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Religious Belief
Biblical scholar Bart Ehrman contends that our modern sense of altruism can be traced back to the radical shift in ethical thinking sparked by Jesus' teachings.
1hr 26mins
Instead of treating belief as a private preference, philosopher Alex O’Connor examines how our moral positions shape institutions, obligations, and the ways we justify our choices.
Nearly 30 would be "nones" — an amorphous group that spans from zealous atheists to the vaguely spiritual.
Delirium is one of the most perplexing deathbed phenomena, exposing the gap between our cultural ideals of dying words and the reality of a disoriented mind.
How many scientists does it take to ruin a good conspiracy?
Are fava beans and chianti really the best pairing for human liver?
Here's how belief in a higher power can act like a psychological safety net.
Legend holds that newly elected popes in the Middle Ages had to present their genitals for inspection to confirm that they were male.
The debate goes back at least 400 years.
John Templeton Foundation
Spiritual experiences can be explained in terms of a highly evolved brain. But they also can be extremely meaningful.
John Templeton Foundation
Before Constantine received his history-defining vision, a pagan Sun god paved the way for Jesus Christ’s triumphal entry into the Eternal City.
Humiliating powerful people was not a key to success.
"The Da Vinci Code" popularized the idea that Christians stole much of their theology. It's wrong, especially regarding Christmas.
The Knights Templar were not only skilled fighters, but also clever bankers who played a crucial role in the development of Europe’s financial systems.
“The very best arguments against God have been formulated by believers.”
John Templeton Foundation
In the Canaan religion, Yahweh was a lesser god, who was assigned the land of Israel. Here's how he became "God Almighty."
By toppling medieval Europe’s mightiest political power, the Protestant Reformation ushered in a new age of freedom, religious and otherwise.
When Saint Ambrose of Milan was venerated, his life became public property, its meaning expanding with the unique interpretations of each new generation.
Is hope more realistic than despair? Aquinas thinks so.