Einstein was a physicist. Does he deserve special attention as a theologian?

Question

Great scientist, but not much of a family man. Want goody points for him being on your atheist or Christian list?

Answer 1

--No he was no theologian he was much too honest to be one!
--His view of God, was one of respect as to a Greater intelligence, most likely without the concern of contradictory doctrine of the churches!

*** g02 6/8 p. 5 How Did the Universe and Life Originate?

--Scientific discoveries can induce a reverential attitude in some scientists. Albert Einstein admitted: “You will hardly find one among the profounder sort of scientific minds without a religious feeling of his own. . . . Religious feeling takes the form of a rapturous amazement at the harmony of natural law, which reveals an intelligence of such superiority that, compared with it, all the systematic thinking and acting of human beings is an utterly insignificant reflection.”

*** g82 11/8 p. 10 Beyond the Reach of Science

-- Albert Einstein, the best-known scientific theorist of this century, was led to speak of “a spirit [that] is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man."

*** Lmn p. 9 “Look! I Am Making All Things New”

The European-born scientist Albert Einstein, though reputed to be an atheist, confessed: “It is enough for me to . . . reflect upon the marvelous structure of the universe, which we can dimly perceive, and to try humbly to comprehend even an infinitesimal part of the intelligence manifest in nature"

--HIS VIEW of science was also not of the awe, some give science as a man-made god:

*** g98 3/8 p. 7 Scientists Divided? ***

“A Tragedy of Overwhelming Poignancy”

In “A Message to Intellectuals,” released on August 29, 1948, Albert Einstein reflected on the less glamorous moments of science when he stated: “By painful experience we have learnt that rational thinking does not suffice to solve the problems of our social life. Penetrating research and keen scientific work have often had tragic implications for mankind, . . . creating the means for his own mass destruction. This, indeed, is a tragedy of overwhelming poignancy!”

--INTERESTINGLY it seems Einsteins respect for a creator was not with the zeal of other noteworthy scientists such as Sir Isaac Newton.
--Newtons writings consisted more than 2/3 references to the Bible and took a definite stand against such teachings as the trinity AND never let up.

--SO THEN in comparison if we would want to call a person a man of God(not a theologian) Newton would seem to fit the qualities required more so than Einstein although respectful of God!

Answer 2

Einstein rejected entirely the idea of a personal God. At most he was a deist, in that he regarded the mystery and wonder of the universe with almost relgious awe.

It was his habit to refer to 'God' when he spoke of complex matters - as for example when he described his objection to quantum mechanics and the Uncertainty Principle by saying 'God does not play dice'.

He was highly irritated when some journalists took such remarks to indicate that he was religious. He publicly announced that he was not, and deplored such tactics. Despite this, the rumours linger on - like the silly story that Darwin made a deathbed conversion to Christianity.

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Answer 3

He was a brilliant physicist.

Still, the most theologically reasoned statement he ever gave was that he believed in the God of Leibniz. Maybe Einstein was also an authority on pastry recipes, stamp collecting, and dog breeding.

Answer 4

Einstein was no more a theologian than Billy Graham was a line backer in the NFL. ORANGES AND APPLES.

Answer 5

Does a piece of bread want a drink of water? What is the marital status of the number 5?

Answer 6

Einstein was an atheist as well. Why would he be given attention as something he was not?

Answer 7

Finally somebody who makes that point. Thanks!

It is of no importance to me what Einstein believed. Or Hitler. Or Stalin. Or the founding fathers.

I hardly know what my mom truly believes.

Answer 8

NO! BEING THAT EVEN IF HE READ THE BIBLE HE DIDN'T UNDERSTAND IT WELL ENOUGH TO GO BY IT.
He needs to stick with what he understood and went by "PHYSICIST"
By the way as much as I ADMIRED HIM FOR HIS GENIUS,
I was so disappointed with his personal life, had no heart to go with the lust.

Answer 9

I wouldn't think so.The only theist idea I ever heard about him saying was about death.Energy never dies it just changes to another type of energy.

Answer 10

doesnt matter He was just famous so it is interesting