Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.
The Beam in Your Eye: Thinking Traps that Can Blind You
A discussion about thinking traps, how we can overcome them, and how they are a segue for us to become the best version of ourselves.
Valentine’s Day and the Secret of the Heart
Learn about Valentine's Day, St. Valentine, and the role of the heart.
Music and the Brain with Dr. Oliver Sacks: Christmas Edition
Have you ever wondered about the link between music and the brain? Here, Maggie Ciskanik discusses the evidence found by Dr. Oliver Sacks.
St. Albert the Great: The Patron Saint of Scientists and Philosophers
St. Albert the Great's contributions to natural science and philosophy reveal the depth of his understanding of the fundamental parts of the human person.
Closer to Home: James Webb Telescope Images Look Into Our Solar System
New James Webb Telescope images reveal a deeper look into our solar system—further highlighting the intersection of science and scripture.
Evidence for the Big Bang
Here we look at the Lemaitre/Hubble expansion, Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation, and even distribution of matter as evidence for the Big Bang.
The Positive and Negative Effects of Religion
Throughout history, faith has been intrinsic to the human experience but what are the effects of religion on happiness, civic engagement, and health?
Positive Emotions and the Virtuous Life
Using psychology, this article examines why we have positive emotions and what role they play in developing a virtuous life.
New Insights into the Nones: The Rise of the “Dones”
A look into the 'dones'—a new group within the 'nones'—and traces of religion still left in them.
Living with Happiness and Purpose
Maggie Ciskanik dives into the discussion of how to live a life with happiness and purpose through the lens of psychology.
The God Delusion: Belief and the Brain
An analysis of the human brain and a quest to discover if there is a scientific basis for the continued belief in the spiritual and sacred.
Mountains, Mars, and Our Desire to Know
New analysis of data from the Mars rover, Curiosity, suggests a need to reconsider the processes leading to the formation of Mount Sharp.