Science depends upon reproducibility and miracles are inherently unreproducible

Science answers the easy questions. Other disciplines, like theology, look at harder ones.

On closer inspection, Paul's letters turn out to be first-rate witnesses for the earthly Jesus.

Jesus himself reiterates the positive vision for sex found in Genesis.

Even assuming Jesus and his disciples lived modestly (which is a fair bet), the bill for this two to three year preaching tour would have been massive.

The cross of Christ may have ended up on a Roman military standard, but it is not - and must not ever be - a symbol of power.

Jesus' miracles were, for sure, acts of compassion and authority. But he also intended them to be a signal to Israel: renewal is here.

And when you take up the challenge, start with these Bible passages.

"Faith": belief based on evidence, testimony, or authority.

Jesus talked about hell more than anyone else in the Bible.

Women are prominent in the life of Jesus from the very beginning.

The Bible is a grown-up book for grown-ups.