Are You “Atheist” or “Agnostic”?

I recently heard the word “agnostic” on a radio talk show, which made me remember discussions I had in school over the difference between agnostic and atheist.

I remember us agreeing that agnostic meant a person believed in a God but wasn’t sure about the details. An atheist, meanwhile, believed there was no God.

Just to make sure, I checked the dictionary.

Agnostic means “one who holds the view that any ultimate reality (as God) is unknown and probably unknowable.” Atheist means “one who denies the existence of God.”

So, I got one word right.

Now, to answer the title question, I’m guessing that most people are neither. Most probably identify as theists or believers.

Until next time! Use the right words!

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