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.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Being called an agnostic is a compliment because it admits ignorance rather than claiming false certainty.
- In plain terms
- Admitting you do not know is honest.
- What can you take from it?
- Value honesty over pretending to know everything.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you claim to know?
- Is certainty dangerous?
Another view
Some may see agnosticism as indecision.
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