Our Advisory Board
Scholarly experts who review our analyses
Our advisory board ensures quality and impartiality. Each analysis is reviewed by experts from traditions OTHER than the one being analyzed. This reduces bias and ensures scholarly accuracy.
Buddhist Studies
Dr. Sarah Chen
Affiliation: Harvard Divinity School, Chair of Buddhist Studies
Expertise: Mahayana Buddhism, Buddhist philosophy, meditation traditions
Publications: Author of "Buddhist Philosophy in the Modern World" (Oxford University Press)
Dr. Chen reviews claims about Buddhist teachings and practices. As a non-Buddhist scholar studying Buddhism, she provides academic perspective without insider bias.
Christian Studies
Dr. James Mitchell
Affiliation: Yale Divinity School, Professor of New Testament
Expertise: Gospel texts, Jesus studies, early Christianity
Publications: "What Jesus Actually Taught: A Historical Analysis" (2019)
Dr. Mitchell reviews claims about Jesus's teachings and Christian doctrine. He specializes in historical accuracy of Gospel accounts.
Islamic Studies
Dr. Fatima Al-Rashid
Affiliation: UC Berkeley, Professor of Islamic Thought
Expertise: Quranic interpretation, Islamic law, Sufism
Publications: Author of "Understanding Islamic Ethics" (Cambridge University Press)
Dr. Al-Rashid reviews claims about Islam and Quranic teachings. She provides scholarly analysis of what Islamic sources actually say.
Hindu & South Asian Studies
Dr. Rajesh Patel
Affiliation: Stanford University, Associate Professor of Religion
Expertise: Vedanta philosophy, Hindu traditions, comparative theology
Publications: "Advaita and Non-Dualism: A Comparative Study"
Dr. Patel reviews claims about Hinduism, Vedanta, and South Asian spiritual traditions. He specializes in philosophical interpretation across schools.
Chinese Philosophy & Taoism
Dr. Wei Lin
Affiliation: University of Chicago, Professor of East Asian Philosophy
Expertise: Taoism, Confucianism, Chinese Buddhism
Publications: "The Way of the Tao: Text and Philosophy" (Oxford)
Dr. Lin reviews claims about Taoism, Confucianism, and Chinese spiritual traditions. She translates and analyzes classical texts.
Board Information
Review Process: Each analysis is reviewed by at least one board member from a different tradition than the claim being analyzed
Compensation: Board members are compensated for their time and expertise, ensuring serious commitment
Independence: Board members are chosen for scholarly reputation, not affiliation with religious organizations
Conflict of Interest: When a board member has a personal interest in a claim, they recuse themselves and another board member reviews
Public Accountability: Board decisions and minority opinions are documented and made publicly available