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The skeptic
And by the way, the word "skeptic" is defined as "One who instinctively or habitually doubts, questions, or disagrees with assertions or generally accepted conclusions." It stems from the Greek word "skeptikos," meaning "to examine."
A true skeptic is one who questions and seeks answers based on the evidence, and is willing to change his or her position if the evidence demands it. A dogmatic pseudo-skeptic is one whose mind is made up based on personal bias and the self-esteem-boosting need to feel "right." No amount of evidence will change it. Or in other words, someone "not predisposed to believe in these things."