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Definitions of Atheist and Agnostic (view source)
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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
Various people use terms such as [[Atheist]] and [[Agnostic]] differently hence they are often difficult to define.
Various people use terms such as "[[atheist]]" and "[[agnostic]]" differently hence they are often difficult to define.
''Atheism'' usually means not to believe in God. This can be a mere lack of belief. It can also be a positive belief that He does not exist.
''Atheism'' usually means not to believe in God. This can be a mere lack of belief. It can also be a positive belief that He does not exist.
Interestingly, the lack of a satisfactory proof is interpreted two different ways. Weak atheism uses this as grounds for disbelief. Agnosticism uses this is grounds for refusing to commit one way or another.
Interestingly, the lack of a satisfactory proof is interpreted two different ways. Weak atheism uses this as grounds for disbelief. Agnosticism uses this is grounds for refusing to commit one way or another.
"Agnostic" is also sometimes used to denote undecidedness on any matter, not just the existence of God.
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