Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: why you need to know -- Take the test: the sixty-second super easy Bible quiz -- A tree with deep roots: a brief history of biblical illiteracy -- Bible basics: it's not rocket science! -- The problem of pain: why do we suffer? -- Final destinations: heaven and hell -- Show me the money: the surprising truth about wealth and riches -- Should we or shouldn't we?: an exploration of sexuality and gender -- Fair is fair: the essential aspects of biblical laws and justice -- Mother Earth: the Bible and the environment -- Making the God connection: communicating with God through prayer and worship.

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