As the Israelites stand poised to enter the Promised Land, Moses reminds them of their recent history and of the keys to future blessings from God.

The Ten Commandments are recorded twice in the Old Testament, but with a few noteworthy differences between the two versions.

Is the Bible reliable despite the doubt cast on it by many in the world around? There is ample evidence to call on for reassurance that we can trust its historical reliability.

Does the biblical list of “clean” and “unclean” foods pertain only to Old Testament ritual purity? 

The name “Solomon” is often viewed as synonymous with wisdom. The Hebrew Scriptures note that dignitaries visited ancient Israel’s king to confirm the accuracy of his reputation.

Interstellar, nominated for five 2015 Oscars, explores the meaning of love. Can a film shed light on such a vast subject, or should we look elsewhere?

Insight Video: Joseph Stalin was responsible for the death of millions of Soviet citizens. It was Stalin’s mentor, Vladimir Lenin, who founded Soviet communism and insisted that terror was indispensable to political power. Could such men rise again? 

Insight Video: From humble origins Napoleon Bonaparte, the “Little Corporal,” had become a neo-Roman ruler in the style of Julius Caesar. Just how did he do it?

Insight Video: The violence of Mao Zedong’s rule in 20^th-century China remains unsurpassed in modern history. Why and how do false messiahs continue to haunt the world?

Three books offer insight into how to better find and practice excellence, and how to avoid those habits and instincts that too often derail our efforts.

Around the world, the daily news is peppered with stories of violence, war and murder; it’s easy, therefore, to begin thinking of a lost life as little more than a statistic. But do people have the right to end the life of another? What is a human life—whether an elderly person, a newborn baby, or anyone in between—and what makes each one valuable?

That we affect our environment in various ways is beyond debate, but can we alter the planet and its systems to reverse current trends and avert an impending catastrophe, or do we overestimate our power?

The “greenhouse effect” is the natural capacity of our atmosphere to reflect and absorb heat.

As humans we’d like to control our global environment. But as that environment increasingly suffers at our hand, who will control the controller?

Given the wide range of advice available on dealing with bullies, it’s little wonder that many parents are confused about how best to help their victimized children. To help bring some clarity to the issue, Vision’s Gina Stepp interviews researcher Dieter Wolke of the University of Warwick.

Are bullying and being bullied just a natural part of growing up? Does dealing with bullies make children stronger, more resilient? While that view may be popular in some quarters, the latest research suggests that it’s anything but accurate.

Finding justice is a valid concern when dealing with bullying and its harmful effects.

Under the leadership of Moses, the children of Israel make their way to the Promised Land, but their 40-year journey is marked by one episode of faithlessness and rebellion after another.

Several events scheduled for 2014–15 may make a significant difference to life in Europe and around the world.

Are saturated fats as harmful as we have been led to believe? Saturated fat, it seems, deserves another chance.