Re:How to Boost Self Esteem and Stop Procrastinating
by akiselev on Thursday June 17, 2021 @04:37AM
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> On whether I am rational or not, I'll just say this: Einstein believed what I believe. Newton believed what I believe. That doesn't mean I am right but I am certainly in good company.
No, they did not [1] [2]. The two believed such diametrically opposed things that I can't believe anyone could claim to be in the company of both at the same time.
Please leave the condescension at the door. It does not reflect well on your beliefs.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religious_and_philosophical_vi...
[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religious_views_of_Isaac_Newto...
Re:How to Boost Self Esteem and Stop Procrastinating
by starkd on Friday June 18, 2021 @12:23PM
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I don't think that was his point. Just that neither one took such an overtly hostile position towards matters of faith, but instead recognized its role.
Re:How to Boost Self Esteem and Stop Procrastinating
by tasty_freeze on Thursday June 17, 2021 @01:06AM
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https://allthatsinteresting.com/albert-einstein-god-letter
“For me the Jewish religion like all other religions is an incarnation of the most childish superstition… As far as my experience goes, they are in fact no better than other human groups, even if they are protected from the worst excesses by a lack of power. Otherwise I cannot perceive anything ‘chosen’ about them.”
Re:How to Boost Self Esteem and Stop Procrastinating
by joelbluminator on Thursday June 17, 2021 @05:16AM
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Einstein believed that when you die you cease to exist, I don't think any organized religion believes that.
On whether I am rational or not, I'll just say this: Einstein believed what I believe. Newton believed what I believe. That doesn't mean I am right but I am certainly in good company.