You are completely misrepresenting the Catholic Church's view of science. Read what the popes have said on the subject first, then comment.
Both John Paul II and Benedict XVI have a profound respect for science and do not wish that science is impeded in any way. They only state that some questions ( and answers) are outside the realm of science.
Keep in mind that this comment from the Pope John Paul II is related second hand. Anybody who has actually read the writings of John Paul II (or the current pope for that matter) would recognize Hawking's representation of the pope's words as a misrepresentation. Seriously, read John Paul II or Benedict XVI on the relationship between science and religion and you will see a profound respect for science.
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You are completely misrepresenting the Catholic Church's view of science. Read what the popes have said on the subject first, then comment. Both John Paul II and Benedict XVI have a profound respect for science and do not wish that science is impeded in any way. They only state that some questions ( and answers) are outside the realm of science.
Keep in mind that this comment from the Pope John Paul II is related second hand. Anybody who has actually read the writings of John Paul II (or the current pope for that matter) would recognize Hawking's representation of the pope's words as a misrepresentation. Seriously, read John Paul II or Benedict XVI on the relationship between science and religion and you will see a profound respect for science.