Quote by Albert Einstein

I cannot imagine a God who rewards and punishes the objects of his creation, whose purposes are modeled after our own -- a God, in short, who is but a reflection of human frailty. Neither can I believe that the individual survives the death of his body, although feeble souls harbor such thoughts through fear or ridiculous egotisms.

I cannot imagine a God who rewards and punishes the objects

Summary

In this quote, the author expresses a disbelief in a God who exhibits human-like qualities such as rewarding and punishing, suggesting that such a deity would simply be a reflection of human weaknesses. Additionally, the author rejects the idea of an eternal existence after physical death, considering it to be driven by fear or self-centeredness. Ultimately, the quote challenges conventional notions of a God who aligns with human characteristics and immortal souls, reflecting a skeptical viewpoint towards these concepts.

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God Religion Thinking Rational

By Albert Einstein

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