Steven Hawking has written a new book in which he attempts to debunk the notion that there had to be a God in order for the universe to be created. He is quoted as writing,
“The universe can and will create itself out of nothing.”
One of his fellow scientists, however, provides the thought of day in response. Denis Alexander wrote:
“Science may provide us with a wonderful narrative as to how existence may happen but theology addresses the meaning of the narrative.”
As Catholics and Christians we understand the meaning. We were created by loving God in his own image that he might love us and we might love Him in return. It occurs to me that debate over creation is not an important exercise. A relationship with God the father is much more important than a relationship with God the Creator. My older son is adopted. My younger son was born to my wife and I. I was involved in the creation of one but not the other yet both call me father and I love each without regard to my role in their creation. I love them because they exist for me to love and they love me for the same reason. That has meaning. Mr. Hawking missed the point. We don't need a relationship with our Creator. We need a relationship with our Father
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