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  1. Albert Einstein
    physicist born in Germany who formulated the special theory of relativity and the general theory of relativity; Einstein also proposed that light consists of discrete quantized bundles of energy (later called photons) (1879-1955)
    (Albert Einstein) It was, of course, a lie what you read about my religious convictions, a lie which is being systematically repeated.
  2. Einstein
    physicist born in Germany who formulated the special theory of relativity and the general theory of relativity; Einstein also proposed that light consists of discrete quantized bundles of energy (later called photons) (1879-1955)
    (Albert Einstein) It was, of course, a lie what you read about my religious convictions, a lie which is being systematically repeated.
  3. Dukas
    French composer (1865-1935)
    (Albert Einstein, 1954, The Human Side, edited by Helen Dukas and Banesh Hoffman, Princeton University Press) Scientific research is based on the idea that everything that takes place is determined by laws of Nature, and therefore this holds for the action of people.
  4. Albert
    prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
    (Albert Einstein) It was, of course, a lie what you read about my religious convictions, a lie which is being systematically repeated.
  5. supernatural being
    ghostly entity believed to affect the course of human events
    For this reason, a research scientist will hardly be inclined to believe that events could be influenced by a prayer, i.e. by a wish addressed to a Supernatural Being.
  6. conceive of
    form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
    (Albert Einstein, "Religion and Science", New York Times Magazine, 9 November 1930) I cannot conceive of a God who rewards and punishes his creatures, or has a will of the kind that we experience in ourselves.
  7. Princeton University
    a university in New Jersey
    (Albert Einstein, 1954, The Human Side, edited by Helen Dukas and Banesh Hoffman, Princeton University Press) Scientific research is based on the idea that everything that takes place is determined by laws of Nature, and therefore this holds for the action of people.
  8. scientific research
    research into questions posed by scientific theories and hypotheses
    (Albert Einstein, 1954, The Human Side, edited by Helen Dukas and Banesh Hoffman, Princeton University Press) Scientific research is based on the idea that everything that takes place is determined by laws of Nature, and therefore this holds for the action of people.
  9. egoism
    concern for your own interests and welfare
    Neither can I nor would I want to conceive of an individual that survives his physical death; let feeble souls, from fear or absurd egoism, cherish such thoughts.
  10. obituary
    a notice of someone's death
    (Albert Einstein, Obituary in New York Times, 19 April 1955) I believe in Spinoza's God who reveals himself in the orderly harmony of what exists, not in a God who concerns himself with the fates and actions of human beings.
  11. cablegram
    a telegram sent abroad
    (Albert Einstein, responding to Rabbi Herbert Goldstein who had sent Einstein a cablegram bluntly demanding "Do you believe in God?" Quoted from Victor J. Stenger, Has Science Found God? 2001, chapter 3.)
  12. Spinoza
    Dutch philosopher who espoused a pantheistic system
    (Albert Einstein, Obituary in New York Times, 19 April 1955) I believe in Spinoza's God who reveals himself in the orderly harmony of what exists, not in a God who concerns himself with the fates and actions of human beings.
  13. meaningful
    having a purpose
    Covering both the natural and the spiritual, it should be based on a religious sense arising from the experience of all things natural and spiritual as a meaningful unity.
  14. Buddhism
    the teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment obtained through right conduct and wisdom and meditation releases one from desire and suffering and rebirth
    Buddhism answers this description.
  15. modeled
    resembling sculpture
    (Albert Einstein, The World as I See It) 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.
  16. frailty
    the state of being weak in health or body
    (Albert Einstein, The World as I See It) 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.
  17. egotism
    an exaggerated opinion of your own importance
    Neither can I believe that the individual survives the death of his body, although feeble souls harbor such thoughts through fear or ridiculous egotisms.
  18. believe in
    have a firm conviction as to the goodness of something
    I do not believe in a personal God and I have never denied this but have expressed it clearly.
  19. systematically
    in a consistent manner
    (Albert Einstein) It was, of course, a lie what you read about my religious convictions, a lie which is being systematically repeated.
  20. religion
    a strong belief in supernatural powers that control destiny
    The religion of the future will be a cosmic religion.
  21. awareness
    state of elementary or undifferentiated consciousness
    I am satisfied with the mystery of the eternity of life and with the awareness and a glimpse of the marvelous structure of the existing world, together with the devoted striving to comprehend a portion, be it ever so tiny, of the Reason that manifests itself in nature.
  22. law of nature
    a generalization that describes recurring facts or events in nature
    (Albert Einstein, 1954, The Human Side, edited by Helen Dukas and Banesh Hoffman, Princeton University Press) Scientific research is based on the idea that everything that takes place is determined by laws of Nature, and therefore this holds for the action of people.
