Many observers of history have foreseen humankind’s destruction by its own hand. What can save us from a fate of our own making?

Misconceptions about the Bible—what it is and what it teaches—have led to wide-ranging distortions and doubts.

Because of a well-known list of seven deadly sins, many people have lived with the fear of terrible retribution after death. Where does this idea come from?

Dealing harshly or vengefully with those who harm us or disagree with us is human. It isn’t how Jesus, “the Man from Galilee,” taught His listeners to react.

How can we best understand the fact that human beings are capable of both heartwarmingly good deeds and unspeakably evil ones?

Unlike most later converts, Jesus Christ’s early followers didn’t consider themselves Christian. Why is that important?

From clergymen to politicians, Christians regularly invoke the name of Jesus and quote His words. Is that enough?

Our “-isms” and ideologies gain an all too easy foothold when we don’t check their origins.

Humility is a rare trait in leaders. Even more rare is the kind of humility that always puts the good of others ahead of personal gain.

Like so many autocratic leaders before him, Vladimir Putin is using religion to further his agenda.