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I'm an agnostic theist, I believe in the possibility of god(s) or god-like entities.
There is a quote I resonate with by Marcus Aurelius:
Exactly! I haven't seen any proof of a god(s) but I'm willing to keep an open mind. At the end of the day if I live life trying to do well, I should be good.
That quote resonates a lot with me as well.
Wow, I had no idea that there was a quote out there that aligns so well with my beliefs. I grew up in a semi religious household but was never forced to go to church. My parents encouraged me to go, not only to theirs but even go with friends that were different religions.
After going to various churches through some really vulnerable times I still don't subscribe to any religion, but I also can't bring myself to go full atheist.
Too bad that quote is way too long for a tattoo ๐คฃ
It's a bit wordier (well, most people are wordier than the stoics lol) but Socrates had the right idea too I think: