Albert Einstein couldn't prove it...
...and he felt no need to. Einstein gave religion a lot of thought. And in his case, a lot of thought really means A LOT.
I cannot accept any concept of God based on the fear of life or the fear of death or blind faith. I cannot prove to you that there is no personal God, but if I were to speak of him I would be a liar.In 1921 he wrote the following after being asked about the existence of the soul, and what happens after death.
The mystical trend of our time, which shows itself particularly in the rampant growth of the so-called Theosophy and Spiritualism, is for me no more than a symptom of weakness and confusion. Since our inner experiences consist of reproductions and combinations of sensory impressions, the concept of a soul without a body seems to me to be empty and devoid of meaning.Theosophy is no longer very popular, but it has been replaced by other forms of religion. The afterlife invariably plays an important role, may in fact be a leading factor in how a religious person leads his life. Imagine that.
posted by Unbelonger @ 1:52 PM
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