Thomas Huxley Quotes

Rather than say he's an atheist, a friend of mine says, 'I'm a tooth fairy agnostic,' meaning he can't disprove God but thinks God is about as likely as the tooth fairy.

What people are really after is, what is my stance on religion or spirituality or God? And I would say, if I find a word that came closest, it would be agnostic.

My father was an agnostic.

To be an atheist requires an indefinitely greater measure of faith than to recieve all the great truths which atheism would deny.

I consider myself a religious person, but when it comes to God and faith, I don't know. I guess that means I'm agnostic.

I am an agnostic as to the question of God.

Most atheists bristle at the thought that atheism has anything to do with faith, but not Penn Jillette.

Atheism is the last word of theism.

Intellectually, now, I believe that it is a complete vanity to say positively there is no God.

No man can be an agnostic who has a sense of humour.

A little philosophy inclineth man's mind to atheism, but depth in philosophy bringeth men's minds about to religion.

I have to recognize that I am agnostic.

I'm an agnostic in the truest sense of the word. I think about these things - I grew up Roman Catholic, I've been interested in Hinduism, in Eastern religions, but I'm not dedicated to anything - I go through periods where I think maybe it's all nonsense; maybe it's 'The Matrix...' I'm open to various ideas.

Small amounts of philosophy lead to atheism, but larger amounts bring us back to God.

We all have our beliefs or our agnosticism.

I don't believe in God, though I'm not prepared to call myself an atheist either. You know the old phrase: 'There are no atheists in foxholes.' I've never been in a foxhole, and if I ever find myself in a foxhole, I'll let you know if I believe in God or not.

Anyone familiar with my work knows that I am extremely critical of all religious faiths.

I do not consider it an insult, but rather a compliment to be called an agnostic. I do not pretend to know where many ignorant men are sure - that is all that agnosticism means.

I am surprised that anyone can profess to be an atheist.

Religion cannot and should not be replaced by atheism. Religion needs to go away and not be replaced by anything. Atheism is not a religion. It's the absence of religion, and that's a wonderful thing.

Oh, I don't talk about God.

I'm personally a nonbeliever, so I'm struggling with if we really need religion.

I am a deeply religious unbeliever.

I pray in my own way, not regularly, and I wouldn't say structured prayers. What I'm praying to I'm not sure. I'd be a firm agnostic.

I am not the opposite of theism. I am right in the middle of those non-believers and believers. It's not even about being agnostic or nastik. Why would I take a name given to me by my opposition? I am just a rationalist.