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How Yahweh Became a Donkey-Headed Egyptian Demon Called Set
The conflation of Yahweh with Set influenced early Christian interpretations of the Old Testament god as an evil deity.
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Dr. Darren M. Slade
Aug 27, 20238 min read
The Psychological Power (and Danger) of Magical Thinking: Is Sympathetic Magic Helpful?
This post explores the psychological dimensions of sympathetic magic, its historical origins, modern practices, and the human psyche.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Aug 14, 20237 min read
Protecting Your Faith and Identity from Narcissistic Clergy and Wannabe Cult Leaders
Narcissists are drawn to professional ministry due to the opportunities these roles present for power, control, and admiration.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Aug 5, 20236 min read
Propagandizing the Exodus Story: How DeMille's The Ten Commandments was an Allegory for the Cold War
As a Cold War-era epic, The Ten Commandments reflects the tensions prevalent in 1950s America and the fight against godless communism.
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." 😝
Susan Allen
Oct 14, 20229 min read
"The Christian Post" and "Faithwire" React to CNN's "Rapture Anxiety" in Stereotypically Bad Fashion
They sure as hell didn't believe people would suddenly start floating buck-ass naked into the stratosphere to go meet a white-skinned Jesus.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Sep 28, 20227 min read
Rapture Anxiety: The Disgraceful History of Prophecy Pundits and Harmful Apocalyptic Hysteria
The pseudo-expertise of prophecy pundits and rapture enthusiasts simply capitalizes on mass hysteria, paranoia, and global crises.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
May 17, 20225 min read
What's Wrong with Minimal Facts Apologetics? A Lot, Actually. SHERM Journal Exposes the Deception
Gary Habermas disproportionately pulled from a biased subclass of publications and is, therefore, unrepresentative of critical scholarship.
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 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
Jan 7, 20222 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
Dec 27, 20211 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 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.
arnoldj2
Nov 22, 20213 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.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Nov 15, 20212 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 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.
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