  23. Hoffman
    United States sculptor (1887-1966)
    (Albert Einstein, 1954, The Human Side, edited by Helen Dukas and Banesh Hoffman, Princeton University Press) Scientific research is based on the idea that everything that takes place is determined by laws of Nature, and therefore this holds for the action of people.
  24. cosmic
    pertaining to or characteristic of the universe
    The religion of the future will be a cosmic religion.
  25. transcend
    go beyond the scope or limits of
    It should transcend personal God and avoid dogma and theology.
  26. unbounded
    seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
    If something is in me which can be called religious then it is the unbounded admiration for the structure of the world so far as our science can reveal it.
  27. survive
    continue in existence after
    Neither can I nor would I want to conceive of an individual that survives his physical death; let feeble souls, from fear or absurd egoism, cherish such thoughts.
  28. conceive
    have the idea for
    (Albert Einstein, "Religion and Science", New York Times Magazine, 9 November 1930) I cannot conceive of a God who rewards and punishes his creatures, or has a will of the kind that we experience in ourselves.
  29. Rabbi
    a Hebrew title of respect for a Jewish scholar or teacher
    (Albert Einstein, responding to Rabbi Herbert Goldstein who had sent Einstein a cablegram bluntly demanding "Do you believe in God?" Quoted from Victor J. Stenger, Has Science Found God? 2001, chapter 3.)
  30. bluntly
    in a blunt direct manner
    (Albert Einstein, responding to Rabbi Herbert Goldstein who had sent Einstein a cablegram bluntly demanding "Do you believe in God?" Quoted from Victor J. Stenger, Has Science Found God? 2001, chapter 3.)
  31. feeble
    pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
    Neither can I nor would I want to conceive of an individual that survives his physical death; let feeble souls, from fear or absurd egoism, cherish such thoughts.
  32. cope with
    satisfy or fulfill
    If there is any religion that could cope with modern scientific needs it would be Buddhism.
  33. God
    the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
    It should transcend personal God and avoid dogma and theology.
  34. based
    having a base
    Covering both the natural and the spiritual, it should be based on a religious sense arising from the experience of all things natural and spiritual as a meaningful unity.
  35. reward
    compensation for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
    Man would indeed be in a poor way if he had to be restrained by fear of punishment and hope of reward after death.
  36. religious
    having or showing belief in and reverence for a deity
    Covering both the natural and the spiritual, it should be based on a religious sense arising from the experience of all things natural and spiritual as a meaningful unity.
  37. incline
    lower or bend, as in a nod or bow
    For this reason, a research scientist will hardly be inclined to believe that events could be influenced by a prayer, i.e. by a wish addressed to a Supernatural Being.
  38. ethical
    conforming to accepted standards of social behavior
    A man's ethical behaviour should be based effectually on sympathy, education, and social ties and needs; no religious basis is necessary.
  39. marvelous
    extraordinarily good or great
    I am satisfied with the mystery of the eternity of life and with the awareness and a glimpse of the marvelous structure of the existing world, together with the devoted striving to comprehend a portion, be it ever so tiny, of the Reason that manifests itself in nature.
  40. scientist
    a person with advanced knowledge of empirical fields
    For this reason, a research scientist will hardly be inclined to believe that events could be influenced by a prayer, i.e. by a wish addressed to a Supernatural Being.
  41. dogma
    a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative
    It should transcend personal God and avoid dogma and theology.
  42. punish
    impose a penalty on
    (Albert Einstein, "Religion and Science", New York Times Magazine, 9 November 1930) I cannot conceive of a God who rewards and punishes his creatures, or has a will of the kind that we experience in ourselves.
  43. respond
    show a reaction to something
    Responding to a child who wrote and asked if scientists pray.)
  44. Princeton
    a university in New Jersey
    (Albert Einstein, 1954, The Human Side, edited by Helen Dukas and Banesh Hoffman, Princeton University Press) Scientific research is based on the idea that everything that takes place is determined by laws of Nature, and therefore this holds for the action of people.
  45. structure
    a complex entity made of many parts
    If something is in me which can be called religious then it is the unbounded admiration for the structure of the world so far as our science can reveal it.
  46. effectually
    in an effectual manner
    A man's ethical behaviour should be based effectually on sympathy, education, and social ties and needs; no religious basis is necessary.
  47. cope
    come to terms with
    If there is any religion that could cope with modern scientific needs it would be Buddhism.
  48. edited
    improved or corrected by critical revision
    (Albert Einstein, 1954, The Human Side, edited by Helen Dukas and Banesh Hoffman, Princeton University Press) Scientific research is based on the idea that everything that takes place is determined by laws of Nature, and therefore this holds for the action of people.
