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Definitions of Atheist and Agnostic (view source)
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Interestingly, the lack of a satisfactory proof is interpreted two different ways. Weak atheism uses this as grounds for denial. 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 denial. Agnosticism uses this is grounds for refusing to commit one way or another.
==Preferences==
Sometimes an atheist (i.e., a disbeliever) may prefer to describe himself as an ''agnostic'' to avoid giving offense or to avoid receiving adverse treatment. While this may be useful in social situations, it can lead to difficulties when describing someone's precise position.
==Conclusion==
There is a difference between saying ''I do not know'' and saying ''I do not believe'' and saying ''It is false''.
The usage of ''agnosticism'' varies between saying, "God may or may not exist"; "There is no way to know whether God exists or not"; and "I do not believe in God".
All usages of ''atheism'' are consistent with saying, "God does not exist."