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Quote of the Day by Isaac Newton: “He who thinks half-heartedly will not believe in God but...” - Meaning, life lessons and the story of the genius who changed science

Quote of the Day: “He who thinks half-heartedly will not believe in God; but he who really thinks has to believe in God.” — Isaac Newto n

Isaac Newton is remembered as one of the greatest scientists and mathematicians in history, but his intellectual interests extended far beyond mathematics and physics. The famous scientist also spent considerable time studying religion, theology, biblical history and questions about the nature of God. This makes the above quote particularly interesting, as it reflects Newton’s belief that deep thought and an understanding of the natural world could lead a person towards belief in a divine creator.

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