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Is Gozer the Gozerian Actually the Sumerian God, Ninazu? An Exploration of Ghostbusters Lore
Explore the parallels between Ghostbusters' Gozer the Gozerian and ancient deities like Ninazu in our mythology-meets-pop culture analysis.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Mar 23, 20249 min read

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.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Feb 10, 20247 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.
Karen Cherwien, M.Div., BCC
Sep 5, 20233 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 27, 20238 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 14, 20237 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
Aug 5, 20236 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." 😝
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jan 12, 20233 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.
Susan Allen
Oct 14, 20229 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 28, 20227 min read


Religious Experience and Literary Expression: Exploring Theology Through Narrative Writing
There are many advantages to exploring theological ideas through narrative. We need good stories that invite readers to think without limit.
Sarah Bacaller
Sep 12, 20223 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
Sep 3, 20224 min read

Vampire Christians Celebrate Midnight Mass! They're Real and They're Hiding in Plain Sight
The Netflix miniseries, Midnight Mass, may in fact be a social commentary on the self-sabotaging effects of certain theories of atonement.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Aug 3, 20224 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
Aug 1, 20226 min read


Interview with John Loftus, Author of "God and Horrendous Suffering"
Read an interview with counter-apologist, John W. Loftus, author of "God and Horrendous Suffering."
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jul 18, 20224 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
Jun 6, 20223 min read

Failed to Death: If God Refused to Intervene During the School Shooting, Then Why Should the Police?
I happen to know a "good guy" with abilities even more powerful than a gun: GOD. And he refused to intervene to stop the mass shooting.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jun 2, 20229 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
May 17, 20225 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
Apr 29, 20222 min read


Interview with the Author of Excommunicating the Faithful: Jewish Christianity in the Early Church
Excommunicating the Faithful traces the development of Jewish Christianity from the earliest Jesus followers through the fifth century.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Apr 25, 20225 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 13, 202210 min read
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