Popular Issues

The popular issues of the day seem to impact more of us than anything else. Many of us know the latest in the Hollywood scene or the political arena better than we know ourselves. We can recite sports trivia, but we’re apathetic about concerns of real importance! Check some of these out, and ask yourself the deeper questions...

• Religious Tolerance - Must one be tolerant of all to the point of celebrating all beliefs, values, and behaviors? Read how tolerances is viewed today.
• The Culture War - What are the main concerns in this war over the moral compass of America? Find out how to stand for your beliefs.
• Declaration of Independence - Who were the men who signed this document? What states did each one represent? Find out here.
• Mayan Gods - Why did the Mayans worship these gods? What were their names and how did the Mayans appease them?
• Holocaust Remembrance Day - What was Netanyahu's response to those who seek to destroy Israel? What did he say in 2010?
• History of Black Death - What impact did this plague have on history? Why did it get this name? What were the symptoms and causes?
• Mayflower Compact - What was it? What did it say? Who signed it? Why? Discover the facts on this important document.
• Queen Cleopatra of Egypt - How does the popular depiction of this queen differ from historical fact? How did she impact history?
• World War 2 Facts - How did the government ration food and what was the response? How did the economy react to this war?
• Pro Choice Abortion Video - What About the Unborn Child? Randall Niles reviews a recent case like Nadal Hasan and his terrorist attack at Ft Hood in light of the legal and logical disconnect between criminal and Constitutional law.
• Life During the Great Depression - Read first-hand stories from people who were children during the Depression. What do they remember and how has it affected their lives?
• Colonial Life In America - Discover the day-to-day struggles that faced the settlers. What hardships did they confront and how did they survive.
• April Fools' Day - Consider what the verse in the Psalms means when it says that a fools says in his heart there is no God.
• April Fools' Day Video - Randall Niles looks at the saying, The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." (Psalm 14:1; 53:1)
• Presence of Evil - Is there an answer to the problem of evil? Does God care or is He blind to the hurts and suffering of people?
• 12th Imam Video - The Blood of Lambs book interview. What is Kamal Saleem's viewpoint?
• Meaning of Thanksgiving Video - Learn from the Drive Thru History team as they speak about Thanksgiving. What is the history?
• The Dark Ages - What was life like during this time in history? Were there any major achievements during this time?
• Colonial America Video - Learn the heroic tales of faith underlying the true history of America. What was their motive to keep going?
• George Washington Video - Want a great clip on the life of George Washington? Learn the true faith underlying the first President of the United States.
• Pilgrims Video - Share some of the tragic truth and powerful faith underlying the English Separatists that first called America home.
• History of Ancient Israel - How did the events of Israel’s history affect the daily lives of the people? How did belief in God influence them?
• History of Ancient Israel Video - Learn the history of Israel, summarized in less than 5 minutes. What are the main events in their history?
• New Atheist Video - The One Minute Apologist interviews with special guest Dinesh D'Souza. He will help us understand the distinctives of the new atheism and how we need to be equipped as Christians to handle that.
• Memorial Day Meaning - What is the purpose of this day? What is the meaning? Why is this day important to American history?
• Pro-Abortion Video - Watch the TED video on life from conception to birth. When does life really start? Learn more here.
• School Prayer - What do proponents of prayer in the public forum have to say to support their case?
• Constitutional Rights Video - Check out this short video! What are the self-evident truths endowed by our Creator? What do constitutional rights really mean?
• Miracle of Life Video - Dr. Seuss said, A Person's a Person no Matter How Small. What does this say about the sanctity of life? You have to see this video clip!
• Parenting Skills - Be effective in your parenting techniques. Learn helpful techniques and tips to improve your parenting.
• New World Order - Discover the history and the agenda of this movement. How does it affect you and your community?
• My Country ‘Tis of Thee - Why is this hymn important in the history of the United States of America? Who penned the words to this famous hymn?
• Saint Patrick’s Day - Learn the history behind this holiday. Is it more than green bear and wearing green? Find out the story here.
• Christian Home School - Discover the facts behind a Christian's choice to school their children from home. Learn how different families approach home education.
• Mark Of The Beast - All mankind will be required to be registered and marked with a means to interact financially.
• Voice Of The Martyrs - Persecution and martyrdom are still alive in the Christian church today. Check out where it's happening.
