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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.
Jack David Eller
Sep 1, 20207 min read
Nonreligious Americans Face Discrimination
A recently published study found that "nonreligious people routinely face discrimination and stigma because of their nonreligious identity."
Allison Guy
Aug 25, 20202 min read
Archaeologist Believes He Found Ancient Israelite Portrait of Yahweh
Yosef Garfinkel believes excavations in Kingdom of Judah depict face of Yahweh.
Allison Guy
Aug 20, 20202 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
Aug 18, 20201 min read
Publish Your Book with GCRR Press!
Publish your book with GCRR Press and receive up to 20% of all book sales.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Aug 13, 20201 min read
Become a GCRR Patron and Support Global Scientific Research on Religion! #GCRRPatron
Become a GCRR Patron and Support Global Scientific Research on Religion! #GCRRPatron
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Aug 11, 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 31, 20201 min read
Introducing the Head of Global Medieval Religious Studies: Dr. Keagan Brewer
GCRR is proud to introduce the Head of our "Medieval Religious Studies" division, Dr. Keagan Brewer.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jul 27, 20203 min read
Atheistatis Podcast Interview with Darren Slade on the Global Center for Religious Research
Atheistasis Podcast host, Jenna Belk, interviews Dr. Darren Slade, President of GCRR, on the organization's major upcoming projects.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jul 24, 20201 min read
Interview with Activist Brian McLaren on President Trump, Religious Doubt, and Coronavirus
Interview of author, activist, and public theologian Brian McLaren about Trump, religious doubt, and Coronavirus.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jul 22, 20201 min read
Archaeologists Find Cannabis Traces in Ancient Temple
Israeli archaeologists claim to have found cannabis residue on an ancient temple's artifacts located in southern Israel.
Allison Guy
Jul 20, 20202 min read
What Role Does Epistemology Play in Theological Method?
Both exegesis and theology is dependent on a theologian’s overall epistemology. Thus, epistemology is the foundation of theological method.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jul 15, 20203 min read
What Role Did Heretical Christians Play in the Formation of Islam?
Dr. Darren M. Slade explored the possible influence of several heretical Christian sects on Muhammad’s understanding of Jesus.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jul 10, 20201 min read
Lesser Known Christian Apoligist: Claudius Apollinaris of Hierapolis
Claudius Apollinaris, the bishop of Hierapolis, was a late second-century apologist whose writings survive in only one extant fragment.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jul 8, 20204 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.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jul 6, 20208 min read
Introducing the Head of Global Art and Religion: Dr. Amy Schwartzott
GCRR is proud to introduce the Head of our "Art and Religion" division, Dr. Amy Schwartzott.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jul 3, 20201 min read
Getting Out Ahead of COVID-19: Mapping Neighborhood Vulnerability and At-Risk Populations
How to get out ahead of COVID-19 for church and church leaders.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jul 1, 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.
Allison Guy
Jun 29, 20202 min read
Introducing the Co-Head of Global Jewish Studies: Dr. Kenneth Hanson
GCRR is proud to introduce the Co-Head of our "Jewish Studies" division, Dr. Kenneth Hanson.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jun 26, 20202 min read
A Time for Outreach (Part 2)
How to do outreach during and after the Coronavirus pandemic. (Part 2)
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jun 24, 20202 min read
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