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If you take the precept that you must give a yes or no answer, then saying, "I'm agnostic" does not suffice. Additionally, saying yes or no does not necessarily mean you are an atheist or theist. As a gambler will tell you, you may not always believe that a team is going to win, but you may play the odds and bet on them anyway. I realize this is a simplification of the concept, but this is not a black and white issue.
"I'm Agnostic" is an acceptable answer for the general question, "Do you believe in God?" You are simply stating, "I am unsure."
As far as the concept of an Agnostic/Christian or other denomination, I certainly think it is possible. My mother was raised an Epsicopalian and was devout for most of her life. In her later years, she began to have certain doubts about the actual concept of God. She was very spiritual, but was simply unsure about God. She still, however, loved the Church and enjoyed services and being part of the community. She lived as an Episcopalian, even discussing her doubts with her priest and lived happily that way.
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