What is religion? This module from our free online Bible study course, Foundations, explores the answer.

Vision's Gina Stepp interviews Thomas J. Hoffman, whose research has included a focus on the connection between teen pregnancy and child abuse.

Hubble became known as the man who made the smartest man in the world change his mind about the structure of the universe.

If you’ve ever connected with others on the Internet, you’ve probably seen what an unfriendly place it can sometimes be. This may be a good moment to reconsider some enduring advice on how we should talk to one other.

New Testament scholar Craig A. Evans and Vision’s David Hulme discuss some of the evidence for Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection.

The prisoner Paul makes his way to Rome for a hearing before the famous Nero. But what might appear to be the end of the story is really just another beginning.

An analysis of the important ideas that have shaped the modern world suggests that faith and reason are not mutually exclusive.

Twenty-five years after his death, Elvis Presley, the king of rock and roll, is still the object of reverence and adulation. Why?

The latest movie episode of The Lord of the Rings is getting rave reviews. Why has J.R.R. Tolkien’s work had such lasting appeal?

Both Palestinians and Israelis claim a right to the eternal city, but what makes the issue so contentious?

In a society where men often struggle to feel respected, some may want to return to more “traditional” values. Could the manosphere and its communities give them the solutions they’re searching for?

Many of us probably nurse a dearly held grudge against someone—even though that grudge mostly just hurts us.

In this interview with Jonathan Glover, which first appeared in the Summer 2001 issue, the British ethics professor addresses the human proclivity for cruelty.

Mark Twain’s novels are some of the best examples of American literature. Though known for his humor, Twain shows a bitter edge in his later works.

As the apostle Paul’s life draws to a close, he continues to demonstrate his sincere concern for those under his care and for those who will carry on his ministry.

Where was Jesus buried and does it really matter?

Vision interviews Joni Albers, founder of Hungry Gardens Urban Farm, about growing nutrient-dense food sustainably.

What are some of the lessons we can draw from the way empires have arisen through the ages?

Nehemiah’s account chronicles his efforts not only to restore the walls of Jerusalem but also to strengthen its returning inhabitants.

Let’s put away the airbrush and take a closer look at this person we call the “self”—and why we think it needs an airbrush in the first place.