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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.
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Dr. Darren M. Slade
- Feb 10
- 7 min
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.
Karen Cherwien, M.Div., BCC
- Sep 5, 2023
- 3 min
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.
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.
Sarah Bacaller
- Sep 12, 2022
- 3 min
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.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
- Sep 3, 2022
- 4 min
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
- Aug 3, 2022
- 4 min
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 1, 2022
- 6 min
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
- Jul 18, 2022
- 4 min
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
- Jun 6, 2022
- 3 min
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 2, 2022
- 9 min
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
- 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 29, 2022
- 2 min
"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 25, 2022
- 5 min
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 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.
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