Hi everyone. I'm an agnostic and I like you guys.
I like this group, too. Even though I don't post much in here, I am a subscriber and I read here almost every day. I really don't think my views on religion differ too much from most of what I read here. I prefer the "agnostic" label, although some of you and many over in the religion group would probably refer to me as an atheist if I were to share my views on religion. I've referred to myself as an atheist before, but I think agnostic more accurately describes me now days. It also helps keep me out of trouble with my Episcopalian wife. I really do like Jesus, honey. 
So keep on doing what you're doing and don't let these labels get in the way. We are all just seeking the truth here and keeping an open mind. I don't think it's all that complicated.
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I am an atheist and I like the agnostics on this forum. My questions is the one in question really an agnostic. His views on evolution are out of bounds as far as I am concerned.
because he was an atheist and she was an agnostic? Somebody needs to explain that that was a joke.
But I have read Sagan and Shermer and have taken a few science courses at the college level. So I'm not exactly an authority on the matter. I think punctuated equilibrium means that evolution happens in spurts and that would make me a spurtist. 
So I guess I'm on Gould's side. I've heard some good things about him. I should probably read a book or two of his.
You are smart to keep your wife happy.....I know how happy you were to find her. Atheist, agnostic, it really doesn't matter to me. In fact, believer doesn't matter to me as long as you don't judge me harshly or try to convert me.
Good to hear from you, and don't be a stranger.
posts elsewhere on DU, and I look forward to seeing more of them here.
It appears this group likes you back! Welcome and thanks for your post. 
Julie
At least IMO, those who try the hardest to make it complicated fall into 2 camps:
(a) Sophisticated Theologians who want to make sure we've considered every seam and stitch of the Emperor's fine new clothes...before we decide he's not only buck naked, but probably an exhibitionist and weenie-wagger as well.
(b) Faitheists and accomodationists, who have the curious habit of championing non-belief by attacking non-believers relentlessly. While chiding us about being too mean to our "natural allies," the believers.
And the believers are happy to have our support, as long as we Know Our Place. If one message comes thru loud and clear, that one does.
But I'm not bitter...
I sometimes call myself an agnostic, but only in public, because
the term "atheist" is mis-defined and misunderstood by believers.
The definition of an agnostic as an atheist with an inferiority complex makes me smile,
even as I use the term in public....
On edit: I've always been a fan of your writings and musings on-line.
You have the ability to sweep the reader up and take them along.
Rare.
I haven't been consistently writing for a while now. I've just got so much going on in my life right now: Full time job, part time school, keeping up the house, trying to make a baby. I wish I could scratch off the first two and devote all that time to writing, but I haven't been able to make it pay the bills.
I'll tell you what. I'll see about writing a little story just for this group. Check back here later tonight or tomorrow. Satan knows I've gotten plenty of entertainment from this group. I'll give a little back.
