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J. G. Miller1 min read

Why this NY Times Writer Loves Personalism and You Should Too

This age of identity politics begs for a renewal of personalism - the philosophical perspective that emphasizes each person’s infinite uniqueness regardless
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S.1 min read

Of Stonehenge and Solstices

The Summer Solstice, June 21, brings thousands to northern England to witness the sunrise at Stonehenge. The site is an example of a “sacred” place, where..
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J. G. Miller2 min read

The Greatest Danger Facing America Today According to Bishop Barron

Bishop Barron address the greatest problem facing American society today in a recent interview with Aleteia. Without hesitation, Bishop Barron identifies...
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Dr. Robert Kurland, Ph.D.4 min read

Why Science Works: A Philosopher's Guide

What is the philosophical ground on which science rests? There are two main camps of philosophers of science: realist and antirealist.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S.4 min read

Create Your Own Reality? Pale Blue Dot Part 3

Have all the incredible discoveries of science led us only to discover our inability to really know anything about reality?
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Dr. Robert Kurland, Ph.D.4 min read

How Did Life Begin?

How were the constituent molecules obtained from primitive chemicals in the early earth, and how were they assembled into the building blocks of life?
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Magis Center1 min read

Bishop Barron Speaks on Religion at Google

Bishop Barron Speaks on Religion at Google
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S.5 min read

Is Religion Just a Reassuring Fable? More from the Pale Blue Dot

Carl Sagan claims that religion is a “reassuring fable” meant to make us feel better about our insignificance in the universe - but that isn't the whole story. An analysis of major world religions ind
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J. G. Miller1 min read

Contemplative Prayer Leading to Spiritual and Moral Conversion

Amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life, finding time to engage in contemplative prayer can feel like wishful thinking, but this prayer is essential for spiritual growth. In this article, Fr. Spitz
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Lindsay Rudegeair< 1 min read

Quieting the Mind: The Path to Prayer

How do we quiet the mind to better hear the Holy Spirit, especially when we are suffering? In order to have a quiet mind for a fulfilling prayer life, we must trust God, and in order to trust God we m
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Michelle Miller4 min read

Two Steps to Escaping Your Personal Hell: Self-Definition and Seeking the Good News

The desire to be admired, to be a “winner”, is a natural desire in the search for happiness, but as a solitary purpose it drives us to absurd limits. Fr. Spitzer describes this problem as “getting cau
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Dr. Robert Kurland, Ph.D.8 min read

Hard-Wired for Faith: The Religious Experience and the Brain

Studies about religion and the brain tend to cause more controversy than they resolve, but recent studies have pointed to some clear conclusions.
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