So few people understand what it is that it actually hurts them to try and work it out. Basically you're either theist or atheist as far as the world is concerned. If you say "I'm neither" they get all... huffy. It's hard to categorize.
Oh, I get that. I actually have the same view actually. My first friend says she's agnostic, claiming that she doesn't know, but if you simply don't have a believe in any gods period, you're by these standards, an atheist.
To be gnostic is a claim of knowledge. Agnostic, the claim of a lack of knowledge.
Atheism, the lack of belief in a god or gods. Not the belief there are no gods. There is a difference. It seems you are confusing agnostic with theist.
Him claiming to be an agnostic atheist is technically correct, but also redundant. Every single person is agnostic. No one has knowledge of the existence of God. Regardless of what some may claim.
Actually Agnostics don't believe there are higher powers they just don't rule out the possibility of them Atheists do. If you believe in higher powers but not any specifically you fall under the umbrella of spiritual if it's one specifically then you believe in a religion or cult depending on the number of other pepole that believe it (I think there has to be 10'000 for it to be seen as a religion).
So your right in that you can't be both, though some pepole will think it's extremely unlikely there are higher powers so feel unsure wether to define themselves as an Atheist or Agnostic.
Is that stopping themselves from being atheists? No. They're not atheists pretending to be Christians. They're atheists that are unable to expose themselves to the others around them.
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I'm bi and an atheist. I've told my family about my boyfriend, but I have not and likely will not tell my family about my atheism.
I told my folks I'm atheist... Didn't believe me. Fuck yeah! No drama
Sweet 👌🏽
In the UK, being an Atheist is the norm actually. The Christians are the minority, unlike in America.
Oh yes, I know lol
I am a theological noncognitivist. Even atheists reject me. XD
lol what for bro?
So few people understand what it is that it actually hurts them to try and work it out. Basically you're either theist or atheist as far as the world is concerned. If you say "I'm neither" they get all... huffy. It's hard to categorize.
Oh, I get that. I actually have the same view actually. My first friend says she's agnostic, claiming that she doesn't know, but if you simply don't have a believe in any gods period, you're by these standards, an atheist.
Right. I'm a step beyond that.
Interesting.. lol
How can you be agnostic and atheist?
Agnostic the belief in a higher un-explainable power or Gods
Atheist the exact opposite of that, the belief that the supernatural, spiritual, and all that does not exist.
Can't be both bud.
To be gnostic is a claim of knowledge. Agnostic, the claim of a lack of knowledge.
Atheism, the lack of belief in a god or gods. Not the belief there are no gods. There is a difference. It seems you are confusing agnostic with theist.
Him claiming to be an agnostic atheist is technically correct, but also redundant. Every single person is agnostic. No one has knowledge of the existence of God. Regardless of what some may claim.
@HorrorFan Well that's how it used to be with Atheism not so much anymore, now a days it seems to be completely anti-anything related to the subject.
As for the Gnostic and Agnostic yes that's my bad.
Actually Agnostics don't believe there are higher powers they just don't rule out the possibility of them Atheists do.
If you believe in higher powers but not any specifically you fall under the umbrella of spiritual if it's one specifically then you believe in a religion or cult depending on the number of other pepole that believe it (I think there has to be 10'000 for it to be seen as a religion).
So your right in that you can't be both, though some pepole will think it's extremely unlikely there are higher powers so feel unsure wether to define themselves as an Atheist or Agnostic.
Im atheist and so are some of my friends
Also some of my friends are gay and i dont disrespect them because of that
Lol I am always judged and laughed at for being Mixed North Indian, and my strange beliefs which are hard to group.
I've never fitted in.
I grew up in a Christian family and I'm going to stay a Christian because that's what I believe in
You've completely missed the point of this myTake. This doesn't have anything to do with you.
Ok, cool
Asians don't seem to get much attention because they aren't known for any unpleasant behavior.
Whites in skinhead or redneck "outfits" will get negative attention as much as any race or wahtever
I suppose so
So, minorities are hiding in the closet now?
Must be a new thing. hasn't quite caught up to where i live, i presume.
Gonna have to find a good closet
But da buybull says it's a sin! Praise the Lawd for Fox News.
People always believe I'm evil because I'm an atheist.
That really sucks.. but just remember, its only a generalization.
I'm an atheist and everyone knows it. Its your own fault if you are too scared to be who you are.
No atheist or anyone else is afraid to be themselves under these circumstances.
but you are in the closet
Is that stopping themselves from being atheists? No. They're not atheists pretending to be Christians. They're atheists that are unable to expose themselves to the others around them.
ok, fine, but why live that way. Life is too short to please others.
Indeed
As an agnostic, i've gotten flack from both religious and aggressive atheists. Makes no sense.
Athiests are hated? In the US Im guessing since most americans I've talked to were christians
Yep, unfortunately.
i'm still hidden in the closet tho, i want to get bullied by Christians no more ;(
You're being bullied?
yes i am
That really sucks man. If you want, you can message me. As you know, I'm hiding in the closet as well lol
Christians REALLY hate me ;(
Typical sjw victimhood narrative.
Huh?
Interesting
it must be hard
Yeah
Best of luck