Agnostic, Atheist, Deist, and whatever people are called who believe in Karma, (I know, superstitious, HAR HAR!) at any given time. But I'm atheist more often than not, so it's just easier to say I'm atheist, followed closely by the Karma thing. Deist and Agnostic are kind of farther back in the race for top ideology.

I do admit, though, when shit gets really tough I start "talking" to the sky wizard because it's a distraction from my problem and somewhat comforting, 'cause "maybe there is something out there that will fix this shit" (just like there might be magic elves that would clean my room for me while I slept when I was a kid... Don't know for sure, but sometimes if I wanted it bad enough and asked really nicely maybe they would show up this time)... but for all you true believers nothing comes from my "conversations." Don't try to convert and say "see? see?? you're ignoring Him." I'm not. They're wishes at best distractions at worst.

The Bible is completely out though! If the prerequisite to believing in God is believing the Bible then I'm a complete atheist. Ugh, that books make me Ill.

[rmbettencourt]

I'm probably a mix of Agnostic, Atheist, Deist, and whatever people are called who believe in Karma, (I know, superstitious, HAR HAR!) at any given time. But I'm atheist more often than not, so it's just easier to say I'm atheist, followed closely by the Karma thing. Deist and Agnostic are kind of farther back in the race for top ideology.

I do admit, though, when shit gets really tough I start "talking" to the sky wizard because it's a distraction from my problem and somewhat comforting, 'cause "maybe there is something out there that will fix this shit" (just like there might be magic elves that would clean my room for me while I slept when I was a kid... Don't know for sure, but sometimes if I wanted it bad enough and asked really nicely maybe they would show up this time)... but for all you true believers nothing comes from my "conversations." Don't try to convert and say "see? see?? you're ignoring Him." I'm not. They're wishes at best distractions at worst.

The Bible is completely out though! If the prerequisite to believing in God is believing the Bible then I'm a complete atheist. Ugh, that books make me Ill.

Oh yeah I do not believe in the bible at all. I mean the entire first chapter of genesis is contradiction against contradictions and not to mention inaccuracies. Anyway, yes I think that it is easier to "force" one's problem onto another entity, even if it imaginary. I find myself doing that at times too, although I never specify sex. Where does that idea come from, that god is male or regarded as such?

P.S. Oooh, where in Southern California are you? ^.^

[icewendigo]

From my perspective, Theism is mostly cultural, as the various beliefs throughout human history, such as Thor, Leprechauns, Witches flying on Broomsticks, all of which were thought to exist within their respective cultural bubbles, so imo an agnostic is someone with the capacity to say that the mystical/magical characters from other cultures dont exist, but unable or unwilling to call out the mystical/magical character from the culture he has been living in as not existing, because the frame of reference (cultural bubble) makes it a perceived possibility. For people in a community that firmly believes in Leprechauns, it would be understandable that someone might be unsure and say the are agnostic towards Leprechauns, "we dont know, there's no proof either way, maybe leprechauns dont exist but maybe they do", which is something that no one outside this culture would say.

[rmbettencourt]

From my perspective, Theism is mostly cultural, as the various beliefs throughout human history, such as Thor, Leprechauns, Witches flying on Broomsticks, all of which were thought to exist within their respective cultural bubbles, so imo an agnostic is someone with the capacity to say that the mystical/magical characters from other cultures dont exist, but unable or unwilling to call out the mystical/magical character from the culture he has been living in as not existing, because the frame of reference (cultural bubble) makes it a perceived possibility. For people in a community that firmly believes in Leprechauns, it would be understandable that someone might be unsure and say the are agnostic towards Leprechauns, "we dont know, there's no proof either way, maybe leprechauns dont exist but maybe they do", which is something that no one outside this culture would say.

The latter is an interesting observation.

[grmpysmrf]

Where does that idea come from, that god is male or regarded as such?

Probably cultural, He's always reffered to as a he. It's a place holder really for it.

P.S. Oooh, where in Southern California are you? ^.^

High Desert

[grmpysmrf]

it would be understandable that someone might be unsure and say the are agnostic towards Leprechauns, "we dont know, there's no proof either way, maybe leprechauns dont exist but maybe they do", which is something that no one outside this culture would say.

That's how I understand agnostic

[rmbettencourt]

Where does that idea come from, that god is male or regarded as such?

Probably cultural, He's always reffered to as a he. It's a place holder really for it.

P.S. Oooh, where in Southern California are you? ^.^

High Desert

Thank you for the first reply and San Gabriel Mountains?

[grmpysmrf]

Where does that idea come from, that god is male or regarded as such?

Probably cultural, He's always reffered to as a he. It's a place holder really for it.

