By definition, a theist is a person who believes in a god. Consequentially, an atheist is someone who is without, or lacks belief in a god. I am an atheist because I lack an affirmative belief in a god. I am also an aleprechaunist as well. Agnosticism is simply a pretty politically correct means of saying atheist.
Agnostics say "don't know" whereas atheists say "I know/believe that there is No god". The athiest has no proof of his position, he takes it on faith.
There is a subtle difference between agnostic and atheist.
Some atheists are rabid about it and want every trace of religious expression supressed in the public arena. They force their "no god" on everyone else.
Some rabid atheists, like Madilyn Murray O'Hare even formalize their atheism into an institutional religion.
I'm with you on this.
Bering agnostic is like being bisexual. Pick a side, dammit! ;)
/Wormwood, athiest
Thanks to all for the fun, informative discussion today, but Cogadh na Sith is home, and will most likely want to use the 'puter, so i'll be signing-off now.
Happy trails!