  49. scientific
    consistent with systematic study of the physical world
    If there is any religion that could cope with modern scientific needs it would be Buddhism.
  50. i.e.
    that is to say; in other words
    For this reason, a research scientist will hardly be inclined to believe that events could be influenced by a prayer, i.e. by a wish addressed to a Supernatural Being.
  51. science
    a branch of study or knowledge involving the observation, investigation, and discovery of general laws or truths that can be tested systematically
    If something is in me which can be called religious then it is the unbounded admiration for the structure of the world so far as our science can reveal it.
  52. ever so
    (intensifier for adjectives) very
    I am satisfied with the mystery of the eternity of life and with the awareness and a glimpse of the marvelous structure of the existing world, together with the devoted striving to comprehend a portion, be it ever so tiny, of the Reason that manifests itself in nature.
  53. restrained
    under control
    Man would indeed be in a poor way if he had to be restrained by fear of punishment and hope of reward after death.
  54. research
    a seeking for knowledge
    (Albert Einstein, 1954, The Human Side, edited by Helen Dukas and Banesh Hoffman, Princeton University Press) Scientific research is based on the idea that everything that takes place is determined by laws of Nature, and therefore this holds for the action of people.
  55. supernatural
    not able to be explained by physical laws
    For this reason, a research scientist will hardly be inclined to believe that events could be influenced by a prayer, i.e. by a wish addressed to a Supernatural Being.
  56. striving
    an effortful attempt to attain a goal
    I am satisfied with the mystery of the eternity of life and with the awareness and a glimpse of the marvelous structure of the existing world, together with the devoted striving to comprehend a portion, be it ever so tiny, of the Reason that manifests itself in nature.
  57. orderly
    neat or organized
    (Albert Einstein, Obituary in New York Times, 19 April 1955) I believe in Spinoza's God who reveals himself in the orderly harmony of what exists, not in a God who concerns himself with the fates and actions of human beings.
  58. devote
    dedicate
    I am satisfied with the mystery of the eternity of life and with the awareness and a glimpse of the marvelous structure of the existing world, together with the devoted striving to comprehend a portion, be it ever so tiny, of the Reason that manifests itself in nature.
  59. believe
    accept as true; take to be true
    I do not believe in a personal God and I have never denied this but have expressed it clearly.
  60. inspire
    serve as the inciting cause of
    One strength of the Communist system ... is that it has some of the characteristics of a religion and inspires the emotions of a religion.
  61. demanding
    requiring more than usually expected or thought due
    (Albert Einstein, responding to Rabbi Herbert Goldstein who had sent Einstein a cablegram bluntly demanding "Do you believe in God?" Quoted from Victor J. Stenger, Has Science Found God? 2001, chapter 3.)
  62. behaviour
    the way a person behaves toward other people
    A man's ethical behaviour should be based effectually on sympathy, education, and social ties and needs; no religious basis is necessary.
  63. base
    lowest support of a structure
    Covering both the natural and the spiritual, it should be based on a religious sense arising from the experience of all things natural and spiritual as a meaningful unity.
  64. human beings
    all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
    (Albert Einstein, Obituary in New York Times, 19 April 1955) I believe in Spinoza's God who reveals himself in the orderly harmony of what exists, not in a God who concerns himself with the fates and actions of human beings.
  65. eternity
    time without end
    I am satisfied with the mystery of the eternity of life and with the awareness and a glimpse of the marvelous structure of the existing world, together with the devoted striving to comprehend a portion, be it ever so tiny, of the Reason that manifests itself in nature.
  66. theology
    the rational and systematic study of religion
    It should transcend personal God and avoid dogma and theology.
  67. human
    a person; a hominid with a large brain and articulate speech
    (Albert Einstein, 1954, The Human Side, edited by Helen Dukas and Banesh Hoffman, Princeton University Press) Scientific research is based on the idea that everything that takes place is determined by laws of Nature, and therefore this holds for the action of people.
  68. edit
    prepare for publication or presentation by revising
    (Albert Einstein, 1954, The Human Side, edited by Helen Dukas and Banesh Hoffman, Princeton University Press) Scientific research is based on the idea that everything that takes place is determined by laws of Nature, and therefore this holds for the action of people.
  69. spiritual
    lacking material body or form or substance
    Covering both the natural and the spiritual, it should be based on a religious sense arising from the experience of all things natural and spiritual as a meaningful unity.
  70. needs
    in such a manner as could not be otherwise
    If there is any religion that could cope with modern scientific needs it would be Buddhism.
