Author Topic: Religion, science & Albert Einstein  (Read 2513 times)

Talia

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on: October 17, 2009, 11:30:42 PM
Since I thought this discussion might wind up spun off the comments section from EP 220, I thought I'd just start by posting my thoughts here....

This is an actual letter Einstein wrote to a guy after reading his book. It explores his thoughts on "God" and related subjects. It's interesting reading (and does suggest his spiritual position might be ascribed as "atheist").

http://www.lettersofnote.com/2009/10/word-god-is-product-of-human-weakness.html



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Reply #1 on: October 19, 2009, 07:18:20 PM
Yes, his opinions seem pretty atheist based on that letter.

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Reply #2 on: October 25, 2009, 01:24:57 AM
Yes, his opinions seem pretty atheist based on that letter.

Agreed.  Thanks for posting that Talia.

For me, it is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring.    -  Carl Sagan