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− | '''David Ray Griffin''' (born [[1939]]) is a retired professor of [[philosophy of religion]] and [[theology]] and a proponent of [[9/11 conspiracy theories]] that implicate members of the United States government in the attacks.[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/09/07/AR2006090701669.html], The Disbelievers - 9/11 Conspiracy Theorists Are Building Their Case Against the Government From Ground Zero, [[Washington Post]]Along with [[John B. Cobb, Jr.]] he is considered a foundational thinker in [[Process theology]]. | + | [[Image:lighterstill.jpg]][[Image:American_Empire.jpg|right|frame|<center>ISBN 9780664230098</center>]] |
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| + | '''David Ray Griffin''' (born [[1939]]) is a retired professor of [[philosophy of religion]] and [[theology]] and a proponent of [[9/11 conspiracy theories]] that implicate members of the United States government in the attacks.[https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/09/07/AR2006090701669.html], The Disbelievers - 9/11 Conspiracy Theorists Are Building Their Case Against the Government From Ground Zero, [[Washington Post]]Along with [[John B. Cobb, Jr.]] he is considered a foundational thinker in [[Process theology]]. |
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| ==Background== | | ==Background== |
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| Since his retirement, he has moved his focus from questions of philosophy and religion to one of politics and, specifically, questioning the 9/11 attacks. His recent work includes the book, ''[[The New Pearl Harbor|The New Pearl Harbor: Disturbing Questions About the Bush Administration and 9-11]]'' ([[2004]]) and ''The 9/11 Commission Report: Omissions and Distortions'', books in which he argues there is evidence members of the [[United States]] government were behind the [[September 11, 2001 attacks]], and ''Christian Faith and the Truth Behind 9/11: A Call to Reflection and Action'' in which he summarizes some of what he believes is evidence for government complicity and reflects on its implications for Christians. | | Since his retirement, he has moved his focus from questions of philosophy and religion to one of politics and, specifically, questioning the 9/11 attacks. His recent work includes the book, ''[[The New Pearl Harbor|The New Pearl Harbor: Disturbing Questions About the Bush Administration and 9-11]]'' ([[2004]]) and ''The 9/11 Commission Report: Omissions and Distortions'', books in which he argues there is evidence members of the [[United States]] government were behind the [[September 11, 2001 attacks]], and ''Christian Faith and the Truth Behind 9/11: A Call to Reflection and Action'' in which he summarizes some of what he believes is evidence for government complicity and reflects on its implications for Christians. |
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− | The Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, publishers of Griffin's ''Christian Faith and the Truth Behind 9/11'', noted that Griffin is a distinguished theologian, and praised the book’s religious content, but said, "The board believes the conspiracy theory is spurious and based on questionable research." [http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061116/NEWS01/61116033/1008/NEWS01] Presbyterian publishing board criticizes own book | + | The Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, publishers of Griffin's ''Christian Faith and the Truth Behind 9/11'', noted that Griffin is a distinguished theologian, and praised the book’s religious content, but said, "The board believes the conspiracy theory is spurious and based on questionable research." [https://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061116/NEWS01/61116033/1008/NEWS01] Presbyterian publishing board criticizes own book |
− | [http://www.pcusa.org/pcnews/2006/06596.htm] PPC backs away from 9/11 conspiracy book
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− | In ''The New Pearl Harbor'', Griffin supports the work of other theorists who assert that elements of the US government were behind the attacks on the [[The Pentagon|Pentagon]] and the [[World Trade Center]] in [[New York City]]. He purports to use his training in [[logic]] to analyze the [[validity]] of their arguments. Griffin states the overall thesis of his argument: ''There should be a well funded and thorough-going investigation of all the questions raised about the 9/11 attack.'' Griffin also appeared on [[C-SPAN]] that covered his talk, '9/11 and American Empire: How should religious people respond?'[http://www.911truth.org/article.php?story=20050521102328420] | + | In ''The New Pearl Harbor'', Griffin supports the work of other theorists who assert that elements of the US government were behind the attacks on the [[The Pentagon|Pentagon]] and the [[World Trade Center]] in [[New York City]]. He purports to use his training in [[logic]] to analyze the [[validity]] of their arguments. Griffin states the overall thesis of his argument: ''There should be a well funded and thorough-going investigation of all the questions raised about the 9/11 attack.'' Griffin also appeared on [[C-SPAN]] that covered his talk, '9/11 and American Empire: How should religious people respond?'[https://www.911truth.org/article.php?story=20050521102328420] |
