DEFINITIONS - Atheist, Theist, Deist (Agnostic + Gnostic)

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This video, "DEFINITIONS - Atheist, Theist, Deist (Agnostic + Gnostic)," defines various positions of belief and knowledge regarding the existence of God or gods.

The video categorizes these positions into two main types:

Positions of Belief or Disbelief

Theism: The belief in one or more gods who created and actively interact with the universe, often involving prayer, rituals, and revelation through prophets. Examples include Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.

Deism: The belief in a higher power or God who created the universe but has since remained indifferent and does not interact with it. Deists do not subscribe to organized religion or supernatural revelation.

Atheism: Simply a lack of belief in a God or gods, rather than a positive belief that no gods exist. Atheists are unconvinced by the evidence presented for the existence of any gods.

Positions of Knowledge

Gnostic: A position where one claims to absolutely know something with certainty regarding the existence of God or gods. For example, a gnostic theist claims to know God exists, and a gnostic atheist claims to know no gods exist.

Agnostic: A position where one claims not to know something with absolute certainty regarding the existence of God or gods. An agnostic individual does not claim to know the answer with 100% certainty.

The video emphasizes that positions of belief/disbelief are distinct from positions of knowledge. By combining these two categories, individuals can better understand their precise stance on the existence of a God or gods. The video provides examples of combined positions, such as "agnostic atheist" (lacking belief in a god but not claiming to know for certain there isn't one) and "gnostic theist" (believing in a god and claiming to know it for certain).