agnosticism
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Definition(s):
- (n) a religious orientation of doubt; a denial of ultimate knowledge of the existence of God
- (n) the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge
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- Agnosticism can be an honest and, at least in the face of false gods, an entirely healthy state of mind.
- Interesting to compare the agnosticism on Obama's part when a white teen is a victim to his certainty when a black prof acts like a complete jerk.
- But even the heresy is simply orthodox agnosticism, which has nourished since science began to reach the masses.
Quotes
- "I hope and believe the United States Supreme Court is not going to force agnosticism upon the people of this state and this country," Abbott said. "The First Amendment was never intended to remove all religious expression from the public...on Feb 27, 2005 By: Greg Abbott Source: Capitol Hill Blue
- John Paul added: "An effective proclamation of the Gospel in contemporary Western society will need to confront directly the widespread spirit of agnosticism and relativism which has cast doubt on reason's ability to know the truth, which alone...on May 28, 2004 By: Pope John Paul II Source: FOXNews