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Agnosticism Polls: Register Your Opinion on Agnosticism & Agnostics

Agnostics are a very diverse group of people - all they really have in common is not claiming to know if any gods exist. Some still believe in some sort of god, some don't. Agnostics come from different religious backgrounds, they have different political opinions, and they have different philosophies about life and the universe.
What Sorts of Books Do Atheists Read?
The only thing all atheists have in common is their disbelief in the existence of any gods. Many atheists, however, seem to enjoy science fiction. I wonder if there are similar trends with other types of books, fiction and nonfiction.
What Religion Did You Once Follow?
Most atheists and agnostics were not raised that way - they were, instead, raised in religious households. Although most were probably raised in Christian environments, not all were - many were raised Jews, Muslims, Hindus, and so forth. If you weren't raised a Christian, what is your religious background?
What Sort of Christian Were You?
Most atheists and agnostics were not raised that way - they were, instead, raised in religious households. Among them, most were raised in Christian environments - Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox, Pentecostal - the entire spectrum of Christianity. If you were Christian once, what sort was it?
What is Your Position on Agnosticism & Atheism?
When it comes to atheism, theism, and agnosticism, there are four positions: agnostic atheism (don't know that gods do or don't exist, but don't believe), strong ('gnostic') atheism (don't believe in gods and certain they don't exist), agnostic theism (don't know for sure a god exists, but believe anyway), and strong ('gnostic') theism (believe in a god and certain that one exists).
Do People Know You are an Agnostic or Atheist?
There are a lot of agnostics and atheists out there - more than most people probably realize because most of them don't really make a point of publicizing their agnosticism and atheism in the same way that people publicize their religion. In some cases, it's because they are actually afraid to let others know.

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