The Bible and Mental Health

It may seem the Bible has little to say about mental health, but many connections can be made between biblical wisdom and modern mental health research.

Humankind has been navigating the world’s problems for millennia—and we’ve brought many of them on ourselves.

Science reveals much about the physical universe but cannot fully answer our deepest questions. What do we need to complete our understanding?

One of the most tragic aspects of human nature is our tendency to develop weapons for protection that end up sowing the seeds of our own destruction. Our capacity to lie is just such a weapon.

Specific sexual practices top an ancient list of behaviors that threaten relationships and social stability. How does pornography use fit into that list?

Misconceptions about the Bible—what it is and what it teaches—have led to wide-ranging distortions and doubts.

How much of Mary Magdalene’s story is grounded in historical fact, and how much is the product of interpretive embellishment?

Some have claimed that the teachings of Jesus are impossible to apply because they contrast so sharply with normal human behavior. But we can’t achieve our highest potential without practicing them. 

Dealing harshly or vengefully with those who harm us or disagree with us is human. It isn’t how Jesus, “the Man from Galilee,” taught His listeners to react.

Unlike most later converts, Jesus Christ’s early followers didn’t consider themselves Christian. Why is that important?