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 19, 2011
The Christopher Hitchens I Knew
I met Christopher Hitchens when we participated in a public debate on the existence of God and the relevance of faith nearly three years ago. Hitchens was one of the best-known atheists in the world. Before his death last Thursday, I often wondered how I would respond if given another opportunity to engage him.
Dec 18, 2011
Proof That God Loves Iraq and Iran
America's military presence in Iraq has officially ended. U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has told the troops, "Your sacrifice has helped the Iraqi people to cast tyranny aside and to offer hope for prosperity and peace to this country's future generations."
Dec 12, 2011
God and Robert Griffin III
Sometimes good guys finish first. Saturday night, Robert Griffin III won the Heisman Trophy, college football's highest award. His unlikely story is worth reflection this morning.
Dec 2, 2011
Tim Tebow and Holiday Trees
Should I wish you a Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays? Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee is in the morning news. He released a statement this week announcing that he will host "the annual State House holiday tree lighting." When critics complained about his depiction of Christmas trees, he urged them to volunteer to help Rhode Island's needy instead.
Nov 17, 2011
Is Mahmoud Ahmadinejad the Most Dangerous Man on Earth?
Is war in the Middle East imminent? The International Atomic Energy Agency recently reported that the Islamic Republic of Iran will soon have the capacity to build nuclear warheads. Iran may already possess enough nuclear material for four bombs.
Sep 30, 2011
Who Was Anwar al-Awlaki?
Americans are safer than we were yesterday. According to this morning's New York Times, Anwar al-Awlaki was just killed. While this news won't receive the same media attention as the death of Osama bin Laden, it is just as significant for our nation. Why?