We've lost a legend - Stephen Hawking dead at 76

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Just found this out a few minutes ago. I originally went to college for Nuclear Engineering, and have always been extremely interested in astrophysics and cosmology, so this is definitely hitting me pretty hard.


Rest in Peace, you brilliant man.


BBC Article
 
And now he knows if there is a God (which he firmly denied).
 
brettS4 said:
And now he knows if there is a God (which he firmly denied).
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Indeed.. since you mention that, I found this on another site. made me smile, then made me sad again...

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Unfortunately, he'll just be surprised and in torment. John 3:16 John 3:18 John 3:36 Revelation 20:15
 
and don't forget Matthew 10:33

Yeah, I don't see the pearly gates opening up for someone who spent a great deal of time telling others that they don't exist.
 
I really don't want to get drawn into a religious discussion here, especially on a board that, IMHO, has always been about sharing knowledge and helping others... so I'll just say this:

I've always held to the belief that Christianity is about loving others, and that God and Jesus were, first and foremost about love and forgiveness. I find it hard to stomach that anyone who also believes that God is love can turn around and say that another person, who does not also conform to their belief can not ultimately find forgiveness in the face of that same God.

Personally, I believe that Hawking should be allowed that love and forgiveness in his afterlife, especially considering everything he has contributed, should he find himself before God.

Just my
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I was simply pointing out something from the very book that christianity is based on. Denying God (and even worse, influencing others to believe the same) is a very egregious error. (Mark 3:28-30)

Being a very spiritual person, I have always been bothered by Stephen Hawking because he was considered so brilliant, yet couldn't see the obvious hand of intelligent design in everything around him. He chose to vehemently deny it, and because he was a very influential person, dragged many others away from God. And that is why, according to the bible, he will not be allowed into the kingdom of heaven. Yes, it's sad. But it was Hawking's choice.

I think this is just as much a case of sharing knowledge and helping others as anything else. Perhaps more so since eternity is at stake. But since this topic makes certain people uncomfortable, I'm done talking.
 
I can assure you that there are things in this world and life that Hawkins had a hard time wrapping his mind around. He was a brilliant mind and I wish I could have sat down with him to just discuss every day things love, hope just humanity no science. We are all human and terribly flawed thus is why we were given a instruction manual and rule book to help us along the way. Yes Christianity is built on love and forgiveness but that's not everything. The biggest most single thing it's built on is faith and everyone has to start with that first step and sometimes we take the first step more then once.
 
inDetail said:
I can assure you that there are things in this world and life that Hawkins had a hard time wrapping his mind around. He was a brilliant mind and I wish I could have sat down with him to just discuss every day things love, hope just humanity no science. We are all human and terribly flawed thus is why we were given a instruction manual and rule book to help us along the way. Yes Christianity is built on love and forgiveness but that's not everything. The biggest most single thing it's built on is faith and everyone has to start with that first step and sometimes we take the first step more then once.
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I wonder if this atheist has changed his mind now that he’s passed on?
 
Religious arguments aside, (You know what they say about Religion/Politics debates in bars. re: forums) I think he was a brilliant man that overcame a horrible affliction to impact science in a positive way.

Also, his sense of humor allowed him to appear on TV sitcoms, and other media to use his computerized voice in a comedic setting.

Brilliant and honest man, IMO.
 
Never understood how Christians can preach that no one can judge someone else but God, but they spend most of their day judging others. We are all imperfect, as god intended, and deserve forgiveness. I work for a hospice agency and see death way too often. No one should be judged by their religious beliefs and this man's legacy should be celebrated even if he did not believe there was a god. He was put on this earth for a reason, defied all odds, and lived 5 decades longer than doctors thought he would. May you rest in peace, Hawkins, and thank you for the tremendous information you passed on to the world.

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DETAILROOKIE said:
Never understood how Christians can preach that no one can judge someone else but God, but they spend most of their day judging others. We are all imperfect, as god intended, and deserve forgiveness. I work for a hospice agency and see death way too often. No one should be judged by their religious beliefs and this man's legacy should be celebrated even if he did not believe there was a god. He was put on this earth for a reason, defied all odds, and lived 5 decades longer than doctors thought he would. May you rest in peace, Hawkins, and thank you for the tremendous information you passed on to the world.

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Amen to that!! :props:
 
DETAILROOKIE said:
Never understood how Christians can preach that no one can judge someone else but God, but they spend most of their day judging others. We are all imperfect, as god intended, and deserve forgiveness. I work for a hospice agency and see death way too often. No one should be judged by their religious beliefs and this man's legacy should be celebrated even if he did not believe there was a god. He was put on this earth for a reason, defied all odds, and lived 5 decades longer than doctors thought he would. May you rest in peace, Hawkins, and thank you for the tremendous information you passed on to the world.

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Indeed.. Hawking even commented on this:

"Without imperfection, you or I would not exist"
 
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