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'''Agnosticism''' is the belief that [[God]]'s existence or lack of existence can be neither proved nor disproved. Agnostics differ from [[Atheism|atheists]] in that they do not necessarily deny God's existence. | '''Agnosticism''' is the belief that [[God]]'s existence or lack of existence can be neither proved nor disproved. Agnostics differ from [[Atheism|atheists]] in that they do not necessarily deny God's existence. | ||
| − | The word "agnostic" was coined by | + | The word "agnostic" was coined by [[T. H. Huxley]], from the Greek roots ''a-'' not, and ''-gnostic,'' knowing; the philosopher [[Herbert Spencer]] was influential in spreading its use. |
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| + | (It has no connection with the use of the word ''Gnostic'' to describe some early Christian sects). | ||
Revision as of 22:46, March 27, 2007
Template:Stub Agnosticism is the belief that God's existence or lack of existence can be neither proved nor disproved. Agnostics differ from atheists in that they do not necessarily deny God's existence.
The word "agnostic" was coined by T. H. Huxley, from the Greek roots a- not, and -gnostic, knowing; the philosopher Herbert Spencer was influential in spreading its use.
(It has no connection with the use of the word Gnostic to describe some early Christian sects).