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January 2024

January 23, 2024

Why is democracy so popular?

Only seven countries in the world—Saudi Arabia, Oman, the UAE, Qatar, Brunei, Afghanistan, and the...

January 22, 2024

Ron DeSantis ends his presidential campaign: A reflection on the decision that will determine our national destiny

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended his Republican presidential campaign yesterday and endorsed former President Donald...

January 19, 2024

March for Life at 51: Do we truly value people over politics?

Today marks the 51st annual March for Life in Washington D.C. However, when the event...

January 18, 2024

How can so many Americans be so wrong on abortion?

Since Roe v. Wade legalized abortion in America, more than sixty-three million babies have been...

January 17, 2024

Elton John joins the elite EGOT club: Why “that’s no sign of greatness”

What do Elton John, Jonathan Tunick, Mike Nichols, Scott Rudin, Robert Lopez, and Alan Menken...

January 16, 2024

The Iowa caucuses and the Emmy Awards: How can God redeem our crisis in cultural confidence?

Donald Trump won the Iowa caucuses last night, with Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley coming...

January 15, 2024

Whom should voters elect in Iowa? Why did God create such a chaotic, unpredictable world?

As I write this morning, the temperature where I live is nineteen degrees. It will...

January 12, 2024

Is “The Book of Clarence” blasphemy? What the new film says about Jesus—and us

The Book of Clarence, a new film from writer/director Jeymes Samuel, takes place in Jerusalem...

January 11, 2024

Israel knows where October 7 mastermind is hiding. Why haven’t they killed him?

Israel announced recently that it intends to kill every Hamas leader behind the October 7...

January 10, 2024

Did God save lives on Flight 1282?

When part of an Alaska Airlines fuselage blew out last Friday, no one was sitting...

January 09, 2024

Michigan wins the NCAA championship: Life as a spectator sport and the greatest need in America today

The Michigan Wolverines defeated the Washington Huskies decisively last night to win this year’s NCAA...

January 08, 2024

“Oppenheimer” and “Barbie” win Golden Globes: What their popularity says about our souls

Oppenheimer won five Golden Globes last night, including best drama, while Barbie took the award...

January 05, 2024

Who’s to blame for the January 6 Capitol riot? How to live with the consequences of our actions

With the third anniversary of the January 6 Capitol riot (or attack or protest or...

January 04, 2024

Was January 6 an “insurrection”? Why weaponizing words imperils the future of our democracy

As the third anniversary of the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol approaches,...

January 03, 2024

New plagiarism allegations force resignation of Harvard president Claudine Gay

Claudine Gay announced her resignation as Harvard’s president yesterday after a new round of accusations...

January 02, 2024

Taylor Swift breaks Elvis Presley’s record: The choice that will determine your destiny this year

January is named for Janus, the two-faced Roman god who could look into the past...

January 01, 2024

Ringing in 2024 with a MoonPie and bologna: A reflection on the best way to live every day this year

Around a million people packed into New York City’s Times Square on New Year’s Eve...

December 2023

December 29, 2023

“Our Godless era is dead”: A reflection on the path to true “spiritual enlightenment”

A special note from Jim: Denison Forum exists to engage cultural issues with God’s word,...

December 28, 2023

“I never thought something like this could happen”: The immigration crisis and two biblical responses

US officials met yesterday with Mexico’s president, seeking measures to limit a surge of migrants...

December 27, 2023

Does Wyoming really exist? The “post-holiday blues” and the reality of post-Christmas hope

“Wyoming is supposedly a state. Wyoming does not in fact exist. It is a distortion...

December 26, 2023

The most notable Nativity scene in Bethlehem this Christmas

Santa Claus delivered 7,883,693,263 gifts around the world yesterday, according to the North American Aerospace...

December 25, 2023

The longer I live, the less I understand Christmas

Scientists still don’t know why cats purr, why bicycles stay upright when ridden, how animals...

December 22, 2023

Will New York force Chick-fil-A to open on Sundays?

Chick-fil-A is one of the most profitable companies in their industry, with the average non-mall-based...

December 21, 2023

Brock Purdy’s faith and the future of our republic: A reflection on the source of transformational joy

It’s been a season of improbable quarterback stories in the NFL. Drew Lock led the...

December 20, 2023

Colorado Supreme Court bars former President Trump from 2024 ballot: An explanation and three biblical responses

Late Tuesday, a divided Colorado Supreme Court issued a ruling that has made global headlines:...

December 20, 2023

Why we love holiday movies: A reflection on the source of true joy

NOTE: Late yesterday, the Colorado Supreme Court barred former President Donald Trump from appearing on...

December 19, 2023

“Pope Francis allows priests to bless same-sex couples”

When I saw this New York Times headline yesterday, my first thought was that the...

December 18, 2023

Hamas attacks thwarted in Europe: “Their web of terror will threaten us all”

This headline caught my eye over the weekend: “If Hamas is allowed to survive, their...

December 15, 2023

Satanic display in Iowa’s capitol torn down: On the enduring hope and power of nativity scenes

While it’s not unusual for nativity scenes to make the news around Christmastime, a different...

December 14, 2023

“Godzilla” breaks box office records: Signs of the times and the paradoxical path to spiritual peace

The latest Godzilla movie is getting rave reviews and shattering box office records after a...