Cultural Christianity: Richard Dawkins, Atheism, and Morality

The “World’s Largest Ouija Board” is now on display in Salem, Massachusetts. But no matter how big or small, according to the Bible, it’s still a bad idea to try to contact spirits.

Midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy will soon have the chance to study Satanism. Is this merely the latest expression of religious diversity, or is something sinister going on?

In a “hug seen around the world,” the brother of murder victim Botham Jean forgave and embraced the just-sentenced murderer. Why is this example so important?

Students at Union Theological Seminary recently prayed to a collection of plants, confessing to not honoring the plant’s existence. Is this a valid form of worship?

A respected theologian says that all people will receive eternal life in paradise. But is hell just a metaphor, as he claims, or is something else going on?

Noted Yale University computer science professor David Gelernter was a confirmed Darwinist. Then he began to study the evidence closely. Now, he’s not so sure.

A fussy eater in Britain ate an extremely unhealthy diet and paid for it with his vision. It could have been avoided—both science and your Bible offer the answers.

Artificial intelligence will soon make it possible to access video recordings of dead relatives offering advice and comfort. Is this a good thing, or should Christians shy away?

World headlines exploded last week when President Trump appeared to suggest that he was “the chosen one,” a phrase often used in reference to the Messiah. Did he actually say that—and what does the Bible say about America in the end times?

A world media indifferent to those finding faith are all too happy to celebrate those losing their religion. How can we guard our hearts, and how should believers react?

Pope Francis has recently addressed European politics and the rise of nationalism. What does it mean—and what does your Bible say about it?

Some have accused the Bible’s text of promoting or condoning racism. Nothing could be further from the truth! Christians, especially, have an obligation to model God’s love for all people, regardless of race or creed.

Horrific mass shootings in Ohio and Texas have rocked the United States. What’s behind the violence? And does God’s Word offer any answers?

A town in Italy will soon begin fining those who curse or blaspheme in public. The goal is admirable: Increase civility in a culture of ever-increasing coarseness. But is this the best way to go about it?

The personal information of five million adults in Bulgaria—a country of only 7 million—has been hacked by data thieves. Naturally, folks there are upset. But your Bible tells of a more dangerous “hack” that happened thousands of years ago …

Facing a rising tide of violence and mayhem, a local bishop will helicopter over Buenaventura, Colombia, in an attempt to exorcise the demons in that city. Is this what God has in mind when a community finds itself in serious trouble?

A global maker of dairy-based products spent $10 billion to start offering vegan-friendly foods. Why did they do this? And did you know there is a Bible basis for a “green” diet?

Has an 18th-century equation calculated the end of the world? Some scientists think so, but there just might be a “more sure word” about what is going to happen...

Would you like to dwell in endless summer? The people of Sommarøy Island in Norway want to do just that—and eliminate their participation in 24-hour days. Does this appeal to you, and what does it mean to value time properly? God’s Word has some surprising answers.

They may sound like motivational coaches, but the “working witches” of Los Angeles rely on occult practices to “help” their clients. Is this the right way to find out what your future holds?

World headlines erupted when Pope Francis approved a change to the Italian Catholic liturgy that “rewrote” the Lord’s Prayer. But are more important changes to come?

In a recent six-nation survey, a surprising percentage of atheists and agnostics identified themselves as Christians. What does this mean for the gospel in these end-times?

A church in Atlanta has "licensed" a self-proclaimed psychic medium as a minister. Is this something that God wants for His people?

Nearly a quarter of those with tattoos later end up regretting having them. While it's expensive and often painful to have them removed, many are choosing to do just that. What lessons can we learn from their experiences?

Many of us were taught not to discuss politics and religion in polite company, but is there a connection between how people view the Bible and their politics? One new survey says yes.

The twenty-year-old Harry Potter series is replacing the Bible as a source of moral grounding, one scholar claims. But is a fictional series the place where we want our children to find their values?

Had the shooter’s weapon not jammed, had not a congregant stepped in front of the gunman, the carnage at a Poway, California, synagogue could have been much worse. Was it all just luck?

Terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka killed 300 on Easter Sunday with hundreds more injured. As tragic as the attack was, even worse is that the government ignored a warning that might have saved lives.

Today, poverty-wracked Venezuelans are crying out for help. Amazingly, amid the disaster, faith is growing. What does it mean—and what will happen when the whole world is in crisis?

As many Americans say they have “no religion” as those who identify as Catholics or Evangelical Christians. What does this mean for the nation?