  71. reveal
    make visible
    If something is in me which can be called religious then it is the unbounded admiration for the structure of the world so far as our science can reveal it.
  72. quote
    repeat a passage from
    (Albert Einstein, responding to Rabbi Herbert Goldstein who had sent Einstein a cablegram bluntly demanding "Do you believe in God?" Quoted from Victor J. Stenger, Has Science Found God? 2001, chapter 3.)
  73. Herbert
    United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
    (Albert Einstein, responding to Rabbi Herbert Goldstein who had sent Einstein a cablegram bluntly demanding "Do you believe in God?" Quoted from Victor J. Stenger, Has Science Found God? 2001, chapter 3.)
  74. cherish
    be fond of
    Neither can I nor would I want to conceive of an individual that survives his physical death; let feeble souls, from fear or absurd egoism, cherish such thoughts.
  75. ridiculous
    incongruous or absurd
    Neither can I believe that the individual survives the death of his body, although feeble souls harbor such thoughts through fear or ridiculous egotisms.
  76. comprehend
    get the meaning of something
    I am satisfied with the mystery of the eternity of life and with the awareness and a glimpse of the marvelous structure of the existing world, together with the devoted striving to comprehend a portion, be it ever so tiny, of the Reason that manifests itself in nature.
  77. victor
    a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
    (Albert Einstein, responding to Rabbi Herbert Goldstein who had sent Einstein a cablegram bluntly demanding "Do you believe in God?" Quoted from Victor J. Stenger, Has Science Found God? 2001, chapter 3.)
  78. absurd
    inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
    Neither can I nor would I want to conceive of an individual that survives his physical death; let feeble souls, from fear or absurd egoism, cherish such thoughts.
  79. glimpse
    a brief or incomplete view
    I am satisfied with the mystery of the eternity of life and with the awareness and a glimpse of the marvelous structure of the existing world, together with the devoted striving to comprehend a portion, be it ever so tiny, of the Reason that manifests itself in nature.
  80. restrain
    hold back
    Man would indeed be in a poor way if he had to be restrained by fear of punishment and hope of reward after death.
  81. covering
    a natural object that covers or envelops
    Covering both the natural and the spiritual, it should be based on a religious sense arising from the experience of all things natural and spiritual as a meaningful unity.
  82. determine
    find out or learn with certainty, as by making an inquiry
    (Albert Einstein, 1954, The Human Side, edited by Helen Dukas and Banesh Hoffman, Princeton University Press) Scientific research is based on the idea that everything that takes place is determined by laws of Nature, and therefore this holds for the action of people.
  83. in short
    in a concise manner; in a few words
    (Albert Einstein, The World as I See It) 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.
  84. harmony
    compatibility in opinion and action
    (Albert Einstein, Obituary in New York Times, 19 April 1955) I believe in Spinoza's God who reveals himself in the orderly harmony of what exists, not in a God who concerns himself with the fates and actions of human beings.
  85. individual
    being or characteristic of a single thing or person
    Neither can I nor would I want to conceive of an individual that survives his physical death; let feeble souls, from fear or absurd egoism, cherish such thoughts.
  86. harbor
    a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
    Neither can I believe that the individual survives the death of his body, although feeble souls harbor such thoughts through fear or ridiculous egotisms.
  87. personal
    concerning an individual or his or her private life
    It should transcend personal God and avoid dogma and theology.
  88. existing
    having being or actuality
    I am satisfied with the mystery of the eternity of life and with the awareness and a glimpse of the marvelous structure of the existing world, together with the devoted striving to comprehend a portion, be it ever so tiny, of the Reason that manifests itself in nature.
  89. unity
    an undivided or unbroken completeness with nothing wanting
    Covering both the natural and the spiritual, it should be based on a religious sense arising from the experience of all things natural and spiritual as a meaningful unity.
  90. exist
    have a presence
    I am satisfied with the mystery of the eternity of life and with the awareness and a glimpse of the marvelous structure of the existing world, together with the devoted striving to comprehend a portion, be it ever so tiny, of the Reason that manifests itself in nature.
  91. Helen
    (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
    (Albert Einstein, 1954, The Human Side, edited by Helen Dukas and Banesh Hoffman, Princeton University Press) Scientific research is based on the idea that everything that takes place is determined by laws of Nature, and therefore this holds for the action of people.
  92. fear
    an emotion in anticipation of some specific pain or danger
    Man would indeed be in a poor way if he had to be restrained by fear of punishment and hope of reward after death.
  93. creation
    the act of starting something for the first time
    (Albert Einstein, The World as I See It) 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.
