Sephen Hawking

[Lady's Human]

I disagree with Mr. Hawking.

Brilliant he is, but even the greatest minds are wrong at times. Spontaneous generation of anything has been denounced by science for generations, to now state that it exists is frankly foolhardy and defies logic.

[wombat2u2004]

I disagree with Mr. Hawking.

Brilliant he is, but even the greatest minds are wrong at times. Spontaneous generation of anything has been denounced by science for generations, to now state that it exists is frankly foolhardy and defies logic.

Spontaneous generation of anything has been denounced by science for generations, but even their greatest minds are wrong at times.

[CatsMeow]

I disagree with Mr. Hawking.

Brilliant he is, but even the greatest minds are wrong at times. Spontaneous generation of anything has been denounced by science for generations, to now state that it exists is frankly foolhardy and defies logic.

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[Lilith Cherry]

I agree he is brilliant and his views may not necessarily be anyone elses, but, did he actually deny the existence of God or just the theory that God ( by any name) created the universe? There is a difference.

[aTailOf2Kitties]

who cares what he thinks? Things will or will not happen, no matter what any of us thinks about it. You can contemplate the universe and your place in it until your brain hurts, but it won't actually change where you go or don't go when you pass on. Think whatever satisfies you while you can, no use in stressing over something the rest of your life that you have no control over anyway.

Hawking's just stirring up controversy trying to sell a book

[wombat2u2004]

Yeah, who knows ??
Nobody.

[Bonny]

who cares what he thinks? Things will or will not happen, no matter what any of us thinks about it. You can contemplate the universe and your place in it until your brain hurts, but it won't actually change where you go or don't go when you pass on. Think whatever satisfies you while you can, no use in stressing over something the rest of your life that you have no control over anyway.

Hawking's just stirring up controversy trying to sell a book

That is what we call MARKETING. Right on there.

[Marigold2]

You are totally correct, none of us knows and we won't know until it is too late. That is why any religon no matter which is just a guess and killing people over your views or blowing yourself up is just beyond crazy.
I think we all would love to think of a God a father figure that takes care of us, loves us no matter what, forgives us, heals us and defends us from evil but that really is not the way the world is.
Do I think that Jesus died for my sins, yes in a way I do because I was brought up that way and want to believe I will see my mom and loved ones in heaven? As for the animals, I cannot imagine that they would not have a soul, not go to heaven if it exists. But the logical, the thinking women in me questions this and does not see how it is possible.
As for SH he has many books in print, does not need the money and is confined to a wheelchair now for many many years. Thinking is pretty much all he can do and with a brillant brain such as his pondering the wonders of life is what he does.

who cares what he thinks? Things will or will not happen, no matter what any of us thinks about it. You can contemplate the universe and your place in it until your brain hurts, but it won't actually change where you go or don't go when you pass on. Think whatever satisfies you while you can, no use in stressing over something the rest of your life that you have no control over anyway.

Hawking's just stirring up controversy trying to sell a book

[Catherinedana]

My belief system is based on my life experience, not science, not the recommendation of others. . .just me in my own head and my own heart-song.

It doesn't matter how the universe was created; we are here. . .that's a fact. And if it was luck or coincidence, what an absolutely "divine" coincidence it is!! (Pun intended) And that there is a connection between all living creatures to me is indisputable. . .the life-force. What is that? A miracle. That's enough for me.

[Karen]

Stephen Hawking's book does not state that he is an athesist, or that he does not believe in God. Instead he talks about the complexities on of the universe, and the theory of multiverses. If one choose to believe God created the universe, could not God also have created multiverses?

If you respect him so much, you should probably read the book for yourself, and not base your opinions on media reports who may be picking and choosing bits or soundbites without even reading it, to make it more salacious or opinion-worthy, and a chance to pontificate.