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skeptic

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1. skeptic - Noun

2. skeptic - Adjective

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One who is yet undecided as to what is true; one who is looking or inquiring for what is true; an inquirer after facts or reasons.

A doubter as to whether any fact or truth can be certainly known; a universal doubter; a Pyrrhonist; hence, in modern usage, occasionally, a person who questions whether any truth or fact can be established on philosophical grounds; sometimes, a critical inquirer, in opposition to a dogmatist.

A person who doubts the existence and perfections of God, or the truth of revelation; one who disbelieves the divine origin of the Christian religion.

Alt. of Skeptical

Source: Webster's dictionary

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The fact that a believer is happier than a skeptic is no more to the point than the fact that a drunken man is happier than a sober one. George Bernard Shaw

If you are searching for sacred knowledge and not just a palliative for your fears, then you will train yourself to be a good skeptic. Ann Druyan

Name one practical, down-to-earth effect of spirituality," said the skeptic who was ready for an argument. "Here's one," said the Master. "When someone offends you, you can raise your spirits to heights where offenses cannot reach. Anthony de Mello

Preaching is to much avail, but practice is far more effective. A godly life is the strongest argument you can offer the skeptic. Hosea Ballou

Being a skeptic just means being rational and empirical: thinking and seeing before believing. Michael Shermer

Intellectualism, though by no means confined to doubters, is often the sole piety of the skeptic. Richard Hofstadter

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