Atheism - Agnosticism

Atheism 

Belief that no God, gods, divine beings, or supernatural phenomena exist 

"Is a man merely a mistake of God's? Or is God merely a mistake of man?" - Friedrich Nietzsche, philosopher 

The idea of gods, the divine, or supernatural agents is often closely related to very basic, driving questions. Who created the universe? How did we come to be here? For the atheist, the answer does not rely upon a supernatural or divine basis. Atheism allows for the possibility that there is no divine, godly answer to our questions. (page 100)

Agnosticism 

Belief that it is impossible to know if the supernatural, including God, exists

"Who knows for certain? ... None knoweth whence creation has arisen ..." - The Rig-Veda, Hindu scripture 

In modern times, people often use "agnostic" to denote those who describe themselves as being unsure about whether a God exists. 

Agnosticism expresses skepticism, especially regarding the extent of human comprehension. It is also a statement that it is immoral to believe in something that has no basis, or to assert an answer to an unanswerable question. (page 100)

(Excerpts from 1001 IDEAS THAT CHANGED THE WAY WE THINK, published by Hachette India [An Hatchette UK company]/Impulse; hardbound; colour/color illustrations; 960 pages; ₹ 2,295. I bought this wonderful illustrated encyclopedia from a young Impulse book agent who came to My house and gave Me a heavy discount. Equally interesting entries include Equals Sign, Drama, Tragedy, etc. - G)

The above explanations of atheism and agnosticism sound very funny to Me. Immoral? Ha ha ha!!! (Hachette sounds like hatchet - hatchette is a female hatchet?!! Ha ha ha!!! Good joke!!! An Hatchette? Like an honest, an hour, an honourable/honorable - h is silent in Hatchette!!! Ha ha ha!!!)

Kishalay Sinha [G]