  94. experience
    the content of observation or participation in an event
    Covering both the natural and the spiritual, it should be based on a religious sense arising from the experience of all things natural and spiritual as a meaningful unity.
  95. manifest
    clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
    I am satisfied with the mystery of the eternity of life and with the awareness and a glimpse of the marvelous structure of the existing world, together with the devoted striving to comprehend a portion, be it ever so tiny, of the Reason that manifests itself in nature.
  96. together with
    in conjunction with; combined
    I am satisfied with the mystery of the eternity of life and with the awareness and a glimpse of the marvelous structure of the existing world, together with the devoted striving to comprehend a portion, be it ever so tiny, of the Reason that manifests itself in nature.
  97. strive
    attempt by employing effort
    I am satisfied with the mystery of the eternity of life and with the awareness and a glimpse of the marvelous structure of the existing world, together with the devoted striving to comprehend a portion, be it ever so tiny, of the Reason that manifests itself in nature.
  98. death
    the permanent end of all life functions in an organism
    Man would indeed be in a poor way if he had to be restrained by fear of punishment and hope of reward after death.
  99. inclined
    at an angle to the horizontal or vertical position
    For this reason, a research scientist will hardly be inclined to believe that events could be influenced by a prayer, i.e. by a wish addressed to a Supernatural Being.
  100. tiny
    very small
    I am satisfied with the mystery of the eternity of life and with the awareness and a glimpse of the marvelous structure of the existing world, together with the devoted striving to comprehend a portion, be it ever so tiny, of the Reason that manifests itself in nature.
  101. admiration
    a feeling of delighted approval and liking
    If something is in me which can be called religious then it is the unbounded admiration for the structure of the world so far as our science can reveal it.
  102. reflection
    the phenomenon of a wave being thrown back from a surface
    (Albert Einstein, The World as I See It) 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.
  103. natural
    relating to or concerning the physical world
    Covering both the natural and the spiritual, it should be based on a religious sense arising from the experience of all things natural and spiritual as a meaningful unity.
  104. neither
    used to indicate something also does not apply
    Neither can I nor would I want to conceive of an individual that survives his physical death; let feeble souls, from fear or absurd egoism, cherish such thoughts.
  105. conviction
    an unshakable belief in something without need for proof
    (Albert Einstein) It was, of course, a lie what you read about my religious convictions, a lie which is being systematically repeated.
  106. tie
    fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
    A man's ethical behaviour should be based effectually on sympathy, education, and social ties and needs; no religious basis is necessary.
  107. punishment
    the act of imposing a penalty
    Man would indeed be in a poor way if he had to be restrained by fear of punishment and hope of reward after death.
  108. characteristic
    typical or distinctive
    One strength of the Communist system ... is that it has some of the characteristics of a religion and inspires the emotions of a religion.
  109. basis
    the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun
    A man's ethical behaviour should be based effectually on sympathy, education, and social ties and needs; no religious basis is necessary.
  110. New York
    the largest city in New York State and in the United States
    (Albert Einstein, "Religion and Science", New York Times Magazine, 9 November 1930) I cannot conceive of a God who rewards and punishes his creatures, or has a will of the kind that we experience in ourselves.
  111. devoted
    zealous in allegiance or affection
    I am satisfied with the mystery of the eternity of life and with the awareness and a glimpse of the marvelous structure of the existing world, together with the devoted striving to comprehend a portion, be it ever so tiny, of the Reason that manifests itself in nature.
  112. magazine
    a periodic publication containing articles and pictures
    (Albert Einstein, "Religion and Science", New York Times Magazine, 9 November 1930) I cannot conceive of a God who rewards and punishes his creatures, or has a will of the kind that we experience in ourselves.
  113. action
    something done (usually as opposed to something said)
    (Albert Einstein, 1954, The Human Side, edited by Helen Dukas and Banesh Hoffman, Princeton University Press) Scientific research is based on the idea that everything that takes place is determined by laws of Nature, and therefore this holds for the action of people.
  114. addressed
    (of mail) marked with a destination
    For this reason, a research scientist will hardly be inclined to believe that events could be influenced by a prayer, i.e. by a wish addressed to a Supernatural Being.
  115. November
    the month following October and preceding December
    (Albert Einstein, "Religion and Science", New York Times Magazine, 9 November 1930) I cannot conceive of a God who rewards and punishes his creatures, or has a will of the kind that we experience in ourselves.
  116. York
    the English royal house that reigned from 1461 to 1485
    (Albert Einstein, "Religion and Science", New York Times Magazine, 9 November 1930) I cannot conceive of a God who rewards and punishes his creatures, or has a will of the kind that we experience in ourselves.
