The Bible encourages the “repression of women,” and it’s silent on such fraught topics as war or slavery. As least, that’s what about one in five U.S. adults believe. But they’re wrong. The American ...

Scripture has what are known as different senses. That is, there are layers of meaning found in apparently simple sentences and images. This should not be strange to us, since we all make statements ...

Answer: Matthew 13:55 and Mark 6:3 name four men called Jesus' brethren: James, Joses (short for Joseph Jr.), Simon, and Judas called Jude. Verse 56 mentions that Jesus had sisters. The sisters are ...

(RNS) In the first episode of E! Network’s “I Am Cait,” Caitlyn Jenner’s mom, Esther, asked about the Bible’s stance on transgender identities, wanting to know whether her daughter’s identity goes ...

Answer: Your question is answered in Revelation 17:18. Antichrist's headquarters is called "Babylon." Did you know that Babylon is mentioned in the Bible more than any other city except Jerusalem? But ...

When it comes to LGBTQIA+ inclusion, the Bible keeps sparking conversations — and sometimes, clashes. In communities of faith, the age-old book is at the center of most modern cultural debates. As ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The poem describes two young lovers aching with desire. The obsession is mutual, carnal, complete. The man lingers over ...