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Agnostic Pseudo-Practice

Religious Studies · by Scholar Meriumae Tansay

Agnosticism, as far as I know, does not have a practice. It befits the anarchist at its widest point of focus. Agnostics are either deliberate rebels or nave misfits; I do not believe that they voluntarily follow their path, as there are honestly no benefits. Agnostics are often socially inadequate and lack in both political and physical power. Few guilds tolerate it, and they do so for very good reasons.

Ignorance is the least common excuse for agnostic behavior, as gods tend to be exhibitionists. Even those excommunicated by gods are very well aware of their presence. The religious anarchist is more common.

There are many philosophies that define agnostic demeanor. Some are subtly similar to atheistic philosophies, but there are a plethora of unique factors. One agnostic philosophy is that mortals are capable of accomplishing great things while being spiritually independent - this is the belief that mortals are grand in ways that gods are not, and that mortal treasures, be they spiritual or not, are more desirable. In essence, this is the path of the hermit. A second agnostic philosophy (and this is tied more closely to atheistic philosophy) is that gods literally possess nothing more than mortals do, and that "arcane" forces are simply illusions or tricks. This ideal instills mortal superiority and mortal potential. The true agnostic anarchists possess these ideals: gods are liars, gods are bored, gods are temporary, and gods do nothing worthy of willful servitude. These mortals find pride in the majority of mortals; in essence, this is the path of the ever-barking under-dog.

However, agnostics have very little to lose. Without being

affiliated to a church, it is difficult for guilds (those that allow agnostic followers) to find reasons to reprimand misconduct. Without support of the church, most guilds are powerless over their students, and most agnostics are allowed to slink into a gradual roll of self destruction. Again, I do not think there is an agnostic practice, as there is no union, even amongst the under-dog rebels. As Order offers far more power, and a far greater image of an all-tolerating, perfect utopia, bands of agnostics tend to dwindle away. Their lack of social precedence and their avoidance of civil, political procedure tend to loose them valuable opportunities.