At the heart of one of the most famous oratories of all time lie enduring values and principles that can lift us out of today’s maze of moral confusion.

Surprisingly, what geneticists are seeking to discover by probing the mysteries of life was revealed long ago.

Perhaps the greatest mark any single generation can leave on the next generation is its values. What kind of values are we passing on to our children?

Several recent books address the allegation that God is dead. Does modern philosophy succeed in laying the God of the Bible to rest?

The Bible, God’s instruction book for the beings He created, provides a vital perspective on early human history and can help us make sense of the modern world.

Some have given their lives for it while others have tried to burn it to extinction. By any standard this is no ordinary book.

In Flat Earth News, Guardian journalist Nick Davies shows how a vocation that once prided itself on uncovering the truth is no longer able to do so.

Insight Video: How do we cope in this age of anxiety and its stressful conditions? Can we have lasting peace of mind?

Insight Video: In light of Europe’s financial crisis, an editorial in the New York Times asked, “Where’s Charlemagne When We Need Him?” What can we learn from Charlemagne?

Despite the common wisdom that one should say something nice or nothing at all, silence may not be the best strategy for good family relationships.

Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl is second only to the Bible in nonfiction sales. Her dedication to her life goal resulted in its realization, though not in the way she had hoped.

As Israel marks 70 years of statehood, we asked political scientist and peace negotiator Menachem Klein about his nation’s fulfilled expectations, its missed opportunities, and the road to peace.

The doctrine of “highest and best use” is the guiding principle by which land is bought and sold today. And we have only ourselves to blame for the results.

Tolkien’s knack for stepping outside the box later enabled him to create not only a gripping story but an entirely new world for his readers.

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

Amid growing persecution, early followers of Christ fled to neighboring regions, spreading a message of hope and a way of life.

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?

How much have humans contributed to the problem, and what should we do about it? Crispin Tickell says we need to act now to undo the damage.

Does following your passion mean giving up on the idea of living a balanced life?

What kind of future can we look forward to if war becomes indistinguishable from a game?