The question is: is the way the universe began chosen by God for reasons we can't understand, or was it determined by a law of science? I believe the second. If you like, you can call the laws of science 'God', but it wouldn't be a personal God that you could meet, and ask questions.
Stephen HawkingWe only have to look at ourselves to see how intelligent life might develop into something we wouldnt want to meet. I imagine they might exist in massive ships, having used up all the resources from their home planet. Such advanced aliens would perhaps become nomads, looking to conquer and colonize whatever planets they can reach.
Stephen HawkingI'm not afraid of death, but I'm in no hurry to die. I have so much I want to do first.
Stephen HawkingI think the universe was spontaneously created out of nothing, according to the laws of science. It has no beginning and no end.
Stephen Hawking