• Prayer In Public School - A look at the history of prayer in the public schools of America. Why is this an issue?
• Word Origin - Origins of words and phrases. A view of world history, cultural diversity and the current times. Phrases from the Bible.
• Teen Abortion - Parental notification and consent laws. The positions. The risks. The lasting effects. The miracle of the life inside you.
• Christmas Facts - Who does tradition credit for putting candles on the tree? Why do we hang stockings on the fire place?
• History of the Christmas Tree - Why do people put trees in their homes during the Christmas season? Find out where this tradition started.
• Marilyn Manson - A musician on a mission. Manson's beliefs that he shares through his music.
• Partial Birth Abortion - A graphic procedure that's been prohibited by the U.S Congress.
• Da Vinci Code Truth - Throw out the lies and find the truth about Brown’s novel. Start investigating the claims now.
• History of Harvard - Why was Harvard founded? What was the purpose and founding principles? Find out here.
• Parenting Styles - What impacts a person's parenting style? What is the end goal? Find out what style you are.
• Human Suffering Video - Randall Niles tells the story of the skeptical barber to illustrate the power of God in the midst of suffering.
• Voice of the Martyrs Video - Randall Niles examines this remarkable evidence for the truth of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
• Shroud Of Turin - Is this cloth to be worshipped and held as sacred? Is it an ancient artifact or something more?
• Racial Prejudice - The color of a person’s skin has long been a source of great debate among peoples of all ethnicities. Why?
• Thanksgiving History - What does God have to do with Thanksgiving and government? Read the Thanksgiving proclamations of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in 1789 and 1863.
• Prayer In Public School - The legacy of removing prayer from the public school sytems.
• Easter Island - Did you know that Easter Island is actually a massive volcano? You can find all this and more.
• The Great Pyramid of Giza - Is the most popular theory about the Great Pyramid serving as a huge tomb for an ancient pharaoh of Egypt correct?
• Origin of Halloween - Learn how the historians trace the origin of Halloween back to November 1 and All Saints Day.
• Mark of the Beast Video - What is the Mark of the Beast? Where is it mentioned in the Bible? Find out the basics of this concept.
• All About Popular Issues - What are some hot topics in the world today? Why do these topics bring out strong opinions in people?
• Noah's Ark - What about the global flood of Noah's day? Is there any evidence for this cataclysmic event?
• In God We Trust - What is the history of this phrase and where did it originate? Who was instrumental in its history?
• School Prayer - The case law history in the U.S. A legacy of First Amendment revision regarding school prayer and Bible reading.
• Tarot Cards - What's in a deck? From gypsies to New Agers, here's the history, beliefs and methodology. Harmless fun or occultish practice?
• Pro-Abortion - The background of case law and the impact of the early decisions.
• Book Of Revelation - A powerful book of end times prophecy and connection to the other books of the Bible.
• Pros And Cons Of Stem Cell Research - Understand the positive and negative effects of this research. Learn about adult cells, cord cells, and embryonic cells.
• End Times - Based on the Bible, what should we start seeing as we approach the end of days?
• History of Valentines Day - Learn about St Valentine and how the origin of this day began with his act of love toward young couples.
• Cloning Ethics - What moral standards should be raised when addressing this medical issue?
• Human Genome Project - A project of incredible power. Where will our knowledge of the genome end?
• Human Genetic Engineering - What are the medical dangers? What are the ethical dilemmas? Start looking here…
• Separation Of Church And State - Learn the details of this concept. How has it been interpreted over time?
• Prayer In School - What can parents and children do if they want a time for prayer?
• Pro-Choice Abortion - What does the pro-choice lobby stand for? What's the backgound of this movement?
• Money Problems - Discover practical tips to overcome financial issues and problems. Find out how to develop life-long good money habits.
• Is Hell Real? - What will it be like? What des the Bible say? How can we know for sure that this place even exists?
• Nostradamus Prophecy - Are these predictions legitimate? What's his record of fulfillment?
• Pilgrims - What was their prayer of thanks all about? Why did they come to America? How many survived?
• 12th Imam - Who is this anointed ruler? Is he a descendent of the Prophet Muhammad? What power does he have?
• Ancient Egypt - Discover how life in ancient Egypt compares to our art today. How did their art influence Western art?
