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It is difficult to define terms such as [[Atheist]] and [[Agnostic]], because various people use them differently.  

It is difficult to define terms such as [[Atheist]] and [[Agnostic]], because various people use them differently.  

The core meaning of ''atheism'' is not to believe in God. This can be mere lack of belief.  It can also be a positive disaffirmation of His existence.

The core meaning of ''atheism'' is not to believe in God. This can be mere lack of belief.  It can also be a positive disbelief in His existence.

The similar term ''agnostic'' indicates a refusal to take either of the two main positions on the existence of God. The agnostic neither believes in God, nor denies that He exists.  

The similar term ''agnostic'' indicates a refusal to take either of the two main positions on the existence of God. The agnostic neither believes in God, nor disbeleives that He exists.  

Perhaps because of the historical risk of being accused of [[heresy]], [[apostasy]] or other theological "crimes", those who do not been eager to clarify their positions.  

Perhaps because of the historical risk of being accused of [[heresy]], [[apostasy]] or other theological "crimes", those who do not been eager to clarify their positions.  

#Therefore, Jones is undecided.

#Therefore, Jones is undecided.

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 disbelief. Agnosticism uses this is grounds for refusing to commit one way or another.

==Preferences==

==Preferences==

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".  

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." However, the statement, "I do not believe in God" can be described either as ''atheism'' or ''agnosticism''.

All usages of ''atheism'' are consistent with saying, "God does not exist." However, the statement, "I do not believe in God (God does not exist)" can be described either as ''atheism'' or ''agnosticism''.