“"Agnostic" is a much more recent word than "atheist", coined by Thomas Huxley in 1869 to mean "without knowledge of God" and acquiring the usage of "being doubtful about the existence of God."”
Quote by Jim Herrick
Work
Against the Faith: Essays on Deists, Skeptics, and Atheists
The book delves into the intellectual and philosophical perspectives of individuals who hold beliefs that are in opposition to mainstream religious faiths. more
Author
Jim Herrick
Limited information is available about Jim Herrick, born in 1944. His profession is unknown, and his life story and contributions have not been well-documented. more
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