Whats the difference between an Atheist and an Agnostic?

[heyheysg]

I guess both basically have a non-belief due to the lack of evidence.

But let's supposed the Judeo-Christian God descended to Earth with a heavenly host of angels bathed in holy light. And after scrutiny, are not just really advanced Aliens with a fancy light show.

No Atheist would say, "meh, it's just a trick"

Compare with Marvel or Vertigo's comic universe where omnipotent beings actually exists and to a lesser extent, Gods, demi-Gods, Endless walk among us. You could actually take a picture of Thor flying alongside Iron Man. Are there Atheists in those universes? It's freakin Thor man!

Or Lord of the Rings, the Gods are hardly mentioned and people seldom mention them, it would seem that only a few people actually know they exist, but Sauron is not just a badass general, he's a for real fallen angel.

 

[DrunkWithPower]

Athesist says "There is no god" and a Agnostic says "There might be a god, not sure". Fairly easy.

 

[AssButt]

The hardcore atheist is just the parallel to the religious nut. Since both claim to know with certainty something with no evidence.

 

[Ziadaine_v1legacy]

Athesist says "There is no god" and a Agnostic says "There might be a god, not sure". Fairly easy.

This pretty much sums it all up, Though Agnostic also might say "I dont believe in a god" but doesn't oppress it around to everyone like an Atheist might. (Basically they mind their own business)

 

[Meado]

Believer: Thinks God/Gods exist,
Atheist: Thinks God/Gods don't exist.
Agnostic: Does it really matter?

 

[Spaghetti]

Athesist says "There is no god" and a Agnostic says "There might be a god, not sure". Fairly easy.

To be honest, I think that just about covers it. Although I would say an Agnostic believes there is some sort of higher power, they just not sure what it is. (I should know, I used to be one.)

 

[TheRealCJ]

Athiesm is the firm belief in tha lack of a god. Surely hard evidence would not sway the most fanatical of athiests, just as religious fanatics continue to fight against the Theory of Evolution (considering that athieism is merely the antithesis of religion). I'm pretty certain that the common knowledge of the existance of god(s) (as in the marvel universe) would only ENCOURAGE fundamental athiests.

 

[NeutralDrow]

As the old joke goes:

Teacher: "Jeffery, what's the difference between an agnostic and an atheist?"
Jeffery: "I don't know, and I don't care."

 

[AlbeyAmakiir]

I'm an anti-theist, and think that you should have included my view in there. There are a portion of us in the atheist crowd, though the definition varies based on who you talk to, I define it as someone "opposed to religion itself, with a will to see religion removed from human society".

Removed? That's not really a great idea. Even if it turns out that there is/are no god/gods, things like going to church and similar activities in other religions are great stress relievers that have been linked to longer life. Long life is good. Therefore (while very little is ever proven) it can be argued that even false religion is a very good thing.

 

[Aardvark]

Everybody convert to my faith.

Apatheism.

"Who cares about invisible men in the sky?"

 

[Paladin426]

Athesist says "There is no god" and a Agnostic says "There might be a god, not sure". Fairly easy.

This is exactly correct.

 

[quack35]

Everybody convert to my faith.

Apatheism.

"Who cares about invisible men in the sky?"

Y'know, that sounds pretty good...

 

[Knight Templar]

An Agnostic might belive in a god, but they are not followers of any religion. An Atheist is a person who neither belives in god, nor religion and it is not because of a lack of evidence that they think this way.
It's important not to confuse them with anti-theists, because talking about an agnostic as if they are anti-theists is like talking about a catholic as if they are jewish.

 

[heyheysg]

Athesist says "There is no god" and a Agnostic says "There might be a god, not sure". Fairly easy.

What if the scenario I've described occurs, one of the many religions has it's '2nd Coming'

Would an Atheist still be an Atheist and would an Agnostic immediately become a theist?

On top of that, if it was a Hindu pantheon that appeared, would Christians, Buddhists, Muslims all convert to Hinduism?

 

[heyheysg]

The hardcore atheist is just the parallel to the religious nut. Since both claim to know with certainty something with no evidence.

I present to you Sir, Russell's Teapot.

Do you believe that there is a teapot with some Earl Grey orbiting around Jupiter at this moment?

If you believe is your faith justified, if you don't believe that are you being "fantatical "about not believing that?

 

[Knight Templar]

On top of that, if it was a Hindu pantheon that appeared, would Christians, Buddhists, Muslims all convert to Hinduism?

What if the sky was purple instead of blue?

Nobody can answer all these "what if" questions, we'd all just be guessing.

The hardcore atheist is just the parallel to the religious nut. Since both claim to know with certainty something with no evidence.

I present to you Sir, Russell's Teapot.

Do you believe that there is a teapot with some Earl Grey orbiting around Jupiter at this moment?

If you believe is your faith justified, if you don't believe that are you being "fantatical "about not believing that?

I understand the Celestial Teapot idea, but what you just said didn't make any sense.

 

[Kikosemmek]

What if the scenario I've described occurs, one of the many religions has it's '2nd Coming'

Would an Atheist still be an Atheist and would an Agnostic immediately become a theist?

On top of that, if it was a Hindu pantheon that appeared, would Christians, Buddhists, Muslims all convert to Hinduism?

Assuming that this 2nd coming involves observable, incontrovertible evidence, I'd convert.

 

[Kiefer13]

Athesist says "There is no god" and a Agnostic says "There might be a god, not sure". Fairly easy.

That's basically it, yes.

Although I would say an Agnostic believes there is some sort of higher power, they just not sure what it is. (I should know, I used to be one.)

No, that would be Deism.

 

[John Tacos]

I'm an anti-theist, and think that you should have included my view in there. There are a portion of us in the atheist crowd, though the definition varies based on who you talk to, I define it as someone "opposed to religion itself, with a will to see religion removed from human society".

EDIT: By the way OP, if there are theists in our universe where there are no gods, there are atheists in those, despite the fact that gods walk among them.

I agree completely, religion is detrimental to society.
"Science flies us to the moon, Religion flies us into buildings."