Is The Soul Real and Independent from the Brain?

  

Does science prove the existence of the soul? Here award-winning neurosurgeon Michael Egnor explores the evidence. Many scientists and doctors believe that there is no such thing as the soul. That there is no part of us that persists beyond death. We are not spiritual in any respect. We are made up of cells and tissue, and completely controlled by a material organ in our heads: the brain. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Michael Egnor makes the case—based on 40 years of practice and over 7,000 brain surgeries—that science has gotten it all wrong. Dr. Egnor is author with science writer Denyse O’Leary of the forthcoming book The Immortal Mind: A Neurosurgeon’s Case for the Existence of the Soul (Worthy Books, June 2025). Right now if you pre-order the book you can also get a free download of the anthology Minding The Brain with 25 chapters from 23 authors exploring the mind-body problem from various perspectives, integrating insights from philosophy, neuroscience, psychology, and quantum theory.

EWTN has become the largest Catholic media network in the world

Pope Leo XIV: Mary shows that ‘true beauty’ is found in ‘the light of the Risen Lord’

In a homily on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the pope urged the faithful to reject “consumerist” standards in favor of love.

Nicaraguan government releases video of bishop who has been missing for more than 40 days

In the video released by pro-governemnt media outlets, the bishop appears relaxed and in good health. However, critics maintain this is staged propaganda ignoring that he is under house arrest.

Socialist government and opposition agree to overhaul the justice system in Venezuela

Leaders of the ruling socialist government and the opposition agreed to reform the justice system, try to recover frozen assets and address the needs of those affected by the double earthquake.

45 years after its first broadcast, EWTN has become the largest Catholic media network in the world

With $200 and 12 nuns with no television experience, Mother Angelica turned a monastery garage into a television studio launching what would become the largest Catholic media network.

Is the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary a holy day of obligation this year?

The obligation to attend Mass on the solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary depends on what day it falls on.

Vatican says 2 parishes in Buffalo will not have to close amid diocesan merger plan

Multiple parishes in the diocese have been fighting Bishop Michael Fisher’s proposed merger plan for several years.

Peruvian government declares Pope Leo XIV’s visit a matter of national interest

Making Pope Leo XIV’s visit a matter of national interest allows the Peruvian government to marshall its resources to ensure the visit is a complete success.

Massachusetts abortion law ‘horrendous,’ top Catholic bishop says

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.

Trinity North Park 08.16.2026

 

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Trinity United Methodist Church

The United Methodist Church

Trinity United Methodist Church has been part of the North Park community since 1915, bringing warmth and connection to our neighbors for over 100 years. We seek to KNOW, LOVE, and SERVE God and our neighbors through study, worship, community events, outreach and service projects, and having fun together! We'd love to have you join us as we grow in faith and love here in North Park.

Rock Church Swahili 08.16.2026

  

Welcome to the live stream of Rock Church Swahili, a joyful, Spirit‑filled community where families and nations gather to lift up the name of Jesus. Today, we come with expectation—ready to bow before the King of Kings and encounter His presence in a fresh and powerful way. Hoover High School, San Diego, CA  What You’ll Experience in This Service Spirit‑filled worship led by our Rock Church Swahili team Encouraging preaching centered on faith, strength, and God’s calling Testimonies that inspire hope and courage A joyful atmosphere of unity and praise ❤️ About Rock Church Swahili We are a vibrant, multicultural community worshiping Jesus in Swahili and English. Whether you’re joining from San Diego or around the world, you are welcome here. 📍 Join Us In Person Hoover High School 4474 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA

Christ United Presbyterian San Diego 08.16.2026

 

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Christ United Presbyterian Church of San Diego

What Is The Presbyterian Church (USA)

Christ United Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Rev. Dr. Kerry Allison is the pastor of this parish church in South Park. We were established in 1981 when an invitation was extended to two churches—Brooklyn Heights Presbyterian, established in 1921 and the Golden Hill Presbyterian, established in 1956—to merge and each church accepted. The late Reverend Doctor George Walker Smith founded Golden Hill Presbyterian Church in 1956 with support from the Presbyterian Women organization. The church, located at 22nd and Market in South Park, became a human rights leader in San Diego as the congregation grew. Reverend Smith was the first black school board member in San Diego. May he rest in peace and rise in glory. Christ United continues its ministry in power and presence to the present day. All are welcome to join us in worship and togetherness. 

