The Iran war and the threat of “stagflation”: The interconnectedness of life and the urgency of biblical faith

The Iran war is now well into its second week and has involved at least twelve nations across the Middle East and beyond. But it also poses a threat to Americans with which most of us are not familiar. “Stagflation,” the combination of falling growth (stagnation) and rising prices (inflation), is a specter from the 1970s we don’t want to revisit. As the so-called First Law of Ecology states, “Everything is connected to everything else.” This is true not just of ecology but ultimately of life itself. Let’s consider this principle in light of biblical faith and its relation to the cultural issues of the day.About Denison Forum and The Daily ArticleToday's Daily Article was written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Elkins. You can read this article on our website. You may also receive it in your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter.NOTE: Denison Forum is a fully donor-funded nonprofit ministry. To support our calling, please donate today.See Dr. Jim Denison's website article, When tornadoes threaten our faith: A surprising discovery about doubt and fear.”Be a Denison Forum Frontline Partner