No. Hawking's scientific work is on the record and it concerns theoretical physics. The comments he made in the article were personal beliefs about his atheism and why he thinks science offers a better answer to creation of the universe than religious miracles. He is entitled to his beliefs, too. Nobody disputes that. The counterpoint is that none of them can prove their religious beliefs thorough science. People are entitled to believe whatever they wish, their status as a scientist offers no scientific validation of their personal beliefs. Neither Plank nor Hawking.
We need God's help to get this comet to get the Philae lander back in the light of the sun so we can uncover the secrets of the universe. https://news.yahoo.com/philae-lander-comet-may-communicate-again-073601131.html
For those who believe in the inerrancy of the bible AND for those who ignore the power of faith, this is a must read. http://www.salon.com/2014/11/17/rez...th_historical_errors_and_with_contradictions/