God and the Vanguard of Atheism
In discussions with atheists, I've been accused of seeing everything in a way that supports my position that God exists—a relatively kind accusation compared to some well-renowned atheists.
The Human Brain: A Primer
The human brain is the most complex organ in existence. It is a largely uncharted frontier for scientists. And it is not like a computer.
Astronomy, God, and the Search for Elegance
Do faith and science operate in separate realms? Guy Consolmagno SJ, explores the place that faith has in science—simply because scientists are people.
The End of Spitzer’s Mission (the telescope) and Other Space News
The last week of January was a historic week for space news, including the end of Spitzer’s Mission and an incredible picture of the sun.
Are Animals Just Like Us?
New studies on animal learning, language, and the use of tools have created a number of articles implying “animals are just like us.” But how true is this?
New Ebook Discusses How to Navigate the Weirdness of a Quantum Universe
In his most recent ebook, “Mysteries: Quantum and Theological," Dr. Kurland provides a 60 page overview covering the math underlying the physics of the Newtonian world, a brief history of the emergenc
Wednesday on the World: What's So Special About The Catholic Church?
What does the Catholic Church have to satisfy our longings? In this week’s Wednesday on the World, Fr. Spitzer discusses four aspects unique to the Church.
Mathematics: The Language God Speaks
This post proposes to answer the question "Is God a Mathematician?" and comment on arguments by physicists and philosophers that reality is mathematics.
Wednesday on the World: Christian Hope, the Gift of Salvation
What is the evidence for Christ's incarnation? Beyond the historical evidence, there is also evidence within our hearts when we ponder these 6 questions.
Of Nativity Scenes, Saints, and Animals
St. Francis of Assisi is credited with creating the first nativity scene. He wanted to capture how Christ lay in the manger with an ox and ass standing by.
Grinch Speaks: How Can We ‘Rejoice’ When the World is a Mess?
Grinch Speaks: How Can We ‘Rejoice’ When the World is a Mess?
Fulton Sheen’s Christmas Broadcast of ‘Life is Worth Living’
In a 1956 broadcast of the show, “Life is Worth Living,” Venerable Fulton Sheen spoke about the true meaning of Christmas.