Atheism and agnosticism

From Conservapedia

Atheism and agnosticism are generally seen as being related and often as synonymous. Yet, strictly speaking, atheism denies God's existence, while agnosticism remains neutral about it.

Sometimes confusion arises in discussions or debates, when one side uses a different definition from another side. This can be used as a deliberate tactic.

Let us be clear, anyway, about the two different positions, regardless of terminology:

1. Making the assertion that God does not exist
2. Maintaining neutrality about whether God exists or not

Most writers call the first position "atheism" and the second position "agnosticism".

However, the term atheism is used interchangeably by some authors for both positions! For these writers, atheism is "lack of belief in God". It does not matter to them whether this lack of belief stems from repudiation or open mindedness.

See also

• Agnosticism

Articles relating to Atheism

Atheism • Atheism Quotes • Atheism and Christianity • Atheism and Debate • Atheism and Evolution • Atheism and Mass Murder • Atheism and Mental and Physical Health • Atheism and Miracles • Atheism and Morality • Atheism and Uncharitableness • Atheism and agnosticism • Atheism and deception • Atheism and the Bible • Atheism and the Problem of Evil • Atheist Population • Brights Movement • Causes of Atheism • Definitions of Atheist and Agnostic • Evangelical atheist • Ex-atheists • Faith Freedom International • Godless: The Church of Liberalism‎ • Godless liberal • His Dark Materials • History of Atheism • I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist • Internet Infidels • Liberalism and atheism • Militant atheism • New Atheism • Online Videos Regarding Atheism • Skepdic • Skeptics Annotated Bible • Strong atheism • The God Delusion • There Are No Atheists In Foxholes • Weak atheism