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. 

What’s the origin of algorithms? And what might their nature tell us about our own nature?

Coming to grips with the reality of a world freighted with sorrow, betrayal and disappointment means confronting not only the failures of those we’ve trusted but also the part we play.

Those who have known the Scriptures have come to rely on them—to trust the Bible. Why?

The one-size-fits-all approach to education isn’t working. What’s needed is one that capitalizes on and nurtures each child’s strengths and creativity.

Will an ancient religious rift between Eastern and Western Europe be healed?

Has the world not gone terribly wrong in emphasizing monetary value over moral conviction, cash over right principles, assets over human worth?

Why is a land-based economy so important? There are significant connections between this way of living and the relationship between man and God.

As a veritable cascade of material wealth floods much of the globe, many wonder why they do not feel any happier or more content with life.

Two stories from the 1967 Six-Day War—concerning David Ben-Gurion and Yasser Arafat—illustrate the heart of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

Researchers, government health agencies and religions have a great deal to say about alcohol use and abuse. What does the Bible say about alcohol use?

How do the realities of modern India impact its citizens across society?

The book of Psalms is intended to be an accompaniment to daily life, with all its ups and downs, its tests and trials.

Darwin seemed to understand that sometimes the more we know, the more we realize how little we know.

Emperor worship inherited some of its concepts from the ancient East, where kings were considered sons of the gods.

Information revealed through the decoding of DNA 50 years ago has been astounding, but there is still much to be learned. Is science up to the challenge?

Insight Video: In his 2012 book, Pope Benedict acknowledges that the traditional Christmas story is not accurate in many respects. Scholars have been pointing this out for decades, but does it really matter? Why should truth trump tradition?

Thanks to John Paul II, the papacy is once again a force to reckon with.

Insight Video: Today many traditional beliefs are under attack, especially those found in the Bible. Can the Bible be relied on? Is there any reason to trust the world’s best seller?

In a 2007 poll, 58 percent of children said they would choose happiness over wealth. But what does it take to make people happy?