Albert Einstein Clarifies What He Means By "God"

It seems to me that the idea of a personal God is an anthropological concept which I cannot take seriously. I also cannot imagine some will or goal outside the human sphere.... Science has been charged with undermining morality, but the charge is unjust. A man's ethical behavior should be based effectually on sympathy, education, and social ties and needs; no religious basis is necessary. Man would indeed be in a poor way if he had to be restrained by fear of punishment and hope of reward after death.

Notes:

Einstein is not referring to a personal, anthropomorphic god when he uses the word.

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 Albert Einstein: Creator and Rebel (Plume)
Books, Brochures, and Chapters>Book:  Hoffman , Dukas , Einstein (1973-05-01), Albert Einstein: Creator and Rebel (Plume), Plume, Retrieved on 2011-03-23
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04 JUN 2011

 The Scientist Takes No Position on God

Atheism is not a scientific position, just as belief in a God is not. Scientists find spiritual fulfillment in natural laws. It's interesting to note that the scientist taking no position on god bares a remarkable resemblance to not believing in god.
Folksonomies: science religion god
Folksonomies: science religion god
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