Coming to terms with aspects of the colonial past is essential to building a more equitable world.

What does it take to achieve a long and prosperous life? In The Blue Zones, National Geographic writer and explorer Dan Buettner relates his attempt to find out.

The belief systems that claim the Bible as their basis have significantly divergent views on the subject of forgiveness. So just what does the Bible say?

Feared by a king and sought by wise men, the young Jesus was already having an impact—just through news of His birth.

Stanley Kubrick’s influential movie molded expectations about the year 2001. The reality hasn’t lived up to the promise.

In pioneering the philosophy called positivism, August Comte had a profound effect on the most noted philosophers of the 20^th century.

Founder of prestigious scientific and humanitarian prizes, Alfred Nobel seemed able to ignore the way his powerful inventions were used.

The world’s most infamous nuclear power plant is finally closed. But that doesn’t mean we can put the whole radioactive mess behind us.

How much say should people have in determining the circumstances of their demise? Is ultimate personal autonomy, even in death, the most important aspect of life?

Vision interviews Joni Albers, founder of Hungry Gardens Urban Farm, about growing nutrient-dense food sustainably.

The name “Solomon” is often viewed as synonymous with wisdom. The Hebrew Scriptures note that dignitaries visited ancient Israel’s king to confirm the accuracy of his reputation.

As His ministry continued, Jesus showed that fulfilling the will of God requires more than an outward show of religion.

Specific sexual practices top an ancient list of behaviors that threaten relationships and social stability. How does pornography use fit into that list?

One Israeli and one Palestinian are showing how human experience can be transcended—to the benefit of not only themselves but their world.

Sigmund Freud’s theories have helped to shape the mental framework of just about everyone, whether they have read his works or not.

Our planet shows increasing signs of succumbing to our assault. There are many ideas on fixing the problem, but the solution lies close to home.

Does it matter where we end up? Vision reviews Eben Alexander’s book Proof of Heaven.

The disciples still had a lot to learn about their Master and about humility. Attaining spiritual riches requires that we be wholly invested in something other than the physical.

As Jesus concludes His final Passover meal with the disciples, the peace in the upper room stands in stark contrast to the violence about to unfold outside.

Happiness is a fairly new area of research. What can we learn about this elusive quality and how to attain it? Are there keys to happiness?