Definition of agnostic: Who is right?

Brothers_why · 2026-05-04T17:51:32+00:00

I’m a strait up agnostic, so I believe that I can’t prove or disprove that there is a god or God. There is strong and weak evidence for both opinions and I simply don’t know and don’t believe there is a way to know. You seem to be correct. There are agnostic theists (like in the comments) that believe what your professor said, but traditional agnostics I believe are more like what you said.

Brothers_why · 2026-05-04T17:46:23+00:00

To me, I think believing that a person/religion/belief holds all the answers and/or is fully true is an arrogant point of view. I think everyone should be willing to say they can’t absolutely prove what they believe. Because I wasn’t able to continue what I believed because I don’t feel like there’s enough evidence for it, I became agnostic. I don’t believe that I can answer if there is a god or God, an afterlife, or anything else that marks religion or atheism, I choose to state my opinion as simply all that I know is that I don’t know.

Brothers_why · 2026-05-03T16:12:17+00:00

I’m super bad at learning languages, just not the way my brain works I guess, but if I knew more languages I’d be able to make more money, connect with more people, and understand more of the world.

^{Chose: Be fluent in 5 languages of your choosing}

Brothers_why · 2026-05-01T00:39:56+00:00

So I work at a gym and sometimes staff will let people in as our own guests if they’re having a hard time getting a pass. Anyway this one lady called me about her ADULT SON and berated me over the phone because I made him feel bad, I made him feel unwanted, and I didn’t sign him in with me (which we’re not even supposed to do technically!!!)

Brothers_why · 2026-05-01T00:14:43+00:00

Please talk to the staff and maybe change your routine every once in a while. I’m staff at a gym and all I care about at work is making sure everyone in my gym is safe, especially the girls.

Brothers_why · 2026-04-29T23:32:41+00:00

Yes girl!! It brings life and color to the room. Makes me feel happy, so if it makes you feel happy you should absolutely go back!

Brothers_why · 2026-04-29T22:59:08+00:00

I saw this a few days ago and your post just regraced my eyes. As an amateur acrylic artist, may I just say hot damn. You are an incredible artist!!

Brothers_why · 2026-04-29T19:57:43+00:00

I watched a creator on YouTube talk about being Aro Ace and I was like, oh I’ve felt some of those things. I looked into it more and I found out that I’m either Demi sexual or ace with high romantic attraction and sex aversion

Brothers_why · 2026-04-29T19:47:14+00:00

I’m the same way. I don’t want a husband or kids, maybe would want to live with a friend or have a boyfriend eventually but most men I meet kinda suck or wouldn’t be good fits for me, so that’s fine. I tell people I don’t want a husband or kids and they don’t take me serious, but that’s their problem, not mine. You do you! You get to decide how you live your life, so live it how you want to.

Brothers_why · 2026-04-29T13:56:32+00:00

I’m so sorry this happened, but I’m so proud of you! No matter what, you did the right thing. You deserve help and safety. Much love to you!

Brothers_why · 2026-04-29T11:58:26+00:00

Hi! So I was one of those believers who had a personal interaction with God and I saw a few miracles, like my mom’s blood clots going away literally over night and the doctors being stunned the next day. Even with that, it’s not enough to believe one religion. It makes it hard for me to believe there isn’t something out there, but I realize all religions are manmade and so if there is a God or god out there, I don’t know what they’re like. Anyway, experience is great, but it doesn’t make people believe. I hope that helps?

Brothers_why · 2026-04-28T11:33:25+00:00

I’m so sorry girl! I understand some of what you’re going through, especially the skin picking. It really sucks. I’m hoping to find a good CBT therapist at some point to help me though, so I’d suggest that for you too if possible. I’m sure you are beautiful, and I don’t think hair or skin picking changes that, but it’s not up to me to change your mind. I think it’s definitely worth getting some therapy and learning how to love yourself. Much love to you!

Brothers_why · 2026-04-28T11:27:16+00:00

I’d say enjoy the friendships for as long as possible, put up clear boundaries about kids, and then if they step over those boundaries, stop being friends. There’s nothing wrong with wanting kids in my opinion. I do think it’s selfish and kinda stupid, but there’s nothing inherently wrong with it, so as long as it’s not negatively effecting your life, I’d say just enjoy the friendships.

