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Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jan 13, 20218 min read
The Radicalization of Trump Supporters: How Trumpism Mimics Islamic Terrorism (Part Two)
How did it come to this point? How did it happen that our friends, family, and neighbors would resort to encouraging (or participating)...
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jan 12, 202114 min read
The Radicalization of Trump Supporters: How Trumpism Mimics Islamic Terrorism (Part One)
The radicalization of Trump supporters follows the same psychological pattern of radicalization that we see among Islamic terrorists.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jan 7, 20216 min read
Study Finds Christians Do Not Have Meaningful Contact with Atheists, Muslims, or LGBTQ+ Community
Dr. Merino investigated whether religious involvement in church ministry was a meaningful predictor for creating "social capital."
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Dec 15, 20203 min read
#1 New Book to Come Out that Explains the Rise of Donald Trump and His Cult of Personality
“OMG. Wow. Here is an analysis of the Donald Trump phenomenon that goes deeper and wider than anything I've read. A must read no matter...
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Dec 8, 20202 min read
Love Thy Neighbor: The Expansive Command
A new publication has just been released online by GCRR's bi-annual academic journal, Socio-Historical Examination of Religion and...
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Nov 26, 20202 min read
SHERM Vol. 2, No. 2 Is Now On Sale!
The Global Center for Religious Research is excited to announce the release of our latest issue of the peer-reviewed academic journal,...
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Nov 17, 20203 min read
What is Religious Trauma?
Earlier in 2020, the Board of Directors of the Global Center for Religious Research (GCRR), in partnership with independent researcher...
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Nov 10, 20201 min read
How Many Clergy Have Died from COVID-19?
Because of the lack of research into the number of clergy deaths related to COVID-19, the FaithX Project (in partnership with the Global Cen
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Oct 27, 20201 min read
Get the Latest News on Religion Right Here on the GCRR Website!
The GCRR website contains the latest news and information on religion from around the world at no cost to you!
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Oct 22, 20202 min read
Why Religious Experience Cannot Justify Religious Belief
Read for Free! Why Religious Experience Cannot Justify Religious Belief by Dr. David Kyle Johnson.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
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.
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.
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."
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.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jul 31, 20201 min read
Atheistatis Podcast Interview with Darren Slade on Properly Investigating Miracle Claims
Atheistasis Podcast host, Jenna Belk, interviews Dr. Darren Slade, on properly investigating miracle claims.
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.
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 15, 20202 min read
What is the Socio-Historical Method in the Study of Religion?
This article seeks to answer what the socio-historical method is when applied to the study of religion.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jun 10, 20202 min read
"I can't breathe" – Mapping Structural Racism
Using the FaithX Project's MapDash for Faith Communities to identify and understand structural racism.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jun 1, 20207 min read
Understanding Socio-Rhetorical Criticism
Socio-rhetorical criticism is the study of ancient social history with a particular emphasis on use of Greco-Roman rhetoric.
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