Religion and Science
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| Rating | : | 4.63 (986 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B0047Y0FVE |
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| Number of Pages | : | 299 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-12-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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Religion and Scienceby Albert EinsteinThe following article by Albert Einstein appeared in the New York Times Magazine on November 9, 1930 pp 1-4. This, though not created, is in an important degree stabilized by the formation of a special priestly caste which sets itself up as a mediator between the people and the beings they fear, and erects a hegemony on this basis. In this sense I am speaking of a religion of fear. Since at this stage of existence understanding of causal connections is usually poorly developed, the human mind creates illusory beings more or less analogous
Science is compatible with Cosmic religion. James H. Meyer These essays distinguish among fear-based, moral, and cosmic religion. Primitive religion is fear-based; modern mainstream religion is primarily moral. Only cosmic religion - without an invasive, anthropomorphic, rewarding sand punishing view of God - is truly compatible with, indeed necessary for, the pursuit of science. The . Einstein Paper Love Einstein, however this was no "book" but an essay/paper. Skip this incredibly short work and opt for a volume that gives you more of this great thinker's ideas.. "Comparing the scientific view with different religious beliefs." according to Thomas E Bridge. Realist review of the relationship between science and religion's of many different kinds. Avery good review of fantasy verses functional operational systems.