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TheSenator · 02-27-2010, 08:52 AM

Albert Einstein: I am Not a Crusading, Professional Atheist

I have repeatedly said that in my opinion the idea of a personal God is a childlike one. You may call me an agnostic, but I do not share the crusading spirit of the professional atheist whose fervor is mostly due to a painful act of liberation from the fetters of religious indoctrination received in youth. I prefer an attitude of humility corresponding to the weakness of our intellectual understanding of nature and of our own being.

- Albert Einstein, letter to Guy H. Raner Jr., Sept. 28, 1949, quoted by Michael R. Gilmore in Skeptic, Vol. 5, No. 2

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Religious people are just plain old stupid.

Agent 488 · 02-27-2010, 08:54 AM

you even read that quote?

J. Falcon · 02-27-2010, 09:08 AM

So religious people are stupid because of that statement? That's great. FYI, not all religious people are extremists who try to push their ideas on others (kind of like you are doing here). And I've said it before and I'll say it again, people who are very anti-religious seem to portray the same negative characteristics of the same fanatics they claim to detest.

Agent 488 · 02-27-2010, 09:10 AM

he's critiquing athiests there for fucksakes.

TheSenator · 02-27-2010, 09:14 AM

Only Jesus can save!

Now, kneel and give me 10 Hail Marys, 7 Our Father and a few trips around the Rosary.

TheSenator · 02-27-2010, 09:17 AM

J. Falcon · 02-27-2010, 09:19 AM

Yeah we get it, you hate religious people and religion.

Agent 488 · 02-27-2010, 09:19 AM

the first step in learning is learning how to learn.

TheSenator · 02-27-2010, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by J. Falcon

Yeah we get it, you hate religious people and religion.

I just can't follow dogma.

Naechy · 02-27-2010, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Agent 488

the first step in learning is learning how to learn.

yea, yes, bravo

fatfoo · 02-27-2010, 09:52 AM

Science? What good is science?

Science does not explain how people read minds and science says psychics are impossible. Science does not explain mind control and thoughts flying from one head to another. What good is that?

All science does, is it says which things are impossible.

That's not possible.

Just think, can this thing really help you in your daily life: (I mean nobody even knows what this thing means):

I think what's more useful is to say, "thou shalt not kill" and "thou shalt not steal."

fatfoo · 02-27-2010, 09:58 AM

Albert Einstein is an Atheist?

You know what it leads to? Researching how to kill people more effectively. What good is that? What do you want to do? Blow up the whole earth with a bomb?

fatfoo · 02-27-2010, 10:03 AM

By the way, here's my rapper-style equation:

They got Rapper MCs singing on the mike. They have names like "MC Murder." The MC Rappers sell E (Ecstasy). So, check this out:

E = MC x MC

fatfoo · 02-27-2010, 10:12 AM

But, without science I wouldn't even know how to make equations?

Without science I wouldn't be able to do 2 + 2 = 4

So, I guess science is good for something.

SykkBoy · 02-27-2010, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by J. Falcon

So religious people are stupid because of that statement? That's great. FYI, not all religious people are extremists who try to push their ideas on others (kind of like you are doing here). And I've said it before and I'll say it again, people who are very anti-religious seem to portray the same negative characteristics of the same fanatics they claim to detest.

I totally agree

the only thing more annoying than an overzealous christian is an overzealous athiest...

JFK · 02-27-2010, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by SykkBoy2

I totally agree

the only thing more annoying than an overzealous christian is an overzealous athiest...

Bless you

seeandsee · 02-27-2010, 12:04 PM

god is with us

TheSenator · 02-27-2010, 12:34 PM

Just finish doing laps with my rosary. I have been forgiving through the power of Jesus!

12clicks · 02-27-2010, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SykkBoy2

I totally agree

the only thing more annoying than an overzealous christian is an overzealous athiest...

+1

Besides, I debunked Einstein's theories over a bowl of ice cream a while back

dig420 · 02-27-2010, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Agent 488

he's critiquing athiests there for fucksakes.

No he's not. I don't see a lot of atheists trying to push their viewpoint on others thru the court system, or by knocking on doors, or sending missionaries to other countries. He's saying that as a human being, he doesn't know what's on the other side and he thinks it's presumptive for ANYONE to claim that knowledge. That statement would make me squirm a hell of a lot more if I were pushing some kind of religious viewpoint than if I were an atheist.

