There’s a weird asymmetry in how people talk about atheism and religion. A lot of people hear “atheist” and assume it means: “I’m 100% certain there is no God.” But saying you’re agnostic often goes too far the other direction and implies you could lean either way.

But we don’t apply that same standard to religious people. Many Christians would admit they aren’t absolutely certain God exists if you pressed them on it. They still identify as Christian because they think it’s most likely true, not because they’re absolutely certain.