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A '''skeptic''' is one who questions the validity of a position until shown to their satisfaction that the position is warranted.  The nature of what can convince a skeptic will vary from person to person.  One whose philosophy on life leads them to be a skeptic by lifestyle is said to practice [[skepticism]].
 
A '''skeptic''' is one who questions the validity of a position until shown to their satisfaction that the position is warranted.  The nature of what can convince a skeptic will vary from person to person.  One whose philosophy on life leads them to be a skeptic by lifestyle is said to practice [[skepticism]].
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The term "skeptic" is often used in a religious context by atheists and agnostics.
    
"Doubting Thomas" in the [[Bible]] is an early example of a skeptic, as he did not believe that [[Jesus]] had risen until he saw Him with his own eyes and put his fingers in the wounds on Jesus' body.
 
"Doubting Thomas" in the [[Bible]] is an early example of a skeptic, as he did not believe that [[Jesus]] had risen until he saw Him with his own eyes and put his fingers in the wounds on Jesus' body.
    
[[Category:Philosophy]]
 
[[Category:Philosophy]]
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