You know im an agnostic person but I was thinking about atheists. I mean what, as an atheist, do you value in life seeing as there is not really any point in it for you to live? What is the point of staying alive if there is nothing. Im not bashing your beliefs or anything because i feel the same way. Non-atheists see that there is a point but as atheist or agnostics we really don't.
gongytron
I'd hate to break it to you (well, not really), but guess what? You're an atheist. You're an agnostic atheist, but an atheist nevertheless. As an agnostic, you don't believe in God, regardless of whether you're sure or not of his existence. People who believe in God are called theists, while people who do not are called atheists. There is no middle ground. The term "agnostic" cannot stand alone; it has to be proceeded by theist or atheist.
Here's an example. If I were to ask someone the question "Does God exist?" the would respond in one of the following ways.
"Yes"-Indicating that they are a theist. They are sure of the existence of God.
"No"-Indicating that they are an atheist. They are sure that God does not exist.
"I think so" - Indicating that they are an *agnostic* theist. They believe in God, but do not claim that God is real to others. They keep their beliefs to themselves because they aren't confident in their beliefs.
"I don't think so" The opposite of what's above.
Here's how I'm sure you'd respond. "I don't know." Well, then you have to ask yourself, "Do I believe in God?" regardless of whether or not you're sure of his existence. It's a personal opinion. If you don't believe in God, you're an agnostic atheist. If you do, then you're an agnostic theist.
I'm going to assume that by you're perception of the definition of "agnostic" you're going to conclude the latter, much like myself. Congratulations! You're an atheist and you can answer your own question!
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