And here I thought ole Albert was smart in all ways! I disagree whole-heartedly! Who knows what "religion" will be in the future BUT a personal relationship with Jesus, the Christ will always be a major force. It usually is with the Creator.

OMD

Hi Doug,

Well you're the first respondent to this Einsteinian quote!

and a flat out disagree...

And funny how it brings up the theology aspect of religion as Einstein mentions. You equate Jesus with not only being the son of god but the creator him/herself. That is a huge theological discussion in and of itself.

It will be interesting to see if there are christians and non-christians who view Jesus differently than you expressed.

It would be good to have the date of when Einstein wrote or spoke those words but that it was last century and framed within his world views and awareness of science and mathematics does put it in a context of incredible study for many of us to fully comprehend.

DTA
Beth

OMD, I would really love to comment at length on this subject, but every time I do, some one narrow-minded always comes in and preaches hellfire and brimstone to ANYTHING non-Christian. Don't get me wrong, Sir, I am NOT anti-Christian, It really is a solid and grounded religion and spiritual system of belief and morals for one to live their life by. But the problem with Christianity, just like Islam, is that they believe anything outside their own faith is wrong and bent for Hell. They are extremists! If you look at OTHER religions around the world, the one thing they most ALL have it common, is that they leave the choice of spirituality up to the individual, and that is as it should be. Sure you may be right (though most of us doubt it), but what if you are wrong? What if you die, go through the white light looking for St. Peter, and you don't find Heaven OR Hell? Then what? Is your life wasted, or do you go to another existance and start all over again? Just because you were born and raised a Christian does not make it the right religion for you, for me or anybody. If you are very realistic at all, then maybe you should look a bit closer at your own faith, and compare it to the faiths of others. Like maybe the Gnostics who fully embraced the other half of the Bible that Christian scholars branded as evil and banned from the Bible. There were originally 126 Scrolls but only 66 of them made it into the Bible, even though in the Book of Acts, YOUR Bible also said, "All scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for loving, teaching, understanding and reprimanding!" "All Scripture", includes other books inspired of God and written down by Man, such as the Quoran', The Eddas & The Sagas of the Ancient Norsemen, and the Bagadhvadvita (please excuse me if I did not spell that just right). Before I close, please let me reiterate one more fact for your sincere ponderance. More wars have been fought over religion throughout the entire history of Man, than anything else on the planet. If we are to REALLY work for world peace, let us start by FULLY recognizing , and RESPECTING FULLY everyone's right to the "freedom of religion" in this country, and concentrate on spreading THAT isnstead of forcing Democracy on countries who either do not want, or do not need Democracy. Thank You in advance. Sincerely Yours, Benton Middleton

Beth ~ It seems so weird to say "last century" because I was living then.

Benton ~ I'll not debate this subject in Adland. Suffice it to say, mankind was created with free will. We are, thus, able to choose which path we travel with NO interference from God or the father of lies, satan. I choose to be a disciple of Jesus, the Christ. I believe the Bible is the inerrant and fully revealed word of God and I believe that Jesus is who He says He is. I am not a biblical scholar and do not engage in what ifs. All roads do lead to God as we will ALL stand before Him in the end. From there He is the judge. My chips are "All In" that Jesus is who He says He is and anyone that believes in Him will be co-heirs with Him in Heaven.

Next, hell has been depicted many ways. It is simply eternal separation from God based on the choice regarding Jesus we made here while we are in Earth. Whether I'm right wrong or indifferent is irrevelant. If you truly want answers for your points that come from much more educated and studied theologians Please read the Case for... Series (Case for Christ, Case for Faith etc) by Lee Strobel a Yale trained journalist who investigated all you speak of using the rules of evidentiary law. His premise is to use his journalism training and rules of evidentiary law to debunk Christianity. Quite interesting reads and causes much internal thought.

Doug