What is another word for agnostics?

Pronunciation: [aɡnˈɒstɪks] (IPA)

Agnostics are individuals who believe that the existence of a higher power or deity cannot be proven or disproven. They often straddle the line between atheism and theism and are uncertain about the existence of God. While agnostics may be difficult to label, they can be referred to using synonyms such as skeptics, doubters, nonbelievers, undecideds, and uncertain. These are all words that reflect the doubtfulness and tentative stance of agnostics when it comes to matters of spirituality and religion. Ultimately, the term agnostic reflects a humility and willingness to admit uncertainty, something that is difficult to find in a world where people often cling to dogma and certainty.

What are the hypernyms for Agnostics?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Agnostics

Let's study agnostics, and begin with Mrs. Venables.
"The Furnace"
Rose Macaulay
Do agnostics go to church, at least?
"The Furnace"
Rose Macaulay
agnostics and Protestants, moved by fear on one side, and disgust on the other, will unite for a restoration as their last hope.
"Psycho-Phone Messages"
Francis Grierson

Famous quotes with Agnostics

  • The parents have a right to say that no teacher paid by their money shall rob their children of faith in God and send them back to their homes skeptical, or infidels, or agnostics, or atheists.
    William Jennings Bryan
  • Not only are Christians writing about Jesus, but also Communists, Jews, atheists and agnostics are taking up their pens to paint a portrait of Jesus.
    John Clayton
  • Practically all the prominent leaders of thought in China today are openly agnostics and even atheists.
    Hu Shih
  • Dr. Weatherhead contends that the theological demands of Christianity are a barrier to an honest participation by a great number of people and that many agnostics are much closer to belief in the true God than many churchgoers.
    Leslie Weatherhead
  • In fact, many professing agnostics are nearer belief in the true God than are many conventional church-goers who believe in a body that does not exist whom they miscall God.
    Leslie Weatherhead

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