  117. model
    a representation of something, often on a smaller scale
    (Albert Einstein, The World as I See It) 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.
  118. imagine
    expect, believe, or suppose
    (Albert Einstein, The World as I See It) 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.
  119. mystery
    something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
    I am satisfied with the mystery of the eternity of life and with the awareness and a glimpse of the marvelous structure of the existing world, together with the devoted striving to comprehend a portion, be it ever so tiny, of the Reason that manifests itself in nature.
  120. emotion
    any strong feeling
    One strength of the Communist system ... is that it has some of the characteristics of a religion and inspires the emotions of a religion.
  121. description
    the act of depicting something
    Buddhism answers this description.
  122. satisfied
    filled with contentment
    I am satisfied with the mystery of the eternity of life and with the awareness and a glimpse of the marvelous structure of the existing world, together with the devoted striving to comprehend a portion, be it ever so tiny, of the Reason that manifests itself in nature.
  123. physical
    involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
    Neither can I nor would I want to conceive of an individual that survives his physical death; let feeble souls, from fear or absurd egoism, cherish such thoughts.
  124. soul
    the immaterial part of a person
    Neither can I nor would I want to conceive of an individual that survives his physical death; let feeble souls, from fear or absurd egoism, cherish such thoughts.
  125. pray
    address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship
    Responding to a child who wrote and asked if scientists pray.)
  126. sympathy
    sharing the feelings of others, especially sorrow or anguish
    A man's ethical behaviour should be based effectually on sympathy, education, and social ties and needs; no religious basis is necessary.
  127. Communist
    a member of the communist party
    One strength of the Communist system ... is that it has some of the characteristics of a religion and inspires the emotions of a religion.
  128. expressed
    communicated in words
    I do not believe in a personal God and I have never denied this but have expressed it clearly.
  129. clearly
    without doubt or question
    I do not believe in a personal God and I have never denied this but have expressed it clearly.
  130. April
    the month following March and preceding May
    (Albert Einstein, Obituary in New York Times, 19 April 1955) I believe in Spinoza's God who reveals himself in the orderly harmony of what exists, not in a God who concerns himself with the fates and actions of human beings.
  131. deny
    declare untrue; contradict
    I do not believe in a personal God and I have never denied this but have expressed it clearly.
  132. take place
    come to pass
    (Albert Einstein, 1954, The Human Side, edited by Helen Dukas and Banesh Hoffman, Princeton University Press) Scientific research is based on the idea that everything that takes place is determined by laws of Nature, and therefore this holds for the action of people.
  133. nature
    the physical world including plants and animals
    (Albert Einstein, 1954, The Human Side, edited by Helen Dukas and Banesh Hoffman, Princeton University Press) Scientific research is based on the idea that everything that takes place is determined by laws of Nature, and therefore this holds for the action of people.
  134. repeated
    recurring again and again
    (Albert Einstein) It was, of course, a lie what you read about my religious convictions, a lie which is being systematically repeated.
  135. times
    a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
    (Albert Einstein, "Religion and Science", New York Times Magazine, 9 November 1930) I cannot conceive of a God who rewards and punishes his creatures, or has a will of the kind that we experience in ourselves.
  136. portion
    something determined in relation to a thing that includes it
    I am satisfied with the mystery of the eternity of life and with the awareness and a glimpse of the marvelous structure of the existing world, together with the devoted striving to comprehend a portion, be it ever so tiny, of the Reason that manifests itself in nature.
  137. can
    airtight sealed metal container for food or drink, etc.
    If something is in me which can be called religious then it is the unbounded admiration for the structure of the world so far as our science can reveal it.
  138. world
    the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
    If something is in me which can be called religious then it is the unbounded admiration for the structure of the world so far as our science can reveal it.
  139. education
    activities that impart knowledge or skill
    A man's ethical behaviour should be based effectually on sympathy, education, and social ties and needs; no religious basis is necessary.
  140. reason
    a logical motive for a belief or action
    For this reason, a research scientist will hardly be inclined to believe that events could be influenced by a prayer, i.e. by a wish addressed to a Supernatural Being.
  141. arise
    move upward
    Covering both the natural and the spiritual, it should be based on a religious sense arising from the experience of all things natural and spiritual as a meaningful unity.
  142. satisfy
    meet the requirements or expectations of
    I am satisfied with the mystery of the eternity of life and with the awareness and a glimpse of the marvelous structure of the existing world, together with the devoted striving to comprehend a portion, be it ever so tiny, of the Reason that manifests itself in nature.
  143. fate
    the ultimate agency predetermining the course of events
    (Albert Einstein, Obituary in New York Times, 19 April 1955) I believe in Spinoza's God who reveals himself in the orderly harmony of what exists, not in a God who concerns himself with the fates and actions of human beings.
