"Nobody, certainly, will deny that the idea of the existence of an omnipotent, just, and omnibeneficent personal God is able to accord man solace, help, and guidance; also, by virtue of its simplicity it is accessible to the most undeveloped mind. But, on the other hand, there are decisive weaknesses attached to this idea in itself, which have been painfully felt since the beginning of history. That is, if this being is omnipotent, then every occurrence, including every human action, every human thought, and every human feeling and aspiration is also His work; how is it possible to think of holding men responsible for their deeds and thoughts before such an almighty Being? In giving out punishment and rewards He would to a certain extent be passing judgment on Himself. How can this be combined with the goodness and righteousness ascribed to Him?
The main source of the present-day conflicts between the spheres of religion and of science lies in this concept of a personal God."
2007-07-12 06:19:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes
atheist
2007-07-12 06:22:39 · answer #1 · answered by AuroraDawn 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. The statement that every "occurrence, including every human action, every human thought, and every human feeling and aspiration is also His work" is incorrect because of the concept of free will.
God gave us the ability to choose right from wrong and to control our thoughts, actions, and feelings at least to a limited extent.
Flaws in the decisions we make do not affect God's omnipotence but rather demonstrate that God is forgiving is allowing us to have the flaws and still love us.
2007-07-12 13:27:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
As an omnipotent being, God is being described as all powerful.
How do you develop the idea that every human action, thought, feeling, etc. is God's work? How is His all powerful nature required to be the the acting cause in every event?
I'd be interested to read how, in your view, this occurs, but I just don't see it. Being all powerful, in my view, doesn't require all involvement in every action in everything.
On Einstein's views on religion - maybe accurate or not, it is of no consequence to what is truth.
2007-07-12 13:42:46 · answer #3 · answered by super Bobo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's what Einstein said about the Catholic Church:
""I never had any special interest in the Church before, but now I feel a great affection and admiration because the Church alone has had the courage and persistence to stand for intellectual truth and moral freedom. I am forced thus to confess that what I once despised I now praise unreservedly."
He said this in 1940, and never retracted the statement.
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2007-07-12 13:28:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yup.
"A man's ethical behaviour 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 hopes of reward after death."- Albert Einstein, New York Times Magazine, November 9, 1930.
2007-07-12 13:25:49 · answer #5 · answered by 006 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pretty much right. I think that if God is real, the only way to make what happens in the world fair is if we are all God experiencing, and doing, everything. God is using this situation, and living in it, to accomplish something---he's trying to learn empathy. But that's just made up like everything else.
2007-07-12 13:23:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just because one is a genius in one field doesn't mean that he is in all fields. Einstein could not see into the future (beyond death) any more clearly than the rest of us. Which is to say, he had to go by faith (or lack of faith) the same as the rest of us do. Good day and happy trails. :-)
2007-07-12 13:40:12 · answer #7 · answered by hillbilly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Science and Religion go hand in hand !!
Two sides of life !!
one who believes in Science only , will get only Science !!
one who believes in Religion of God , will get both !!
It is test and requires patience !!
Choose anyone , you might be successful here with God's permission but the question is what about the Hereafter life ?
2007-07-12 13:33:47 · answer #8 · answered by Muhammad Ali 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. The human experience is not God's test for himself, but for us. It is us as His children who are meant to deal with this probationary state, to make a concerted effort to live as He would have us live, and demonstrate that we can return to live with Him again.
2007-07-12 13:25:51 · answer #9 · answered by RickNY 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would say that a lot of what he said has merit.
2007-07-12 13:23:50 · answer #10 · answered by punch 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