Difference between Agnostic and Atheist
The is a very large difference between agnostic and atheist beliefs. Agnostic beliefs traditionally are philosophical in regards to believing that there may be a "higher power" or God. However, the lack or proof of evidence of the afterlife or existence of spiritual beings leaves agnostics open to question the reality of religion and remain open on their opinion. Agnostics do not denounce religion or spiritual powers but do not wholly accept with out proof. Atheists, however, denounce the idea of higher spiritual powers and their religion base. They do not believe in any existence of deities (Gods).
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One observable difference between an atheist and an agnostic is that atheists are willing to attack theism (e.g. "The Root of All Evil" by Dawkins) whereas agnostics tend to leave theists alone.
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What is the difference between an agnostic and an atheist? An atheist believes that there is no God. An agnostic does not feign to believe anything at all, other than the... ... An atheist believes that there is no God. An agnostic does not feign to believe anything at all, other than the idea that we probably will never...
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The difference between an Atheist and an Agnostic is subtle, and generally relates to a difference in philosophy, not aim. Agnostics and atheists share the same aims, to a degree, and the same creed of progress by proper application of rationalistic principles.
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I'm having a bit of trouble with a pair of labels: atheist and agnostic. I have this desire (mainly to irritate the religious, I think) to label myself atheist. But I think if I described to most people ... Keep in mind the difference between having an active belief and not. "Not" is a much larger set than you would think.
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