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Old 09-11-2007, 05:55 PM   #105 (permalink)
Gettin' In Tune
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If you will allow me to add the M&W definition of belief to weak (a)theists, and this definition to strong (a)theists, then an agnostic can be both a theist and atheist.
I still do not understand. Each source has various definitions of belief. Which one are you using?

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And finally, if the definition of belief describes beliefs as something held as true due to personal observation, but does not have to be true, an agnostic can be a theist.
What are these personal observations that lead to your belief?

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GIT, you are describing an anthropomorphic god, and a personal God doesnot have to have some of the properties you are attributing to it.
A personal god takes on various attribute depending on the individual or group. What are some properties that god has to have?

I have yet to see how agnosticism and theism can be reconciled. Perhaps if you describe god this would help to see if agnosticism and theism can be reconciled.
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