Popular Issues

Check out the latest magazines. Check out the latest newspapers. It’s all about flash. It’s all about intrigue. It’s all about fear. It’s all about greed. Many of us avoid these popular trends and issues altogether. Others grab them for what they are—a window onto our current world and culture. Here are some hot issues… Where do you think we should go with them?

• Letter to a Christian Nation Response - If we are all mere products of a Godless form of natural selection, what do we have to look forward to? Unexplained suffering that ends in personal extinction?
• Ancient Babylon - All false religions began in Babylonia. Learn how these concepts may have affected what you believe today.
• Ancient Mesopotamia - Not only can farming and writing be traced back to Ancient Mesopotamia, so can the greatest gift of all. Discover the truth today.
• Are We Misquoting Jesus Video - What do Bart Ehrman and his view of New Testament textual criticism tell us about the reliability of the New Testament? Check out this short video response to Misquoting Jesus!
• The End of Faith Video - What does Sam Harris tell us in his Letter to a Christian Nation? Are we really facing The End of Faith? Don't miss this short video clip! Stream it now!
• Historical Primary Sources Video - Stream this clip. Why is the study of primary source documents like the Gettysburg Address so important to the study of history?
• The Paranormal Video - Why do Atheists and Naturalists get the Willies if there’s no such thing as the supernatural or metaphysical realm? Don't miss this short video clip!
• Sam Harris - Is Christianity truly unsupportable? Or does good, cogent, intellectual, historical, philosophical, and even scientific evidence exist to support Christianity? Read a response to Harris.
• Ancient Rome - In this ancient civilization, a person could become a god. The idea that we can become god-like is still a part of our culture.
• Aztec Gods - Learn about Huitzilopochtli, Tlaloc, and Tezcatlipoca and their role in the ancient culture of the Aztecs.
• Ancient Pompeii - Life can change in an instant. Consider the example of Pompeii, who was buried one morning in AD 79.
• Separation of Church and State - What is the origin? What is the debate? Why is it so heated?How has history played into the cases?
• Christianity vs Science - Can anyone resolve the conflict between science and religion? Can science put Christianity to the test?
• History - What influences history? What is recorded and what is left out? Consider these basic principles and approaches to history.
• Age of Reason - Learn about this eighteenth century movement. What beliefs impacted this time period? How did open thought and personal liberty impact thought?
• Embryonic Stem Cells - How does the concept of soul fit into this debate? What about equality? Consider these thoughts in regard to this heated debate.
• Native American History - Discover what shaped their early history, and how that history has impacted the culture today.
• Atheist Belief - Read this response to Sam Harris’ Letter to a Christian Nation. Can both authors be right about the tenants of Christianity?
• Good vs Evil - Are Atheists evil? Are Christians evil? What about those who live moral and upright lives? Who sets the standard?
• Indus Valley - When the early civilizations of the Indus Valley faded into time, so did their gods. Little is known about gods they worshipped.
• Letter to a Christian Nation - This book cries out for an intelligent response that offers the reader a rationale for the credibility and rectitude of orthodox Christianity.
• Life of George Washington - How did George Washington make decisions? What impact did religion play on his life and leadership style?
• Aztec Civilization - Learn about the region, economy, religion, and class structure of this ancient civilization. What were the important aspects that drove the culture?
• Ancient Egypt - Discover how life in ancient Egypt compares to our art today. How did their art influence Western art?
• 12th Imam - Read the criteria for the hidden Imam and read speculation as to who will fill this role.
• Pilgrims - What was their prayer of thanks all about? Why did they come to America? How many survived?
• Nostradamus Prophecy - A big ticket on the Internet and in the tabloid press, why do people love it so much?
• Is Hell Real? - Is this a real place? Why was it created? Who is it prepared for? Why would anyone want to go there?
• Money Problems - Did you know that having more money isn’t the key to having financial satisfaction? Discover the real key here.
• Pro-Choice Abortion - What are rights? What are priviledges? What are totally misconstrued terms?
• Prayer In School - What can parents and children do if they want a time for prayer?
• Separation Of Church And State - Is it possible to truly keep these entities separate? Learn the facts here.
• Human Genetic Engineering - A hot issue: Time will tell how committed the United States will be regarding the absolute ban on human cloning.
• Human Genome Project - What will the medical community do with this profound information?
