In an exclusive interview with the daily The Guardian, cosmologist and physicist Stephen Hawking dismissed the notion of heaven.Hawking said the belief of heaven or life after death is a "false story" for those who fear death. As an affirmation of its rejection of religious values, the most famous British scientist says there is no period after the brain stops working. Hawking was diagnosed with motor neurone disease when he was 21 years old also revealed his opinion about the death, the purpose of human life, and chances of human survival.In curable illness expected to take a life Hawking. However, its future is considered bleak Hawking actually make more out of life."I have lived with the threat of early death during 49 years. I'm not afraid to die. But I do not want to die quickly. I still want to do many things," said Hawking."I likened the brain as a computer that will cease when the components are damaged. There is no heaven or life after death for computers that are damaged. That's just false story for those who fear the darkness," he added.Hawking's comments are in line with opinion in his book published in 2010, The Grand Design. In the book, Hawking said he does not need to explain the existence of the Creator of the universe. The book sparked criticism from religious leaders, including Rabbi Lord Sack. Hawking has pointed Sack basic logic is wrong.Hawking, 69, suffered serious illness after lectures around the United States in 2009. He was taken to Addenbrookes Hospital which raises concerns about his health. Since then, he returned to Cambridge as the director of research.
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