Agnosticism, particularly claims regarding the existence of God, gods, deities, is unknown or, depending on the form of agnosticism, inherently impossible to prove or disprove. The belief that there can be no proof either that God exists or that God does not exist. Theologians and philosophers have tried to prove, for millennia, that God exists. Others have attempted to prove that God does not exist. Agnostics feel that neither side has convincingly succeeded at their task. Unlike atheists, agnostics have rarely felt any need to institutionalize their beliefs. There are many misconceptions about agnosticism, agnostics, and the reasons why anyone would adopt a position of agnosticism in the first place. This is unfortunate, because whether agnosticism is conceived of as a philosophy or simply an isolated position on the existence of gods, it is eminently reasonable and defensible. Agnosticism is a skeptical challenge to the notion that any religious conclusion can really be "known" in the first place. I don’t feel the need to put my faith and adoration into the unknown. Instead, I adore my children and the wonder that they are. I touch a flower and my heart swells. I see a bird and my dreams can fly, but I don't see a God giving me any of these things. I see my friend die from cancer; I don’t blame your God. I see a child born with deformities; I do not blame your God. I see a child abused, I do not blame your God. I can neither adore nor condemn your god because I have no proof he exists. To believe in your God I would have to lay credit for all the misfortunes in life at his feet. If he does all good, he must do all bad. That is why I have chosen to be agnostic at this time in my life. I very simply do not know. "We Know We Are Out Of Step When"
We cannot walk a straight line.
We've stepped on our brother's foot.
We forget to be thankful.
We feel alone.
We think our dance is the only dance there is.
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