Originally Posted by
Hawks 
How does a non theist reconcile their belief in the scientific world?
Has anyone personally witnessed the emergence of life from primordial ooze?
Has Abiogenesis been scientifically proven?
What about the multiverse theory that Hawkings uses to maintain his non theism.
Can Hawkings or anyone prove that?
Or is there a faith at work in those belief systems too?
We all have to believe something I guess, ironically, to me it seems you must take some leaps of faith to maintain theism or atheism.
Same but different.
No leaps of faith are needed to maintain atheism. This is a common mistake perpetuated by religions.
Atheism is not a belief that there is no god, it is the lack of a belief. It is critical to note that it is merely an absence, always open to new information or evidence. It is non dogmatic.
Being atheist is like saying you don't believe in fairies and elves. I've never seen one, but if I did, I'd change my world view.