Albert Einstein was perhaps the most influential scientist of the 20th century, whose groundbreaking theories revolutionized our understanding of the universe. His contributions extend across the full spectrum of Physics – from the quantum realm to classical mechanics and cosmology. The quantum theory of light, along with the special and general theories of relativity, radically transformed our understanding of light, space, time, mass, motion and gravitation, overturning centuries-old Newtonian concepts. His rebellious nature, though necessary for his discoveries, also worked against dogma where he deeply reflected on philosophy, religion, ethics and spiritual dimensions of science. His writings on the philosophy of religion reveal a deep intellectual and emotional engagement with questions that lie at the heart of human existence through which he taught many valuable lessons about life.

In a letter to David Bohm in 1954, American theoretical physicist and philosopher, Einstein wrote: “If God created the world, His primary concern was certainly not to make its understanding easy for us.” This statement is partly philosophical, partly scientific and partly theological. It reflects the idea that the universe is vast and complex, requiring deep investigation to comprehend, and that God’s wisdom ultimately surpasses human understanding. Einstein took the idea of God very seriously, elevating it from a religious notion to a mathematical one. To Einstein, the elegance of the laws of physics, guiding the universe were God’s handiwork, reflecting divine beauty, not a humanlike God controlling. In the later part of life, Einstein advocated for world peace and the principles of nonviolence and spoke out against militarism. Perhaps, no other scientist in history has matched the depth, originality and impact in both science and philosophy.

An examination of Einstein’s biography reveals that his parents held a secular outlook and nurtured him in a liberal environment that encouraged independent thought and freethinking. Although he received both Jewish and Catholic instructions in childhood, he gradually moved away from religious orthodoxy while appreciating the cultural and........

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