Dr. Ehrman might be "energized" if the mythicists were proven right, but his own rigorous investigation tells him that Jesus really existed. Bart criticizes scientists who claim to have found the year of Jesus' crucifixion, pointing out they have no appreciation of the symbolism in Matthew.

Bart shares his Thanksgiving message that is personal and reflective.

Dr. Ehrman looks at the rewards and demands of teaching at a place like UNC-Chapel Hill. Through descriptions of two honors theses, Bart shows the type of sophisticated research undergraduates sometimes undertake. 

My New Course and Some Big Questions for Studying the New Testament

In the second part of his Blog Anniversary Guest Post, Michael Shermer describes 8 reasons that conservative Christians should appreciate the explanatory power of evolution.

Is It Even Possible to Follow Jesus' Teaching to "Love Your Neighbor As Yourself"

Did Jesus' insistence on complete self-sacrifice and caring for the less fortunate actually change people's behavior?

A Funny Story about the Rapture

A Christian NDE and the Problem with Being Filthy Rich

The Acts of Thomas has a vivid story that illustrates some early Christian attitudes toward charity.

Another Historical Scholar's Understanding of the Resurrection