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White Paper: Courtroom Dynamics in Adversarial and Alternative Legal Systems

Posted on September 26, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Courtroom dynamics vary widely depending on the underlying legal tradition. The adversarial system, exemplified by the United States and other common law jurisdictions, frames trials as contests between opposing parties before a neutral arbiter. By contrast, many civil … Continue reading →

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White Paper: A Biblicist Defense of the Feast of Trumpets, the Sea of Glass, and the Wedding Supper of the Lamb

Posted on September 24, 2025 by nathanalbright

Introduction The Feast of Trumpets occupies a central place in biblical prophecy, foreshadowing the climactic return of Jesus Christ and the resurrection of the righteous. Attempts to defend its meaning sometimes risk weakening the biblical testimony by dismissing important symbols—such … Continue reading →

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White Paper: A Pardes Analysis of Trumpets in the Bible

Posted on September 23, 2025 by nathanalbright

Introduction Trumpets are among the most significant ritual and symbolic instruments in the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament. From Sinai to Jericho, from the Temple to the Last Trump, they are bound to revelation, warfare, worship, and eschatology. To … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Angels Who Left Their Place in Jude: Scope, Context, and Biblical Antecedents

Posted on September 18, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract This paper explores Jude 6, which speaks of “angels who did not keep their proper domain, but left their own abode,” and assesses whether this refers to all demons or a particular subset. It examines intertextual connections with Genesis … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Distinguishing Cancel Culture from Consequence Culture in Contemporary Society

Posted on September 16, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The terms cancel culture and consequence culture are frequently invoked in contemporary public discourse but are often conflated. Both describe the social response to words or actions deemed offensive, unethical, or harmful. However, they differ in intent, process, … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Wounds of Family Criticism: Unseen Harms and Unacknowledged Pain

Posted on September 14, 2025 by nathanalbright

Here is a full draft of the requested white paper: Abstract Family life is meant to provide belonging, safety, and unconditional acceptance. Yet within families, criticism often becomes a recurring wound. Unlike constructive feedback offered with care and clarity, family … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Implications of Using Interracial Crime Rates as Baselines for Federal Civil-Rights Case Examination

Posted on September 10, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Hate-crime law is motive-driven. Federal civil-rights charges require proof of bias in a specific case. Rates can guide review capacity. Interracial crime rates (e.g., White-on-Black, Black-on-White) can be used as baselines to estimate how many cases merit federal … Continue reading →

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White Paper: “Physician, Heal Thyself” — A Biblical Principle for Self-Examination Before Calling for Change

Posted on August 15, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The proverb “Physician, heal thyself” appears in Luke 4:23, attributed to Jesus as a common saying He anticipates His listeners will direct toward Him. This aphorism functions as both a cultural idiom and a moral principle: those who … Continue reading →

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Recompense Is My Way To Freedom

Posted on August 11, 2025 by nathanalbright

When I was a 9th grader beginning high school, a close friend of mine gave me a copy of “Jesus Freak,” the breakout album of Christian contemporary group DC Talk. I listened to that album often during that time and … Continue reading →

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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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