Curious Bedfellows: Soul and Brain
After publishing an architectural decomposition of the human brain’s functional patterns, none of us knew the astounding correlations that would emerge from Aristotle’s philosophy of the human soul.
Is Atheism Inconsistent with the Scientific Method?
Is atheism inconsistent with the scientific method? The answer from this year’s winner of the Templeton Prize, Marcelo Gleiser, may surprise you.
Why (Some) Scientists Say There is No Such Thing as a Soul
Rather than speaking of the soul, scientists focus on the mind—measured and observed in replicated experiments—as a function of what goes on in the brain.
The Father and Son Who Can “Bragg” About A Nobel Prize
William Bragg was a father from history whose talent, character, and influence earned both him and his son, Lawrence, a Nobel Prize in Physics.
Black Holes, Stephen Hawking, and the Evangelical Physicist Who Proved Him Wrong
The story of how a faithful Christian found no conflict between his faith and his work as a physicist. All while proving Stephen Hawking wrong.
History of the Shroud of Turin (Cutting through the Controversy!)
The Shroud of Turin, or the burial cloth of Jesus, first appeared in 1349 in historical documents associated with a French crusader, Geoffrey de Charnay.
How Old is the Shroud of Turin? 1,970 years (Give or Take 200).
While a carbon dating test in 1988 placed the Shroud's origin in the 1200s, more recent tests indicate the Shroud dates back to the time of Christ.
Quantum Mechanics and the Real Presence: What Reality Should We Believe?
Shortly after I entered the Church, and as a physicist, I struggled with Quantum mechanics and the Real Presence. I wondered what reality I should believe?
Arizona Conference Invites Attendees to Pursue Science and Faith for Human Flourishing
The Arizona Center for Christian Studies hosted their Conference on Faith and Science themed, “Pursuing Science and Christian Faith for Human Flourishing.”
[Podcast] Fr. Spitzer Discusses Exorcisms, Cosmic Fine Tuning, and More
This month Pat Flynn welcomed Fr. Spitzer back to his podcast to cover the topics of exorcisms, cosmic fine tuning, the "Who" of God, and more.
Verified Scientific Facts supporting the Authenticity of the Shroud of Turin
The results of the 1989 Carbon 14 dating of the Shroud of Turin caused scientists and believers to seek the scientific facts supporting the Shroud of Turin.
If You Weren't Able to Complete the 7 Essential Modules in Advent, No Worries—Here Comes Lent
If You Weren't Able to Complete the 7 Essential Modules in Advent, No Worries—Here Comes Lent