Why is it ether atheism or spirituality and never a agnostic side of the issue?

Because it doesn't create controversy or arguments, and that's what most people are here for. Just like on the political boards, it's all CONS and LIBS shouting at each other mindlessly.

I'm with you though, my fellow agnostic! I find most people who are 100% sure that there either is or is NOT a god to be arrogant jerks. The fact is, there is simply no way to know.

Agnosticism is the only intellectually honest point of view on the subject. All other positions rely on either "gut" or faith for support, and neither one provides proof.

Well, I used to be agnostic. I really think that it is just the path to atheism sometimes, but not always. There are lots of agnostics out there. It’s in your head a little.

I’m an atheist, but I am not so arrogant as to say that I couldn’t be wrong. That doesn’t make me agnostic, I’m still an atheist and I hate to say it, but there either is an afterlife or their isn’t. There isn’t an in between.

I say I'm an atheist because it's just shorter than explaining exactly what I think. Plus it really doesn't materially alter the quality of the answer. I am actually a strong agnostic in general but an atheist with regard to the biblical description of god.

Atheists think Agnostics are wusses! They just don't like being outnumbered by theists on the yahoo boards so they temporarily ally themselves with the Agnostics.

However, in reality they secretly laugh at Agnostics!!! Seriously!

most people don't even know what an agnostic really is, and it's hard to argue with an agnostic, how can you tell someone who thinks "I don't have enough data to make an informed decision about the existence or non-existence of god", that they are really right or wrong, it's easier to disagree with atheists or theists.

It's not about knowing, it's about the balance of probabilities. Agnostics aren't hedging their bets, they just haven't sufficiently judged probabilities yet. It is not even true to say that the existence and non-existence of God are equally likely. They are not. It is EXTREMELY IMPROBABLE that God exists.

You will get no end of 100% certain theists but atheists always allow for the slight possibility of facing contradictory evidence one day. Nevertheless, we are de facto atheists.

i guess agnostism has little to say on big issues. seems like they have to side one way or the other to form an opinion about moral issues...simply saying it is unknowable isn't satisfactory...perhaps it is to some (i certainly have no opinion about it) but i think that the "agnostic side of the issue" is difficult to characterize.

Ok, so you're an agnostic. I know several agnostics on this forum. Girl Wonder, for instance, is agnostic.

Agnostics beleive they cannot know what god is - that we as human beings are far too primitive to have something like god all figured out.

you like playing it safe a 50/50 bet the christians love you because thay think thay can turn you to there side in your last mins with pascals wager