Jim Denison

Op-ed Contributor

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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Dec 20, 2017
How a Couple Who Lost 9 Family Members Will Celebrate Christmas
When we trust our pain to his unseen presence, our materialistic culture sees our faith and courage. Like Joe Holcombe, we are given opportunity to bear witness to our sustaining Lord.
Dec 19, 2017
How Realistic Is 'Star Wars' Today?
"Star Wars" depends heavily on some remarkable science-fiction technology. How plausible are these special effects in real life?
Dec 18, 2017
You Spent $22 Million Investigating UFOs
Have you heard of the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program? Neither had I. But the New York Times is reporting that this little-known government agency spent $22 million of our tax dollars between 2007 and 2012 investigating unidentified flying objects.
Dec 15, 2017
A Retraction I Am Delighted to Make
I am delighted to retract my description of David Berkowitz as "evil." He is not who he was. His transformation shows that the gospel that changed Paul's life still changes lives today.
Dec 14, 2017
Is This the Key to Long Life?
God wants us to care for our physical bodies even as we care for our souls. He grieves when we are sick and suffering and wants us to pray for health and long life
Dec 13, 2017
Four Factors in the Alabama Senate Election
It seems to me that four factors influenced the outcome. I predict that these same factors will continue to be relevant to American elections for the foreseeable future.
Dec 12, 2017
Great White Shark Nearly Beheads Diver
However, Islamic terrorists, cyber-hackers and football players who blindside other football players are clearly making immoral choices. What's more, they illustrate a larger narrative I'd like to explore and relate to the grace of Christmas today.
Dec 11, 2017
Why You Weren't Invited to the 'Star Wars' Premiere
The man whose life became the basis for Santa Claus was a venerated Christian leader whose relics were distributed throughout Christendom after his death.
Dec 8, 2017
Why Is a $15 Toy Selling for $5,000?
I had no idea what a Fingerling was or why I should care.
Dec 7, 2017
Should the US declare Jerusalem the Capital of Israel?
I have been to the Holy Land more than twenty times. Each time, I am amazed again by the complexities surrounding Jerusalem, the religious capital of more than half the world's population.