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Originally Posted by photon
I didn't read the comments, but are they commenting that Einstein shouldn't comment on metaphysical questions, or that people shouldn't put any weight behind Einstein's comments on metaphysical questions?
If the former I agree, if it's the latter, I would agree with the commenter... Appeal to authority is a common fallacy and I have often seen Einstein (or Newton or any other scientist that held anything remotely resembling a religious belief) invoked by Christians to somehow support their religious position.
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Newton is a funny case. He was seeking Occult knowledge up till his death.
Meh, it doesn't matter what Einstien believed. People are still going to go off on their own zealous campaign no matter if they are aethiest or religious.