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The popular issues of the day seem to impact more of us than anything else. Many of us know the latest in the Hollywood scene or the political arena better than we know ourselves. We can recite sports trivia, but we’re apathetic about concerns of real importance! Check some of these out, and ask yourself the deeper questions...

  • Ancient Rome: In ancient Rome, it was thought that the flight of birds, or the patterns in clouds and smoke were messages from the gods.
  • 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.
  • 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?
  • 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?
  • 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!
  • 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!
  • 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!
  • Ancient Egypt: Discover how life in ancient Egypt compares to our art today. How did their art influence Western art?
  • Constitutional Rights Video: Check out this short video! What are the self-evident truths endowed by our Creator? What do constitutional rights really mean?
  • 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!
  • Age of Reason: What part did dualism, deism, and pantheism play in this time period? Reason, philosophy, and enlightenment became stepping stones to further open thought.
  • Good vs Evil: Are Atheists evil? Are Christians evil? What about those who live moral and upright lives? Who sets the standard?
  • 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.
  • Atheist Belief: Read this response to Sam Harris’ Letter to a Christian Nation. Can both authors be right about the tenants of Christianity?
  • 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.
  • Indus Valley: All that we know about this Civilization has been learned within 100 years. Why did this ancient civilization remain hidden?
  • 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.
  • Christianity vs Science: Can anyone resolve the conflict between science and religion? Can science put Christianity to the test?
  • Colonial Life In America: Discover the day-to-day struggles that faced the settlers. What hardships did they confront and how did they survive.
  • World War 2 Facts: How did the government ration food and what was the response? How did the economy react to this war?
  • Native American History: Consider the historical events of this group. What have they gone through and who are they today?
  • Aztec Civilization: Consider the social and leadership class structure for this ancient people group. What cultural aspects influenced them?
  • Mayflower Compact: Discover what it was, what it said, who signed it, and why. Learn about this important document in the history of the USA.
  • Aztec Gods: Learn about Huitzilopochtli, Tlaloc, and Tezcatlipoca and how they influenced the culture of the ancient Aztecs. What was their role?
  • The Dark Ages: Learn how this leader was deposed by Odoacer, the barbarian in AD 476 to start the Dark Ages.
  • Ancient Pompeii: Life can change in an instant. Consider the example of Pompeii, who was buried one morning in AD 79.
  • History of Ancient Israel: Study major event in the history of this great country. How did belief in God play in?
  • Queen Cleopatra of Egypt: What was her place in history? How did she impact the world? What do historians of the time say of her?
  • Life During the Great Depression: Read first-hand accounts and stories from people who experienced the hard times and crash of the Depression. Learn what life was like.
  • History of Black Death: What caused this plague to spread and infect more and more people? Discover the systems and causes.
  • Prayer In Public School: We provide accurate and historical information regarding the national tragedy of the elimination of prayer in our public school systems.
  • Word Origin: Many words and phrases have their origin in the Bible. Here are some.
  • Book Of Revelation: What does the general public think about End Times prophecy in the Bible? What does the Bible say about today's events?
  • Teen Abortion: What's the truth behind the medical procedure? What do people need to know?
  • 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.
  • Prayer In School: When and why was prayer banned in the public schools? What's been the result?
  • Pro-Choice Abortion: What is the position of choice really declaring? How we sway perception?
  • History of Valentines Day: How did the man, Valentine, participate in the holiday that was later named after him? Learn the origin of this holiday.
  • Nostradamus Prophecy: What's the truth? What's the urban myth? Here's a place to start your search.
  • Noah's Ark: Bible story or Bible truth? A look at the reality of the ark.
  • In God We Trust: What is the history of this phrase and where did it originate? Who was instrumental in its history?
  • School Prayer: We're not talking about Christian prayer, we're talking about a quiet time for any kind of prayerful thought.
  • End Times: Based on the Bible, what should we start seeing as we approach the end of days?
  • Christian Home School: What does the Bible say about educating children? Should homeschooling be considered?
  • Human Genome Project: What will the medical community do with this profound information?
  • Ancient Babylon: Many organized religions of today have been influenced by the capital city of Babylonia. Determine how much your beliefs have been affected today.
  • Thanksgiving History: What is the purpose of Thanksgiving and the celebration we have? Consider the thoughts of Washington and Lincoln.
  • Da Vinci Code Truth: How much of Brown’s book is historical truth and how much is fabricated? Find out here.
  • Parenting Skills: Learn skills and techniques that will be helpful to you as a parent. Improve now!
  • Voice Of The Martyrs: Discover how martyrdom shows compelling and dramatic evidence for the belief in Jesus Christ from the 1st century to today.
  • 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.
  • Racial Prejudice: Slavery. Apartheid. Abolition. Racism has reared its ugly head in the past. Are we still living in racist times today?
  • Mark Of The Beast: Where did this concept originate? Is it really in the Bible?
  • Marilyn Manson: Discover the Shock Rocker's background, beliefs and philosophy. Find out his history and why he does what he does.
  • All About Popular Issues: Why do some issues make a big ruckus in the world and other just slip off the front page of the newspaper? Are their ethical or moral reasons?
  • New World Order: Is there a hidden agenda to this movement? What can we expect to come from it? Learn more now.
  • Easter Island: Discover how the storied Easter Island came to be known as the naval of the world. Study the theories.
  • Prayer In Public School: The legacy of removing prayer from the public school sytems.
  • Cloning Ethics: The ethical issues are staggering. The religious implications are mind-boggling.
  • Shroud Of Turin: Is this cloth to be worshipped and held as sacred? Is it an ancient artifact or something more?
  • Separation Of Church And State: Understand the concept of the Establishment Clause in the context of the time and the framers of the constitution.
  • Tarot Cards: What are the terms and meanings of the various cards? What are they really saying?
  • 12th Imam: Who is this anointed ruler? Is he a descendent of the Prophet Muhammad? What power does he have?
  • Pro-Abortion: The background of case law and the impact of the early decisions.
  • Human Genetic Engineering: Are there moral and religious concerns with this proposed medical undertaking?
  • Pilgrims: Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving and how did the pilgrims celebrate and express their thanks. Who did they thank?
  • Life of George Washington: Was this man someone to emulate? What made his life great? Was he a hero of the United States?
  • Separation of Church and State: Why is this such a controversial debate? Consider the cases, the controversy, and the differing interpretations.
  • School Prayer: The case law history in the U.S. A legacy of First Amendment revision regarding school prayer and Bible reading.
  • Pros And Cons Of Stem Cell Research: What are stem cells used for? Why are the valuable and what has caused the controversy?
  • Partial Birth Abortion: A graphic procedure that's been prohibited by the U.S Congress.
  • Origin of Halloween: Follow the holiday from the Celts to the Romans, and then from pagan to Christian. Learn where the events originated.

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