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Marcianus Aristides of Athens: The Earliest Extant Christian Apologist
Christian philosopher Aristides made apologetic books for Emperor Hadrian to stop the arbitrary persecution of Christians.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
May 29, 20206 min read


Is There a Conflict Between Religion and Science?
According to Dr. David Kyle Johnson, yes there is a conflict between religion and science. And it boils down to methodologies in reasoning.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
May 25, 20206 min read


The Influence of Pandemics on Religion
Dr. Slade discusses the influence of pandemics on the history of religion where disease has actually shaped the trajectory of belief systems
Dr. Darren M. Slade
May 22, 20201 min read


International eConference on Atheism: Call for Presenters!
GCRR is hosting the 2020 International eConference on Atheism, which is open to believers and nonbelievers alike.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
May 18, 20203 min read


Essays Introducing a Jewish Perspective on the Gospel of John
Dr. Charles David Isbell (Louisiana State University) highlights the impact that the Gospel of John has had on Jews and Christians.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
May 8, 20201 min read


Pondering our education system...
The fact that a grown adult can be insulted when told that a sign from a god could have been something else, I blame on the education system

Jenna Belk
May 6, 20201 min read


Conspiracy Theories and Coronavirus
Jenna Belk (Atheistasis Podcast) interviews GCRR Executive Officer, Dr. David Kyle Johnson, on how fallacies often fuel conspiracy theories.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
May 1, 20201 min read


CHRISTIAN THEOLOGICAL TALK IN THE MIDST OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC
A Christian response to COVID 19. It is lesson to develop a spirituality beyond religion, aiming at the value of human life and respect....
Josfin Raj, Academic Dean, NLBS
Apr 24, 20208 min read


2020 International eConference on Religion and the Holocaust
GCRR is hosting the 2020 International eConference on Religion and the Holocaust.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Apr 20, 20202 min read


Religious Agnomancy: Faith, Ignorance, and Illness in a Time of Plague
Religious institutions are practicing an intentional disregard of, indifference to, and even hostility to facts about the Coronavirus.
Jack David Eller
Apr 15, 20206 min read


Faith Leaders Need to Connect with Young People During Social Distancing
New survey by Springtide Research Institute found that social distancing provokes fear, uncertainty, and anxiety in young adults.
Josh Packard
Apr 13, 20204 min read


Introducing the Head of Global Anthropology of Religion!
GCRR is proud to introduce the Head of our "Global Anthropology of Religion" division, Dr. Jack David Eller.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Apr 13, 20202 min read


We’re in the middle of an epidemic. But it’s not the one you’re thinking of.
Springtide Research Institute revealed that our youngest generations are more lonely and isolated than any other group of people.
Josh Packard
Apr 9, 20202 min read


Make a One-Time Donation to GCRR and Help Fund Global Scientific Research on Religion
Become an Active Supporter of GCRR and SHERM Academic Journal.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Apr 6, 20201 min read


Worship in the Midst of COVID-19: Clinging to Old Paradigms Can Be Fatal
Why churches need to change how they worship during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Apr 1, 20202 min read


The Myth of the Alexandrian-Antiochene Schools of Hermeneutical Interpretation (Patristic Exegesis)
Neither the Alexandrian nor the Antiochene schools of interpretation sanctioned just one exegetical method over another.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Mar 30, 20201 min read


The Influence of Pandemics on Religion
GCRR is proud to introduce the Head of our "Applied Sociology" division, Dr. Josh Packard.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Mar 23, 20201 min read


Become a GCRR Patron and Support Global Scientific Research on Religion! #GCRRPatron
We have some major research projects coming up, and we want YOU to be a part of it!
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Mar 18, 20201 min read


What is Religion?
In this YouTube video, GCRR President, Dr. Darren Slade, discusses the problems and complexities with using the term "religion."
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Mar 16, 20201 min read


How Does Political Identity Influence Religious Affiliation? A Cultural Cognition Perspective
It is believed that a person's religion influences their politicals. But what if the reality is that politics influences their religion?
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Mar 2, 20203 min read
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