What he believes is NOT science. It is "scientism" - its a another fake religion, dressed as some kind of science because its spoken by a "science guy" - just like global warming. Hawking simply is projecting his own fears, doubts, values and beliefs - there is nothing "scientific" about it.
“Hawking simply is projecting his own fears, doubts, values and beliefs - there is nothing “scientific” about it.”
Hawking is a bright guy, but his daily grind is rather miserable, I’d imagine. Making inane pronouncements like this is a smart way to garner the attention that he craves. Oh, and he’s probably nonplussed with his Creator, so lashing out may be his natural response.