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Dr. Robert Kurland, Ph.D.8 min read

23 Famous Scientists Who Are Not Atheists

Many atheists are of the opinion that you cannot be a good scientist if you are deluded by religious faith. Let's put the kibosh to that opinion.
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Purposeful Universe< 1 min read

Dr. Michio Kaku—String Theory and Cosmic Music [Video]

In this 4-minute video clip Dr. Michio Kaku discusses the affect that Einstein’s attempt at discovering a unified theory of everything had on his life, how that led him into String Theory, and how ...
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Carol Lynn Miller4 min read

The One and the Many: How to Find Unity in Diversity

For Pentecost, Pope Francis and Bishop Baron talked about unity in diversity. In the Politics, Aristotle presents a political theory with a similar theme.
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Purposeful Universe4 min read

The Purpose of a Myth: Insights from J.R.R. Tolkien and Mircea Eliade

The stories told in myths have the power to resonate deep within the human heart. Are myths more than just a good work of literature?
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S.7 min read

The Life of James Clerk Maxwell

James Clerk Maxwell is considered the father of modern physics. Here we will present his contributions and influence within the timeline of his life.
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John Clark10 min read

Where Is Mary Buried?

Though it is a required belief for Catholics, the teaching of the Assumption of Mary has faced significant opposition for many years.
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Katie Kresser, Ph.D.9 min read

Aesthetics and Spirituality Part II: Quests

This essay explains the holy quest or pilgrimage. I will divide this essay into three sections: Roads, Gateways and Lodestars.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S.9 min read

How These Scientists’ Belief in God Helped Them Understand Nature

Here we highlight just a few of the many scientists whose belief in God helped them understand nature and gave them confidence to pursue scientific truth.
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Purposeful Universe< 1 min read

Physicist Paul Davies Explains Why Order is Essential for Science [Video]

In this video clip, eminent physicist Paul Davies explains that for science to be possible, order is essential.
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Katie Kresser, Ph.D.7 min read

Aesthetics and Spirituality Part I: High Places

Over the millennia, the human species has made cultural objects that bear striking resemblance to each other despite distances of time and space.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S.3 min read

Fr. Angelo Secchi: Priest and the Father of Astrophysics

Fr. Angelo Secchi, SJ a pioneer in the field of astrophysics. He wrote that 'even scientific intelligence is one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit.'
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S.8 min read

Nikolas Steno: Father of Modern Geology

Blessed Nikolas Steno was not only the father of modern geology, but also a faithful Catholic. His love of science only enhanced his belief in God.
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