"Are human beings just deluxe chimps?"
Some of my friends never tire of pointing out that human beings are just animals. People have been doing this for decades but recent work…
Adam and Anthropology
Denis Alexander addresses the theological issues associated with an understanding of Adam who was not the sole genetic ancestor of all of…
The Heart of Contentment
Does the philosophy of individualism lead to happiness? How does the desire for freedom link in with the human need for relationship?
Are we sinners?
What does human society tell us about human nature? Are we essentially good or bad?
Nothing But a Pack of Neurons?
In this paper, Stuart Judge considers whether discoveries in neuroscience that correlate our mental activity with our brain activity…
Am I Just My Brain?
Are we nothing more than the result of neurons firing? Brain scientist Sharon Dirckx's concise book explores the issue from a Christian…
Art, the Gospel and What It Means to Be Human
How has the way art depicts humanity changed over time? How should the truths of the Christian view of humanity shape creative practice?
Young Nation
Why does the desire to be young again continually re-appear in contemporary culture? What is a Christian response?
In the psychiatrist’s care
Consultant psychiatrist Rob Waller talks about his work, as a Christian, in the area of mental health and discusses some related issues.