The word "agnostic" was coined by the philosopher Herbert Spencer, from the Greek roots ''a-'' not, and ''-gnostic,'' knowing. (It has no connection with the use of the word "gnostic" to describe some early Christian sects). | The word "agnostic" was coined by the philosopher Herbert Spencer, from the Greek roots ''a-'' not, and ''-gnostic,'' knowing. (It has no connection with the use of the word "gnostic" to describe some early Christian sects). |