Monthly Archives: July 2011

Metanoia

Posted on July 26, 2011 by nathanalbright

[Note: This note was written in August of 2008, when I was in an extremely philosophical mood, but it reflects my own thoughts, and I was reminded of it when teaching the doctrine of repentance as it relates to the … Continue reading →

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Burma’s Cadillac Jungle

Posted on July 26, 2011 by nathanalbright

The sobering, but excellent book Cadillac Desert [1] shows how the United States, through its attempts to control nature, fill its empty and barren west, and harness the energy capacity of its rivers, dramatically shaped population patterns, bringing people to … Continue reading →

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2 Chronicles 22 & 23: The Sons of Korah Overthrow The Wicked Queen Athaliah

Posted on July 25, 2011 by nathanalbright

If you want to think of a name for the worst mother in biblical history, you could do far worse than think of the exmaple of the wicked Athaliah. In fact, Athaliah is a good name to give someone who … Continue reading →

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Dumbledore, Utilitarianism, And Original Sin

Posted on July 25, 2011 by nathanalbright

Two essays from the Leaky Cauldron site talk about the utilitarianism of Albus Dumbledore, and those readers looking to prove whether Albus Dumbledore was in fact a utilitarian who believed all throughout his life in subordinating his own personal love … Continue reading →

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Team Players: A Musing On The Tour De France

Posted on July 24, 2011 by nathanalbright

The newspapers and internet archives will say that Cadel Evans won the Tour de France in 2011, becoming the first Australian to ever win cycling’s most prestigious race. Those reporters going into further detail will say that he won it … Continue reading →

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The Tragedies Of Amy Winehouse And Jennifer Elliott

Posted on July 24, 2011 by nathanalbright

Yesterday, July 23, 2011, the talented British singer and songwriter Amy Winehouse was found dead of currently unknown causes. It will not take long for a movie to be made of her short and tragic life, making her out to … Continue reading →

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You Shall Not Eat: An Examination Of The Biblical Food Laws

Posted on July 23, 2011 by nathanalbright

Some of the least often understood and obeyed laws of the Bible relate to the Bible’s requirements on food. Not only does the Bible limit what kind of meats one can eat, but also other circumstances including how the food … Continue reading →

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I Can Teach You, But I’d Have To Charge: A Lesson On False Dilemmas

Posted on July 23, 2011 by nathanalbright

Today I would love to give my readers a lesson, free of charge (for most people) concerning the problem of false dilemmas. False dilemmas are sucker’s choices, attempts made by people to justify their own lack of love or courage … Continue reading →

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Viola Jokes

Posted on July 22, 2011 by nathanalbright

Random [1] examples of non-funny viola jokes: “Why should everyone have a viola around the house? Because you might run out of firewood.” “How do you get the viola section to play in tune? Have them play a measure with … Continue reading →

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Villain Tales

Posted on July 22, 2011 by nathanalbright

In my life I have often been accused by my enemies of writing villain tales where other people are completely devoid of human feelings and two-dimensional cardboard figures, all the while they shouted lies and slander about me. I find … Continue reading →

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