San Diego Japanese Christian Church 08.16.2026

THIS SONOGO CHURCH IS FOR SALE

We call this SoNoGo - South Park-North Park-Golden Hill & Our Mission: to see the baptized who live in SoNoGo worship in SoNoGo 

San Diego Japanese Christian Church

OMS Holiness Church of North America

San Diego Japanese Christian Church (SDJCC) is here to share the good news that a dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord is the key to abundant living in today’s world. Our church was founded as an outreach to Japanese speaking farmers in San Diego County over 80 years ago. SDJCC now has English and Japanese speaking ministries. It’s easy to miss, tucked away at the elbow of 19th and E streets just above Interstate 5: the Japanese American Christian Church in Golden Hill. You’d most likely drive past this humble place of worship on the way up Broadway without noticing it, but if you happened to be on a stroll down E Street looking at the nice old houses, you’d stumble upon it after the bigger homes give way to a series of California bungalows. It’s there before E turns right into 19th. Across the street from the church, a chain-link fence lines the sidewalk above the 5 where the homeless set up camp on a regular basis before they are swept out and relocated only to return again when the police shift their attention elsewhere. Historically, the church itself is a product of a relocation of a different sort. As my City College colleague, historian Susan Hasegawa informed me, it was originally founded as the Japanese Holiness Church by Christian Nikkei (immigrants and their descendents) in 1930 and located on Newton Avenue. Sponsored by the Oriental Mission Society, the church focused its efforts on outreach to Issei (first generation immigrant) farmers.

 

Renew San Diego 08.16.2026

 

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Renew San Diego

What is the Reformed Church in America?

Since Easter of 2018 we’ve met weekly on Sundays and developed our capacity to serve our neighbors, especially those in great need spiritually, physically or emotionally. At Renew, you’ll find a community that reflects the diversity of center-city San Diego. We welcome and include people of every ethnicity and culture, believing and unbelieving (most of us a mixture of these), wealthy and poor, inclusive of sexual orientation and marital status.

North Park Presbyterian Church 08.16.2026

 

 We call this SoNoGo - South Park-North Park-Golden Hill & Our Mission: to see the baptized who live in SoNoGo worship in SoNoGo

North Park Presbyterian Church

Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)

 North Park Presbyterian is a church committed to Christ and His mission for the glory of God and the good of the world. NPP started as a church plant in 2014 with the vision to see people come to know and love Jesus throughout San Diego. We believe Jesus accomplishes his mission in the world through preaching the gospel, planting churches, and loving our neighbors. Pastor Adriel was ordained in 2013 after graduating from Westminster Seminary in California. He served as an assistant pastor prior to planting NPP. Alongside pastoring NPP, Pastor Adriel is the host of a daily call-in Bible answer program called Core Christianity. You can listen to it at www.corechristianity.com/radio. North Park Presbyterian Church is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA).  The PCA is a Reformed Christian denomination that places a high emphasis on the teachings of the Bible.

Makers Church 08.16.2026

NOT AUGUST 9TH YES AUGUST 16TH

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Makers Church

Southern Baptists Explained in 2 Minutes

Makers church was founded in 2010 as MOSAIC San Diego. In 2017 we became Makers Church. Two years later, in another act of faith, Makers Church and North Park Baptist, a dynamic community with almost 100 years of legacy and ministry, chose to merge into something beautiful and new.

Grace Church San Diego 08.16.2026

 

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 Grace San Diego

Southern Baptists Explained in 2 Minutes

Grace San Diego was established in 1912. The church has a wonderful history which included, under the leadership of Dr. TimLaHaye, the founding of Christian High School, Christian Heritage College (Now San Diego Christian College) and Institute for Creation Research. Grace, for several years, was known as “Scott Memorial Baptist” before the name was changed to Grace Church San Diego in 2009. Today, we continue to grow with a strong foundation on Biblical truth with a message of God’s grace, love and hope all anchored in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ!