Scientism Makes Scientists Laughable

On Hawking's claims: JP Moreland's Web � Scientism Makes Scientists Laughable:

In previous times when average people knew more philosophy, these claims would simply be laughable because they are philosophical assertions being made by scientists who have little or no philosophical training. Thus, however brilliant they are in their own field, Hawking and Mlodinow are laypersons when it comes to the relevant issue at hand. But we live in a scientistic culture. When a scientist speaks, he is taken to be an authority irrespective of what the topic is. And that attitude reflects poorly on the educational level of the public.

The Science Behind Red Sea Parting

Penn does make a good point. Do Christians really need science to explain miracles, if that is the case then are they miracles anymore? Penn says Christians are now using Atheists arguments: YouTube - The Science Behind Red Sea Parting - Penn Point (this also has a language warning)

No Need for God? Stephen Hawking Defies Divine Creation

Al Mohler chips in on Hawkings new book: AlbertMohler.com – No Need for God? Stephen Hawking Defies Divine Creation:

Professor Stephen Hawking is a remarkable human being. His courage and tenacity are an inspiration to all. His work on the theory of gravity has changed the way the field of physics is taught. But, when he crosses that border from science to theology, his worldview leads him into abject disaster. The Grand Design is yet another attempt to celebrate the universe’s breathtaking design, while denying the existence of a Designer. It will not be the last.

Stephen Hawking is wrong. You can't explain the universe without God

John Lennox has responded to Hawkings new book: Stephen Hawking is wrong. You can't explain the universe without God | Mail Online

Unfortunately, while Hawking's argument is being hailed as controversial and ground-breaking, it is hardly new.

But, as both a scientist and a Christian, I would say that Hawking's claim is misguided. He asks us to choose between God and the laws of physics, as if they were necessarily in mutual conflict.

God did not create the universe, says Hawking

Perhaps the misquoting of the end Hawking's other book might stop now: God did not create the universe, says Hawking | Reuters

"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.

"It is not necessary to invoke God to light the blue touch paper and set the universe going.