This weekend, a man in New York completed a project that he started more than four years ago: Hand writing the entire King James Bible. The 63-year-old finished the project in front of a live congregation at St. Peter's Presbyterian Church and said he plans on donating the final copy of the book to the church as a gift. Though he said the undertaking started as a way to learn more about scripture and not necessarily for a spiritual benefit, he told local reporters that the project helped him to learn patience, self-confidence and to become more loving … Discuss

Archaeologists have uncovered a massive building complex near the area that is thought to be the biblical home of Abraham in Iraq. Researchers say the structure may have served as a sort of public meeting building 4,000 years ago near the ancient city if Ur, where Abraham was born and lived before he moved to “the land of Canaan”. Among the artifacts uncovered at the site was a plaque that depicted a worshipper in a long robe nearing what they believe is a sacred structure. According to scripture, before Abraham introduced the idea of a single God, idol worship was common in the region … Discuss

A creationist is offering $10,000 to anyone who can debunk a literal interpretation of the opening passages of the Book of Genesis. Joseph Mastropaolo, who holds a Ph.D. in kinesiology and runs the website CreationScienceHallOfFame.org, says that anyone who can convince a mutually-chosen judge that Genesis is not literally true, will be rewarded the prize money. He’s also asking his opponent to offer up 10 grand. After all, courtroom debates about the Bible, literalism and science always end up with such civil, clear-cut outcomes. At least there’s also cash on the line … Discuss