  144. avoid
    stay away from
    It should transcend personal God and avoid dogma and theology.
  145. prayer
    reverent petition to a deity
    For this reason, a research scientist will hardly be inclined to believe that events could be influenced by a prayer, i.e. by a wish addressed to a Supernatural Being.
  146. New
    used of a living language
    (Albert Einstein, "Religion and Science", New York Times Magazine, 9 November 1930) I cannot conceive of a God who rewards and punishes his creatures, or has a will of the kind that we experience in ourselves.
  147. determined
    having been learned or found especially by investigation
    (Albert Einstein, 1954, The Human Side, edited by Helen Dukas and Banesh Hoffman, Princeton University Press) Scientific research is based on the idea that everything that takes place is determined by laws of Nature, and therefore this holds for the action of people.
  148. being
    the state or fact of existing
    (Albert Einstein) It was, of course, a lie what you read about my religious convictions, a lie which is being systematically repeated.
  149. creature
    a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
    (Albert Einstein, "Religion and Science", New York Times Magazine, 9 November 1930) I cannot conceive of a God who rewards and punishes his creatures, or has a will of the kind that we experience in ourselves.
  150. modern
    ahead of the times
    If there is any religion that could cope with modern scientific needs it would be Buddhism.
  151. university
    an institution of higher learning that grants degrees
    (Albert Einstein, 1954, The Human Side, edited by Helen Dukas and Banesh Hoffman, Princeton University Press) Scientific research is based on the idea that everything that takes place is determined by laws of Nature, and therefore this holds for the action of people.
  152. Man
    one of the British Isles in the Irish Sea
    Man would indeed be in a poor way if he had to be restrained by fear of punishment and hope of reward after death.
  153. lie
    be prostrate; be in a horizontal position
    (Albert Einstein) It was, of course, a lie what you read about my religious convictions, a lie which is being systematically repeated.
  154. social
    living together or enjoying life in communities
    A man's ethical behaviour should be based effectually on sympathy, education, and social ties and needs; no religious basis is necessary.
  155. repeat
    say or state again
    (Albert Einstein) It was, of course, a lie what you read about my religious convictions, a lie which is being systematically repeated.
  156. so far
    to the degree or extent that
    If something is in me which can be called religious then it is the unbounded admiration for the structure of the world so far as our science can reveal it.
  157. hardly
    almost not
    For this reason, a research scientist will hardly be inclined to believe that events could be influenced by a prayer, i.e. by a wish addressed to a Supernatural Being.
  158. address
    the place where a person or organization can be found
    For this reason, a research scientist will hardly be inclined to believe that events could be influenced by a prayer, i.e. by a wish addressed to a Supernatural Being.
  159. side
    a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
    (Albert Einstein, 1954, The Human Side, edited by Helen Dukas and Banesh Hoffman, Princeton University Press) Scientific research is based on the idea that everything that takes place is determined by laws of Nature, and therefore this holds for the action of people.
  160. strength
    the property of being physically or mentally powerful
    One strength of the Communist system ... is that it has some of the characteristics of a religion and inspires the emotions of a religion.
  161. influence
    a power to affect persons or events
    For this reason, a research scientist will hardly be inclined to believe that events could be influenced by a prayer, i.e. by a wish addressed to a Supernatural Being.
  162. need
    require or want
    If there is any religion that could cope with modern scientific needs it would be Buddhism.
  163. express
    communicate beliefs or opinions
    I do not believe in a personal God and I have never denied this but have expressed it clearly.
  164. event
    something that happens at a given place and time
    For this reason, a research scientist will hardly be inclined to believe that events could be influenced by a prayer, i.e. by a wish addressed to a Supernatural Being.
  165. future
    the time yet to come
    The religion of the future will be a cosmic religion.
  166. concern
    something that interests you because it is important
    (Albert Einstein, Obituary in New York Times, 19 April 1955) I believe in Spinoza's God who reveals himself in the orderly harmony of what exists, not in a God who concerns himself with the fates and actions of human beings.
  167. demand
    request urgently and forcefully
    (Albert Einstein, responding to Rabbi Herbert Goldstein who had sent Einstein a cablegram bluntly demanding "Do you believe in God?" Quoted from Victor J. Stenger, Has Science Found God? 2001, chapter 3.)
  168. press
    put pressure or force upon something
    (Albert Einstein, 1954, The Human Side, edited by Helen Dukas and Banesh Hoffman, Princeton University Press) Scientific research is based on the idea that everything that takes place is determined by laws of Nature, and therefore this holds for the action of people.
