Able Quote by Albert Einstein
“To be sure, the doctrine of a personal God interfering with natural events could never be refuted, in the real sense, by science, for this doctrine can always take refuge in those domains in which scientific knowledge has not yet been able to set foot.”
About This Quote
The claim that a personal deity can affect nature is unfalsifiable because it can always be placed beyond current scientific reach.
In simple terms: God's interference is untestable because it hides where science hasn't reached.
Recognize limits of scientific proof regarding supernatural claims.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- debates on religion
- science education
- public policy
- personal belief systems
- theological arguments
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we evaluate beliefs that lie beyond empirical testing?
- Can faith coexist with scientific skepticism?
Science cannot address claims that are deliberately positioned outside its domain.