Question

Choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/sentence:
A person not sure of the existence of God

• A. Theist
• B. Atheist
• C. Agnostic
• D. Cynic

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Option C: 'Agnostic' is 'a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God'.

Hence this word substitutes the given words and option C is correct.

Option A: 'Theist' is a person who believes in one God/gods as the creator and ruler of the universe.

Option B: 'Atheist' is a person who denies or disbelieves in the existence of a supreme being or beings.

Option D: 'Cynic' is a person who does not believe that there is kindness and selflessness in humans.

These words do not mean the same as the given group of words. So, it cannot replace them.

Hence options A, B and D are incorrect.