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− | In an interview with Nick Welsh, ''Thinking Unthinkable Thoughts: Theologian Charges White House Complicity in 9/11 Attack'' [http://www.forestcouncil.org/tims_picks/view.php?id=32], Griffin analyzes charges that the US government sent airplanes into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, and these airplanes were only a cover for explosives that the US government had planted within the World Trade Center towers and 7 World Trade Center. Griffin also talked with [[Alex Jones (radio)|Alex Jones]]. [http://www.prisonplanet.tv/audio/200605griffin.htm] | + | In an interview with Nick Welsh, ''Thinking Unthinkable Thoughts: Theologian Charges White House Complicity in 9/11 Attack'' [https://www.forestcouncil.org/tims_picks/view.php?id=32], Griffin analyzes charges that the US government sent airplanes into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, and these airplanes were only a cover for explosives that the US government had planted within the World Trade Center towers and 7 World Trade Center. Griffin also talked with [[Alex Jones (radio)|Alex Jones]]. [https://www.prisonplanet.tv/audio/200605griffin.htm] |
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| The second edition of ''The New Pearl Harbor'' contains additional material on the [[Saudi Arabia]]n [[Aircraft hijacking|hijackers]], [[Sibel Edmonds]], his analysis of the official [[9/11 Commission]] set up by the US government, and his belief that the US Government deliberately changed its standard rules for analyzing [[military intelligence]] in order to allow the attacks. | | The second edition of ''The New Pearl Harbor'' contains additional material on the [[Saudi Arabia]]n [[Aircraft hijacking|hijackers]], [[Sibel Edmonds]], his analysis of the official [[9/11 Commission]] set up by the US government, and his belief that the US Government deliberately changed its standard rules for analyzing [[military intelligence]] in order to allow the attacks. |
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| ''The New Pearl Harbor'' purports to identify unanswered questions concerning the 9/11 attacks, using a model of attempting to fit them first into a conspiracy/complicity theory, and then to a coincidence/incompetence theory. He further explores the contradictions inherent in each theory, concluding with the need for a full and independent investigation led by the press. | | ''The New Pearl Harbor'' purports to identify unanswered questions concerning the 9/11 attacks, using a model of attempting to fit them first into a conspiracy/complicity theory, and then to a coincidence/incompetence theory. He further explores the contradictions inherent in each theory, concluding with the need for a full and independent investigation led by the press. |
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− | Critics of Griffin's thesis, such as [[Chip Berlet]], say that many of the claims in the book are refutable.[http://www.publiceye.org/conspire/Post911/dubious_claims.html] Griffin has rejected these criticisms [http://www.publiceye.org/conspire/Post911/Griffin1.html] and debated Berlet[http://www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=04/05/26/150221]. | + | Critics of Griffin's thesis, such as [[Chip Berlet]], say that many of the claims in the book are refutable.[https://www.publiceye.org/conspire/Post911/dubious_claims.html] Griffin has rejected these criticisms [https://www.publiceye.org/conspire/Post911/Griffin1.html] and debated Berlet[https://www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=04/05/26/150221]. |
− | Other reviewers like Mike Williams claim to have found various problems [http://mckinneysucks.blogspot.com/2002_07_01_mckinneysucks_archive.html#78639317][http://www.911myths.com/html/omissions_and_distortions.html]. | + | Other reviewers like Mike Williams claim to have found various problems [https://mckinneysucks.blogspot.com/2002_07_01_mckinneysucks_archive.html#78639317][https://www.911myths.com/html/omissions_and_distortions.html]. |
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− | In a review published in the magazine ''The Nation,'' former [[CIA]] agent [[Robert Baer]] dismissed the gist of Griffin's writings as one in a long line of [[conspiracy theories]] about national tragedies, but stated that the Bush administration had created a climate of secrecy and mistrust that helped generate such explanations ([http://www.thenation.com/doc/20040927/baer "Dangerous Liaisons," September 27, 2004)]. | + | In a review published in the magazine ''The Nation,'' former [[CIA]] agent [[Robert Baer]] dismissed the gist of Griffin's writings as one in a long line of [[conspiracy theories]] about national tragedies, but stated that the Bush administration had created a climate of secrecy and mistrust that helped generate such explanations ([https://www.thenation.com/doc/20040927/baer "Dangerous Liaisons," September 27, 2004)]. |
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| ==Affiliations== | | ==Affiliations== |
| *[[Scholars for 9/11 Truth]]. | | *[[Scholars for 9/11 Truth]]. |
