As a lifelong student of the Bible, I have sought to understand the birth and evolution of the Christian religion from a secular perspective.  I find that there is a tremendous amount of interest in this topic, as evidenced by such works as "God is Not Great," "MisQuoting Jesus," and "The Jesus Mysteries."  We are at a crossroads in our understanding of the role and purpose of Christianity in this country, and I have a deep interest in sharing my ideas about these developments.