Timothy Hicks Poet Grook

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 December 2, 2014 at 12:58 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 December 13, 2014 at 1:50 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 October 18, 2014 at 3:20 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 October 18, 2014 at 11:18 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 October 17, 2014 at 9:41 PM Very clever, Timothy. You are making me remember how smart you are! Timothy Hicks October 18, 2014 at 11:15 PM Too kind, Andrea... glad you liked! :)

Heather Ober October 17, 2014 at 1:36 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 October 18, 2014 at 11:13 PM Nice to see you again Heather! Appreciate the visit :)

Richard Lamoureux October 17, 2014 at 8:12 AM This is profound in it's simplicity. Timothy Hicks October 18, 2014 at 11:13 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...

Liam Mcdaid October 17, 2014 at 3:10 AM excellent piece of writing beautifully drawn Timothy Hicks October 18, 2014 at 11:11 PM Thanks for stopping by yet again!