Monthly Archives: June 2025

The Watering Before Planting: A Theological Analysis of Genesis 2:5-6

Posted on June 18, 2025 by nathanalbright

Yesterday, shortly before I left services, a friend of mine in my congregation asked a question about the interpretation of Genesis 2:5-6, especially wondering about the relationship of the existence of plants as well as water sources necessary to grow … Continue reading →

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The Patriarchs as Treaty Partners, Not Illegal Immigrants: A Biblical and Ancient Near Eastern Analysis

Posted on June 17, 2025 by nathanalbright

The characterization of the biblical patriarchs—Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—as “illegal” or “undocumented” immigrants represents a fundamental misunderstanding of both the biblical narrative and the broader context of ancient Near Eastern society. This anachronistic interpretation imposes modern categories of citizenship, national … Continue reading →

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The Word “Befall” in Genesis 49: Hebrew Semantics and Prophetic Context

Posted on June 16, 2025 by nathanalbright

A Comprehensive Analysis of קָרָא (qara) in Jacob’s Final Blessing Abstract The English word “befall” in Genesis 49:1, where Jacob calls his sons to reveal “what shall befall you in the last days,” carries significant interpretive weight in understanding the … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Jesus Is King and So Are We: A Biblical Refutation of the “No Kings” Protest

Posted on June 14, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary: This white paper critically examines the ideological underpinnings and theological implications of the “No Kings” protest movement, especially as it emerges in reactionary political rhetoric within republican and anarchist traditions. While the slogan purports to reject tyranny and … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Genocidal Violence Among Indigenous Tribes in Oceania and the Americas and the Modern Whitewashing of Indigenous Responsibility for Intra-Native Violence

Posted on June 14, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract This paper examines a controversial but historically grounded topic: the role of Indigenous tribes in perpetrating genocidal violence against one another prior to and during early contact with European colonizers, and the subsequent effort by some modern scholars, activists, … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Rhetoric of Authenticity in Joe Rogan’s Podcasts and Similar Platforms

Posted on June 13, 2025 by nathanalbright

AbstractThis paper examines the rhetoric of authenticity employed by Joe Rogan’s The Joe Rogan Experience (JRE) and similar independent media platforms, contrasting their approaches with those of mainstream media outlets. By analyzing linguistic strategies, audience engagement, and content delivery, we … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Delusions and Logical Fallacies of Using Free Speech to Critique Alleged Dictatorial Leaders

Posted on June 12, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The exercise of free speech to criticize political leaders as “dictatorial” is a common practice in democratic societies. However, such critiques often rest on exaggerated perceptions, cognitive biases, and logical fallacies that distort reality and polarize discourse. This … Continue reading →

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The Day The Lights Went Out In Eatonville

Posted on June 12, 2025 by nathanalbright

Throughout my entire life, I have had the strange proclivity of being in the wrong place at the right time. For much of my life, this brought me a certain sense of frustration and even misery, but eventually I realized … Continue reading →

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On The Theological And Legal Obligation Of Governments To Prosecute Evildoers

Posted on June 11, 2025 by nathanalbright

White Paper 1: The Biblical View of the Obligation of Governments to Enforce the Law Against Evildoers (Genesis 9, Romans 13) I. Introduction The role of government in upholding justice and enforcing the law has been a significant topic throughout … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Exceptions to State Control of the National Guard under the 1878 Posse Comitatus Act

Posted on June 10, 2025 by nathanalbright

I. Introduction The 1878 Posse Comitatus Act (PCA), also known as the Posse Comitatus Act, was a landmark piece of legislation passed to limit the power of the federal government to use military forces, including the Army and the National … Continue reading →

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