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Dr. Darren M. Slade
Oct 14, 202314 min read
Palestinians Cut the Heads Off Babies, Not Israelis! Why I'm Done with the Palestinian Movement
It was Palestinians, not Israelis, who cut the heads off babies. Remember that the next time you think both are to blame for the war.
Karen Cherwien, M.Div., BCC
Sep 5, 20233 min read
Pneumaplasticity: Rewiring Fear and Spirituality
Pneumaplasticity is our capacity to rewire our spiritual pathways as we work to adapt and derive meaning from our experiences.
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
May 23, 20233 min read
No, Belief in Gods is Not a Mental Illness, and You Should Stop Using "Mental Illness" as an Insult
Those who claim religion is a mental illness clearly don't understand what a "mental illness" actually is.
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
Sep 19, 202210 min read
Interview with Frank Zindler, Author of "The Amityville Horror: An Inquest into Paranormal Claims"
Hear from world-renowned investigator, Frank Zindler, about his new book, The Amityville Horror: An Inquest into Paranormal Claims.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Sep 3, 20224 min read
What to do if your young child is being indoctrinated by a cult without your permission?
Parents have to prepare for the day when religious zealots attempt to indoctrinate their child against their wishes. So what can you do?
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Aug 8, 20222 min read
Adverse Religious Experiences (AREs) vs. Religious Trauma (RT): An Important Distinction
There exists an important difference between Adverse Religious Experiences and Religious Trauma. Learn what the distinction really is.
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
Jun 6, 20223 min read
Hypocrisy! After Donald Trump, are We Surprised the Southern Baptist Convention Harbored Rapists?
As the history of the SBC reveals, they rarely confront social injustices or target systemic dysfunctions until forced to do so.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
May 22, 20222 min read
Don't Risk It! Ask a Therapist and Yourself These 3 Questions Before Doing Religious Trauma Therapy
If you’re seeking treatment for religious trauma specifically, you should ask a few questions before committing to therapy.
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 29, 20222 min read
"The Power and Control Dynamics of Growing Up in an Abrahamic Faith Environment" #religioustrauma
SHERM Journal explores counselors’ experiences of the influence of a fundamentalist religious upbringing on mental health.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Mar 13, 20223 min read
“We knew nothing else but church….[and] I am so very scarred. I am so very wounded to this day."
If you're in some form of religious ministry, you had better read this story ... so you don't also traumatize someone in your congregation.
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.
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