Jim Denison
Adapted from Dr. Jim Denison’s daily cultural commentary at www.denisonforum.org. Jim Denison, Ph.D., is a cultural apologist, building a bridge between faith and culture by engaging contemporary issues with biblical truth. He founded the Denison Forum on Truth and Culture in February 2009 and is the author of seven books, including “Radical Islam: What You Need to Know.” For more information on the Denison Forum, visit www.denisonforum.org. To connect with Dr. Denison in social media, visit www.twitter.com/jimdenison or www.facebook.com/denisonforum.
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Why ‘Avengers: Endgame’ broke the internet
"Avengers: Endgame" won’t be released until April 26, but it broke the internet this week. Why is the latest Avengers film already such a phenomenon?
Washington Post writer leaves the faith, speaks for millions: 4 responses
Bilski writes, “I lost faith in my faith. There were too many unanswered questions, too many problematic absolutes, too much fearmongering and way too much hypocrisy. For a religion that placed such a premium on loving thy neighbor, it sure had a lot of restrictions on whom you were allowed to love.”
'Unplanned': A movie about abortion that changes everything
The way "Unplanned" makes abortion real is what makes the movie so crucial for our culture.
Attorney General releases summary of the Mueller report: 3 biblical responses
The significance of the Mueller report is enormous. If the special counsel determined that such collusion or obstruction took place, the ramifications for our democracy would be foundational and tragic.
What is the unpardonable sin?
A church member once wrote to me that she “ran across this Scripture last night and it troubled me so much I could barely sleep.” The passage is Matthew 12:31-32, dealing with “blasphemy against the Spirit.”
The college scam, Felicity Huffman, and Lori Loughlin: Two biblical responses
In a society that measures us by where we went to college, how much money we make, what we drive and wear, where we live, how we look, and how popular we are, these allegations should not surprise us. Does anyone think that the number of parents using illegal means to help their children succeed is limited to the fifty people named in the FBI’s indictment?
What does the Bible say about suicide?
Much confusion abounds in our society regarding the theological and spiritual dimensions of suicide.
The man who was not allowed to board Flight 302: 'Say thank you to God'
At times like this, grief can turn us from God in bitterness and disappointment. If he’s our loving Father, why does he allow his children to suffer so terribly?
Is it possible for me to lose my salvation?
What do we do when we doubt our salvation or our faith or our God? How can we help someone else deal with their doubts?
What the Oscars teach us about significance
For everyone who won an Oscar, last night’s ceremony was a pinnacle moment that will stay with them for the rest of their lives. For the rest of us, however, the transience of awards like last night’s Oscars is noteworthy.