Albion College

About: Albion College is a education organization based out in Albion, Michigan, United States. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Higher education. The organization has 485 authors who have published 754 publications receiving 20907 citations.

God and the Meaning of History

Abstract: In contrast to Temple’s social philosophy, his philosophy of history points up the defects of his position. The task which Temple set for himself in formulating a philosophy of history is certainly a formidable one, namely, to bring together all of the basic truths which traditional Christianity has taught regarding God and history: (1) the complete supremacy of God over history while claiming that man is free; (2) the reality of history and belief in progress; (3) finally, the eschatological expectation of Christians who anticipate the day when God will usher in His new kingdom. Has Temple succeeded in bringing together these facets of Christian tradition and demonstrating their cogency for rendering history intelligible? Concerning Temple’s ambitious endeavor, W. R. Matthews writes: “We are persuaded, while we read, that in principle the problem is solved, but subsequent reflection awakens doubt whether the solution may not be partly verbal.”1 The justification for this negative judgment can be indicated by reference to two fundamental issues: (1) the relation of God to history and history to God; (2) the meaning of human history and the grounds for belief in the survival of human personality beyond history.

Modular knots from simply decorated uniform tessellations

Abstract: Knots and links are a common theme in two-dimensional artworks that span cultures and time periods. Knots are found as Greek, Roman, and Coptic decorations, reaching a high point with the Celts in the 7th century AD. A method of creating complex knots and links is presented which uses a modular approach that begins with a kuniform tessellation. Each regular polygon is decorated with a simple motif that that has arcs connecting uniformly spaced points on the sides of the polygons. A variety of complex knots and links can be created using this procedure. Examples of visually interesting knots and links created using this procedure are presented.

Ritual Violence in a Two-Car Garage:

Abstract: Sociologist Scott Melzer goes inside suburban Fight Clubs to see why men are risking their bodies to take up arms, to bond, and to exorcise childhood experiences of emasculation.

People of the Rainbow: A Nomadic Utopia

Abstract: People of the Rainbow:. Nomadic Utopia. MICHAEL I. NIMAN. Knoxville- University of Tennessee Press, 1997. xiv. 274 pp., appendixes, notes, glossary, index, illustrations.