− | *[http://www.ctr4process.org/ Center for Process Studies] | + | *[https://www.ctr4process.org/ Center for Process Studies] |
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| ==Books== | | ==Books== |
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| ==External links== | | ==External links== |
− | * [http://www.ctr4process.org/ Center for process studies] | + | * [https://www.ctr4process.org/ Center for process studies] |
− | * [http://story.malaysiasun.com/p.x/ct/9/cid/b8de8e630faf3631/id/7cca827f00576d2a/ Presbyterian Church publishes 9/11 conspiracy theory] | + | * [https://story.malaysiasun.com/p.x/ct/9/cid/b8de8e630faf3631/id/7cca827f00576d2a/ Presbyterian Church publishes 9/11 conspiracy theory] |
− | * [http://www.ctr4process.org/publications/Biblio/Co-Directors/David%20Griffin/Articles.htm Bibliography of Published Articles] | + | * [https://www.ctr4process.org/publications/Biblio/Co-Directors/David%20Griffin/Articles.htm Bibliography of Published Articles] |
− | * [http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/03/30/NSGB3HTBQ61.DTL& OUT LOUD: AN INSIDE JOB?] | + | * [https://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/03/30/NSGB3HTBQ61.DTL& OUT LOUD: AN INSIDE JOB?] |
− | * [http://www.bohemian.com/bohemian/06.14.06/david-ray-griffin-0624.html Unquestioned Answers] | + | * [https://www.bohemian.com/bohemian/06.14.06/david-ray-griffin-0624.html Unquestioned Answers] |
− | * [http://independent.com/news/news906.htm Independent.com] - 'Thinking Unthinkable Thoughts: Theologian Charges White House Complicity in 9/11 Attack', Nick Welsh (April 1, 2005) | + | * [https://independent.com/news/news906.htm Independent.com] - 'Thinking Unthinkable Thoughts: Theologian Charges White House Complicity in 9/11 Attack', Nick Welsh (April 1, 2005) |
− | * [http://www.septembereleventh.org/newsarchive/2005-05-22-571pglie.php SeptemberEleventh.org] - 'The 9/11 Commission Report: A 571-Page Lie, David Ray Griffin, 9/11 Visibility Project (May 22, 2005) | + | * [https://www.septembereleventh.org/newsarchive/2005-05-22-571pglie.php SeptemberEleventh.org] - 'The 9/11 Commission Report: A 571-Page Lie, David Ray Griffin, 9/11 Visibility Project (May 22, 2005) |
− | * [http://911review.com/articles/griffin/nyc1.html The Destruction of the World Trade Center: Why the Official Account Cannot Be True] | + | * [https://911review.com/articles/griffin/nyc1.html The Destruction of the World Trade Center: Why the Official Account Cannot Be True] |
− | * [http://www.911truth.org/article.php?story=20050826125021191 Getting Agnostic About 9/11 - A society of nonbelievers questions the official version] LATimes, Friday, August 26, 2005. | + | * [https://www.911truth.org/article.php?story=20050826125021191 Getting Agnostic About 9/11 - A society of nonbelievers questions the official version] LATimes, Friday, August 26, 2005. |
− | * [http://www.publiceye.org/conspire/Post911/dubious_claims.html Review of ''The New Pearl Harbor'', by Chip Berlet]. | + | * [https://www.publiceye.org/conspire/Post911/dubious_claims.html Review of ''The New Pearl Harbor'', by Chip Berlet]. |
− | * [http://www.publiceye.org/conspire/Post911/Griffin1.html Response to Chip Berlet's Review of ''The New Pearl Harbor'',]David Ray Griffin, May 1, 2004. | + | * [https://www.publiceye.org/conspire/Post911/Griffin1.html Response to Chip Berlet's Review of ''The New Pearl Harbor'',]David Ray Griffin, May 1, 2004. |
− | * [http://www.cst.edu/academic_resources/retired_faculty.php Claremont School of Theology retired faculty.] | + | * [https://www.cst.edu/academic_resources/retired_faculty.php Claremont School of Theology retired faculty.] |
− | * [http://www.coasttocoastam.com/guests/1002.html Bio at coast to coast am] | + | * [https://www.coasttocoastam.com/guests/1002.html Bio at coast to coast am] |
− | * [http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8809857201332294468 David Ray Griffin's testimony] at the Congressional Black Caucus, Annual Legislative Conference 2005 (September 21-24, Washington Convention) | + | * [https://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8809857201332294468 David Ray Griffin's testimony] at the Congressional Black Caucus, Annual Legislative Conference 2005 (September 21-24, Washington Convention) |
− | * [http://www.newsmax.com/archives/articles/2006/9/12/94528.shtml Is American Democracy Too Feeble To Deal With 9/11?] | + | * [https://www.newsmax.com/archives/articles/2006/9/12/94528.shtml Is American Democracy Too Feeble To Deal With 9/11?] |
− | * [http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-275577066688213413 9/11 The Myth and the Reality: Dr. David Ray Griffin] - Two speeches given by philosopher and theologist Dr. David Ray Griffin at The Commonwealth Club in San Francisco (4/3/06) and at The Grand Lake Theater in Oakland (3/30/06). | + | * [https://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-275577066688213413 9/11 The Myth and the Reality: Dr. David Ray Griffin] - Two speeches given by philosopher and theologist Dr. David Ray Griffin at The Commonwealth Club in San Francisco (4/3/06) and at The Grand Lake Theater in Oakland (3/30/06). |
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