Awe Quote by Walter Kohn
“I am very much a scientist, and so I naturally have thought about religion also through the eyes of a scientist. When I do that, I see religion not denominationally, but in a more, let us say, deistic sense. I have been influence in my thinking by the writing of Einstein who has made remarks to the effect that when he contemplated the world he sensed an underlying Force much greater than any human force. I feel very much the same. There is a sense of awe, a sense of reverence, and a sense of great mystery.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Theoretical Physics Discussion, 2005
A scientist perceives religion as a deistic awe of a greater force, inspired by Einstein’s view of the universe as mysterious and reverent.
In simple terms: Scientists can feel awe toward a universal force beyond human control.
Key Takeaway
Recognize wonder in scientific inquiry.
Themes
science
religion
philosophy
inspiration
Mood
wonderful
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- research meetings
- public lectures
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
deism
cosmology
humility
Questions to Reflect On
- How does scientific training shape spiritual views?
- Can awe coexist with empirical rigor?
A Different Perspective
Science may not fully explain spiritual experiences.
