The word "agnostic" generally refers to a person or a position regarding knowledge, especially about the existence of God or the supernatural.
Meaning of Agnostic
- Philosophical/Religious Context:
- An agnostic is someone who believes that it is impossible to know for sure whether God, gods, or any supernatural beings exist.
- They neither fully believe nor fully disbelieve in a deity; instead, they hold that the truth about such matters is unknown or unknowable.
- General Use:
- More broadly, agnostic can describe a person who is uncertain or non-committal about a particular issue or who believes that certain knowledge is not attainable.
Summary
- Agnostic = someone who suspends judgment on the existence of God or the supernatural due to lack of conclusive evidence.
- It emphasizes uncertainty or the belief that some questions may be inherently unknowable.
If you want, I can also explain the difference between agnostic , atheist , and theist!
