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agnostic belief

Definitions

A philosophical position that the truth values of certain claims, particularly metaphysical or religious ones, are unknown or inherently unknowable.

A state of intellectual uncertainty regarding the existence of a deity, characterized by the refusal to claim either knowledge or disbelief.

Examples

His agnostic belief regarding the afterlife allows him to remain open to various philosophical interpretations without committing to a single dogma.

The professor maintained an agnostic belief about the origins of the universe, arguing that the evidence currently available is insufficient to reach a definitive conclusion.

Synonyms

skeptical outlook uncertainty regarding divinity undecided spiritual position noncommittal view on existence agnosticism

Antonyms

dogmatic religious faith absolute theological certainty unwavering belief in deity firm conviction theistic certainty