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Epidemics and Religion: From Angry Gods and Offended Ancestors to Hungry Ghosts and Hostile Demons
New publication from SHERM Journal: "Epidemics and Religion: From Angry Gods and Offended Ancestors to Hungry Ghosts and Hostile Demons."
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Dr. Darren M. Slade
Sep 13, 20211 min read
"Inference to the Best Explanation and Rejecting the Resurrection": SHERM Article by Dr. Johnson
"Inference to the Best Explanation and Rejecting the Resurrection": A New SHERM Journal Article by Dr. David Kyle Johnson
Allison Guy
Aug 16, 20212 min read
Some U.S. Bishops Want to Deny President Biden Communion
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops voted to create a new guidance that could refuse to give Communion to "pro-choice" politicians.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Aug 9, 20211 min read
Did you miss the International Conference on the Historical Jesus? You're in luck! Watch the videos!
Now you can watch all 15 presentations from the 2021 Historical Jesus Conference right from the GCRR website!
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jul 26, 20211 min read
"Distinguishing the Religious Roots of Albigenses and Waldensian" SHERM Article by Ottavio Palombaro
New SHERM Article: "Distinguishing the Religious Roots of Albigenses and Waldensians in the Twelfth Century" by Ottavio Palombaro.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jul 17, 20211 min read
Don't Miss Out! The Historical Jesus Conference is in One Week!
In one week, on July 24 and July 25, GCRR will be hosting the 2021 International eConference on the Historical Jesus.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jun 23, 20211 min read
"Genus Unbelief, Species Atheism": New SHERM Journal Article Publication from Dr. Jack David Eller
Recent initiatives by Stein, Flynn, Conrad, and others have promoted ‘unbelief’ as an ‘umbrella term’ for concepts like atheism.
lkjurgen
Jun 16, 20213 min read
Understanding Research Methods in the Study of Religion: The Social-Historical Method
Shockingly, there are few published articles discussing how, precisely, to engage in the social-historical method of research.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jun 9, 20211 min read
Call for Papers (Book Anthology): Antisemitism in the Fourth Gospel
Call for Papers: Antisemitism in the Fourth Gospel
Dr. Darren M. Slade
May 19, 20212 min read
Call for Presenters! 2021 International eConference on the Historical Jesus
GCRR is hosting the 2021 International eConference on the Historical Jesus, which will bring together specialists from all over the world.
Allison Guy
Apr 29, 20212 min read
First Time Ever, U.S. Church Membership Drops Below 50%
The percentage of Americans who are members of a house of worship has fallen below 50% for the first time ever, according to a Gallup...
Allison Guy
Apr 21, 20212 min read
The Japanese Town That Claims Jesus Lived There
Christ is known to most as a miracle worker who was born in a stable, died on the cross, and started one of the world’s largest religious...
Allison Guy
Mar 24, 20212 min read
More Britons Believe in Ghosts than in God, but the Reverse is True in America
A 2014 survey conducted by OnePoll for Ripley’s Believe It or Not! found that more Britons believe in aliens and ghosts than in God....
Allison Guy
Mar 3, 20213 min read
Understanding the Passover Haggadah
For many religions, rituals serve as a way for members to come together and reaffirm their beliefs. The types of rituals that different...
Allison Guy
Feb 24, 20213 min read
The Museum of the Bible's 'Dead Sea Scrolls' are Forgeries
The Museum of the Bible is known for its exhibits that educate guests on the impact of the Bible on society. The museum, which is located...
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Feb 17, 202110 min read
Before Passover Arrives, Check Out the New Annotated Passover Haggadah
The haggadah is a Jewish prayer book for the Jewish festival of Passover that outlines the rituals, food and table settings, songs, and...
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jan 13, 20218 min read
The Radicalization of Trump Supporters: How Trumpism Mimics Islamic Terrorism (Part Two)
How did it come to this point? How did it happen that our friends, family, and neighbors would resort to encouraging (or participating)...
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jan 12, 202114 min read
The Radicalization of Trump Supporters: How Trumpism Mimics Islamic Terrorism (Part One)
The radicalization of Trump supporters follows the same psychological pattern of radicalization that we see among Islamic terrorists.
Jack David Eller
Jan 11, 20215 min read
Political Theology after Trump
It was mere days before the final Congressional count and certification of the 2020 presidential election results. Donald Trump, who had...
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jan 5, 20212 min read
Archaeologist Believes He Found Ancient Israelite Portrait of Yahweh
God may wear a beard, ride on a horse, and have pierced ears—at least, this is the claim made by Yosef Garfinkel, Hebrew University...
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