• Aztec Civilization - What cultural aspects influenced this ancient civilization? What ceremonies were important to their religious views?
• Life of George Washington - Was he a perfect man? What guided his life and leadership? Learn more about this great American hero.
• End Abortion Services Video - This is a shocking video of the current statistics of abortion in the USA. What are the trends?
• Letter to a Christian Nation - This book cries out for an intelligent response that offers the reader a rationale for the credibility and rectitude of orthodox Christianity.
• Indus Valley - Fertile lands and orderly cities could not save the ancient Indus Valley Civilizations from disappearing. Did their gods disappear too?
• Good vs Evil - Are Atheists evil? Are Christians evil? What about those who live moral and upright lives? Who sets the standard?
• Atheist Belief - Read this response to Sam Harris’ Letter to a Christian Nation. Can both authors be right about the tenents of Christianity?
• Native American History - Learn the basic historical events of this people group, which have formed them into who they are today.
• Embryonic Stem Cells - How does the concept of soul fit into this debate? What about equality? Consider these thoughts in regard to this heated debate.
• Age of Reason - This time period left the medieval extremes of mysticism and superstition and swung into areas of reason and rationality. Was it a good move?
• History - What influences history? What is recorded and what is left out? Consider these basic principles and approaches to history.
• Occupy Wall Street - What do the protesters want? What are their demands? Read their thoughts and decide for yourself how you stand.
• U.S. Holidays - Why do Americans celebrate certain holidays? Why are they important to so many? Find a list here.
• History of Yale - The history of Yale is outwardly Christian, and it remained that way for the first two and a half centuries after its formation.
• Christianity vs Science - Can anyone resolve the conflict between science and religion? Can science put Christianity to the test?
• Separation of Church and State - What is the origin? What is the debate? Why is it so heated?How has history played into the cases?
• Ancient Pompeii - Learn about the fateful day in AD 79 when the town was buried by a volcanic eruption.
• Aztec Gods - What role did Huitzilopochtli, Tlaloc, and Tezcatlipoca play in the ancient culture of the Aztec civilization?
• Ancient Rome - Everyday life in ancient Rome resembled life today in many respects. School, work, leisure, and religious activities were the norm.
• Sam Harris - Is Christianity truly unsupportable? Or does good, cogent, intellectual, historical, philosophical, and even scientific evidence exist to support Christianity? Read a response to Harris.
• The Paranormal Video - Why do Atheists and Naturalists get the Willies if there’s no such thing as the supernatural or metaphysical realm? Don't miss this short video clip!
• Isaac Newton Prophecy - How was Isaac Newton impacted by the Bible? Did he write about religion? Find out here.
• Historical Primary Sources Video - Stream this clip. Why is the study of primary source documents like the Gettysburg Address so important to the study of history?
• The End of Faith Video - What does Sam Harris tell us in his Letter to a Christian Nation? Are we really facing The End of Faith? Don't miss this short video clip! Stream it now!
• Are We Misquoting Jesus Video - What do Bart Ehrman and his view of New Testament textual criticism tell us about the reliability of the New Testament? Check out this short video response to Misquoting Jesus!
• Ancient Mesopotamia - Not only can farming and writing be traced back to Ancient Mesopotamia, so can the greatest gift of all. Discover the truth today.
• Gettysburg Address - What is the purpose of this great address of Lincoln? What is the history behind it? Find out here.
• Mongol Empire - Read of the influence of Genghis Khan and Marco Polo on the Mongol Empire. What impact did they have?
• Ancient Babylon - Regional conflict is a historical way of life in what used to be called Babylonia. Discover what its future holds.
• Jeremy Lusk - Brian Deegan and Ronnie Faisst talk in this video about the death of their good friend. What is the message they want you to hear?
• Letter to a Christian Nation Response - If we are all mere products of a Godless form of natural selection, what do we have to look forward to? Unexplained suffering that ends in personal extinction?
• Spiritual Heritage - Affirming the rich spiritual and religious history of our Nation’s founding and subsequent history.
• Natural Marriage - Study the purposes and benefits of historical marriage. How do the gay marriage arguments line up?
• Against Same Sex Marriage - What are six great arguments against homosexual marriage? Find out a systematic approach to the facts.
• Legalize Same Sex Marriage - What strategy are being played in this debate on gay marriage? What is the impact on natural traditional marriage?
