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Andrew Kassebaum7 min read

Nobel Laureates and their Clerical Collaborators: Part 1

Discover the Catholic clergy members that have supported or collaborated with Nobel laureates and the history of the Catholic Church with science.
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Purposeful Universe2 min read

The Wonder and Limits of Science With Dr. Karin Öberg [VIDEO]

At the Word On Fire Conference, Karin Öberg spoke about the merits and limits of science, and the deeper meaning of viewing science from a lens of faith.
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Purposeful Universe2 min read

Purposeful Lab: Society Of Catholic Scientists Conference

Dan and Catherine discuss if science and faith are incompatible and the Society Of Catholic Scientists in the latest episode of Purposeful Lab.
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Joseph Magee10 min read

How Scientism Undermines Science

Dr. Joseph Magee dives into the topic of scientism and argues against the alternative reductionist worldview of scientific materialism.
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Magis Center3 min read

Fr. Spitzer Discusses Science and the Evidence for God

At the World on Fire Conference 2023, Fr. Spitzer gave a talk discussing the scientific evidence for God. Here are some of his talking points.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.6 min read

Roger Bacon and the New Science

Learn about Roger Bacon, a 13th-century Franciscan monk, who is considered a forerunner of the modern scientific method.
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Magis Center2 min read

A Caution on Near Death Experiences

Near death experiences are common in popular storytelling and more common than one might think. But what caution should we exercise regarding NDEs?
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Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.5 min read

This Lourdes Miracle Led to the Conversion of Alexis Carrel

Discover the miracle from Lourdes that brought about the conversion of Nobel Prize-winning physician Dr. Alexis Carrel.
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J. G. Miller10 min read

Can Philosophy Provide Evidence for God’s Existence?

This article demonstrates that philosophical reasoning can not only provide evidence for God's existence but can also illuminate some of God’s attributes.
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Magis Center6 min read

God, Science, and Creation

Almost two hours of in-depth reason and discourse by Fr. Spitzer on what science can tell us about God, science, and creation.
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Magis Center6 min read

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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Magis Center4 min read

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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