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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

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


New SHERM Article: "’Emet: The Paradox of Death and Afterlife" by Zev Garber
New SHERM Article: "’Emet: The Paradox of Death and Afterlife" by Zev Garber
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Oct 11, 20211 min read


Epidemics and Religion: From Angry Gods and Offended Ancestors to Hungry Ghosts and Hostile Demons
New publication from SHERM Journal: "Epidemics and Religion: From Angry Gods and Offended Ancestors to Hungry Ghosts and Hostile Demons."
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Sep 20, 20211 min read


"Inference to the Best Explanation and Rejecting the Resurrection": SHERM Article by Dr. Johnson
"Inference to the Best Explanation and Rejecting the Resurrection": A New SHERM Journal Article by Dr. David Kyle Johnson
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Sep 13, 20211 min read


The New Texas Abortion Law: Is "Personhood" Even Relevant to the Abortion Debate?
Is a fetus' personhood status even relevant to the abortion debate?
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Sep 6, 20212 min read


Call for Papers! Studies in Religious Trauma: Causes, Manifestations, and Treatments
Call for Papers! GCRR Press is releasing a large-scale publication that will offer an interdisciplinary examination of religious trauma.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Aug 2, 20212 min read


Two Unique Religion Recovery Events in July! One online and one in-person.
Dr. Terri Daniel, a non-religious hospice chaplain, invites you to a freethinking community for two great events.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jul 5, 20211 min read

Calling All Episcopalians! Take the Survey on Coronavirus' Lasting Effects on the Episcopal Church
If you're an Episcopalian (or former Episcopalian), then take a survey studying the lasting effects on the Episcopal Church.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jun 30, 20211 min read


"Genus Unbelief, Species Atheism": New SHERM Journal Article Publication from Dr. Jack David Eller
Recent initiatives by Stein, Flynn, Conrad, and others have promoted ‘unbelief’ as an ‘umbrella term’ for concepts like atheism.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jun 23, 20211 min read


Did you miss the International Conference on Religious Trauma? You're in luck! Watch the videos now!
On the weekend of May 29-30, the Global Center for Religious Research (GCRR) hosted the 2021 International eConference on Religious...
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jun 5, 20211 min read

Do you suffer from Religious Trauma? We want to hear about it. Tell us your story.
GCRR Press is in the process of bringing together some of the world's top scholars and researchers on religious trauma for a...
Dr. Darren M. Slade
May 12, 20211 min read


Reminder: Sign Up for the Upcoming Religious Trauma Virtual Conference
About the Conference The Global Center for Religious Research (GCRR) is hosting the 2021 International eConference on Religious Trauma,...
Dr. Darren M. Slade
May 5, 20211 min read


First Time Ever, U.S. Church Membership Drops Below 50%
The percentage of Americans who are members of a house of worship has fallen below 50% for the first time ever, according to a Gallup...
Allison Guy
Apr 29, 20212 min read

More Britons Believe in Ghosts than in God, but the Reverse is True in America
A 2014 survey conducted by OnePoll for Ripley’s Believe It or Not! found that more Britons believe in aliens and ghosts than in God....
Allison Guy
Mar 24, 20212 min read

Politics: Is Our Problem Today that We Speak Two Different English Languages?
Star Trek: The Next Generation (Season 5; Episode 2: "Darmok”) Director: Winrich Kolbe Story by: Joe Menosky & Phillip LaZebnik Original...
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Feb 11, 20217 min read
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