• Cloning Ethics - What are the biblical implications of cloning a human being? Can we clone soul and spirit?
• History of Valentines Day - Learn the history of this romantic holiday and how a man stepped in to help couples in love.
• End Times - Wars, rumors of war, famines, pestilences, and earthquakes. The Bible reveals the many signs. Examine the record of recent of earthquakes.
• Pros And Cons Of Stem Cell Research - Where do stem cells come from and why are the valuable and controversial?
• Book Of Revelation - What will happen in the last days of this earth? Are we ready for those days?
• Pro-Abortion - What are you saying when you declare yourself as pro-choice?
• Tarot Cards - What's in a deck? From gypsies to New Agers, here's the history, beliefs and methodology. Harmless fun or occultish practice?
• School Prayer - The case law history in the U.S. A legacy of First Amendment revision regarding school prayer and Bible reading.
• In God We Trust - Where did this common phrase originate and when did it become part of the currency system in the US?
• Noah's Ark - A feasibility study of the biblical story. The boat. The animals. The Flood. Check out the arguments and systematic research.
• All About Popular Issues - Are their moral or ethical reasons behind the popularity of some of the current hot topics in the world?
• Mark of the Beast Video - Check out this video! There is a man at the end that is so lost he would murder a lot of people if today was his last day on the earth. He is wearing a shirt with 666 on the back.
• Origin of Halloween - Where does this term come from and what is its connection with Halloween? Find the link.
• Easter Island - What connection does Easter Island have with the Easter holiday we all know about? Find out this and more history.
• Prayer In Public School - Find historical and accurate information about prayer in school. View legal precedents and constitutional principles here.
• Thanksgiving History - Read proclamations from Washington and Lincoln that state the intended meaning of the autumn holiday in the USA.
• Racial Prejudice - Slavery. Apartheid. Abolition. Racism has reared its ugly head in the past. Are we still living in racist times today?
• Shroud Of Turin - Evidence from scholars and skeptics. What is the truth? Who is credible? Was this the cloth that covered Jesus?
• Da Vinci Code Truth - How much of Brown’s book is historical truth and how much is fabricated? Find out here.
• Partial Birth Abortion - Why is this procedure so bad? What are the ethical and religious implications?
• Marilyn Manson - Discover the Shock Rocker's background, beliefs and philosophy. Find out his history and why he does what he does.
• Teen Abortion - Parental notification and consent laws. The positions. The risks. The lasting effects. The miracle of the life inside you.
• Word Origin - Many words and phrases have their origin in the Bible. Here are some.
• Prayer In Public School - What are the true legal reasons for prohibiting a time for prayer in the classrooms of America.
• Voice Of The Martyrs - Persecution and martyrdom are still alive in the Christian church today. Check out where it's happening.
• Mark Of The Beast - Where did this concept originate? Is it really in the Bible?
• Christian Home School - What does the Bible say about educating children? Should homeschooling be considered?
• New World Order - How will the European Union influence our culture? Ever wonder how the world’s affairs affect you? Find out about the NOW.
• Parenting Skills - How can you impart wisdom in the areas of discipline, education, and finances? Prepare your child to become a responsible adult.
• Miracle of Life Video - Dr. Seuss said, A Person's a Person no Matter How Small. What does this say about the sanctity of life? You have to see this video clip!
• Constitutional Rights Video - Check out this short video! What are the self-evident truths endowed by our Creator? What do constitutional rights really mean?
• School Prayer - What are the reasons that bringing prayer into the public arena is so important?
• History of Ancient Israel - Study the events in the history of this country. Discover how belief in God impacted the people.
• The Dark Ages - Why did this time in history get the name dark? Study facts about this time in history.
• Colonial Life In America - Learn the hardships settlers faced as they learned to hunt for game and plant crops on this new soil.
• Life During the Great Depression - What can we learn from those who survived the Depression? Consider their stories and accounts of the hardships.
• World War 2 Facts - What role did women play in this world war? Consider the women’s touch that impacted American in a large way.
• Queen Cleopatra of Egypt - Discover how the reality of this women differs from her popular portrayal. What was her impact on history?
• Mayflower Compact - Discover who wrote this important document and why it was needed. Learn what it said and who signed it.
• History of Black Death - What caused this plague to spread and infect more and more people? Discover the systems and causes.