A person who does not know whether God exists or not is typically called agnostic. Agnosticism refers to the position that the existence of God is unknown. To the question "Do you believe in God?" an agnostic might respond "I am not sure," "I do not know," or "I have not seen proof that convinces me that God exists or does not exist." In other words, an agnostic person recognizes his or her lack certainty and remains curious as well as open. The person may acknowledge that both evolutionary explanations and spiritual perspectives exist. and the agnostic person may be learning about biology and about spirituality in order to seek a better understanding of how life began and why it matters. The person might appreciate the scientific coherence of evolution but also sense that science does not answer questions about purpose, consciousness, or moral order. The view of an agnostic reflects rational doubt - not denial. An agnostic might appreciate that the evolutionary process itself could be viewed as an expression of something sacred - a creative unfolding of life - even if they reject literal creationist interpretations.
People, who identify as agnostic, differ in their levels of certainty, how they think about knowledge and belief, and how they respond to related questions such as the origins of life and the universe. An anostic person may find himself or herself navigating dilemmas related to evolution and creation. Examples:
To what extent does belief in evolution exclude belief in a creator? How is it possible that both beliefs can coexist?
If I believe that everything comes from nature and not from any higher power such as a God, how can I find meaning in life, decide what’s right and wrong, and understand my purpose in life?
How can scientific explanations of evolution fit together with the idea that life might have a purpose or was created for a reason?
How do we define “evidence” when discussing metaphysical or theological matters cannot be observed or tested directly?