I am probably closest to the Second or third definition of agnostic. I can not say either that there is a God or that there isn't.
noun 1. a person who holds that the existence of the ultimate cause, as God, and the essential nature of things are unknown and unknowable, or that human knowledge is limited to experience.
2. a person who denies or doubts the possibility of ultimate knowledge in some area of study.
3. a person who holds neither of two opposing positions on a topic:
I must admit I never heard anyone describe Atheism as a religion before
We all exhibit faith Thales and atheism takes almost more faith than a believer in the Creator of the Universe. The universe and its unfathomable order is just not an accident. And humanity shows daily how we devolve.
Let me show you how kooky I am -
I don’t believe today is Tiw’s day,but most in the world,at least the English speaking world, do. Both groups (me in the minority) do it by faith.
My faith is in His Word and His Creation and both,coupled together,lead me to see Tiw’s day as ‘false’ .
‘The other group shows faith in Rome and their Pope Gregory calendar and their computer,phone,newspaper,TV, countries, all say its Tiw’s day.
And I would argue that is misplaced faith :) (faith I used to share)
Without even thinking about it. Faith that somebody before them knew what they were doing when assembling a calendar. Why 7 days, why not 10? Well, because the bible says 7. Why the days of the week we have today? Well,because it is just the way it is..
Why 10 Commandments?because those were the ten given to Moses and Israel
And I can assure anyone that no man, or assembly of men, came up with the 10 Commandments- no man, or group of men, would use the first 4 of those 10, to worship anything but themselves..
You are seeking or peering in,as evidence you are on the forum, and His Word says ‘He is’and is a rewarder of those who seek Him..
You are being blessed and just haven’t met the Creator like lots of people have.
It is a gift that I thank Him for daily- faith in Him.
But we can show we have faith in our lives without ever acknowledging where it all comes from. Even atheists have faith.
And in my example of the calendar, it can be misplaced :) but no less faith..
It’s a muscle that I have to flex daily. it would be tough to go through life thinking the meaning of life is to get food,clothing and shelter.. Or the real meaning of life is only for better food,clothing and shelter.
His Word says trust Him and He’ll supply all your needs. I did. And He is faithful to His promises.
So because those needs are met, I am blessed to ponder the meaning of life and our purpose for being here. And His Word from Genesis to Revelation tells us.
If one lives their life where its all about them (instead of it being all about Him);
And a life, where it’s all about here (instead of all about His Kingdom of Heaven);
and a life that is all about now( instead of it all being about spending eternity with Him in His Kingdom)
then people will miss a great part of the meaning of this life..
And we see the all about ‘me,here and now’ crowd all over-
I see it creep in with me daily too..
May the Creator of little ole me (and you and all things both small and great) bless your journey to full knowledge and Truth.
Peace to you and yours