People will sometimes endure incredible obstacles to practice their faith. Why is religious engagement so important to people?

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

How much of Mary Magdalene’s story is grounded in historical fact, and how much is the product of interpretive embellishment?

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?

Some have claimed that the teachings of Jesus are impossible to apply because they contrast so sharply with normal human behavior. But we can’t achieve our highest potential without practicing them. 

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.

Some who study trends that threaten human survival say we’re past the point of no return. Still, there’s reason for hope.

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?

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