Time magazine has an enlightening article by Walter Isaacson about Albert Einstein and faith. It was published in early April but I just discovered it today (thanks to Preaching Today).

Einstein DID believe in God, and he came to his belief not through religious texts or traditions, but by peering into the mystery of nature. Of atheists, he wrote: “They are creatures who–in their grudge against traditional religion as the ‘opium of the masses’– cannot hear the music of the spheres.” As for Jesus, Einstein said “I am enthralled by the luminous figure of the Nazarene.” Yet Einstein did not believe in a personal God, immortality for humans, or even free-will.

For more fascinating reading on this man whose name is synonymous with genius, check out the Time article, which is an excerpt from Isaacson’s new book on Einstein.