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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Oct 19, 2017
Why You Need to Know About Gracie Gold
You may never have heard of Gracie Gold, but you need to know her story. Grace Elizabeth Gold is an American figure skater. The 2018 Winter Olympics are only five months away. At a time when skaters are working feverishly to prepare, Gracie is stepping away from her sport due to depression, anxiety and an eating disorder.
Oct 13, 2017
American Churches Turned Into Beer Halls
When churches close, their buildings can be difficult to repurpose. So developers are turning them into beer halls.
Oct 12, 2017
Couple Married 75 Years Die Together in Fire
The couple celebrated their seventy-fifth wedding anniversary last year. Charles was one hundred years old; Sara was ninety-eight and had suffered a stroke. They lived together in their home in Napa, California. This week, they died together.
Oct 10, 2017
Bible Lessons on the Harvey Weinstein Scandal
Weinstein offered a pathway to acting fame and even to Academy Award recognition. When men learned that he was abusing women, they had a choice: they could risk their careers by telling what they knew, or they could hide behind the façade that they were doing nothing wrong themselves.
Oct 2, 2017
Massacre in Las Vegas: Our Father Is Grieving With Us
I am writing this with a grieving heart, just as I am sure you are reading it in stunned disbelief and sadness as well. I hate that we live in a world where a single person can inflict such horrific pain. I hate that our world is so unpredictable that what happened last night in Las Vegas could happen anywhere at any time. But I also know that our Father is grieving with us.
Sep 27, 2017
Chip and Joanna Gaines Choose Family Over Fame
Ending Fixer Upper at the height of its popularity is a surprising decision. But Chip and Joanna Gaines are led by Christ, not by the culture.
Sep 25, 2017
A Biblical Response to the Trump NFL Row
At a rally last Friday, President Trump called on NFL owners to fire a player who "disrespects our flag." In response, the Pittsburgh Steelers stayed in their locker room when "The Star-Spangled Banner" was played. What biblical principles are relevant to this controversy?
Sep 19, 2017
Will We See a 'Sign' of the End Times in 4 Days?
Linking the "Unsealed" film with all evangelical Christians is unfair. When we wake up Sunday to find the video's prophecy unfulfilled, even more people are likely to mock our faith. But such is the culture we inhabit.
Sep 11, 2017
Trusting God in Hard Times: A 9/11 Reflection
Today is the sixteenth anniversary of the worst terrorist attack in our nation's history. Meanwhile, Hurricane Irma tore through southwest Florida yesterday. Christians across the country have prayed for Americans to be spared from the wrath of this unprecedented storm, but millions have been impacted by it. Is unanswered prayer is evidence that there is no God to answer it?
Sep 9, 2017
DACA and the Bible: 3 Principles
Following Trump's announcement to rescind DACA, how should we think biblically about the divisive issue of children who were brought to the U.S. illegally?