Posted by Larry Hoover on January 7, 2005, at 22:35:39
In reply to Re: for every action, posted by Dave001 on January 7, 2005, at 16:01:16
> An atheist is simply one who does not believe in the existence of a physical deity. All scientists are atheists, whether they admit it or not.
I don't know that such absolute statements are a good idea. I think I saw a poll of Ph.D. scientists in the U.S., and a substantial number (30 or 40%, I don't clearly recall) were committed to their Christian faith, notwithstanding the discrepancies with their science work.
Einstein was a pantheist. I would have to say I am, too.
I'm not sure I'm comfortable with your definition for atheism.
Lar
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