Pornography: A Frightful Rejection of the Human Face
In our own day and age, we might observe that pornography is winter; it chases sunshine from the human face. In fact, it chases away the human face itself.
Cosmology Before and After Einstein’s Theory of Gravitation [Video]
Before 1915, depictions of the cosmos leaned more toward the subject of art history than science. However, in 1915, Einstein produced a new theory of gravitation that was able to generate ...
A Harvard Astrochemist on Cosmology—And Why It Matters [Video & Audio]
If creation can reveal something of the creator, then an accurate cosmology is necessary for understanding the nature of the creator of the cosmos.
Now Available: Vol. 2 of Fr. Spitzer's 'Called Out of Darkness' Trilogy
Ignatius Press has just released Fr. Spitzer's new book, 'Escape From Evil's Darkness.' This is the second in Spitzer's 'Called Out of Darkness' trilogy.
Fingerprints: From Crime Scenes to Fighting Disease
Fingerprints are often used to solve crimes, but DNA sequencing (from the Human Genome Project) provides other promising benefits: fighting diseases.
Listen to Fr. Robert Spitzer's Vocation Story in This New Podcast
Fr. William Watson, S.J. of Sacred Story Institute interviewed Fr. Robert Spitzer of the Society of Jesus to discuss Spitzer's vocation to the priesthood.
Free Will Versus Determinism: A Catholic Perspective
Are we determined by our environment or do we have free will? In this clip from Father Spitzer's Universe, Fr. Spitzer explains.
Evidence for the Big Bang
Unfortunately for science history, a google search of the Big Bang Theory yields 5 pages about the TV series by that name before a single reference to the scientific theory. Most people interested in ...
Theories of Evolution Before Darwin
The name of Charles Darwin and the theory of evolution are so closely linked that most people are unaware of the history of the theory “before” Darwin. Fortunately, the history of science is far from ...
Fr. Georges Lemaitre, ‘Father’ of the Big Bang Theory
“The whole matter of the world must have been present at the beginning, but the story it has to tell may be written step by step.” —Fr. Georges Lemaitre
Proof of a Soul from the Transcendentals and Our Interior Sense of God
Plato argued for proof of a soul from transcendental desires. We can also find evidence from the numen, the sacred in the world, and conscience.
Why We Need Religion
In this clip from Father Spitzer's Universe, a viewer asks Father Spitzer why we need religion and not just belief in God.