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Agnosticism
The view that the existence of God is unknown or unknowable.
Agnosticism claims it is impossible to prove or deny God's existence (CCC 2127). It often manifests as indifference, a sin against the First Commandment (CCC 2128).
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This term represents a key concept in Catholic thought, either defining an essential dogma or describing the Church's engagement with the world and other traditions.
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What is the primary source for this teaching? The primary source is the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the living Tradition of the Magisterium.
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