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Godot · 06-11-2003, 09:40 PM

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Originally posted by Kevbo
Thanks for the detective work, Jesse, that makes a lot more sense (I couldn't believe that Newton, who formulated the classical law of gravity, would not realize that gravity could form planets even if he was a staunch Christian).

I wouldn't say that Newton was a staunch Christian by any stretch. The man was a zionist, anti-trinitarian, alchemist. His position as a fellow at Oxford rewuired the taking of vows. Somehow, Newton managed not to take them and still attain his fellowship.
If you're interested in reading up on this, I suggest BJT Dobbs. Failing that, why not ask Bede? I don't doubt that he could point you towards some decent material.

Albion · 06-12-2003, 12:35 AM

I didn't know Newton spoke modern English. Or that there were handy recording devices to document his conversation with the atheist friend. I wonder what other conversations he had that we haven't been told about.

Kevbo · 06-12-2003, 03:46 AM

I agree that the "unnamed atheist friend" is a bit strange, SLD.

butswana · 06-12-2003, 07:20 AM

I find it odd that the atheist friend hadn't thought about this before. That smacks of bullshit to me.
Newton was probably crazier than a shit house rat due to his frequent ingestion of mercury.

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06-12-2003, 12:35 AM	#12
Albion Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: US east coast. And www.theroyalforums.com Posts: 2,829	I didn't know Newton spoke modern English. Or that there were handy recording devices to document his conversation with the atheist friend. I wonder what other conversations he had that we haven't been told about.

06-12-2003, 03:46 AM	#13
Kevbo Regular Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NY Posts: 212	I agree that the "unnamed atheist friend" is a bit strange, SLD.

06-12-2003, 07:20 AM	#14
butswana Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,804	I find it odd that the atheist friend hadn't thought about this before. That smacks of bullshit to me. Newton was probably crazier than a shit house rat due to his frequent ingestion of mercury.

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