Atheism and Agnosticism (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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What is atheism?
What is atheism?
The rejection or denial of God's existence
What do atheists NOT believe in?
What do atheists NOT believe in?
Any divine being or supernatural creator
What are the two main types of atheism?
What are the two main types of atheism?
Theoretical and practical
What does theoretical atheism base its rejection of God on?
What does theoretical atheism base its rejection of God on?
Scientific evidence & rational thinking
How do theoretical atheists view evolution?
How do theoretical atheists view evolution?
As evidence against religious creation
How do practical atheists view questions about God's existence?
How do practical atheists view questions about God's existence?
Irrelevant & pointless
What position do agnostics hold about God's existence?
What position do agnostics hold about God's existence?
A position of uncertainty
What do agnostics argue about evidence for God?
What do agnostics argue about evidence for God?
There is insufficient evidence either way
What would make an agnostic believe in God?
What would make an agnostic believe in God?
If convincing evidence emerged
What do agnostics centre their lives around?
What do agnostics centre their lives around?
Humanist principles & scientific findings
What is the main difference between atheists and agnostics?
What is the main difference between atheists and agnostics?
Their certainty levels
How do atheists and agnostics differ in their decision-making about God?
How do atheists and agnostics differ in their decision-making about God?
Atheists decided; agnostics avoid deciding