Sentences with phrase «as agnostics who»

Atheists encompass the group of all non-believers, regardless whether they are strong atheists, which I believe you're referring to - the «I know there is no god» group, which includes almost no one - event Richard Dawkins isn't in that group - all the way to weak atheists, otherwise known as agnostics who don't believe that there is a god, simply because there is no proof yet.

As an agnostic who's read the bible a number of times and knows it neither scare me nor convinces me, I can tell you he's absorbed the point of christianity in a way that many of his peers have not.

Dalia, As an agnostic who grew up in a jewish area I know the presecution you went through.

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As previously noted: «from an agnostic guy who enjoys intelligent se - x -» Obviously reading more than two sentences is too much for many on this blog.

It is 5.7 % counting those who self - identify as agnostic.

Since atheists and agnostics are just as prone to human frailties as the religious, I don't doubt that there * are * evil people who are athiests... but facts and numbers show that these «evil atheists» are a bunch of pikers compared to the violence and viciousness of those who promote hatred and violence in the name of their God.

Most of the righteous people I see are agnostics and atheists; most of the unrighteous people I see are those who claim their god is going to punish and burn people who don't have the same non-provable OPINIONS as they do.

To close in «The Stand» Mother Abigail and Nick Andros (who is portrayed as being at lest agnostic) have a discussion (through Ralph reluctantly translating for Nick) about his belief (or lack of) in the Christian god.

Some athiests are just as bad as the fundimentalists... because they «know» I being and agnostic, however, take issue with anyone who says that people who are not religious do not think... in fact, it has been found that statistically, athiests and agnostics know the bible better than christians.

Since from what you say «not assigning gods nonexistence a «true»» you aren't rejecting the possibility of a God only it can't be proven which like you said would be Agnostic Atheist and is not the same as someone who claims there is no god and rejects the possibility of it.

I have no data to back this, but I presume that if someone were indoctrinated into religion and then escaped from it, they may be more likely to self identify as an atheist or agnostic and still score better than someone never exposed to it in the first place, who might self identify as «nothing in particular.»

In a New York Times blog, Ross Douthat notes that Pew created two nonbeliever categories instead of one: the much publicized atheist / agnostic category (which got 21 out of 32 religious knowledge questions right) and a much larger category of respondents who described their religion as «nothing in particular» (which got only 15 right — a bit below the national average of 16 correct answers).

As it turns out, the category of U.S. adults who do not believe in the divine is much larger than the category of those who describe themselves as either atheists or agnostics (likely because of the stigma associated with these termsAs it turns out, the category of U.S. adults who do not believe in the divine is much larger than the category of those who describe themselves as either atheists or agnostics (likely because of the stigma associated with these termsas either atheists or agnostics (likely because of the stigma associated with these terms).

I've read several posts that talk about how Christians dumped him, and atheists donated money, but the article clearly says, «Bell said he knows Christians and agnostics who have contributed to his fundraiser as well, so it's not an all - atheist effort.»

comments show Internet as church for atheists The Internet has become the de facto global church for atheists, agnostics and other doubters of God, who of course don't have bricks - and - mortar churches in which to congregate.

From Agnostic to Islam and I have seen examples in the past... so my humble request to you is not to stop... keep learning or studying the new stuffs... an advice to you when you decide to study or learn about Islam — do not point to the people who does wrong things as wrong doing people are there in everywhere regardless of faith, but look into the scripture and go to someone who has knowledge if you have any question that bothers you but make sure that person is well educated to his community... i ask The Almighty God to open your heart...

at the end of the day i'd rather have an agnostic or atheist as president than someone who believes in some fairy tale, or thinks that god tells people what to do, or that religion is necessary for morals.

The religious leaders have done next to nothing in this regard, except at times to be teach their members to be intolerant of others, especially those who have no regard for the Bible, such as atheists or agnostics.

Speaking as an Agnostic (thank you very much), isn't this the same situation as the Christian pharmacist who was let go by some big pharmacy chain because he refused to fill prescriptions for birth control?

Wilkinson, who was raised Episcopalian and now identifies as an agnostic, works with the Boston Consulting Group, a global management consulting firm.

I'm an agnostic and see you as a fellow human being who's thinking.

I get your point John, I was saying is» Within agnosticism there are agnostic atheists (who do not believe any deity exists, but do not deny it as a possibility)»

@Bill W Messenger: As an agnostic in AA, I found the chapter to which you refer, to be rather a disappointment as it seems to be written only from the perspective of those who were at one point either agnostic or atheist and had consequently found a faitAs an agnostic in AA, I found the chapter to which you refer, to be rather a disappointment as it seems to be written only from the perspective of those who were at one point either agnostic or atheist and had consequently found a faitas it seems to be written only from the perspective of those who were at one point either agnostic or atheist and had consequently found a faith.

The study, published in the January edition of the British Journal of Psychiatry, says spiritual but not religious people, as opposed to people who are religious, agnostic or atheist, were more likely to develop a «mental disorder,» «be dependent on drugs» and «have abnormal eating attitudes,» like bulimia and anorexia.

The department was proposed by Phil Zuckerman, a sociologist of religion, who describes himself as «culturally Jewish, but agnostic - atheist on questions of deep mystery.»

