Monthly Archives: October 2025

White Paper: The Theology of Authority and the Continuing Lessons of the UCG–COGWA Division

Posted on October 20, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The separation between the United Church of God (UCG) and the Church of God, a Worldwide Association (COGWA) in 2010 was not primarily a doctrinal dispute over Sabbath observance, holy days, or the gospel—it was a conflict over … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Afghanistan–Pakistan: Conflict Dynamics, Capabilities, and Pathways to (De-)Escalation

Posted on October 20, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive summary Border violence between Pakistan and Taliban-ruled Afghanistan has spiked to the worst levels since 2021, culminating this week in a Qatar- and Turkey-mediated ceasefire after days of airstrikes, artillery exchanges, and border closures. The truce commits both sides … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Grace, Choice, and God’s Plan: Understanding the Debate Between Calvinism, Arminianism, and the Biblical View

Posted on October 20, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary For centuries, Christians have debated how salvation works—how God’s grace, human choice, and divine justice fit together. Two main viewpoints emerged: Calvinism, which emphasizes God’s control and sovereignty, and Arminianism, which emphasizes human freedom and responsibility. This white … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Metrics of Thought Leadership — Output, Reach, and Influence

Posted on October 20, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The concept of thought leadership has evolved from the traditional domain of academia and industry to encompass media personalities, independent creators, and influencers. This paper examines the definitional boundaries of thought leadership, quantifiable and qualitative measures of output … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Politics of Time—Academic Dating Conventions, Religious Alienation, and Identity Commitments in Chronological Systems

Posted on October 20, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This paper examines the widespread academic adoption of the terms “CE (Common Era)” and “BCE (Before Common Era)” in place of the traditional “AD (Anno Domini, ‘in the year of our Lord’)” and “BC (Before Christ)”. It analyzes … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Politics of Time—Academic Dating Conventions, Religious Alienation, and Identity Commitments in Chronological Systems

Posted on October 20, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This paper examines the widespread academic adoption of the terms “CE (Common Era)” and “BCE (Before Common Era)” in place of the traditional “AD (Anno Domini, ‘in the year of our Lord’)” and “BC (Before Christ)”. It analyzes … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Michael Bolton’s Hidden Legacy as a Songwriter

Posted on October 20, 2025 by nathanalbright

I. Executive Summary Michael Bolton is widely recognized for his powerful tenor voice and late-1980s chart dominance with songs like “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You” and “When a Man Loves a Woman.” Yet, before and alongside his … Continue reading →

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White Paper — Understanding the Pattern of Failed Stall Tests in the Hawker 900XP / Hawker Series Business Jets and Mitigations to Reduce Fatal Risk

Posted on October 19, 2025 by nathanalbright

Intended audience: Business-jet operators, maintenance organisations, test-flight crews, aviation safety regulators, manufacturers. Scope: This white paper reviews the recurring pattern of stall test failures in Hawker-series business jets (particularly post-maintenance stall test flights), analyses causal factors, and proposes remedies to … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Dercum’s Disease (Adiposis Dolorosa)

Posted on October 19, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Dercum’s Disease (also known as adiposis dolorosa) is a rare and poorly understood adipose-tissue disorder characterised by chronic pain in subcutaneous fat deposits (often lipomas) in the context of overweight or obesity. The etiology remains unclear, diagnostic criteria … Continue reading →

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White Paper: A Biblicist Critique of Calvinism’s TULIP and Its Arminian Counterpart in the Context of the Ten Commandments

Posted on October 19, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This white paper examines the theological systems of Calvinism and Arminianism, particularly their classical formulations—TULIP and its Arminian counterpart—through the lens of biblical fidelity to the Ten Commandments. The aim is to assess whether these doctrines uphold or … Continue reading →

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