Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.
Closer to Home: James Webb Telescope Images Look Into Our Solar System
New James Webb Telescope images reveal a deeper look into our solar system—further highlighting the intersection of science and scripture.
Evidence for the Big Bang
Here we look at the Lemaitre/Hubble expansion, Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation, and even distribution of matter as evidence for the Big Bang.
Positive Emotions and the Virtuous Life
Using psychology, this article examines why we have positive emotions and what role they play in developing a virtuous life.
New Insights into the Nones: The Rise of the “Dones”
A look into the 'dones'—a new group within the 'nones'—and traces of religion still left in them.
Living with Happiness and Purpose
Maggie Ciskanik dives into the discussion of how to live a life with happiness and purpose through the lens of psychology.
The God Delusion: Belief and the Brain
An analysis of the human brain and a quest to discover if there is a scientific basis for the continued belief in the spiritual and sacred.
Mountains, Mars, and Our Desire to Know
New analysis of data from the Mars rover, Curiosity, suggests a need to reconsider the processes leading to the formation of Mount Sharp.
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 theories of evolution before Darwin.
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