i heard there were like two types of agnostic? and jus a general set of practices and beliefs would be great, thanx
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There is only one agnostic belief that I know of.\nGenerally, agnostics don't believe or disbelieve... they ponder the existence of a God, and are open to any suggestion that may prove or disprove thier opinion.
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This should help:\nhttp://www.geocities.com/~patrin/beliefs.htm\nhttp://larp.com/jahavra/rcstm.html\nhttp://www.religioustolerance.org/roma.htm\nhttp://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/roma/gft/index.htm (Folklore)
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Well, this forum is not the place to do it.\nI'd personally start by collecting respected members of each community, and allowing them to discuss what they have in common.\nExcept for Buddhism, I'd think you'd get at least a few things, but...\nWell. A respect for the afterlife.\nNo actually, the agnostics probably would object to that....Hm.\nThat list is a toughie.\n\nYeah. 'Specially since Buddhism kinda rejects this world, you're going to have a hard rough to hoe with this list.\nBut anyway, that's how I'd start.\nGet'em together, away from spectators.\n\nAt least, not spectators who are allowed to speak.\n\n-Stephen
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haha I asked the same question but about fundalmental christians.  For someone trying to figure out my own sprituality I find both sides rather annoying and superfical.  I think the reason both Atheists and Fundalmentals are on here so much is because their point of view is very simple to give a easy answer.  Beleive and don't question for the fundalmentals and don't beleive at all for the Atheists.  To answer many of the deep questions posted on here a lot of thought has to go into those answers.  Even with lots of thought, a good answer is hard to communicate.  Whole books have been written to answer some of these questions.  So it only appears to be narrow minded people in the population but in fact its just easier for them to give their narrow minded answers because to them everything is black and white
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I pretty much agree with you. An atheist is sure that God does not exist, and an agnostic isn't willing to commit either way. (Sort of like the dyslexic agnostic who developed insomnia. He kept lying awake at night wondering if there really is a Dog...).
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Agnostic is a person who believes in God, but does not in religions.
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I'm agnostic in the proper sense of the word as it was intended by the person who coined it, Thomas Huxley.  It was meant to describe a person who holds the view that it is wrong to assert the truth of a proposition without logically satisfactory evidence. Since he invented it, people have taken it to mean someone who says that we can never know whether or not a god exists, but this is far from what Huxley intended by the word. I would prefer to stick with his original meaning, and on that basis I consider myself an agnostic atheist.\n\nNote that Christians, Muslims and any other kind of theist, as well as atheists, can all be agnostic in the proper sense of the word.
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Probably none.  Many were agnostics (as well as atheists).  That is why they (tried) to establish a gov't free from religion, so the two could operate seperately and without one poisoning the other.  A two-way safety net.
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Make sure you are prepared before you get into a discussion with an atheist.\n\ndba_gregg,Here is something for you\nhttp://www.godandscience.org
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That would suck for a lot of people. But I'm agnostic so maybe they'd go easy on me.
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http://www.beliefnet.com/story/76/story_7665_1.html\n\nQuiz that will ask numerous questions and the relative importance to you of each issue, and return results of what religions your current beliefs are most in sync with.
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Alright... welcome tony_copeland to Theos Mart! Here, we have a large selection of religions for you to believe in. Personally, my favorite would have to be the Pagan Religion. Now, with this religious group, you have a lot of choices! You could be a Druid, a Shaman, a Voodoo practicioner, a Witch, a Priestess, a Priest, or any number of other things! You have the freedom to pick and choose your Gods and Goddesses at will, though, they might not always get along. Should you join this religion, there will be a need for intensive study, such as reading books and finding things out on your own. I suggest that you find a spirit guide, should you choose Paganism. A spirit guide -- whether it be a fae, an animal, a dragon, a unicorn, a demon, an angel, a God, a Goddess, Buddha, whatever -- will help you through life and help you make the right choices! But wait, there's more! If you choose Paganism, you get a one-way ticket AWAY from Hell because they don't believe in it! So, what will it be?
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I hate it. There needs to be a strict separation between church and state. I'm an agnostic and don't feel the need to abide by rules set forth by one group of people telling another group of people how to live their lives.
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Dear One,\n\nHere are some places you can start off with:\n\nMeditation technics (Either TM or The No Seed Meditation)\n\nReiki (Energy Therapy)\n\nAfter you start with any of the aforementioned you can start a vast study of religions although you might get in touch with them even before you start your research.\n\nFor more information you can write to me at my e-mail addr.
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I've done research on all three.  This sounds interesting but the details of the project are slightly vague.  What aspect are you covering precisely?  Demonology, Speaking of Tongues, Existence of God, diverse religions- there are so many topics.\nI can help you if you need especially since I'm not working right now because of my pregnancy- it would certainly give me something to do.  I'm definitely creative!\nE-mail me with more details since giving an answer here is \npretty limited.
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I would agree that I'm not sure you can be both.\n\nMy understanding of Agnostic is one who is unconvinced on the existance of a higher being...which would leave it open to their possibly encountering something that convinces them. Basically they don't know one way or the other, so they choose to err on the side of caution and not put their faith in something intangible.\n\nWhile an Athiest is someone who is adamantly convinced there is no higher power.\n\nOne of my favorite lines from the tv show "Northern Exposure" is "I respect Athiests, I think it takes a lot of faith to not believe in God."\n\nI personally beleive in God, while not subscribing to any particular organized religion, and so far this is working out pretty well for me! :)\n\nTake care and God Bless you too! :)
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As an agnostic I had once thought that atheism could be a belief\nbut no\nAtheists don't claim anyhing\nwhat they do is refusing the existing claims\nso atheism can't be considered as a religion\ndenying a claim is not a belief\nbut what I don't understand is how can they be such sure\nhow can they be sure that all the claims are wrong\nI personally don't make claims\nand don't totally deny all claims\nfor example: deists' claim seem rational: a supreme being not related to religions\nthis can be true\nhow can I completely deny this?\nhow can I be sure?\nI even can't completely disprove religions' claims\na theist, a deist, an atheist \nthey are all sure\nan agnostic asks: how can you be so sure, all of you?