Monthly Archives: April 2012

The Problem Of The Consent Of The Governed

Posted on April 25, 2012 by nathanalbright

On July 4, 1926, 150 years to the day after the unanimous approval of the Declaration of Independence, Calvin Coolidge (who unlike me had a reputation as a laconic man) made the following profound statement in support of the consent … Continue reading →

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Psalm 56: Put My Tears Into Your Bottle

Posted on April 25, 2012 by nathanalbright

Psalm 56 is an example of a psalm in which the superscription tells us some historical context to go along with the psalm. In addition, this psalm suggests some of the way in which God preserves the emotions and information … Continue reading →

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Good Luck Pard

Posted on April 24, 2012 by nathanalbright

Throughout most of my life as a fan of playing cards, I have been far more fond of games that utilize a team approach, like spades or euchre or contract bridge, rather than those that offer an individual approach (unless … Continue reading →

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Clear And Present Danger

Posted on April 24, 2012 by nathanalbright

Former New York Giants Running Back Brandon Jacobs, long known as a fan of racing fast cars, is part of a scandal that includes public roads, police corruption, and wealthy elites considering themselves above the law [1]. None of this … Continue reading →

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It’s The Same Thing Only Different

Posted on April 23, 2012 by nathanalbright

Readers of my blog, if they delve beyond single articles into the larger body of work that is Edge Induced Cohesion, may be a bit overwhelmed by the large mass of material that exists about a wide variety of subjects. … Continue reading →

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2 Samuel 6:9-12, 1 Chronicles 13:12-14: God Blesses The Sons Of Korah For Taking Care Of The Ark Of The Covenant

Posted on April 23, 2012 by nathanalbright

Before the Ark of the Covenant could be successfully brought to Jerusalem [1] [2], there was a false start in which the people of Israel neglected to properly carry the Ark of Covenant with poles and instead adopted the old … Continue reading →

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Why Aren’t They In The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: The Doobie Brothers

Posted on April 22, 2012 by nathanalbright

[Note:  This group was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in 2020.] One of the most popular bands that people search about on my blog to see if they have been chosen for the Rock & Roll … Continue reading →

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Return To Normalacy?

Posted on April 22, 2012 by nathanalbright

In the 1920 Presidential Election in the United States, a corrupt and terribly incompetent man named Warren Harding won the election with a campaign which promised a return to normalacy. After years of censorship and propaganda and a bloody war, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Jewish Heroes Of Christian History

Posted on April 21, 2012 by nathanalbright

The Jewish Heroes Of Christian History: Hebrews 11 in Literary Context, by Pamela Michelle Eisenbaum This was a slightly disappointing book for me. Eisenbaum claims immense expertise in untangling the origins of Hebrews 11 as a subtle polemic that seeks … Continue reading →

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When Parliament Is For Porn

Posted on April 21, 2012 by nathanalbright

This past week, the Thai parliament has become recognized around the world for its appreciation of carnal sensuality, in two separate and seemingly unrelated incidents [1]. First, a half-naked image of a woman was shown in front of Thailand’s parliament. … Continue reading →

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