David Ray Griffin

For other people named David Griffin, see David Griffin (disambiguation).
David Ray Griffin
Griffin in 2006
Born(1939-08-08)August 8, 1939
Wilbur, Washington, U.S.
DiedNovember 2022(2022-11-00) (aged 83)[1]
Era20th-century philosophy
RegionWestern philosophy
SchoolProcess theology
Doctoral studentsThomas Jay Oord
Main interests
Ontology
epistemology
theology
9/11 conspiracy theories
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David Ray Griffin (August 8, 1939 – November 2022) was an American professor of philosophy of religion and theology and a 9/11 conspiracy theorist.[2] Along with John B. Cobb, Jr., he founded the Center for Process Studies in 1973, a research center of Claremont School of Theology that promotes process thought.[3] Griffin published numerous books about the September 11 attacks, claiming that elements of the Bush administration were involved.[4] An advocate of the controlled demolition conspiracy theory, he was a founder member of Scholars for 9/11 Truth.[5]

  1. ^ David Ray Griffin (8 Aug 1939 – 26 Nov 2022)–The Man and His Work: A Synopsis
  2. ^ Sources describing David Ray Griffin as a "conspiracy theorist", "conspiracist", "conspiracy nut", "truther" or otherwise associate him with 9/11 conspiracy theories and the "truther" movement include:
    • Gilan, Audrey (September 9, 2006). "Full house as leading 9/11 conspiracy theorist has his say". The Guardian. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
    • Staff Blogger (September 24, 2009). "The 50 people who matter today: 41-50". New Statesman. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
    • Swaine, Jon (January 25, 2011). "UN human rights official claims 9/11 was US plot". The Daily Telegraph. London. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
    • Epstein, Rafael (September 11, 2006). "The World Today: Former spy raises 9/11 conspiracy theory". ABC. Australia. Retrieved June 13, 2020. one of the world's most popular 9/11 conspiracy theorists
    • "Debunking Conspiracy Theories In Voodoo Histories". NPR. January 30, 2020. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
    • Cockburn, Alexander (September 7, 2006). "The 9/11 Conspiracy Nuts". The Nation. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
    • Byford, Jovan (2011). Conspiracy Theories: A Critical Introduction. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. p. 165. ISBN 9780230349216.
    • Stahl, Jeremy (September 7, 2011). "The Theory vs. the Facts". Slate. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
  3. ^ "About the Center". The Center for Process Studies. Archived from the original on January 11, 2010. Retrieved December 14, 2009.
  4. ^ Powell, Michael (September 8, 2006). "The Disbelievers – 9/11 Conspiracy Theorists Are Building Their Case Against the Government From Ground Zero". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 1, 2010.
  5. ^ Gilan, Audrey (September 9, 2006). "Full house as leading 9/11 conspiracy theorist has his say". The Guardian. Retrieved October 9, 2020.