Agent 488 · 02-27-2010, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dig420

No he's not. I don't see a lot of atheists trying to push their viewpoint on others thru the court system, or by knocking on doors, or sending missionaries to other countries. He's saying that as a human being, he doesn't know what's on the other side and he thinks it's presumptive for ANYONE to claim that knowledge. That statement would make me squirm a hell of a lot more if I were pushing some kind of religious viewpoint than if I were an atheist.

yes he is. can't anyone fucking read around here? jesus ...

Riffhard · 02-27-2010, 07:05 PM

"Serving God is doing good to man, but praying is thought an easier service and therefore more generally chosen." -Benjamin Franklin

I just believe in being a kind person.

Arnox · 02-27-2010, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatfoo

By the way, here's my rapper-style equation:

They got Rapper MCs singing on the mike. They have names like "MC Murder." The MC Rappers sell E (Ecstasy). So, check this out:

E = MC x MC

E = MC x MC
E = M^2 C^2
E =/= MC^2

Good maths, chief.

I'm not going to debate the logistics of religion vs Atheism and I won't bother calling out the fallacious claims made by so many here. I will state that I am an Atheist and I think organized religion gets away with too much.

$5 submissions · 02-27-2010, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Agent 488

the first step in learning is learning how to learn.

QFT

TheSenator · 02-27-2010, 08:01 PM

Organized religion for the the WIN!

The Roman Catholic church has paid out so much "hush" money to victims.

Its amazing to me that with all the evidence of priest molesting children that people still donate to the biggest real estate owners in the world.

TheSenator · 02-28-2010, 08:38 AM

Did God cause the earthquake or can we explain that through science?

02-27-2010, 08:52 AM	#1
TheSenator Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 13,332	Albert Einstein: I am Not a Crusading, Professional Atheist Albert Einstein: I am Not a Crusading, Professional Atheist I have repeatedly said that in my opinion the idea of a personal God is a childlike one. You may call me an agnostic, but I do not share the crusading spirit of the professional atheist whose fervor is mostly due to a painful act of liberation from the fetters of religious indoctrination received in youth. I prefer an attitude of humility corresponding to the weakness of our intellectual understanding of nature and of our own being. - Albert Einstein, letter to Guy H. Raner Jr., Sept. 28, 1949, quoted by Michael R. Gilmore in Skeptic, Vol. 5, No. 2 =========================== Religious people are just plain old stupid. __________________ ISeekGirls.com since 2005

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02-27-2010, 08:54 AM	#2
Agent 488 Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 22,511	you even read that quote?

02-27-2010, 09:10 AM	#4
Agent 488 Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 22,511	he's critiquing athiests there for fucksakes.

02-27-2010, 09:52 AM	#11
fatfoo ICQ:649699063 Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 27,763	Science? What good is science? Science does not explain how people read minds and science says psychics are impossible. Science does not explain mind control and thoughts flying from one head to another. What good is that? All science does, is it says which things are impossible. That's not possible. Just think, can this thing really help you in your daily life: (I mean nobody even knows what this thing means): I think what's more useful is to say, "thou shalt not kill" and "thou shalt not steal." __________________ Send me an email: [email protected] Last edited by fatfoo; 02-27-2010 at 09:56 AM..

02-27-2010, 09:58 AM	#12
fatfoo ICQ:649699063 Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 27,763	Albert Einstein is an Atheist? You know what it leads to? Researching how to kill people more effectively. What good is that? What do you want to do? Blow up the whole earth with a bomb? __________________ Send me an email: [email protected] Last edited by fatfoo; 02-27-2010 at 10:00 AM..

02-27-2010, 10:03 AM	#13
fatfoo ICQ:649699063 Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 27,763	By the way, here's my rapper-style equation: They got Rapper MCs singing on the mike. They have names like "MC Murder." The MC Rappers sell E (Ecstasy). So, check this out: E = MC x MC __________________ Send me an email: [email protected] Last edited by fatfoo; 02-27-2010 at 10:10 AM..

02-27-2010, 10:12 AM	#14
fatfoo ICQ:649699063 Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 27,763	But, without science I wouldn't even know how to make equations? Without science I wouldn't be able to do 2 + 2 = 4 So, I guess science is good for something. __________________ Send me an email: [email protected]

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TheSenator Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 13,332	Organized religion for the the WIN! The Roman Catholic church has paid out so much "hush" money to victims. Its amazing to me that with all the evidence of priest molesting children that people still donate to the biggest real estate owners in the world. __________________ ISeekGirls.com since 2005

02-28-2010, 08:38 AM	#26
TheSenator Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 13,332	Did God cause the earthquake or can we explain that through science? __________________ ISeekGirls.com since 2005