P.S. Oooh, where in Southern California are you? ^.^

High Desert

Thank you for the first reply and San Gabriel Mountains?

Yeah the other side of the San Gabriel mountains. I use Cajon pass to get to and from work.

[astromark]

I see a trend that a agnostic is just 'they who have doubt but are unwilling to proclaim a view absolute'. That a sitting on the fence option is the safe view, is not for some. Seek out the knowledge of scientific revue and you will climb down from that lofty fence post.. Atheism is the truth you seek but as yet are unwilling to see.

[grmpysmrf]

I see a trend that a agnostic is just 'they who have doubt but are unwilling to proclaim a view absolute'. That a sitting on the fence option is the safe view, is not for some. Seek out the knowledge of scientific revue and you will climb down from that lofty fence post.. Atheism is the truth you seek but as yet are unwilling to see.

What?
I got this far:

I see a trend that a agnostic is just 'they who have doubt but are unwilling to proclaim a view absolute'


But then everything kinda fell apart.

Belief in a possible deity (or deity type) doesn't negate science in any way.

[rmbettencourt]

I see a trend that a agnostic is just 'they who have doubt but are unwilling to proclaim a view absolute'. That a sitting on the fence option is the safe view, is not for some. Seek out the knowledge of scientific revue and you will climb down from that lofty fence post.. Atheism is the truth you seek but as yet are unwilling to see.

What?
I got this far:

I see a trend that a agnostic is just 'they who have doubt but are unwilling to proclaim a view absolute'


But then everything kinda fell apart.

Belief in a possible deity (or deity type) doesn't negate science in any way.

LAUGHING MY FUCKING ASS OFF! I died laughing. I was thinking the same. Although I think they are trying to say that agnostics are nothing but atheists who are in denial. (Maybe?)

[rmbettencourt]

Where does that idea come from, that god is male or regarded as such?

Probably cultural, He's always reffered to as a he. It's a place holder really for it.

P.S. Oooh, where in Southern California are you? ^.^

High Desert

Thank you for the first reply and San Gabriel Mountains?

Yeah the other side of the San Gabriel mountains. I use Cajon pass to get to and from work.

Yeah, I do not even know what Cajon pass is.

[AlexG]

Stephen Colbert — ' Agnostics are just atheists without balls.'

[grmpysmrf]

Stephen Colbert — 'Agnostics are just atheists without balls.'

I kinda already said that in my original post, but nowhere near as elegant as the great Colbert.

[Dywyddyr]

Stephen Colbert — ' Agnostics are just atheists without balls.'

Anyway, I am an agnostic theist.

Apparently, once again, there's two different meanings of "agnostic" being used.

[rmbettencourt]

Stephen Colbert — ' Agnostics are just atheists without balls.'

I disagree with this. I am open to the belief of a deity, if there is enough evidence to support it. In the meantime, I am simply choosing to believe their is a deity. From my understanding from the atheist friends I have, is that they do not even accept that there may be a deity, no matter how much evidence is presented that there is.

[AlexG]

if there is enough evidence to support it

Seen any?
You believe in a deity. What make you agnostic? You're unsure of what kind of diety?

[rmbettencourt]

if there is enough evidence to support it

Seen any?
You believe in a deity. What make you agnostic? You're unsure of what kind of diety?

Not yet, and I probably will never see concrete proof of such deity.
Just as those who believe in the big bang theory, I too stick with both believing in that there may be an existence of such entity and disbelieve that it does exist. However, because I do at times of hard trouble find myself speaking up to a deity, I cannot disregard that and be a hypocrite and say that I refuse in the existence of a deity. So I choose to believe in at least one deity, but completely disbelieve that it involves in human life.

[grmpysmrf]

if there is enough evidence to support it

Seen any?
You believe in a deity. What make you agnostic?...

Sometimes I want there to be one and sometimes I know there isn't one.

[Lynx_Fox]

if there is enough evidence to support it

Seen any?
You believe in a deity. What make you agnostic? You're unsure of what kind of diety?

You can be agnostic and think there is a god, or not a god...they are separate categories a lot of people mix up. I'm an Agnostic Atheist. My mother is an Agnostic Theist who hopes to join my dad in heaven someday.

[zinjanthropos]

theist: I'm scared
agnostic: you're making me scared
atheist: I'm not scared at all

[rmbettencourt]

theist: I'm scared
agnostic: you're making me scared
atheist: I'm not scared at all

This does not describe how I feel at all. However, it is your opinion and I cannot change it. But it is not an accurate or insightful opinion, just pointing that out.

