Norman Vincent Peale Quotes
The most vital, creative, and positive thoughts are those stated in the Bible. Its words are alive and form powerful thought processes.
Peale, Norman Vincent. The Power of Positive Thinking. Prentice-Hall, 1952.
This quotation illustrates that in the late 19th Century, there were still very prominent American scientists who were Biblical Literalists as well—a virtual intellectual impossibility. Dana was a Yale professor, and yet he rejected Evolution and had the age of the rocks he studied all wrong. At the time, America had only 1 great world class scientist (Physicist Albert A. Michelson) and American Science really became great in the 20th century. Dana was not a total incompetent however. He had amassed vast descriptive knowledge of California and other areas and was at the time considered America’s preeminent Geologist despite his lack of understanding of many fundamental aspects of his own science which was understood by many English and European scientists.
This is a very important quotation as Kingsley was a precursor of Karl Marx in claiming that religion was used as opium for suppression of people. See Marx {624064} It is probable that Marx had read Kingsley’s quotation but there is no way of knowing for sure. What is certain is that Marx did not originate the idea.
Einstein and his wife gave this bible to an American friend, Harriett Hamilton. In 2013, the Bible sold at auction for $68,500.
Franklin was a deist. He believed in God and the Creation but not the Bible which is often referred to as “revealed” truth. He did believe that classic Christianity was a positive force as some people were led to good works and a moral life by it.
Norman Vincent Peale was an American minister and author who is best known for his work in popularizing the concept of positive thinking, especially through his best-selling book The Power of Positive Thinking. He served as the pastor of Marble Collegiate Church, New York, from 1932 until 1984, leading a Reformed Church in America congregation.
