Maggie Ciskanik, MS, MSc, has been a neurological nurse, an educator, and a writer. Her interests, life experience, and education have put her at the crossroads of philosophy, theology, and the science of human flourishing. With a B.A. in Philosophy, an MS in Nursing, and an MSc in Applied Neuroscience, she thrives on sharing scientific information from a faith perspective. She has written short biographies of many scientists, keeps up with astronomy news, and explores topics such as purpose, intelligence, free will, and consciousness. She is a regular contributor to the Magis Center for Faith and Reason, Purposeful Universe and has guest posts on Aleteia, the Vatican Observatory, and the Templeton Foundation.
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Virtue As A Guide in a Culture Without Shared Values
Explore how shared values and strong moral principles can guide young people through today’s anxiety-ridden culture.
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A Review of Christ, Science, and Reason
Discover Fr. Spitzer's latest book, Christ, Science, and Reason, where complex faith questions meet scientific inquiry.
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More Echoes of the Big Bang
A discussion of recent news of the CMB as evidence that the universe had a beginning.
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Fr. Spitzer Wins First Place In Catholic Media Association’s Faith and Science Category
The Catholic Media Association has awarded Fr. Spitzer's book with first place. Discover the book here!
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Four Levels of Happiness to the Rescue
Fr. Spitzer wrote a new book centered on the 4 Levels of Happiness, which Maggie Ciskanik argues is a much-needed guide to transcendent happiness.
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Learning to Trust in Science
Should we trust in science? Maggie Ciskanik explores the reasons for mistrust in science and why we should continue to trust it.
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The Negative and Positive Effects of Religion
In history, faith has been intrinsic to the human experience, but what are religion's positive effects on happiness, civic engagement, and health?
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Solar Science in the News
Two spacecrafts are part of NASA’s Living With a Star program (LWS). These missions collect data that will increase our understanding of solar weather.
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How Science, Reason, and Faith Can Help Us Discover the Bible
Father Spitzer's most recent release equips readers with the tools needed to truly discover the Bible. Read a review here!
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Intelligence Series Part 3: Does Intelligence Define us as Humans?
Does intelligence define us as humans? In some ways yes, but beyond our brains, creativity is one of the hallmarks of being human.
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Hooked on Hildegard: Music, Medicine, and Mystic Vision
St. Hildegarde von Bingen lived an extraordinary life that continues to teach us all to this day. Learn more about this amazing woman here!
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Intelligence Series Part 2: Can Aristotle Give Insights into Intelligence?
Cognitive neuroscience corresponds with Aristotle’s 4th century BCE description of a “passive” and an “active” intellect
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