I have debated religion in other threads, so no need here. I neither expect nor intend to sway anyone away from their religion in this thread (no promises for elsewhere, though!).

Atheists are people who believe there is no God, and Agnostics are people who believe the existence of God can never be known. They are not mutually exclusive, but there is plenty of room for overlap. It is also quite possible to be Agnostic and Christian, though some may disagree. I believe quite strongly that there is no God, but I acknowledge that it is impossible to know this for certain.

This thread is for those who wish to ask me why I am agnostic/athiest, or how my beliefs are working for me in my life. Even the devout should not consider it wrong to be curious, so please ask away! I promise to bash no one here for their beliefs, questions, or comments, even if I am bashed.

Here are a few quick thoughts to give you an idea about my beliefs:
1. I have plenty of purpose in my life, and am quite happy and fulfilled. I am for the most part very law-abiding, gentle, caring, and considerate. I believe in the power of good, and in treating others as you would like to be treated.

2. Yes, I know love, peace, and charity. And yes, I have a moral code I live by. I believe in the concept of Karma to some extent.

3. I believe that nothing is absolutely knowable. I believe that 100% certainty does not exist in any concept, mathematical, physical, spritual, or otherwise. I believe that "knowledge" is belief based on study and represents the "best possibility of truth" we can assertain. Faith, on the other hand, is belief based on feelings and instinct, and has no relation to a "best possibility of truth." It is because we cannot know anything absolutely that it is so important to question everything that we believe we know.

4. I believe that if there is a God, I am living my life exactly as he intended.