When asked whether they believe in God or not, half of the survey participants replied that they do not believe in God but believe in a higher power or spiritual force. If asked why they didn't believe God, more than half replied that they did not believe but believed in a higher power or force spiritual beyond themselves.
Transcendent belief
Transcendence refers to the belief that an higher power exists beyond and above the world in which we live. It doesn't have to be a spiritual or god-like entity. It can even be an idea. For example, the executives at Enron promoted the notion that their company was revolutionizing commerce by being ethical and right.
Many religions are familiar with the idea of transcendent beliefs. Although different religions may have different views about the nature of God, all believe in a powerful, transcendent force that orchestrates our lives. There is much debate over the nature of God, but the fact that it created the entire world is the key.
Agnosticism
The Greek word agnostos, which means "without God", and the French term atheisme are the words that gave rise to the word agnostic. Agnosticism isn't synonymous with atheism. Although some people don't believe in any gods, it does not mean that they can't have a spiritual life.
Agnosticism refers to a philosophical belief that God's existence is unknown. Agnosticism is a belief that there are many truths about life and the universe, which is different from atheism.
Apathy
Apatheism simply means that a person lacks faith or belief in a higher power. Apatheists believe that they can achieve existential security without a god. Apathy toward God is the opposite of love. In fact, there are many Scriptures that show this is not possible.
Psalm 14 for instance describes a person who doesn't need God as a fool. So, the hiker fled from a bear without remembering its specific characteristics. Apathy is caused by a lack of emotion.