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Purposeful Universe1 min read

Biogenesis: The Origin of Life on Earth [VIDEO]

What caused living organisms to come into being? Many scientists have tried to discover the answer to the mystery of biogenesis, or the origin of life.
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Magis Center2 min read

Fr. Spitzer's New Book: The Moral Wisdom of the Catholic Church

In his new book, The Moral Wisdom of the Catholic Church, Fr. Spitzer proves the importance of following the Church's teachings.
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Purposeful Universe1 min read

Increasing Complexity in Evolution and the Universe [VIDEO]

Dan Kuebler discusses several concepts in biology and cosmology that demonstrate the idea of simple structures moving towards increasing complexity.
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Purposeful Universe1 min read

9 Insightful Quotes About the Universe

A collection of the best inspirational quotes about the universe by renowned scientists and academics.
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John Clark7 min read

The Trilemma Of C.S. Lewis, Part Four: Was Jesus Mentally Ill?

For the second component of the C.S. Lewis Trilema, John Clark utilizes the god delusion and examines accusations to answer 'was Jesus mentally ill?'
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Dr. Robert Kurland, Ph.D.5 min read

The 'Just Right' Anthropic Coincidences of Our Goldilocks Universe: Part III

Dr. Kurland continues to discuss the 'just right' anthropic coincidences of our universe. In this installment, he examines the evidence provided by physics.
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Magis Center17 min read

The Definitive Guide to Near-Death Experiences

Here is everything you need to know about Near-Death Experiences: scientific perspective and what they can tell us about the human soul and the afterlife.
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Purposeful Universe1 min read

Nobel Prize Winner Links Human And Neanderthal DNA

Svante Pääbo won the Nobel prize in medicine for his research on human and Neanderthal DNA. But what does neanderthal DNA have to do with medicine?
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Katie Kresser, Ph.D.5 min read

Art for the Ages: Human Portraits and Dignity

In a culture obsessed with portraits, Dr. Kresser explores these human portraits as essential tools for recognizing the dignity of the human person.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.3 min read

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.
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Purposeful Universe1 min read

Cosmological Models [VIDEO]

In this video Dr. Karin Öberg offers an intriguing comparison between the Big Bang and previous cosmological models.
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Magis Center3 min read

The Shroud of Turin Inspires a Hyper-Realistic Body of Christ

The new exhibit entitled 'The Mystery Man' utilizes the history and scientific validation of the Shroud of Turin to create a realistic depiction of Jesus.
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