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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 27, 20223 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 11, 20225 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 10, 20228 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 9, 20224 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 8, 20222 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 7, 202214 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
Feb 6, 20226 min read

No, Religious Trauma is Not a "Syndrome."
It's common to refer to the disruptive effects of religion as a "syndrome." But is religious trauma really a "syndrome"? We would argue, no.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jan 17, 20222 min read


I had to take off all my clothes and stand buck naked in order to become a college professor.
True story. I used to be a nude model, and taking my clothes off for a living was the only way I could get a job as a professor.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jan 8, 20224 min read

Wouldn't We All Be Happier If We Didn't Have to Choose? The Problem with Academic Societies
I want you to ponder this question for a second: "Freedom to choose ... or freedom from choice — which is more liberating?" It's important.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jan 7, 20222 min read


The Healing Jesus Crusade and its Perception by the Muslim Community of Ede (Southwest Nigeria)
New publication from SHERM Journal: "The Healing Jesus Crusade and its Perception by the Muslim Community of Ede (Southwest Nigeria)"
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Dec 27, 20211 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 20, 20214 min read

Join the Revolution! Help GCRR Expose Religious Trauma with the World's First Empirical Study
Help support the world's first and most comprehensive sociological study on religious trauma.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Dec 14, 20214 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 13, 20213 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
Dec 6, 20211 min read


United States Seizes Jewish Manuscripts and Funeral Scrolls Considered Lost in the Holocaust
The US Department of Justice announced the seizure of 17 Jewish manuscripts, funeral scrolls, and community records stolen during WWII.
Allison Guy
Nov 29, 20212 min read


A Brief Primer to the Influences of Religious Law Today
A close analysis of religious law reveals that it is anything but a legal outlier in its influence on U.S. Law.
arnoldj2
Nov 22, 20213 min read


Biblical Patriotism: An Evangelical Alternative to Nationalism by Dr. Adam Wyatt
This book takes a comprehensive look at how the Bible frames patriotic duty as a proper alternative to nationalism.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Nov 15, 20212 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
Nov 8, 20213 min read

Book Review: The Date of the Muratorian Fragment By John F. Lingelbach
Book Review: The Date of the Muratorian Fragment By John F. Lingelbach
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Oct 25, 20211 min read
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