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To: Bob Lao-Tse who wrote (51394)6/2/1999 8:12:00 PM
From: miraje  Read Replies (1) of 67261
 
BLT,

Nice post. Agnosticism and atheism are words that seem to be defined in vague terms.

and because there is no concrete evidence upon which to base any conclusions, I prefer to simply leave them unanswered. That is the heart of agnosticism.

By that definition I would also call myself an agnostic. Using the term to mean fence sitting, regarding belief in God as postulated by conventional religions, would leave me no alternative but to call myself an atheist. The unknowable and the irrational are two different animals.

On the other hand, your example of the Golden Rule is a definitely rational concept, regardless of the source. It's my basic credo as well. And, as you say, the world would be a much better place if all adhered to it.

JB
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