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New Book for Christians and Philosophers of Religion: "The Logic of Intersubjectivity"

Sep 15, 20202 min read

New Book for Christians and Philosophers of Religion: "The Logic of Intersubjectivity"

The Logic of Intersubjectivity. If you are a Christian looking for a new way to practice your faith, then this book is a must-read for you.

The Dangers of COVID-19 Religious Exemptions: Part II

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Sep 10, 20205 min read

The Dangers of COVID-19 Religious Exemptions: Part II

We look at the state of Texas as a case study and the dangerous toll religious exemptions can have on the health of the American public.

The Dangers of COVID-19 Religious Exemptions: Part I

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Sep 8, 20205 min read

The Dangers of COVID-19 Religious Exemptions: Part I

The majority of states have issued religious exemptions for COVID-19. We are now seeing the drastically negative effects of these exclusions

Traditional Theology Meets the Jedi Religion

Allison Guy

Sep 3, 20202 min read

Traditional Theology Meets the Jedi Religion

As the Star Wars films have become pervasive, so have the films' metaphysical concepts and religious philosophy.

Shamanism Revisited: An Ancient Religious Worldview and the (Post)Modern World

Jack David Eller

Sep 1, 20207 min read

Shamanism Revisited: An Ancient Religious Worldview and the (Post)Modern World

Shamanism may be the oldest religious practice, and it more accurately reflects contemporary social reality than does theism.

zottart

Aug 27, 20202 min read

AMEN - grassroots football

Chris Spring’s "AMEN: grassroots football" points out a simple fact: "art is all around."

Nonreligious Americans Face Discrimination

Allison Guy

Aug 25, 20202 min read

Nonreligious Americans Face Discrimination

A recently published study found that "nonreligious people routinely face discrimination and stigma because of their nonreligious identity."

Archaeologist Believes He Found Ancient Israelite Portrait of Yahweh

Allison Guy

Aug 20, 20202 min read

Archaeologist Believes He Found Ancient Israelite Portrait of Yahweh

Yosef Garfinkel believes excavations in Kingdom of Judah depict face of Yahweh.

Excerpt from "Striking Vipers and Closed Doors: How Meaningful Are Sexual Fantasies?"

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Aug 18, 20201 min read

Excerpt from "Striking Vipers and Closed Doors: How Meaningful Are Sexual Fantasies?"

Black Mirror episode, Striking Vipers, challenges the socially constructed boundaries imposed on sexual experiences.

Become a GCRR Patron and Support Global Scientific Research on Religion! #GCRRPatron

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Aug 11, 20201 min read

Become a GCRR Patron and Support Global Scientific Research on Religion! #GCRRPatron

Interview with Activist Brian McLaren on President Trump, Religious Doubt, and Coronavirus

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Jul 22, 20201 min read

Interview with Activist Brian McLaren on President Trump, Religious Doubt, and Coronavirus

Interview of author, activist, and public theologian Brian McLaren about Trump, religious doubt, and Coronavirus.

Archaeologists Find Cannabis Traces in Ancient Temple

Allison Guy

Jul 20, 20202 min read

Archaeologists Find Cannabis Traces in Ancient Temple

Israeli archaeologists claim to have found cannabis residue on an ancient temple's artifacts located in southern Israel.

What Role Does Epistemology Play in Theological Method?

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Jul 15, 20203 min read

What Role Does Epistemology Play in Theological Method?

Both exegesis and theology is dependent on a theologian’s overall epistemology. Thus, epistemology is the foundation of theological method.

What Role Did Heretical Christians Play in the Formation of Islam?

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Jul 10, 20201 min read

What Role Did Heretical Christians Play in the Formation of Islam?

Dr. Darren M. Slade explored the possible influence of several heretical Christian sects on Muhammad’s understanding of Jesus.

Patriotic Music, Religion, and Violence Post-9/11

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Jul 6, 20208 min read

Patriotic Music, Religion, and Violence Post-9/11

This article explores how country music created a political ideology of “imagined” national identity after September 11, 2001.

Getting Out Ahead of COVID-19: Mapping Neighborhood Vulnerability and At-Risk Populations

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Jul 1, 20202 min read

Getting Out Ahead of COVID-19: Mapping Neighborhood Vulnerability and At-Risk Populations

How to get out ahead of COVID-19 for church and church leaders.

The Protective Role of Religion for Black American Adolescent Boys Who Experience Police Abuse

Allison Guy

Jun 29, 20202 min read

The Protective Role of Religion for Black American Adolescent Boys Who Experience Police Abuse

A new study shows that being religious may shield black American adolescent boys from the harmful effects of police brutality.

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Jun 24, 20202 min read

A Time for Outreach (Part 2)

How to do outreach during and after the Coronavirus pandemic. (Part 2)

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Jun 17, 20202 min read

After the In-Reach, Time for Outreach?

How to do outreach during and after the Coronavirus pandemic.

What Does a Former Adult Entertainer and Stripper Have in Common with GCRR?

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Jun 8, 20201 min read

What Does a Former Adult Entertainer and Stripper Have in Common with GCRR?

Watch and listen to the "Brazen Atheist" herself, Erin Louis, as she uses humor and real-life stories to discuss critical thinking.