No other written work has had such a profound effect on the world. But does the Bible have any authority today? Perhaps more to the point, is there any way to prove whether it’s the inspired Word of God?

Is anything or anyone wrong anymore? Today it seems that much human wrongdoing is reduced to the accepted fact that everyone makes mistakes.

The Bible has much to say about sin, of course, but here are a few key points to consider.

References to a supreme Being are common in American culture. Even the nation’s currency proclaims, “In God We Trust.” How did this come to be?

How much say should people have in determining the circumstances of their demise? Is ultimate personal autonomy, even in death, the most important aspect of life?

As the earth’s population hits 7 billion, three newly released books describe the challenges that lie ahead, each addressing relevant issues from a different perspective.

Even before September 11, 2001, terrorism was a fact of life for much of the world. Must we accept that it will always be that way?

American and British researchers have identified several indicators that child care now occupies less of the average adult’s lifetime than in past decades.

The book of Acts declares, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” As it turns out, benevolence—looking out for the needs of others—offers tangible benefits. 

Until recently it was generally thought that we are incapable of producing new brain cells after early childhood.

As neuroscience develops tests for particular psychological traits and medical predispositions in individuals, what moral values will govern such information?

Have we unwittingly and unwisely established a pattern of teaching youths the subject of sex while neglecting to teach them about relationships?

When the issue of racial desegregation came to a head in the United States in 1963, two men helped the nation navigate the moral crossroads.

Greed is as old as human history. Enough, it seems, is seldom enough.