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However, neither dictionaries nor common usage reflect Huxley's intent in coining the term. His original formulation of the concept goes as follows:
Agnosticism is not a creed but a method, the essence of which lies in the vigorous application of a single principle. Positively the principle may be expressed as, in matters of the intellect, follow your reason as far as it can carry you without other considerations. And negatively, in matters of the intellect, do not pretend the conclusions are certain that are not demonstrated or demonstrable. It is wrong for a man to say he is certain of the objective truth of a proposition unless he can produce evidence which logically justifies that certainty. atheists.org...
Basically he states: "God can not be proven or dis-proven". Any honest Atheist is also Agnostic as described by Huxley.
Originally posted by eight bits
Basically he states: "God can not be proven or dis-proven". Any honest Atheist is also Agnostic as described by Huxley.
People of faith do not generally propose that God can be proven or disproven, either. So, any honest theist is also an agnostic as atheists.org, with a lot of help from Scottish anti-agnsotic theist and theologian Robert Flint, tries to position the word.
Originally posted by hidden0
As for Aetheist's believing a God is impossible: Ask yourself if YOU are possible. After billions of years, years which took place inside a cozy bubble known as the universe, you popped up. Now, I'm sure you all believe you exist, because you can prove it.
Originally posted by Annee
Originally posted by eight bits
Basically he states: "God can not be proven or dis-proven". Any honest Atheist is also Agnostic as described by Huxley.
People of faith do not generally propose that God can be proven or disproven, either. So, any honest theist is also an agnostic as atheists.org, with a lot of help from Scottish anti-agnsotic theist and theologian Robert Flint, tries to position the word.
They should be.
Doubtful you'll get many believers to agree.
As I often say, "I have no concrete proof of God's existence and I'd be kind of disappointed if I did."
Originally posted by jaws1975
I have often wondered why near death experiences have not been looked at closer by atheists as evidence for life after death and a creator.
I propose that one day (probably very soon) we will learn how to create life from scratch in a laboratory. Does anyone have a valid reason to doubt this?
Originally posted by AfterInfinity
The simple answer is, we JUST DON'T KNOW.