[citation][nom]husker[/nom]When Hawking says, "God may exist, but science can explain the universe without the need for a Creator", he is actually quite consistent with Christian theology. If God created the universe and with it all physical laws and science to go with it, it would be a rather imperfect creation if it couldn't explain its own existence. It is also a common understanding among religious thinkers that God intended for his existence to be unprovable by science (otherwise it would eliminate the need for faith). If the universe could not be explained without the invoking the existence of a divine being, then this could serve as a sort of proof of God's existence.On a further note, I'd like to point out that so many people like to pit science against religion, when in fact a person of faith realizes that science is just another part of creation and is serving the purpose for which it was intended.[/citation]
nicely said. I'm agnostic myself. I do not believe in any of the holy books, but accept the possibility that the universe may have had a creator.
Its nice to see a religious person putting forward a well thought out view instead of the usual moronic garbage we see.
I have to agree, the very fact that the universe has a set of absolute laws does indeed allow for the possibility of a creator. But 'faith' is not something i would ever give to something i cannot try to prove. If any such created wants faith, it should not expect it given blindly.
anyway, im waiting on the new hawking book to be delivered. looking forward to it. hopefully it will help fill in some of the gaps.