Is it wrong to be Agnostic?

of course not my friend, but people are so focused that their religion is the right one, or that god or jesus or jehova or whatever you wanna cal it is the whole truth that if you don't believe in it well there's only one other option: THE DEVIL why because that's how we have been raised, those are the only two options the church even ourselves have given each other, we HAVE to believe in something because then what meaning does your life has? I mean if you don't value something above you, some higher power YOU ARE WRONG, so there you are, those are the ideas we have been raised and grown with and most people accept them.

Nope, I'm agnostic and see nothing wrong with saying that we don't the answer to things. So what, we don't have a firm belief. Not everybody is black and white in their decisions.

Nothing wrong with that.

I started as one since I figured I didn't know. I think it takes a very brave person to say they don't know. So many people would rather be sure than correct. I have no respect for that at all. :-/

And beating people over the head with the Creator is not proof of anything.

I changed my mind after quite a bit of evidence form the universe, let's say - some of it very odd. Not because someone came up with a brilliant philosophical argument. There became no way to explain things otherwise, as statistically it was just like - "WTF? that's becoming so vanishingly unlikley I am reconsidering the nature of reality." and then a few "wait a minute - now *that* violated a law of nature and there were witnesses" experiences.

It's wrong for me to be agnostic. I Do know and YOU can too.

ummmm...NO......how is it that you know? are you 'god'? Im sure you believe all this because you were taught to believe all this....have you seen 'god'? have you talked to 'god'? NO ONE CAN BE 100% SURE THERE IS A 'GOD'.....really that is the definition of being agnostic......no one will ever know!!!!

I'm agnostic until somehow, something [note I didn't say someone] proves to me that there is a devine power out there somewhere. Until that happens, I'm happy with where I'm at. However, Buddhism seems like something I could do. I'm undecided.

there is no wrong or right....believe is nothing you can be forced to, you do it or you don't

Not at all I just view it as noncommital and a CYA position. Yes I to once thought I wsa an agnostic but the more I studied Philosopy and belief systems and religions and science, I came to un derstand that agnosticism was a cop out for me and the I am a very happy and proud Atheist

I'm Gnostic and I refuse to allow anyone to judge me. Only the ignorrant make untrue assumptions!

I'm with you there, I'm agnostic as well.

Why would it be? The people who knock you for it are just pissed because you're original enough to have your own set of beliefs and not forcible accept theirs. Agnosticism is a good way to go.

thanks....i agree all the way ;-)

not for you,freedom of religion or not to have one

What is that?

a person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (as God) is unknown and probably unknowable; broadly : one who is not committed to believing in either the existence or the nonexistence of God or a god

Who cares what people say, I am Agnostic as well. I believe there is a creating force in the universe, however; I am not so sure that this force is constantly worried about what we are doing especially when there are so many other galaxies in the universe. What someone believes is a personal choice and we can debate it and challenge people to see inconsistencies in those beliefs but at the end of the day you have to make YOU happy.

It's not wrong to be ANYTHING you feel a connection to -- Christian, Agnostic, Buddhist, whatever. It's wrong to force your beliefs on other people, regardless of what they are.

Who are they to judge? You are the only one who has to be with you all the time, so be true to yourself. If you are around good people they will understand and respect that. Anyone who is being judgemental clearly doesn't understand what agnostic means.

Be yourself! Live Your life the way You want. Who cares what others say!

it is only wrong to be on the wrong path at the wrong time
asking questions, considering options, and pondering the universe are perfectly acceptable steps in determining your fate

Beatifully said Gamman!

thanks ms. sativa
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common you know as men we don't need directions! LOL

right, we ponder where to go but we gotta get there on our own ... rugged individualism and all

There isn't anything wrong with it, There is something wrong though with everyone attacking those just because they don't believe or feel the same about Faith as they do. That's how I feel at least.

I think it's wrong to blindly follow a faith b/c it was something you were born into but you're not sincerely feeling.

ain't it true?and its always those lovely christians who attack isn't? but not a word about the holier than thou's

LMAO soooooo true!!!

thank you

Don't worry about it. What ever you believe gets you through the day is sure as hell ok with me as long as people's heads don't fall to the ground.

thanks

Any time

I am a member of my local Unitarian Universalist congregation. There is no creed - and there are as many atheists as there are believers there. There is a UU saying:

"Unitarian Universalism - where all your answers get questioned"

I love that. You're right, we know squat about what is 'beyond' - and I personally think that posing thoughtful, challenging questions is far better than being convinced I have all the answers!

so true thanks chris....i get news letters from our local UU church....if thats what its called...so I know about that congregation....you are a wonderful personn and i enjoy reading your comments on some of these polls. thanks for you comment here ;)

Thanks Ville - I appreciate the compliment!

More about UUism: Some members believe in God, some in Jesus, some come from Jewish upbringing and encorporate that into their faith experience. Some are wican, some humanist, some agnostic, some atheist. Everyone is truly welcome. No one is judged for their beliefs.

Instead of a creed, UUs hold seven principles:

1. The inherent worth and dignity of every person.
2. Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations.
3. Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth.
4. A free and responsible search for truth and meaning.
5. The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process.
6. The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all.
7. Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.