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When The Music Stops

Posted on May 13, 2012 by nathanalbright

In many ways, trying to find success and a decent life in this contemporary world is like playing a very high risk game of musical chairs. At every step one tries to better one’s life, which requires more risk and … Continue reading →

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Cinco De Mayo And The American Civil War

Posted on May 4, 2012 by nathanalbright

In continuing the series on the foreign impact of the American Civil War, I thought it worthwhile to talk about one of the most popular Mexican holidays and its connection with the American Civil War. Yesterday we talked about Spanish … Continue reading →

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A Dickensian Tale

Posted on April 30, 2012 by nathanalbright

Charles Dickens had his childhood blighted because of the institution of the debtor’s prison. Because of his father’s debts he was unable to go to school and had to work in a factory instead [1]. It didn’t stop him from … Continue reading →

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Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?

Posted on April 29, 2012 by nathanalbright

Among the most certain and melancholy ways to recognize a civilization or society is facing terminal decline is when it ceases to look toward a brighter future and when it is caught between two unacceptable alternatives–nostalgia in the greatness of … Continue reading →

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The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

Posted on April 10, 2012 by nathanalbright

Every once in a while I get a funny piece of spam mail that I decide to comment on. Such was the case tonight; after finishing a Bible Study I found the following e-mail from “Anonymous@anonymous.net”: “Dear Anonymous, The purpose … Continue reading →

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Blood Money

Posted on March 17, 2012 by nathanalbright

I know it’s only a game, but it still bothers me anyway that I received a million credits in fake money because my testimony led someone’s character to be executed for high treason. As it happens, I had been an … Continue reading →

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Deuteronomy 31:9-13: The Law Is To Be Read Every Seven Years

Posted on March 5, 2012 by nathanalbright

One of the more unusual aspects of the Sabbath year is the requirement of Deuteronomy 31:9-13 that the whole law be read during the Feast of Tabernacles of that year. In general, as the Sabbath year is not a law … Continue reading →

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A Broader Understanding Of The Sabbath Day

Posted on February 16, 2012 by nathanalbright

One of the best opportunities about teaching the law to students here at Legacy Institute has been the help it has given me in better understanding the commandments of God and how they fit into a large scheme. Though I … Continue reading →

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Here’s To Future Days

Posted on January 28, 2012 by nathanalbright

As far as people go, I am fairly interested in the long-term. Even if I am occasionally driven to act based upon short-term urgent actions, I prefer to think with a longer view in mind, and work towards larger goals … Continue reading →

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The Trouble With Goldbugs

Posted on January 18, 2012 by nathanalbright

The same thing that makes gold (and other precious metals) attractive hedges in times of great economic uncertainty is the same thing that makes them poor mediums for currency. A lot of people who champion the gold standard have very … Continue reading →

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