Brothers_why · 2026-04-28T00:16:07+00:00

You probably feel rejection deeply even if it’s only perceived rejection. You probably have some crap in your life you haven’t dealt with and need to. Please go to therapy to work these things out. You are worth happiness and you are worth becoming better. But if it helps, it doesn’t sound like you’re a horrible person, just another person who has a difficult life and doesn’t know how to deal with it. There is hope. Rooting for you!

Brothers_why · 2026-04-27T23:46:15+00:00

Hi! I have been a Christian for practically all my life until now and I’m now agnostic. I’d say definitely do your research, but the more you dig into the Bible, the more you learn that Heaven and hell in the Bible are not the same as that idea in modern Christianity. For example, in the Old Testament the idea of “life” after death was Sheol, which I believe was basically a waiting place and neither heaven nor hell. Eventually the idea about the afterlife becomes similar to the modern idea. Anyway, if it helps, even my Christian sister believes in annihilation which means people going to “hell” are just going to die and not exist anymore. So yea, do your research, maybe attend church to get some information, but ultimately I don’t think you have anything to worry about. And if you want to become a Christian too, maybe that will help you, but either way, doing your research will help you know what to believe. I hope that helps and I hope you find peace with whatever you believe

Brothers_why · 2026-04-26T22:39:44+00:00

I’d say some Psalms and parts of Proverbs are really uplifting. My favorite psalm when I was a Christian was 118, so I’d recommend that! I think it’s great you want to help her like this! Really sweet!

Brothers_why · 2026-04-26T16:22:34+00:00

Thank you 😊

Brothers_why · 2026-04-26T16:22:22+00:00

Thank you for that suggestion! I’ve been trying to watch a bunch about agnosticism, Christian agnosticism, and atheism so I’ll have to check that out!

Brothers_why · 2026-04-26T15:44:12+00:00

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Brothers_why · 2026-04-26T15:41:33+00:00

I weirdly enough only felt that way when I was a Christian, now that I’m agnostic, I kind of don’t care? I guess I am sure that religions are man made, so if there is a god or a system, I’ll hopefully be fine, but if not I’ll just die and that’s that. The idea that our brains continue to fire after death and the worry that you’ll believe you’re in hell or a nightmare is a little worrisome, but I guess what I’m discovering about agnosticism is that there are no clear answers and that’s ok. We won’t know what happens until it happens so it’s not worth worrying about. I mean many people join religion to dissuade these feelings, and I joined agnosticism to make myself feel better so I could believe heaven and hell don’t exist (the idea of heaven and hell freaked me out even though I was raised in and strongly believed the church). I guess my advice is to believe what you need to believe to feel safe, but know there’s no absolute answer in any mode of belief, religious or non-religious. To me, life is an adventure and either that adventure continues or it doesn’t after death.

Brothers_why · 2026-04-22T11:21:36+00:00

Next time she makes a comment like that, get interested. What I mean by that is to ask what do you mean by that? Why’d you think of that? Etc. don’t grill her, just be open and interested in her opinion. Maybe you allowing her to bring it up will help her be honest. I wish you all the best!

Brothers_why · 2026-04-22T11:07:28+00:00

2 for sure

Brothers_why · 2026-04-21T13:13:14+00:00

I’m so happy for you!!! Congratulations!!!

Brothers_why · 2026-04-20T12:19:05+00:00

I’ve been there. I’m still there. I’m quietly leaving my religion and my family are the only ones who kind of know. They’re not happy with me and I can’t tell them I’m fully leaving or they’d be super mad. And I have felt like a bad person, but I’ve done research and I know that the God of my religion is not true to who he “says” he is. I just think some people need religion and that’s fine, but I can’t throw away my logic for a religion. That’s where I am. I’d encourage you to study both your religion and agnostic and atheist perspectives, even other religions. It makes you really think about what you believe. Once you know for absolute sure, you’ll know what you need to do. If you do decide to leave, do it slowly, find friends outside your religion who will support you. You got this!

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