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I write for Helium because it is an excellent way to keep in contact with the world of ideas, and of people and with God. Alone with my thoughts I would suppose that every one else thinks as I do, but not so. Seeing other viewpoints does not naturally make

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Society & Lifestyle > Racism How groups can constructively discuss race: 1 of 13
Groups that are sure of their own reasons for discussion and who are respecful of all and who gather to discuss problems dealing with their differences is the only effective way of discussing race. Groups can constructively discuss race if they are sincere and are well balanced. By that I mean if you have about the same amoun... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Writing poetry: A how-to guide: 1 of 13
Guides to writing poetry flourish but before you buy them, be sure you need them. The worst thing they can do for you is to stifle your creativity and cause you to write stiff and stifled poetry. Good poetry is poetry that is imaginative, that says what has been said over an over but never exactly in the way you can say it.Of... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Is the Christian religion or a personal relationship with Christ more important?: 3 of 38
Christian religion or a personal relationship with Christ, which is more important? What's the difference? Each depends on the other, to be genuine. If you are a Christian at heart you have a personal relationship with Christ, and if so, you do believe in the religion that his apostles started. Having a personal relationship ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Conservation Deciding on alternative heat sources for your home: 1 of 12
Consideration of alternative home heating systems takes in heating systems designed to be environmentally friendly and healthier both for today and for tomorrow. Seemingly, this is a big order but a necessary one since we are running out of fossil fuels and this overuse is damaging the environment. What are we to do? We plan ... More..
Business > Business News & Issues What healthcare reform would be the most beneficial?: 1 of 12
The Drug industry needs overhauling first. Yet, at this point in time, nine months into the new Obama presidency and health care reform not slated to begin until 2010, deciding what part of the plan would be most useful is a good question to ask. The only problem in answering is who is to decide? Each questioner will answer a... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms How to raise tolerant children: 3 of 35
Be tolerant, that's how you raise tolerant children. You raise tolerant children by being tolerant. I know of no other method of teaching this important attitude. If attitudes can be taught, that is. An attitude of intolerance is something that is picked up by children by associations. If they are surrounded day in and day ou... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms What is the most famous name in the world?: 2 of 23
The most famous name in all the world is Mary. It has its equivalent in all other languages. And why shouldn't Mary be the most famous name in all the world. Mary was the name of the mother of God. This name is simple, it is not pretentious, it is not hard to say and it consists of only four easy letters. Songs are written an... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Negativity: A worldwide pandemic: 3 of 34
Negativity is indeed a world wide problem and every time we give in to what we know to be false and fail to oppose and to share our thoughts on how to counteract it, we are allowing it to increase ever so slightly.To the question: Should we speak up when we hear malicious words being spread about that is damaging to someone, ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News Industry The role of the media in politics: 2 of 22
Without the media aspiring politicians would have to resort back to the old-fashioned way of campaigning; they would ride the trains and stop at every little town along the route and blare out their speech. Another way would be taking adv advantage of the newspapers and the postal systems. While some of these methods are stil... More..
Business > Advertising Gender stereotypes used in advertising: 1 of 11
Stereotyping is here to stay, of course, but we do not have to cave in to it. Gender stereotyping in advertising forces false assumptions on gullible audiences in radio, television and on billboards. It is wrong in that it the wrong sense of value is given to people for selfish and ill-begotten reasons. Listeners and viewers ... More..