Comments on: Why be agnostic about gods? http://radicalatheist.com/2009/02/20/why-be-agnostic-about-gods/ think about it Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:43:23 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Why Be Agnostic About Gods? « Agnostic Universe http://radicalatheist.com/2009/02/20/why-be-agnostic-about-gods/comment-page-1/#comment-357 Why Be Agnostic About Gods? « Agnostic Universe Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:39:38 +0000 http://radicalatheist.com/?p=229#comment-357 [...] article at Radical Atheist asks Why be agnostic about gods? There are some specific questions at the bottom that I will directly [...] [...] article at Radical Atheist asks Why be agnostic about gods? There are some specific questions at the bottom that I will directly [...]

]]> By: Jack http://radicalatheist.com/2009/02/20/why-be-agnostic-about-gods/comment-page-1/#comment-122 Jack Sun, 20 Dec 2009 03:09:12 +0000 http://radicalatheist.com/?p=229#comment-122 I think if you read back over my posts, especially http://radicalatheist.com/2009/07/26/atheist-or-agnostic-both/, you'll see that I'm not dogmatic about the concept of gods. I do, however, maintain that when it comes to specific gods such as those proposed by Christians and Muslims there has been no convincing evidence presented that substantiates their beliefs. I don't believe anyone can make any sort of absolute statement unless they posses absolute knowledge, and no human can lay claim to that. Since I don't posses absolute knowledge I cannot make any absolute statement about the existence of gods in general. We can, though, assess probability to the existence of specific gods, and the possibility of the god of Abraham existing is so low as to be statistically insignificant. Considering the claims made by Christians and Muslims regarding their god and his attributes, lack of evidence can be taken as evidence of nonexistence. I am always willing to entertain new information and adjust my opinions accordingly. If someone can present evidence supporting their god that cannot possibly be explained by any natural process I'd be more than interested in examining it. But in the 30 odd years since I left religious belief behind no one has been able to do so. So while I'm agnostic about gods or beings perceived as gods in general, I'm atheistic when it comes to the specific gods invented by humans throughout history. I think if you read back over my posts, especially http://radicalatheist.com/2009/07/26/atheist-or-agnostic-both/, you’ll see that I’m not dogmatic about the concept of gods. I do, however, maintain that when it comes to specific gods such as those proposed by Christians and Muslims there has been no convincing evidence presented that substantiates their beliefs.

I don’t believe anyone can make any sort of absolute statement unless they posses absolute knowledge, and no human can lay claim to that. Since I don’t posses absolute knowledge I cannot make any absolute statement about the existence of gods in general. We can, though, assess probability to the existence of specific gods, and the possibility of the god of Abraham existing is so low as to be statistically insignificant. Considering the claims made by Christians and Muslims regarding their god and his attributes, lack of evidence can be taken as evidence of nonexistence.

I am always willing to entertain new information and adjust my opinions accordingly. If someone can present evidence supporting their god that cannot possibly be explained by any natural process I’d be more than interested in examining it. But in the 30 odd years since I left religious belief behind no one has been able to do so. So while I’m agnostic about gods or beings perceived as gods in general, I’m atheistic when it comes to the specific gods invented by humans throughout history.

]]> By: Ramzy http://radicalatheist.com/2009/02/20/why-be-agnostic-about-gods/comment-page-1/#comment-114 Ramzy Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:25:02 +0000 http://radicalatheist.com/?p=229#comment-114 Hey Mr. Radical atheist, I happened to pass by your website (blog?) and I found it very interesting. I am an agnostic, I believe that rigid/*radical* atheism is as stubborn as religion. You claim that you are " convinced that there is not a god " for me that statement is either made by a stubborn person or one who lacks knowledge "gnosis" and I see clearly that you are neither. My question is, How can you be sure that there is no God? You stated that you "see not a shred of evidence to suggest that there is one " but does that mean there is not any? I think you know very well that not everything that can not be proven or lacks adequate evidence is necessarily wrong. Even though the necessity for a deity had been highly debated it does not mean there is no god, but simply that we are in no need of one. I hope you take my comment with open mindedness and reply ASAp. Thanks Hey Mr. Radical atheist, I happened to pass by your website (blog?) and I found it very interesting. I am an agnostic, I believe that rigid/*radical* atheism is as stubborn as religion. You claim that you are ” convinced that there is not a god ” for me that statement is either made by a stubborn person or one who lacks knowledge “gnosis” and I see clearly that you are neither. My question is, How can you be sure that there is no God? You stated that you “see not a shred of evidence to suggest that there is one ” but does that mean there is not any? I think you know very well that not everything that can not be proven or lacks adequate evidence is necessarily wrong. Even though the necessity for a deity had been highly debated it does not mean there is no god, but simply that we are in no need of one. I hope you take my comment with open mindedness and reply ASAp. Thanks

]]> By: Makotokan / Why Be Agnostic and Not Atheist? http://radicalatheist.com/2009/02/20/why-be-agnostic-about-gods/comment-page-1/#comment-61 Makotokan / Why Be Agnostic and Not Atheist? Wed, 25 Mar 2009 01:42:38 +0000 http://radicalatheist.com/?p=229#comment-61 [...] over at RadicalAtheist poses an interesting question: Why be Agnostic and not [...] [...] over at RadicalAtheist poses an interesting question: Why be Agnostic and not [...]

]]> By: Can claims about God be supported without reference to sacred texts? - Page 6 - Volconvo Debate Forums http://radicalatheist.com/2009/02/20/why-be-agnostic-about-gods/comment-page-1/#comment-59 Can claims about God be supported without reference to sacred texts? - Page 6 - Volconvo Debate Forums Sun, 22 Feb 2009 14:57:12 +0000 http://radicalatheist.com/?p=229#comment-59 [...] what psychological factors are at work in you exactly that make it so hard for you to let go. I recently blogged the same sentiment, where I asked the following questions of those who say they're agnostic about [...] [...] what psychological factors are at work in you exactly that make it so hard for you to let go. I recently blogged the same sentiment, where I asked the following questions of those who say they’re agnostic about [...]

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