Consequently, the agnostic who can, and frequently does say, «I am as good as So - and - so who goes to church,» feels that he has given a final and unanswerable reply to the whole Christian position!

From Kat W.: I've known of pagans who run the gamut from secular agnostics who treat their spirituality as completely metaphorical, to those who are pagan re-constructionists attempting to resurrect ancient tribal religions and espouse a literal belief in their chosen pantheon of gods.

As an agnostic, it sounds like Mr. Hawking is making a similar leap of faith in saying there is no god / afterlife as religious people who say there is.As an agnostic, it sounds like Mr. Hawking is making a similar leap of faith in saying there is no god / afterlife as religious people who say there is.as religious people who say there is...

By these definitions a positive atheist is someone who explicitly affirms there is no god, where as a negative atheist is any non-theist and would include agnostics.

as a staunch agnostic who really gets it...

Merriam Webster correctly defines agnostic as «a person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (as God) is unknown and probably unknowable.»

Beside I feel that the same descriptions might be required to be asked or be questioned to Muslims of Different Doctrines, Races and Cultures, who might have among them that who are similar to your nations, such as those who are Atheists, Agnostics or even Satanic but there still will be those who are considered as religious believers «Moderate or Extremes»..!

The same study showcases «the percentage of Americans who are religiously unaffiliated — describing themselves as atheist, agnostic or «nothing in particular» — has jumped more than six points, from 16.1 to 22.8 percent.»

John, the reason that atheists and agnostics put their voice out there, as opposed to simply ignoring those who do believe, is because of the discrimination they receive.

There are also agnostics, who believe that we don't know if there is a «God»; and there are theists, who believe that there is a higher power, but don't believe religion's claims that he / she / it interacts with us or directs our paths in an afterlife; and there are people with no label to their beliefs, who believe that we are on our own here on Earth to make it as good a place as we can.

The argument of Pascal's wager is thus addressed to the prudent optimist - the agnostic who believes in the possibility of an afterlife (and God)- and is willing to act so as to gain that reward, even in the midst of doubts.

I'm a lapsed Catholic who identifies as agnostic at this point.

We can be thankful for this dedication even on the part of agnostic colleagues who do not see it as a form of worshiping God with the mind.

As a former agnostic of purportedly Hebrew descent, I would like to encourage you to look at the reality of our universe with as much objectivity as possible and with utmost open - mindedness and honesty ask:» Is there God, and if so, who or what is right?&raquAs a former agnostic of purportedly Hebrew descent, I would like to encourage you to look at the reality of our universe with as much objectivity as possible and with utmost open - mindedness and honesty ask:» Is there God, and if so, who or what is right?&raquas much objectivity as possible and with utmost open - mindedness and honesty ask:» Is there God, and if so, who or what is right?&raquas possible and with utmost open - mindedness and honesty ask:» Is there God, and if so, who or what is right?»

There are some agnostics / atheists who seem more angry / disappointed with God because the world isn't as they think it should be or they simply want to live in the world and do as they please.

Indeed, Hartshorne's catalogue of ills that afflict those who have lost faith in nature and God as friends is a frightful list: «men are likely to grow bitter, or depressed and fearful, or genially cynical and selfish, or mad with megalomaniac ambition, or slavishly worshipful of power or wealth — or just dull and apathetic and unimaginative, like a number of agnostics I have known.

You in your own admission are an agnostic who does not believe in His works as set forth in the Bible.

I have been forced into such because of idiots who insist they know what makes all atheists and agnostics tick, and you're doing exactly that when you post as you did.

So glad to hear the news that our United States Congress will now include representatives who are Christian, Jewish, Muslim, agnostic, and now Buddhist and Hindu as well.

But keep in mind that many who use the label atheists are essentially the same as what you term an agnostic.

wow this is stupid, as a non believer i pride myself on being among a group of people who (largely) do nt try to push their beliefs down other peoples throats through political ideals / legislation / or annoying gimmicks such as this, most atheists / agnostics are intelligent enough to draw their own conclusion without the help of a billboard, all this is doing is giving us a bad name

As someone who was raised Catholic and is not Agnostic (Anti-Organized Religion) I have to say, I have never been happier now that my head isn't filled with delusions of a magic man in the clouds out to get me if I misbehave.

As far as the writer being agnostic, and myself a raging alky who stumbled into AA, not believing in GoAs far as the writer being agnostic, and myself a raging alky who stumbled into AA, not believing in Goas the writer being agnostic, and myself a raging alky who stumbled into AA, not believing in God.

I can't prove God's existence just as much as scientist can't prove the big bang... there is evidence of both but to reach a conclusion takes faith... one side leaves hope and the other does not... maybe I'm agnostic too because I don't claim to know everything about why I'm here, I have to have faith... Honestly, I'm sick of the extremes on both sides... the conservative judgmental Christian, who never thought through things as to why the believe what they do (ie Dinosaurs, cavemen, evolution, etc.) and the intellectually arrogant atheist and humanists.

As a Jew raised by a Turkish Jewish father, with an agnostic / atheist American mom who shared in all the religious practices out of respect and love I see immense beauty in this family and their tolerance, acceptance, and embracing of their heritages.