Monthly Archives: May 2025

White Paper: Apparent Flatness, Actual Hierarchy: The Disjunct Between Clerical Perception and Lay Experience in the United Church of God

Posted on May 30, 2025 by nathanalbright

Earlier this evening, I was sent a short (roughly 6 minute) video from the Chairman of the Council of Elders for the church I attend in which this minister expressed his thinking that the United Church of God had learned … Continue reading →

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Musical Space and Structural Echoes in T’Pau’s “Heart and Soul”

Posted on May 26, 2025 by nathanalbright

T’Pau’s 1987 breakout hit “Heart and Soul” is a masterclass in the creative use of musical space, layering, and vocal contrast. At first glance, the song is a typical synth-pop offering of the 1980s, but its internal architecture reveals a … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Brain Trauma and the Legacy of Injury—Exploring CTE, Tau Proteins, and the Nature of Psychological and Physical Trauma

Posted on May 25, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive SummaryThis paper explores the implications of trauma on the human brain, comparing physical trauma such as concussive injuries in contact sports with other forms of trauma including emotional, psychological, and developmental trauma. It investigates whether chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Succession in the Melchizedek Priesthood — A Biblical Analysis in Contrast to Levitical and Roman Catholic Models

Posted on May 17, 2025 by nathanalbright

What are the thoughts of readers concerning issues of succession? It is a subject that for various reasons has come up frequently in discussion recently. Executive Summary Succession is a critical element in understanding religious authority and continuity within sacred … Continue reading →

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WHITE PAPER: From Costly Consequences to Cheap Grace: David, Bathsheba, and the Real Path to Restoration

Posted on May 15, 2025 by nathanalbright

I was listening to the recent sermon by Mr. John Elliott citing David’s behavior and how the Bible views him as an invitation to move people out of boxes. Here is my reply to that specific citation and a discussion … Continue reading →

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The Taiping Rebellion and the Sabbath

Posted on May 13, 2025 by nathanalbright

The Taiping Rebellion (1850–1864) stands as one of the most dramatic and complex efforts in world history to reshape society according to a religious vision rooted in the Bible. At its center was Hong Xiuquan, a Chinese visionary who, after … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Potential Danger of Mr. Price Regarding His Daughter Fanny in Mansfield Park

Posted on May 12, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract:This paper explores the underlying dangers posed by Mr. Price, Fanny Price’s biological father, in Jane Austen’s Mansfield Park. While Mr. Price is a relatively minor character in terms of page time, his influence is deeply significant. This analysis investigates … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Legal and Political Process for the Separation of Alberta and Saskatchewan from Canada

Posted on May 8, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This white paper explores the legal, political, and practical pathways by which Alberta and Saskatchewan could pursue secession from Canada. Although Canada does not have a codified legal procedure for provincial separation in its constitution, the 1998 Reference … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Enhancing Senior Care through Real-Time Vital Monitoring Technologies

Posted on May 5, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive SummaryAs senior care homes increasingly contend with rising patient acuity, staff shortages, and a growing elderly population, the integration of real-time biometric monitoring technologies offers a transformative opportunity. This white paper explores the use of wearable or ambient sensor … Continue reading →

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Members Of The Body, But Not Members Of The Corporation

Posted on May 4, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This white paper examines the fundamental disconnect that occurs when church members are considered spiritual members of the Body of Christ but lack legal membership in the church corporation that receives their tithes, offerings, and service. This structure … Continue reading →

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