  169. system
    a group of independent elements comprising a unified whole
    One strength of the Communist system ... is that it has some of the characteristics of a religion and inspires the emotions of a religion.
  170. thought
    the content of cognition
    Neither can I nor would I want to conceive of an individual that survives his physical death; let feeble souls, from fear or absurd egoism, cherish such thoughts.
  171. object
    a tangible and visible entity
    (Albert Einstein, The World as I See It) 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.
  172. necessary
    absolutely essential
    A man's ethical behaviour should be based effectually on sympathy, education, and social ties and needs; no religious basis is necessary.
  173. purpose
    what something is used for
    (Albert Einstein, The World as I See It) 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.
  174. cover
    provide with a covering or cause to be covered
    Covering both the natural and the spiritual, it should be based on a religious sense arising from the experience of all things natural and spiritual as a meaningful unity.
  175. chapter
    a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
    (Albert Einstein, responding to Rabbi Herbert Goldstein who had sent Einstein a cablegram bluntly demanding "Do you believe in God?" Quoted from Victor J. Stenger, Has Science Found God? 2001, chapter 3.)
  176. of course
    as might be expected
    (Albert Einstein) It was, of course, a lie what you read about my religious convictions, a lie which is being systematically repeated.
  177. sense
    the faculty through which the world is perceived
    Covering both the natural and the spiritual, it should be based on a religious sense arising from the experience of all things natural and spiritual as a meaningful unity.
  178. short
    having little length or lacking in length
    (Albert Einstein, The World as I See It) 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.
  179. later
    happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
    (Albert Einstein, Out Of My Later Years, 1950)
  180. therefore
    as a result; from that fact or reason
    (Albert Einstein, 1954, The Human Side, edited by Helen Dukas and Banesh Hoffman, Princeton University Press) Scientific research is based on the idea that everything that takes place is determined by laws of Nature, and therefore this holds for the action of people.
  181. will
    the capability of conscious choice and decision
    The religion of the future will be a cosmic religion.
  182. idea
    the content of cognition
    (Albert Einstein, 1954, The Human Side, edited by Helen Dukas and Banesh Hoffman, Princeton University Press) Scientific research is based on the idea that everything that takes place is determined by laws of Nature, and therefore this holds for the action of people.
  183. sent
    caused or enabled to go or be conveyed or transmitted
    (Albert Einstein, responding to Rabbi Herbert Goldstein who had sent Einstein a cablegram bluntly demanding "Do you believe in God?" Quoted from Victor J. Stenger, Has Science Found God? 2001, chapter 3.)
  184. indeed
    in truth (often tends to intensify)
    Man would indeed be in a poor way if he had to be restrained by fear of punishment and hope of reward after death.
  185. such
    of so extreme a degree or extent
    Neither can I nor would I want to conceive of an individual that survives his physical death; let feeble souls, from fear or absurd egoism, cherish such thoughts.
  186. together
    in contact with each other or in proximity
    I am satisfied with the mystery of the eternity of life and with the awareness and a glimpse of the marvelous structure of the existing world, together with the devoted striving to comprehend a portion, be it ever so tiny, of the Reason that manifests itself in nature.
  187. poor
    having little money or few possessions
    Man would indeed be in a poor way if he had to be restrained by fear of punishment and hope of reward after death.
  188. body
    an individual 3-dimensional object that has mass
    Neither can I believe that the individual survives the death of his body, although feeble souls harbor such thoughts through fear or ridiculous egotisms.
  189. after
    happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
    Man would indeed be in a poor way if he had to be restrained by fear of punishment and hope of reward after death.
  190. wish
    an expression of some desire or inclination
    For this reason, a research scientist will hardly be inclined to believe that events could be influenced by a prayer, i.e. by a wish addressed to a Supernatural Being.
  191. read
    look at and say out loud something written or printed
    (Albert Einstein) It was, of course, a lie what you read about my religious convictions, a lie which is being systematically repeated.
  192. kind
    having a tender and considerate and helpful nature
    (Albert Einstein, "Religion and Science", New York Times Magazine, 9 November 1930) I cannot conceive of a God who rewards and punishes his creatures, or has a will of the kind that we experience in ourselves.
  193. law
    the collection of rules imposed by authority
    (Albert Einstein, 1954, The Human Side, edited by Helen Dukas and Banesh Hoffman, Princeton University Press) Scientific research is based on the idea that everything that takes place is determined by laws of Nature, and therefore this holds for the action of people.
  194. hope
    the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled
    Man would indeed be in a poor way if he had to be restrained by fear of punishment and hope of reward after death.
Created on Sun May 30 23:26:14 EDT 2010

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