• Same Sex Marriage Debate - What is our response to the gay marriage debate? Read the conclusion of Frank Turek's book.
• Gay Marriage Arguments - Are there false premises behind the arguments given to advance the same-sex marriage agenda? Consider these questions.
• Noah's Ark Video - How did all the animals fit on the ark? Check out this fun answer and examine the evidence!
• Homosexual Health - What health issues do gay women struggle with? How does homosexual health play into the gay marriage debate?
• Cons of Same Sex Marriage - What are the cons to homosexual marriage? Does it hurt or help heterosexuals? What about homosexuals?
• Acceptance of Homosexuality - Should the law promote behaviors that are beneficial and prohibit those that are destructive? Find out.
• Spiritual Heritage Video - Congressman Forbes asks the questions - Did America ever consider itself a Judeo-Christian nation? and If America was once a Judeo-Christian nation, when did it cease to be?"
• Same Sex Marriage Conclusion - Read the conclusion from the book Correct, not Politically Correct by Frank Turek. What are his concluding thoughts?
• Homosexual Behavior - Are homosexuals healthier than heterosexuals? Do they have more destructive behavior or less?
• Year of the Bible - What is this proclamation all about? Will it be 2010? Read the history and the new proclamation.
• Homosexual Marriage Law - Is the push for gay marriage about civil rights or acceptance? Whatever is legal is considered moral.
• Promote Natural Marriage - Should the government promote natural marriage only or provide the option for same-sex marriage or civil unions?
• Adolescent Culture - Kids used to want to grow up and be adults. Now adults want to be kids. What drove this change in culture?
• Same Sex Marriage Countries - What is the pattern established by countries who recognize homosexual marriage? Find out what the research shows.
• The Shroud of Turin - What is the shroud what are the facts? Learn who controls the shroud and study the various conclusions regarding it.
• American Exceptionalism - What does this term mean? Where did it originate? What makes America stand apart from other countries?
• Thanksgiving History Video - What is the Thanksgiving Proclamation? Where did Thanksgiving come from? Learn more here.
• College Indoctrination - What do the studies show? Are universities indoctrinating students with a liberal worldview?
• Mongol Empire Video - Join Drive Thru History to learn about the Mongol Empire and the Silk Road. What's the significance?
• Wars and Rumors of Wars - Where is this phrase located in the Bible? Find out what it mean and how it is interpreted.
• Nuclear Energy - What are the advantages of this energy source? What impact does it have on the way the world functions.
• New Atheists - What makes these new atheists stand out from the traditional atheists? What role does emotionalism and alarmism play?
• Worldview - How did Kant's word initiated a new way of thinking about beliefs? How has the concept of worldviews impacted society?
• Good vs Evil Video - Frank Turek explains the concept of good vs. evil and how the distinction points to a higher standard. How do we know a crooked line, without a concept of straight?
• Christopher Columbus Video - Who was this man and who impacted him? Find out the history behind this great explorer.
• Christopher Columbus - Who were the central figures in Columbus' life? Who impacted him? How did he handle rejection? Study the history of his life.
• Definition of Religion Video - How is religion portrayed? Is religion what causes oppression, terrorism, and other threats?
• The Great Seal - Is the symbol all about Freemasonry? Find out the significance between the symbols. Learn the history.
• Post-Christian - What is post Christian? What does the term mean? How does this change impact you and your family?
• Abortion Services - Is it more than just a money-making industry? What are their motivations behind encouraging women to have abortions?
• Gay Marriage - This debate continues to make deadlines. What are the reasons behind the negative perception of gay marriage?
• Mayflower Compact Video - What did the compact say? Watch this video of the compact from 1620 and discover the change that has taken place in textbooks today.
• Meaning of Thanksgiving - Is it more than eating turkey and watching football? Learn how to focus on the true meaning of the day.
• Gay Christians Video - Dr. Michael Brown answers the question, How can we go about reaching the homosexual community with the love of Christ, and do we need to ask forgiveness for how the church has treated them?
• Teaching Christian Worldview Video - How do you teach a Christian worldview? Executive Director of Summit Ministries John Stonestreet fills us in on how we really do hunger for truth in today's age of information.
• Building a Christian Worldview Video - How do we build a good worldview in our churches? Listen as special guest Warren Cole Smith explains.