Monthly Archives: August 2025

White Paper: Matthew 18 as a Model for Public Religious Courts with Due Process and Transparency

Posted on August 7, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This white paper argues for the restoration and practical application of Matthew 18:15–20 as a foundational model for public religious courts in the governance of Christian communities. This model, rooted in scriptural justice, emphasizes accountability, transparency, due process, … Continue reading →

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The Difficulty of Assessing Fighter Potential in an Era of Managed Combat Sports CareersWhite Paper:

Posted on August 6, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary In modern boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA), the management and promotion of a fighter’s career often take precedence over transparent, merit-based competition. As a result, assessing the true quality of a fighter has become increasingly difficult for … Continue reading →

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White Paper: A Straightforward Biblicist Approach to the Bible and Faith

Posted on August 6, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This white paper presents the biblicist approach to Scripture—an approach rooted entirely in the Bible as the final and sufficient authority for all matters of faith and practice. By discarding the controlling influence of later traditions, denominational systems, … Continue reading →

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Appendix: Biblical Case Studies on Church Governance, Authority, and Accountability

Posted on August 5, 2025 by nathanalbright

A. Moses: Delegated Authority, Humility, and Limits Text: Exodus 18; Numbers 12; Numbers 20:7–13 Key Principles: Delegation of Authority: Moses was advised by Jethro to appoint capable men to share in decision-making (Exodus 18:13–26). This sets a precedent for organized leadership … Continue reading →

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A Biblical Defense of the Worldwide Church of God and Its Successor Churches, and a Call for Accountability Where Authority Was Abused

Posted on August 5, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The Worldwide Church of God (WCG), founded under Herbert W. Armstrong, sought to restore biblical truth to a Christian world heavily shaped by tradition, denominationalism, and selective Scripture use. Its emphasis on the Sabbath, Holy Days, biblical law, … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Strategic Situation of the Late Assyrian Empire

Posted on August 4, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary In the late 7th century BCE, the Neo-Assyrian Empire stood at the apex of its territorial reach but simultaneously approached a tipping point that would soon lead to its catastrophic collapse. The empire’s political and military dominance over … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Cults in Mixed Martial Arts: Risks, Mechanisms, and Safeguards

Posted on August 4, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Mixed martial arts (MMA) has developed from a niche combat sport into a global phenomenon. However, its culture, which often emphasizes loyalty, discipline, and intense personal commitment, has occasionally created conditions conducive to cult-like dynamics. Certain MMA gyms, … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Moral Hazards of Sports Institutions Dependent on Betting Revenues: Risks of Game Fixing by Players and Referees

Posted on August 3, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The growing financial integration of sports institutions with sports betting revenues has created a moral hazard that threatens the integrity of competitive athletics. As betting becomes a major income stream for leagues, teams, and broadcasters, the incentives for … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Voluntary Patronage or Public Funding? The Political and Institutional Risks of Progressive Funding Preferences

Posted on August 3, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract Progressive politics has long advocated for the public funding of cultural, educational, and media institutions that could, in theory, be supported through voluntary contributions or private patronage. This white paper examines the philosophical and practical motivations behind this preference, … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Recovering the Authentic Voice of Ignatius: The Syriac Recension, Apostolic Continuity, and the Survival of the Apostolic Pattern

Posted on August 2, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The textual history of the letters of Ignatius of Antioch is complex, with three principal recensions: the long Greek recension, the middle Greek recension, and the short Syriac recension. While scholarly consensus since the 19th century has favored … Continue reading →

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