Steven Hawking says God does not exist!

There has been debate among the people of all time about the existence and non existence of God. Science when believes in the concept of development of man from monkey, religion says it is God who made man. Now, there has been a new touch to it, with the scientist, Steven Hawking claiming that the world does not need a God to run it. This has become appoint of controversy for the people to debate over, all across the globe. Some people think this is the truth as Steven would not have talked about anything concrete proof.
The religious leaders are sure to be annoyed with this statement of Steven. Steven said that the universe is capable of creating itself from nothing and that is what has happened as a result of which the world came up. He says it is totally unnecessary to invoke the blessings of God before starting your day.