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Originally Posted by dor  better than atheism which makes an absolute, irrational judgment IMHOP - Agnosticism can just imply you haven't figured it out yet. |
Dor, I disagree that as an atheist, I make an absolute, irrational judgement. While I cannot be 100% certain that a personal, supernatural interventionist god does not exist, I have discerned that the probability is so low as to be insignificant. The same is true of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, and you wouldn't say I'm absolutist and irrational for not believing he exists, would you? That is why I, also, don't like the term agnostic -- it's too wishy-washy to describe my thinking in the matter.
Cylon, there doesn't have to be conflict in believing there is no personal supernatural interventionist god while at the same time exploring the interesting subjects you have on your bookshelf. They broaden your horizons, grow your brain synapses, and might even change your mind. There's no rule that you have to "combine all these influences into a cohesive philosophy" -- you're free to remain open and flexible till the day you die. Who knows what might be available to you if you stay present and alert?