The Intersection of Faith and Law: Understanding How God’s Trust and the Role of Trustees Intersect with Man’s Law
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The Intersection of Faith and Law: Understanding How God’s Trust and the Role of Trustees Intersect with Man’s Law

ByPastoroftheWay Reading Time: 50 minutes

I. IntroductionThe concept of trust has significant implications in both theological and legal perspectives, reflecting a structure of responsibility, stewardship, and accountability. Trust law, as established in legal frameworks, involves a fiduciary relationship in which one party—the trustee—is tasked with managing assets on behalf of another party, the beneficiary. This arrangement is governed by a…

A Legal Trust Analysis of the Declaration: Sovereign States as Parties to America’s Founding Contract
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A Legal Trust Analysis of the Declaration: Sovereign States as Parties to America’s Founding Contract

ByPastoroftheWay Reading Time: 39 minutes

IntroductionThe Declaration, one of the foundational documents of the United States, is often regarded as a political manifesto asserting independence from British rule. However, a closer analysis reveals that it can also be interpreted as a trust compact, where sovereign states serve as grantors, the federal government later assumes the role of trustee, and constitutional…

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The Law of Agency: Its Principles Ordained by the Creator and Its Current Application

ByPastoroftheWay Reading Time: 7 minutes

IntroductionThe law of agency is a principle foundational to many legal, business, and social relationships today. At its core, it involves one person (the agent) being authorized to act on behalf of another (the principal), creating a relationship characterized by authority, trust, responsibility, and accountability. While this principle may seem to be a purely human…

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Every Express Trust is a Contract, but Every Contract is Not Always a Trust: The Key Differences

ByPastoroftheWay Reading Time: 9 minutes

Every Express Trust is a Contract, but Every Contract is Not Always a Trust: The Key Differences Understanding the legal concepts of trusts and contracts is critical to avoiding confusion, especially since both can involve agreements and obligations. However, as highlighted in Bogert’s The Law of Trusts and Trustees § 17, these legal structures have…

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Adhesion Contracts and Their Intersection with the Fifth Amendment: An In-Depth Legal Analysis

ByPastoroftheWay Reading Time: 8 minutes

Introduction to Adhesion Contracts and Property Rights Adhesion contracts, characterized by unequal bargaining power and non-negotiable terms, often raise concerns about fairness and enforceability. When such contracts involve deceit, constructive fraud, malfeasance, or deceptive practices, they challenge fundamental principles of contract and constitutional law. This article examines the interplay between adhesion contracts, property as defined…

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Adhesion Contracts: Full Disclosure, Consent, and Legal Protections for Vulnerable Parties

ByPastoroftheWay Reading Time: 12 minutes

Adhesion contracts, often characterized by pre-drafted terms and unequal bargaining power, present unique challenges when involving minors or legally incompetent individuals. These agreements raise questions about fairness, enforceability, and the legal protections necessary for vulnerable parties. This article examines the critical principles of full disclosure, consent, and unconscionability while incorporating a discussion of the Baby…

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Government, God’s Institution: If you are going to say God’s Institution is evil, then you will have to say God is evil

ByPastoroftheWay Reading Time: 11 minutes

The Torah: Organization of Government The concept of government as a divine institution is deeply rooted in the Torah. One of the most explicit examples of the organization of government is found in the book of Exodus: Exodus 18:13-26:  Moses, initially overwhelmed by the task of judging all the disputes among the Israelites, is advised…

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The Loper Decision and how it applies to The Void for Vagueness Doctrine: Ensuring Clarity in Law Amidst Ambiguity and Judicial Review

ByPastoroftheWay Reading Time: 9 minutes

The Void for Vagueness Doctrine is a cornerstone of American constitutional law, ensuring that laws are written with sufficient clarity and precision. This doctrine, rooted in the Due Process Clauses of the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments, mandates that laws must provide fair notice of what conduct is prohibited and must not permit arbitrary enforcement. This…