Stephen Hawking had a simple answer when asked whether he believed in God

Stephen Hawking shared his views on God and the afterlife in his final book, “Brief Answers to the Big Questions.” Known for his groundbreaking work in cosmology, Hawking’s stance on religion was clear. Diagnosed with ALS at 21, he lived much longer than doctors predicted, becoming the longest-living ALS survivor.

Hawking used a cheek-controlled computer system to communicate. Reflecting on his disability, he wrote, “For centuries, it was believed that disabled people like me were living under a curse inflicted by God. I prefer to think that everything can be explained by the laws of nature.” He believed in scientific laws rather than divine intervention, saying, “There’s probably no Heaven.”

Regarding the afterlife, he stated, “The simplest explanation is there is no God. No one created the universe and no one directs our fate. We have this one life to appreciate the grand design of the universe.” He also warned about the potential dangers of AI, noting, “The development of full artificial intelligence could spell the end of the human race.”

Hawking’s work, including his book “A Brief History of Time,” made significant contributions to our understanding of the universe, such as his theory that black holes emit radiation, now known as Hawking Radiation.

Related Posts

A Look at Systems and Policies

Reduced Migration Due to Tighter Border RulesIn 2025, fewer people crossed the U.S.-Mexico border because of stronger security and stricter enforcement. A major change was the return…

This famous heartbreaker is now 78

Legendary actress Sally Field, 76, recently shared details about her worst on-screen kiss during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live. After some hesitation, she revealed it…

Jill Biden Reveals She Is Leaving Her Teaching Career

Jill Biden Retires from Teaching After 40-Year Career After four decades in education, First Lady Jill Biden is officially retiring from teaching. She announced her decision last…

“The Curious Case of the Missing Number: Can You Spot It?”

The Puzzle That Fooled Thousands In an age of fast scrolling and quick answers, one deceptively simple puzzle has caught people off guard. It’s just a grid…

Donald Trump’s “Rude” Comment About Taylor Swift Causes a Stir

Trump Provokes Controversy with Taylor Swift Remark On May 16, 2025, President Trump ignited controversy by sharing a post on Truth Social: “Has anyone observed that, since…

Democrats Call Out Ilhan Omar Over Resurfaced Video Disparaging White Men

Omar Faces Criticism Over Past Comments Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) is under fire after a 2018 video resurfaced in which she said white men are responsible for…