
The mission of the Magis Center is to create content that helps people find higher purpose in life, an awareness of their transcendent dignity, a sense of the transcendent providential power who guides them, and a determination to live ethically responsible lives. To that end, the Magis Center produces and distributes media that provides contemporary commentary on timeless topics.
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What Makes Us Human: The Origin of Language
An argument that the soul is the condition necessary for certain powers and characteristics that are at the center of what makes us human.
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What Does the Catholic Church Say about Near Death Experiences?
Have you ever wondered, 'What does the Catholic Church Say about near-death experiences?' Enjoy this video and discussion about the relationship.
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Human Intelligence vs. Animal Intelligence
Recent studies show that humans are categorically different from animals, not only in their language abilities, but also in their ability to form concepts.
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Reconciling Contemporary Science and the Doctrine of Original Sin
An analysis of the challenges that arise in the conflict between the perspective of the natural sciences and the Doctrine of Original Sin.
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Why Do Good People Suffer?
A look at the story of Job and an answer to the commonly asked question, 'Why do good people suffer?'
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Mircea Eliade: The Intuition of the Sacred
Mircea Eliade was a philosopher and historian of religion who elaborated one of the most comprehensive transcultural theories of the origin of religion.
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The New Magis Institute for Clergy
The Spitzer Center for Visionary Leadership has officially merged with Magis Center, creating the Magis Institute for Clergy.
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The Purpose of a Myth: Insights from J.R.R. Tolkien and Mircea Eliade
What is the purpose of a myth? They have 2 functions: to give strength through a connection with transcendent reality and to present a paradigm for action.
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Speak the Faith: A Public Speaking Course on Faith
Announcing a new course: Speak the Faith. Help young people learn to defend the Catholic Faith by teaching the importance of public speaking.
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Almsgiving: in the Bible, as Justice, and Everyday
Almsgiving is the act of giving our abundance to others—it is an act we should carry out daily and see as a means of justice.
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5 Catholic Apologetics Questions Students Ask (and How to Answer Them)
Whether you’re a religious ed. teacher, a DRE, or even a parent, you may have been asked one or all of these contemporary Catholic apologetics questions.
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Credible Catholic is Now Called ‘Magis Institute for Teachers and Catechists’
Magis has an exciting announcement: Credible Catholic is now called ‘Magis Institute for Teachers and Catechists’! And the growth is not stopping there!
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