Tag Archives: lese majeste

Today In History: On March 19, 1536, Anne Boleyn Was Executed

Posted on March 19, 2012 by nathanalbright

It’s time to get your Anne Boleyn undearwear [1] on and ponder the importance of the life and death of Anne Boleyn. It certainly seems strange to us, but nearly 500 years ago a young woman, the second wife of … Continue reading →

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Something To Be Thankful For

Posted on November 24, 2011 by nathanalbright

As I sit down five hours removed from a wonderful Thanksgiving spread, full of rolls, butternut squash soup, caesar salad, green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, turkey, and pumpkin pie, I feel there is a lot … Continue reading →

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An Introduction To The Seven General Epistles

Posted on August 18, 2011 by nathanalbright

Though none of the books of the Renewed Covenant (or “New Testament”) are as obscure as some books of the Hebrew scriptures (or “Old Testament”), like Obadiah or Nahum, the books of the General Epistles are far more often maligned … Continue reading →

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Lese Majeste

Posted on August 13, 2011 by nathanalbright

Here in Thailand there is a very strict law, called the Lese Majeste law. This law makes it a crime, punishable by a heavy jail sentence, to say anything bad about the king, the royal family, the institution of the … Continue reading →

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You Shall Not Revile God Nor Curse A Ruler of Your People: The Continuing Relevance of Exodus 22:28

Posted on February 23, 2011 by nathanalbright

Though respect for authority has not always or often come easily to me, it is clearly something that the Bible consistently commands, and therefore I struggle to obey it even though it comes with extreme difficulty.  Respect for authority in … Continue reading →

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