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Agnostic vs. Atheist
Agnostic
Examples:
Her agnostic viewpoint made debates fascinating.After years of pondering, he identified as agnostic.The survey revealed a significant agnostic population.
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Atheist
/ˈeɪθiɪst/Examples:
As an atheist, she finds solace in philosophy, not religion.His atheist beliefs shaped his views on secular education.Growing up atheist, he celebrated scientific achievements.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Agnostic and atheist both refer to beliefs regarding gods, but they have distinct meanings.
- An agnostic is unsure or believes it's impossible to know if any gods exist.
- An atheist disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of gods.
- Think of agnostic as not knowing and atheist as not believing.
- Agnostics focus on the state of knowledge, while atheists focus on belief.
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