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Definitions of Atheist and Agnostic (view source)
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''Atheism'' usually means not to believe in [[God]]. This can be a mere lack of belief. It can also be a positive belief that He does not exist.
''Atheism'' usually means not to believe in [[God]]. This can be a mere lack of belief. It can also be a positive belief that He does not exist.
''Agnostic'' usually means an individual is not sure whether God exists or not.
'''Agnosticism''' is, in weaker forms, an affirmation of ignorance regarding the existence of God, and in stronger forms, the assertion that God's existence is not capable of being known (unknowable).
Perhaps because of the historical risk of being accused of [[heresy]], [[apostasy]] or other theological "crimes", those who do not believe in God have 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 believe in God have not been eager to clarify their positions.