[zinjanthropos]

theist: God's watching, I better not
agnostic: God could be watching, maybe I shouldn't
atheist: I'll do it if it's worth doing

or

theist: God's watching, I better do this
agnostic: I better do this just in case there is a God watching
atheist: I'll do it if it's worth doing

[rmbettencourt]

theist: God's watching, I better not
agnostic: God could be watching, maybe I shouldn't
atheist: I'll do it if it's worth doing

or

theist: God's watching, I better do this
agnostic: I better do this just in case there is a God watching
atheist: I'll do it if it's worth doing

Nope, I do not care if there was a god watching, if I want to do it, I will do it. I do not care if my own mother was watching, and she propelled me from her vagina.

[zinjanthropos]

Nope, I do not care if there was a god watching, if I want to do it, I will do it. I do not care if my own mother was watching, and she propelled me from her vagina.

theist: Sorry God. I knew you were watching but I am a sinner and that's what we do, so sorry....Hail Mary and Praise Allah, God is great
agnostic: Just in case you were watching, sorry about that God,
atheist: You know, this was the right thing to do

[rmbettencourt]

Nope, I do not care if there was a god watching, if I want to do it, I will do it. I do not care if my own mother was watching, and she propelled me from her vagina.

theist: Sorry God. I knew you were watching but I am a sinner and that's what we do, so sorry....Hail Mary and Praise Allah, God is great
agnostic: Just in case you were watching, sorry about that God,
atheist: You know, this was the right thing to do

Nope, try again. What is there to be sorry for, regardless of whether it was right or wrong? It is definitely not the first one! Like a simple prayer would do any good. Psssh, please.

[zinjanthropos]

Nope, try again. What is there to be sorry for, regardless of whether it was right or wrong? It is definitely not the first one! Like a simple prayer would do any good. Psssh, please.

theist: I promise to spread the word
agnostic: I promise to not forget what you said, it might come in handy
atheist: I promise to go along with whatever you say as long as there's something in it for me

rmb: If you haven't realized it by now I don't take god belief seriously. Believe whatever you want, leave it as a belief, don't add facts, and that's all you can do.

[rmbettencourt]

Nope, try again. What is there to be sorry for, regardless of whether it was right or wrong? It is definitely not the first one! Like a simple prayer would do any good. Psssh, please.

theist: I promise to spread the word
agnostic: I promise to not forget what you said, it might come in handy
atheist: I promise to go along with whatever you say as long as there's something in it for me

rmb: If you haven't realized it by now I don't take god belief seriously. Believe whatever you want, leave it as a belief, don't add facts, and that's all you can do.

I would prefer RM. Can we still continue this though. I like it, it keeps me entertained.

Haha, the last two seem descriptive to me. But nope, try again.

[zinjanthropos]

Haha, the last two seem descriptive to me. But nope, try again.

Not trying to describe you, just having fun.

theist: the Bible is the truth
agnostic: the Bible hits the mark on some stuff but is way off on other things, still it's all metaphorical, can't quite ignore it completely
atheist: the Kama Sutra is very informative

[rmbettencourt]

Haha, the last two seem descriptive to me. But nope, try again.

Not trying to describe you, just having fun.

theist: the Bible is the truth
agnostic: the Bible hits the mark on some stuff but is way off on other things, still it's all metaphorical, can't quite ignore it completely
atheist: the Kama Sutra is very informative

LAUGH OUT LOUD! The Kama Sutra does have useful information, at least it contains something you will use in everyday life, versus the content in the bible.

[Strange]

I mean the entire first chapter of genesis ....

It's a metaphor; it is not meant to be taken literally.

[Strange]

theist: God's watching, I better not
agnostic: God could be watching, maybe I shouldn't
atheist: I'll do it if it's worth doing

theist: God says it is wrong so I won't do it.
agnostic: I don't know why it is wrong but I won't do it.
atheist: I think it is wrong so I won't do it.

[rmbettencourt]

I mean the entire first chapter of genesis ....

It's a metaphor; it is not meant to be taken literally.

So the bible was never meant to be taken literally?

[adelady]

From my understanding from the atheist friends I have, is that they do not even accept that there may be a deity, no matter how much evidence is presented that there is.

Evidence? Most atheists I know - and know of - say that there is no evidence of any supernatural being/s. They also say that they would have to rethink their position if any such evidence was available. The sorts of things that believers advance as evidence would never make the grade as objective or testable evidence.

My feeling about believers reporting that atheists "reject" evidence is that it's more like people talking past each other. The believer puts forward a statement that, to their mind, supports the existence of souls or spirits or god/s. The atheist responds that whatever-it-is is not evidence of anything.

[thulium_gal]

I don't really care much for labels. I just go with "believe in yourself."