From ancient empires to modern totalitarian and democratic governments, religious elements have been present in all the world’s political systems.

Is anything really free? Whatever it is, it costs someone somewhere something. What does the Bible say about the subject of giving?

Insight Video: There is no question that life has speeded up in recent years. We long ago entered the information age, but can we continue to endlessly process more and more?

The whole planet is being assaulted by human beings and human activity. What's the key to our survival?

Life has sped up of late. Many of us are connected all the time, constantly attentive, always replying, never quiet. But is this helpful?

In addition to authoring a number of books, David Hulme has contributed essays to two volumes edited by Charles Pasternak, biochemist and founding director of the Oxford International Biomedical Centre.

Mao’s Great Famine (2010) by historian Frank Dikötter chronicles the ghastly four-year period that resulted in the peacetime death of millions.

It takes a real shock to the system to make us step back and ponder the state of things. We often just go on ignoring potential difficulties though we suspect or even know they exist.

The source we depend on for our overall direction tells us that the future of humanity is assured.

The Bible talks about a kingdom of God that is not only the end of the arms industry: it suggests a state of mind completely opposed to war.