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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.
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Dr. Darren M. Slade
- Aug 27, 2023
- 8 min
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 14, 2023
- 7 min
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 5, 2023
- 6 min
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
- Jan 12, 2023
- 3 min
"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." 😝
Susan Allen
- Oct 14, 2022
- 9 min
"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.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
- Sep 28, 2022
- 7 min
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
- May 17, 2022
- 5 min
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
- Apr 13, 2022
- 10 min
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 11, 2022
- 7 min
Follow the Money Trail: Faith-Based Education and Publishing in Apologetics (Part I)
Yes, apologetics is about money. And those wishing to learn information that counters apologetic claims are a at a significant disadvantage.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
- Feb 11, 2022
- 5 min
Investigating Paranormal Claims (Part VI): A Presumption of Truthtelling?
Should critical investigators possess a “presumption of truthtelling” with regards to a claimant’s credibility until proven otherwise?
Dr. Darren M. Slade
- Feb 10, 2022
- 8 min
Investigating Paranormal Claims (Part V): Other Potential Memory Distortions
There are numerous other psychological and cognitive variables that distort people's memories of the paranormal.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
- Feb 9, 2022
- 4 min
Investigating Paranormal Claims (Part IV): Eyewitness Accuracy and Biased Memories
Investigators first need to consider the potential for memory bias when attempting to corroborate paranormal claims.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
- Feb 8, 2022
- 2 min
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
- Jan 7, 2022
- 2 min
Wouldn't We All Be Happier If We Didn't Have to Choose? The Problem with Academic Societies
I want you to ponder this question for a second: "Freedom to choose ... or freedom from choice — which is more liberating?" It's important.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
- Dec 27, 2021
- 1 min
The Healing Jesus Crusade and its Perception by the Muslim Community of Ede (Southwest Nigeria)
New publication from SHERM Journal: "The Healing Jesus Crusade and its Perception by the Muslim Community of Ede (Southwest Nigeria)"
Dr. Darren M. Slade
- Dec 20, 2021
- 4 min
New Ancient Hermeneutical Practice Identified: "Hagioprepēs" (The Rationalizing of Saintly Sin)
What is Hagioprepēs? It is the act of rationalizing the sinful behaviors of culture heroes and saints in the Bible.
arnoldj2
- Nov 22, 2021
- 3 min
A Brief Primer to the Influences of Religious Law Today
A close analysis of religious law reveals that it is anything but a legal outlier in its influence on U.S. Law.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
- Nov 15, 2021
- 2 min
Biblical Patriotism: An Evangelical Alternative to Nationalism by Dr. Adam Wyatt
This book takes a comprehensive look at how the Bible frames patriotic duty as a proper alternative to nationalism.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
- Nov 8, 2021
- 3 min
The Problem with Trying to Harmonize the Bible: A New Book Publication by Dr. Robert M. Price
Robert M. Price's new book, When Gospels Collide, exposes the folly of harmonizing the contradictions found in the four canonical Gospels.
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