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Agnosticism Debunked

Spoken
   ex cathedra
      from a group so astute,
"For sure
   and for certain
      there are no absolutes!"
And who in the world could doubt
   their claim,
   solid like a stone.
Men whose duty it is to know
   that nothing
   can be known.



NOTE: ex cathedra is Latin for "from the seat of authority".

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Caleah Buil

Date: 12/2/2014 12:58:00 PM

It always drives me crazy when people keep searching for answers that aren't there because our minds just can't grasp that there is an Ultimate Being who created us. Man always has to explain things instead of just depending on faith. We're too stubborn to realize that. Nice one.

Timothy Hicks
Date: 12/13/2014 1:50:00 AM

The carnal say, I will believe it when I see it. The spiritual (and the Bible) say, I will see it when I believe it. Appreciate your visit!

Kim Van Breda

Date: 10/18/2014 3:20:00 AM

Interesting poem. I can never get the "agnostic" philosophy on life... surely there has to be a reason we are born on this earth?? Anyway, as a Christian, I have plenty to say, but this is not the space. Love the last line.. "Men whose duty it is to know that nothing can be Known...."

Timothy Hicks
Date: 10/18/2014 11:18:00 PM

I agree Kim... there are bigger things out there beyond our understanding. I'll soon be sharing another philosophical write... might be more to your liking :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/17/2014 9:41:00 PM

Very clever, Timothy. You are making me remember how smart you are!

Timothy Hicks
Date: 10/18/2014 11:15:00 PM

Too kind, Andrea... glad you liked! :)

Heather Ober

Date: 10/17/2014 1:36:00 PM

I love this! I agree with Richard's comment. There is a lot going on in these lines. A clever little gem!

Timothy Hicks
Date: 10/18/2014 11:13:00 PM

Nice to see you again Heather! Appreciate the visit :)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/17/2014 8:12:00 AM

This is profound in it's simplicity.

Timothy Hicks
Date: 10/18/2014 11:13:00 PM

Thanks Rick! Still appreciate agnosticism over overt atheism. At least they admit they don't know - and they know they don't know... you know ;) Now I'm just being silly...