Einstein, who became a US citizen in 1940, helped unravel the mysteries of the universe with his theory of relativity, expressed complex and arguably contradictory views on faith, perceiving a universe suffused with spirituality while rejecting organised religion.
A letter in which Albert Einstein branded religious beliefs as “childish superstitions” and the “product of human weaknesses” has been sold at auction in London for £170,000 to a private collector, smashing the world record for a letter by the great scientist.
Einstein, who was Jewish and who declined an offer to be the state of Israel’s second president, also rejected the idea that the Jews are God’s favoured people.
“For me the Jewish religion like all others is an incarnation of the most childish superstitions. And the Jewish people to whom I gladly belong and with whose mentality I have a deep affinity have no different quality for me than all other people. As far as my experience goes, they are no better than other human groups, although they are protected from the worst cancers by a lack of power. Otherwise I cannot see anything ‘chosen’ about them.”
Let the spin begin. It seems pretty straight forward to me that this ends the question about Einsteins feelings towards Judaism and religion, but nevertheless, stupidity will overcome the weak and narrow minded.
-Allen
2 responses so far ↓
Namella // May 15, 2008 at 7:16 pm |
Wait, I went back 15 feet and it’s still the same picture
Thomas // May 27, 2008 at 6:06 am |
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