Religion

Though biblical law forbids it, human sacrifice occurs in several places in the Hebrew Bible. Sometimes the narrator condemns it; other times it escapes judgment.

Slavery is evil, yet some say that the Bible condones it. Is it possible that it approves of and even mandates trans-Atlantic-style slavery?

Atonement is a central theme in Christianity. But what exactly is atonement, and what role did Jesus’s death play in the process of atonement?

Sin is the reason Christ had to die to save humanity, yet many Christians struggle to define it. So what is Sin?

Why do some Bible translations read so differently from others? It has much to do with the intent of the translator(s).

Desire is an explosive force many religions aim to repress. Buddhist tantra creates a path to transform desire into transcendence.

Baptists make up a significant number of Christians around the world with a large percentage residing in the U.S. So, what do Baptists believe?

There are differing views on when the Bible was written. This article explores the traditional view and provides a historical timeline.