How and when should the term “cult” be applied to controversial groups? Using an academic approach, two directors of the International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA) review the various definitions of cultism currently used by scholars, the media, and the general public. A good introduction for all readers.

How should Christians view religious pluralism? Samples considers the biblical options available to believers in today's 'post-Christian' society.

A Christian philosopher offers his thoughts about the possibility of moral absolutes in the modern world.

Some simple — yet effective — rules to remember when witnessing to cultists.

A short analysis of mystical cults that supposedly influenced the formation of New Testament doctrines that critiques efforts to find pagan roots in Christian sacraments. See also the article “Was the New Testament Influenced by Pagan Religions?” by Ronald Nash (C-049).

Over the past century various scholars have tried to undermine trust in the New Testament by claiming that some of its teachings were borrowed from pagan philosophical systems. Dr. Nash outlines three basic points of this theory and reveals the unfounded pretenses behind them. See also the article “Was the New Testament Influenced by Pagan Philosophy?” by Ronald Nash (C-048).

The author broaches the age-old problem of existence of suffering and evil in this world. Only from Christian point of view is it possible to look honestly at this problem and give the straight answers about the sense of the suffering and evil. The author helps to look at ultimate goals of God, who leads the man to perfection, allowing the suffering to enter his life. The article helps to form the better understanding of the world, in which we are.

Hell - exaggerated imagination of Christian theologians or reality as a result of own chose of the man? Deep analysis of this question grounded on "Hell, The Logic of Damnation" book, written by Jerry L. Walls

The article analyzes such widely discussed issues as: 1) May a Christian practice the martial arts? 2) Is it right for Christians to defend themselves via the use physical force? The authors review a number of arguments proposed by the martial arts opponents and reach the conclusion that under certain circumstances a Christian may practice the Eastern martial arts. Nevertheless, this article presents the opinion of only one (although very large) group of Christians and does not pretend to be a comprehensive expression of the opponents’ arguments.

Apologetics is the discipline which deals with a rational defense of Christian faith. The term is derived from the Greek word apologia, which means to give a reason or defense. Despite some Christians' objections to doing apologetics in this sense, there are important reasons to engage in apologetics. In this article Norman L. Geisler analyzes objections and arguments.