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"I Still Believe in Santa": Is Religion Just as Illogical as Belief in Santa Claus?
Everyone told me to watch the Netflix film, I Still Believe in Santa. It was almost my favorite Christmas movie ... until it wasn't.
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Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jan 12, 20233 min read
"Why Does GCRR Hate Religion So Much?" We don't. But we do like making fun of it!
Why does it look like GCRR hates religion? Some of it's b/c we have a dirty mind, and others b/c we engage in "abductive provocations." 😝
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Aug 1, 20226 min read
Interview with Dennis Blue, Author of "Rethinking Jesus: When the Walk Fails the Talk"
Read an interview with Dr. Dennis Blue, author of "Rethinking Jesus: When the Walk Fails the Talk."
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jul 18, 20224 min read
Interview with John Loftus, Author of "God and Horrendous Suffering"
Read an interview with counter-apologist, John W. Loftus, author of "God and Horrendous Suffering."
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jun 2, 20229 min read
Failed to Death: If God Refused to Intervene During the School Shooting, Then Why Should the Police?
I happen to know a "good guy" with abilities even more powerful than a gun: GOD. And he refused to intervene to stop the mass shooting.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Apr 13, 202210 min read
Follow the Money Trail: Faith-Based Education and Publishing in Apologetics (Part II)
The amount of money for apologetics inflates the amount of publishing avenues and arguments available for Christianity.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Apr 11, 20227 min read
Follow the Money Trail: Faith-Based Education and Publishing in Apologetics (Part I)
Yes, apologetics is about money. And those wishing to learn information that counters apologetic claims are a at a significant disadvantage.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Feb 27, 20223 min read
We are Ukraine (Part III): The Ethics of Nonintervention
Is intervening militarily a morally superior option? Or does refusing to intervene only foster distrust about the promises of the West.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Feb 26, 20225 min read
We are Ukraine (Part II): The Ethics of Military Intervention Against Russia
Perhaps a discussion on the morality of intervention can help us determine whether NATO ought to intervene militarily against Russia.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Feb 11, 20225 min read
Investigating Paranormal Claims (Part VI): A Presumption of Truthtelling?
Should critical investigators possess a “presumption of truthtelling” with regards to a claimant’s credibility until proven otherwise?
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Feb 10, 20228 min read
Investigating Paranormal Claims (Part V): Other Potential Memory Distortions
There are numerous other psychological and cognitive variables that distort people's memories of the paranormal.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Feb 9, 20224 min read
Investigating Paranormal Claims (Part IV): Eyewitness Accuracy and Biased Memories
Investigators first need to consider the potential for memory bias when attempting to corroborate paranormal claims.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Feb 8, 20222 min read
Investigating Paranormal Claims (Part III): Eyewitness Suitability
Ascertain “witness suitability” by examining whether eyewitnesses were even capable of accurately perceiving the event in the first place.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Feb 7, 202214 min read
Investigating Paranormal Claims (Part II): A Person's Credibility
To avoid an uncritical acceptance of paranormal claims, one ought to possess the character traits shared by highly effective investigators.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Feb 6, 20226 min read
Investigating Paranormal Claims (Part I): An Introduction to Methodology and Definitions
The purpose of this blog series is to expose paranormal investigators to the potential variables that could discredit a claimant’s story.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Dec 20, 20214 min read
New Ancient Hermeneutical Practice Identified: "Hagioprepēs" (The Rationalizing of Saintly Sin)
What is Hagioprepēs? It is the act of rationalizing the sinful behaviors of culture heroes and saints in the Bible.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Dec 13, 20213 min read
God and Horrendous Suffering: Edited By John W. Loftus
New book publication from GCRR Press! God and Horrendous Suffering, Edited by John W. Loftus
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Dec 6, 20211 min read
Join Us at the 2nd Annual International eConference on Atheism!
GCRR is hosting the 2nd Annual International eConference on Atheism to discuss the theme of "God and Suffering."
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Nov 8, 20213 min read
The Problem with Trying to Harmonize the Bible: A New Book Publication by Dr. Robert M. Price
Robert M. Price's new book, When Gospels Collide, exposes the folly of harmonizing the contradictions found in the four canonical Gospels.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Oct 18, 20211 min read
Book Review of Faith After Doubt by Brian D. McLaren
Book Review of Faith After Doubt by Brian D. McLaren
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