Atheism (n.): Disbelief in the existence of God. – Webster
Agnosticism (n.): Belief that God, life hereafter, etc., can neither be proved nor disproved. – Webster
I’ve never understood atheism. How can someone say with certainty that there is absolutely nothing beyond what we can see? That would be like insisting no undiscovered creature exists anywhere in the world. In 1492, people learned the earth was not flat after all—there is always more to be discovered.
Agnosticism, on the other hand, I can understand a little bit more. It’s closer to saying, “I haven’t been convinced yet.” The Apostle Thomas knew that feeling. He said, “Unless I see the nail marks in His hands and put my hand into His side, I will not believe” (John 20:25).
Later, Jesus appeared to Thomas and said, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe” (John 20:27). Thomas responded, “My Lord and my God” (John 20:28). From that point on, Thomas was a believer and even traveled to India to share the good news of salvation in Jesus Christ.
Jesus then said, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed” (John 20:29). That’s us. We have not seen Him in person, yet we believe. We may doubt at times, but are we humble enough to explore the truth honestly and receive it when Jesus reveals it to us?