“I do not believe in the God of theology who rewards good and punishes evil. My God created laws that take care of that. His universe is not ruled by wishful thinking, but by immutable laws.”
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Attribution note
No reliable primary or scholarly source confirms this exact wording as Albert Einstein's. It is widely circulated under his name and is listed as commonly attributed.
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This wording, beginning "I do not believe in the God of theology who…," circulates under Einstein's name and focuses on believe, theology, rewards. No strong source for the exact text was found, so the page presents it as commonly attributed while still explaining its practical connection to science and justice.
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- Use "I do not believe in the God of theology who…" in a science discussion, then ask which concrete claim the wording makes.
- Compare its treatment of believe with theology in a lesson, essay, or editorial note before drawing a conclusion.
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