Agnosticism Religion and Spirituality
Agnosticism Religion and Spirituality
Agnosticism is a term originally coined by Thomas H. Huxley in the 1840s to refer to an ideology which states, primarily, that the nature of the universe and of existence itself cannot be known. Hence, it is foolish to pretend otherwise, and all attempts to the contrary must necessarily end in dogma lacking in all form of proof.
"Agnosticism, in fact, is not a creed, but a method, the essence of which lies in the rigorous application of a single principle ... Positively the principle may be expressed: In matters of the intellect, follow your reason as far as it will take you, without regard to any other consideration. And negatively: In matters of the intellect, do not pretend that conclusions are certain which are not demonstrated or demonstrable."
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What Is An Agnostic? - Bertrand Russell on Agnosticism
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Creation vs. Evolution - Articles on various creationist theories and arguments, the value of genuine scientific inquiry, and a personal journey from fundamentalist to agnostic by Edward T Babinski.
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The Skeptic's Dictionary - Over 400 skeptical definitions and essays on occult, paranormal, supernatural and pseudoscientific ideas and practices with references to the best skeptical literature.
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Agnosticism / Atheism Discussion Forum - Discussion board on atheism, agnosticism and related issues.
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The Church of Civilization - A Church for Sceptics, Agnostics and Atheists with Bible, Creed, Calendar, and Affirmations (ceremonies.)
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The Freethinkers of Colorado Springs - A freethought site from Colorado Springs, CO with news, articles, commentary, and a bulletin board.
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The Origin of the Word 'Agnosticism' - An article by Bill Young providing the origin of the word Agnostic.
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Thomas Henry Huxley - Brief biography of Thomas Henry Huxley, inventor of the term agnosticism
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The Left Hand of God - An agnostic, progressive, and mildly cynical weblog on religion.
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Evolutionary Metaphysics: Shattering the Sacred Myths - Extends the theory of evolution to include the struggle for political power and the development of advanced technology, and contemplates the existence of the universe and questions whether consciousness has any kind of cosmic purpose.
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Reasoned Spirituality - An analysis of spirituality, human behaviour, and the quest for the meaning of life.
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Agnosticism Defined - Brief description of Agnosticism from the Victorian Web by Everett and Landow.
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What Is Agnosticism? - A history of the development of agnostic thought written by HJ Blackham.
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Agnostic Resource Site - Several links to sites with atheist, agnostic, and Christian views, with brief commentary, and subjective rating of each site.
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Rational Weltanschauung - A rational weltanschauung is based on only rational thinking. A logical combination of a basic unproven assumptions with scientific facts, philosophical elements and own experience leads to an individual rational weltanschauung.
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Church of the Apathetic Agnostic - Extensive site expressing agnosticism as a legitimate religious doctrine. Membership and ordination offered. Many essays regularly updated.
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Evangelical Agnosticism - This article by William Henry Young provides some history about agnosticism since 1869 and suggests reasons for the introduction of the term evangelical agnosticism.
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Agnosticism 101 - Definition and history of the concept of agnosticism, comparisons with atheism, and examination of its origins.
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Exchristian.Net - Extensive site with many articles and testimonies, open discussion forums and links.
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Zelazny's Agnostic's Prayer - Agnostic's Prayer from Zelazny's "Creatures of Light and Darkness."
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Weak Agnosticism - Graham Oppy defends "weak agnosticism," the view that "it is permissible for reasonable persons to suspend judgement on the question of God's existence."
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Mario Di Maggio - Religious Heretic - Views on religion and pseudoscience from an astronomer.
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Definitions of Agnosticism - Definitions of agnosticism, weak agnosticism and strong agnosticism.
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The Truth Tree - A cyber-community debating political, religious, and sexual issues from a rational scientific perspective.
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Agnostic Review of Christianity - An examination of Christianity from an Agnostic perspective. Topics reviewed include Bible issues, the nature of God, and various Christian claims and apologetics.
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Agnosticism and Christianity (1889) - The full text of Huxley's essay comparing the two systems of belief.
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The Atheism Web: Huxley on agnosticism - Thomas Huxley describes how he came to originate the term 'agnostic'.
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Agnosticism: Being Uncertain About the Existence of God - Agnostic references and resources, brief biographies of famous agnostics, quotations.
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The Atheism Web - A shared resource for Atheists, Agnostics and Freethinkers on the Web.
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The Agnostic Light Temple - A Spokane based agnostic church offering ordination by e-mail.
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To Question is the Answer - Essays by James A Haught, "an old newspaper editor" on agnosticism, books, and other issues.
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Apathetic Agnostic Church of Mississippi - The Mississippi Synod of the Apathetic Agnostic Church, with several classic essays on agnosticism and links.
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Agnosticism (1889) - This is the full text of Thomas Huxley's essay explaining and defending Agnosticism.
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And Man Created God - A book by George Carl Mynchenberg, presents the Agnostic view point using science, history and logic while denying all religious belief and faith in revelations from a Creator or God. Brief author biography, a review, link to e-mail the author, the table
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Apathetic Agnostic Church of Bicol - A church for Agnostics, Unitarians, Pantheists, Nontheists, Freethinkers, Humanists, Universalists, Atheists and other free spirits in the Bicol Region of the Philippines.
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Agnosti.com - Essays on religion and morality, quotations and links.
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Confessions of a Christian Agnostic - Rich Mayfield's online book of days: a reading for each day of the year.
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Why I Am Agnostic - Robert G. Ingersoll's 1896 explanation.
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