Agnosticism is a term originally coined by Thomas H. Huxley in the 1840s to refer to an ideology which states, primarily, that the nature of the universe and of existence itself cannot be known. Hence, it is foolish to pretend otherwise, and all attempts to the contrary must necessarily end in dogma lacking in all form of proof.
From Huxley's "Agnosticism":
"Agnosticism, in fact, is not a creed, but a method, the essence of which lies in the rigorous application of a single principle ... Positively the principle may be expressed: In matters of the intellect, follow your reason as far as it will take you, without regard to any other consideration. And negatively: In matters of the intellect, do not pretend that conclusions are certain which are not demonstrated or demonstrable."
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A Spokane based agnostic church offering ordination by e-mail.
Several links to sites with atheist, agnostic, and Christian views, with brief commentary, and subjective rating of each site.
Brief description of Agnosticism from the Victorian Web by Everett and Landow.
Agnostic references and resources, brief biographies of famous agnostics, quotations.
The Mississippi Synod of the Apathetic Agnostic Church, with several classic essays on agnosticism and links.
Extensive site expressing agnosticism as a legitimate religious doctrine. Membership and ordination offered. Many essays regularly updated.
Articles on various creationist theories and arguments, the value of genuine scientific inquiry, and a personal journey from fundamentalist to agnostic by Edward T Babinski.
Definitions of agnosticism, weak agnosticism and strong agnosticism.
This article by William Henry Young provides some history about agnosticism since 1869 and suggests reasons for the introduction of the term evangelical agnosticism.
A freethought site from Colorado Springs, CO with news, articles, commentary, and a bulletin board.
Definition and history of the concept of agnosticism, comparisons with atheism, and examination of its origins.
An agnostic, progressive, and mildly cynical weblog on religion.
An article by Bill Young providing the origin of the word Agnostic.
An analysis of spirituality, human behaviour, and the quest for the meaning of life.
A shared resource for Atheists, Agnostics and Freethinkers on the Web.
Over 400 skeptical definitions and essays on occult, paranormal, supernatural and pseudoscientific ideas and practices with references to the best skeptical literature.
Graham Oppy defends "weak agnosticism," the view that "it is permissible for reasonable persons to suspend judgement on the question of God's existence."
A history of the development of agnostic thought written by HJ Blackham.
Robert G. Ingersoll's 1896 explanation.
Agnostic's Prayer from Zelazny's "Creatures of Light and Darkness."
Definition and history of the concept of agnosticism, comparisons with atheism, and examination of its origins.
A freethought site from Colorado Springs, CO with news, articles, commentary, and a bulletin board.
A shared resource for Atheists, Agnostics and Freethinkers on the Web.
An agnostic, progressive, and mildly cynical weblog on religion.
Agnostic's Prayer from Zelazny's "Creatures of Light and Darkness."
Brief description of Agnosticism from the Victorian Web by Everett and Landow.
Over 400 skeptical definitions and essays on occult, paranormal, supernatural and pseudoscientific ideas and practices with references to the best skeptical literature.
Several links to sites with atheist, agnostic, and Christian views, with brief commentary, and subjective rating of each site.
The Mississippi Synod of the Apathetic Agnostic Church, with several classic essays on agnosticism and links.
An article by Bill Young providing the origin of the word Agnostic.
An analysis of spirituality, human behaviour, and the quest for the meaning of life.
Robert G. Ingersoll's 1896 explanation.
Definitions of agnosticism, weak agnosticism and strong agnosticism.
A history of the development of agnostic thought written by HJ Blackham.
A Spokane based agnostic church offering ordination by e-mail.
Extensive site expressing agnosticism as a legitimate religious doctrine. Membership and ordination offered. Many essays regularly updated.
Graham Oppy defends "weak agnosticism," the view that "it is permissible for reasonable persons to suspend judgement on the question of God's existence."
Agnostic references and resources, brief biographies of famous agnostics, quotations.
This article by William Henry Young provides some history about agnosticism since 1869 and suggests reasons for the introduction of the term evangelical agnosticism.
Articles on various creationist theories and arguments, the value of genuine scientific inquiry, and a personal journey from fundamentalist to agnostic by Edward T Babinski.
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