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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


Appeal to Subjective Mysticism in Postmodern Apologetics
By employing spiritual mysticism, new phenomenologists still desire a sense of evidential credibility to substantiate their experiences.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
May 15, 20207 min read


SHERM Vol. 2, No. 1 Now Available!
Read the latest issue of SHERM Journal (vol. 2, no. 1) for free online!
Dr. Darren M. Slade
May 11, 20202 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


Religious Trauma Syndrome Neuroimaging Study
GCRR is building a team of neuroimaging researchers to study the effects of “religious trauma” on individuals.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Apr 22, 20203 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


Join the GCRR Board of Directors!
GCRR is looking for qualified scholars with a doctorate in a field related to religious studies to join the Board of Directors.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Apr 10, 20201 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


Rebuffing and Rejecting the Resurrection: An Explanation of Cavin and Colombetti's Article
Per Cavin and Colombetti, belief in the resurrection is not only unscientific, but fundamentally irrational.

David Kyle Johnson
Mar 31, 202014 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


Introducing Springtide Research Institute!
GCRR) is now officially partnering with and following the sociological research of Springtide Research Institute.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Mar 13, 20202 min read


Introducing the Head of Global Applied Sociology
GCRR is proud to introduce the Head of our "Applied Sociology" division, Dr. Josh Packard.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Mar 13, 20202 min read


The Demographic Destabilization of Institutional Christianity
If things continue unchanged and unchallenged, then the death of institutional Christianity is precisely what will happen.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Mar 4, 20203 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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