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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.

Maggie Ciskanik, MS, MSc, has been a neurological nurse, an educator, and a writer. Her interests, life experience, and education have put her at the crossroads of philosophy, theology, and the science of human flourishing. With a B.A. in Philosophy, an MS in Nursing, and an MSc in Applied Neuroscience, she thrives on sharing scientific information from a faith perspective. She has written short biographies of many scientists, keeps up with astronomy news, and explores topics such as purpose, intelligence, free will, and consciousness. She is a regular contributor to the Magis Center for Faith and Reason, Purposeful Universe and has guest posts on Aleteia, the Vatican Observatory, and the Templeton Foundation.

Blog Post by Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.

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The Wonders of His Love

Discover the wonders of His love this Advent season. Reflect on awe, faith, and science as they illuminate God's creation and Christ's transformative love.

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The Joy of Scientific Discovery

Explore the joy of scientific discovery, faith, and the cosmos—from the Big Bang to the James Webb Telescope—revealing beauty, truth, & creation's wonder.

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The Art of Seeing: Science and Faith

Explore The Art of Seeing: how science and faith harmonize to reveal truth, awe, and peace in our search for understanding this Advent season.

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Hope In An Uncontrollable World

Discover the power of hope this Advent season. Reflect on faith, science, and embracing uncertainty as we await Christ’s promises fulfilled.

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What Inside Out 2 Can Tell Us About Happiness and Virtue

Learn how Inside Out 2 connects happiness and virtues and how joy, gratitude, and kindness can lead to a balanced, meaningful life.

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Virtue As A Guide in a Culture Without Shared Values

Explore how shared values and strong moral principles can guide young people through today’s anxiety-ridden culture.

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A Review of Christ, Science, and Reason

Discover Fr. Spitzer's latest book, Christ, Science, and Reason, where complex faith questions meet scientific inquiry.

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More Echoes of the Big Bang

A discussion of recent news of the CMB as evidence that the universe had a beginning.

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Fr. Spitzer Wins First Place In Catholic Media Association’s Faith and Science Category

The Catholic Media Association has awarded Fr. Spitzer's book with first place. Discover the book here!

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Four Levels of Happiness to the Rescue

Fr. Spitzer wrote a new book centered on the 4 Levels of Happiness, which Maggie Ciskanik argues is a much-needed guide to transcendent happiness.

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Learning to Trust in Science

Should we trust in science? Maggie Ciskanik explores the reasons for mistrust in science and why we should continue to trust it.

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The Negative and Positive Effects of Religion

In history, faith has been intrinsic to the human experience, but what are religion's positive effects on happiness, civic engagement, and health?

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