Research

“Modern science is a legacy, I might even say a child, of Christianity.”

For three years, Dr. George Schaller stalked lions on the Serengeti as they stalked their prey. His observations were cataloged in a book so everyone could learn about African lions.

But one incident he witnessed should help Christians learn about another “lion,” the devil.

Dan Ariely knows how to spot liars and cheats: he just looks for humans. His research team at Duke University studies our behavior and he’s found that people are willing to be dishonest in almost any situation.

Except one.

Pop Quiz: Which kid is most likely to be greedy and judgmental?

The kid being raised by atheists.
The kid being raised by wolves.
The kid walking home from Sunday School.

Does your back ever hurt? Do you suffer from headaches? How about anxiety or depression? Do those trouble you? If so, one clinical psychologist has a solution.

Fess up!

Before “letting go” of something, most intelligent people take the time to analyze whether it’s wise to do so, or not. Most people, from stock traders to baseball traders want to make sure that what they’re getting is better than what they’re giving up.

Evidently, actress Julia Sweeney isn’t most people.

On October 20, 2013, tragedy rocked Forest Grove, a small town on the outskirts of Portland, Oregon. Two young step-sisters, Anna Dieter and Abigail Robinson, were killed in a hit-and-run accident. The town was shocked to hear of the girls’ deaths.

It was also shocked to learn the parents’ response.

Neurologists specialize in studies of the brain and nervous system. Over the years, these doctors have been on the forefront of medical breakthroughs that have helped millions of people around the world. They’ve made some fascinating discoveries about our beliefs, our actions, and how we live our lives.

Like this one.

Everybody’s been told that Santa is making a list, that he is checking it twice, and that he’s going to find out who’s naughty or nice. But if the truth be told, no one really cares.

That’s because recent studies show that being on the “naughty list” doesn’t actually lower the number of presents kids get, after all.

If you had to guess, what percentage of Americans would you say believe in God? 30 percent? 50 percent? 70 percent? Well, according to a recent poll from Gallup, 92% of Americans claim they believe in God.

Yeah, yeah. I know what you’re thinking.