Jim Denison

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.

What happens when we die?

We all want to know what happens when we die. Let’s look at what God’s word says, and then see how it relates to our lives.

What happens when we die?

Is popularity the new prosperity gospel?

The Great Recession and high student debt have driven many millennials to abandon hope of financial wealth. But the ubiquity of mobile phones and instant access to social media are luring them to redefine success as popularity.

Is popularity the new prosperity gospel?

Why does a good God allow bad things?

Why does a good God allow bad things to happen to good people? Why do tragedies like the mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton occur?

Why does a good God allow bad things?

Are ‘thoughts and prayers’ a ‘cruel joke’?

Milbank believes that offering prayer is “what people say when they plan to do nothing.” To those who criticize his criticism, he responds: “We criticize prayer in lieu of action.” 

Are ‘thoughts and prayers’ a ‘cruel joke’?