Jesus responded to criticism from religious leaders by setting a new standard for personal behavior.

People have always wondered about life after death. What happens when we die? What the Bible has to say on the subject may be surprising.

The Bible teaches that we are a soul, and that the soul is mortal. The doctrine of the immortality of the soul, on the other hand, has no biblical basis.

On the spiritual side of life there are many ideas with suspect origins.

Globalization has become shorthand for the complex network of trends that is driving the world closer together. Vision reviews four books on this subject.

Can the mixing of pagan philosophy with biblical teachings result in anything but a lethal potion?

A reemergence of ideas first expounded by Plato, Neoplatonism developed in Egypt in the third century under the influence of Plotinus.

Dualism has been a feature of many religions and philosophies. It held an important place in Greek philosophical thought.

Founded by a young Persian named Mani, Manichaeism drew ideas from many religions and significantly influenced Augustine’s developing ideas.

A look at two philosophies that gained prominence largely as a result of 20^th-century developments in science.

Why is the Bible silent on one of traditional Christianity’s most important celebrations?

A look back at Christianity's departure from its Hebrew roots.

Where was Jesus buried and does it really matter?

As we entered our fifth year of publication, we reviewed all past issues and realized that a number of articles are timely and timeless and could be grouped together for greater meaning.

The “problem of evil” has frustrated philosophers for millennia. How do you reconcile the presence of evil with the existence of a loving God?

More and more couples are willing to endure the pain of ending a marriage, a fact that is reshaping society itself, according to experts.

Marriage is as old as humanity itself. But how relevant is it today?

Vision speaks with Malise Ruthven, a noted authority on Islam, about the events of September 11, 2001.

Vision publisher David Hulme interviews Shimon Peres, former prime minister of Israel, member of the Knesset, and founder of the Peres Center for Peace.

It’s more popular than ever and may seem harmless enough, but is there another side to the celebration of Halloween?