God did not create the universe and the "Big Bang" was an inevitable consequence of the laws of physics, the eminent British theoretical physicist Stephen Hawkins argues in a new book.
In "The Grand Design," co-authored with U.S. physicist Leonard Mlodinow, Hawking says a new series of theories made a creator of the universe redundant, according to the Times newspaper which published extracts on Thursday.
"Because there is a law such as gravity, the universe can and will create itself from nothing. Spontaneous creation is the reason there is something rather than nothing, why the universe exists, why we exist," Hawking writes.
An attention catching headline and article, a great way to promote a new book. Controversy is one of the most powerful selling tools - remember the Da Vinci Code -.
The part that always puzzles me is that no one seems to first ask 'What is God'? Who's definition of God are we talking about? I bet if you gather 10 people in one room the answers would vary greatly. And yet, in my opinion it is vital to first ponder on that question, before making sweeping statements. What is God for you? A man with a beard sitting in the sky? It's a image that often comes to mind.
My version of what God is that NOTHING Hawkins talks about. That nothing created something, that for me is divine, it's mind blowing. And then that something created more somethings, became conscious of itself and eventually created beings that tapped into that consciousness and this is an ongoing process. I feel in aw of all of this and find the process godly.
I can easily accept Hawkins insights, but they do not lead me to the same conclusion. I guess that his thoughts are more complex too on the matter. After all 'God did not create the universe' is a great headline and a great way to get people to contemplate their own views on the subject. Well done Mr Hawkins!
What is your philosophy or view on the matter? Does your idea of God include being the creater?
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