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About me - Roger Crain

I was born in 1955 in a small town in Arkansas. I now live in Atlanta, Georgia. I have done basically everything you can think of occupationally, but the one job that stood out amongst the others were the time I spent, one summer, as an intern for a large

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Thoughts on being gay
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At once upon a time homosexuality was a taboo topic in African American society. It was the mid-50's when a young courageous man of God sought to lead his people down the high moral road toward freedom and equality. It was an unmentionable fact of life; yet, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. abrogated his own principles by appointi... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Gay rights and the Christian church
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With the growing number of gay men and women opting to find their purpose through the faith community, this question remains: What should be the responsibility of the Christian Church toward the gay and lesbian community? The answer, of course, is in the teaching and the issues as they concern themselves with the gay and ... More..

Entertainment > Music (Other) Does hip hop contribute to violence in African Americans
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It was in the 1960's when black music was emerging into the mainstream; but up until then, African American singers and songwriters had to fight for the right to promote their own music. Singers like Ricky Valance and other more popular black singers of the 50's would continue to struggle financially because the record labels... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Can information contained in the Bible be placed in the realm of absolute truth, or does it simply present us with fables and myths?Smallicon
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I would venture to say that there is no other book that has endured the criticism of the sages and the butchery of false prophets, and yet retains its' gleans of truth than the Holy Bible. It is the one SourceBook that we will turn to when our lives have become overwhelmingly chaotic; furthermore, it fills us with a surety wh... More..

Arts & Humanities > Arts & Humanities (Other) Finding the artist in all of us
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Finding the artist in all of us requires attaining onto a certain level of spirituality. That spirituality may constitute that we look at life through the prism or perspective of others; or, it may require a certain humility when we began to harness the aforementioned viewpoint. Either way, our efforts in striving toward equa... More..

Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues Hip-hop's negative effect on racial stereotypes
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Hip-hop's negative effect on racial stereotypes can be seen in these ways: 1.) Hip-hop has succeeded in abasing the image of the black man to the lowest possible level. It used to be that all we had to do in order to see the negative effect of racial stereotypes being played out in American society was watched those ""blaxpl... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Should good grades be rewarded with cash?Smallicon
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When I was a student during the 1960's, I had several factors going against my educational development. Foremost among these factors was a dysfunctional family life in which I didn't have that all-important supportive network in place to help the educational process along. Luckily, for me, I had the eventual encouragement of ... More..

Relationships & Family > Couple Communication Politics undid my relationship
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Let me quiet the fears of Americans by stating my conclusion at the outset: Granting same-sex couples the right to marry or civil union voids crudely the principles embedded in God's Word.Let me explain.When I was a student at a southern college in Louisiana, I became an advocate for a gay-student organization against my bett... More..

Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: School
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I was an introverted yet runt of a young boy who was invariably picked on by my schoolmates. Thus, school represented to me a place where I dreaded going for fear that those potential bullies would have their way with me. Neither my parents nor my teachers were as understanding of my plight as I felt they should have been;... More..

Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Tips for keeping a journal like a professional writer
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A journal is a treasure-trove for the professional writer. It can also be a repository where you can store some of your best ideas for future reference. Here are some tips that will have you operating like a professional writer even though your primary goal may be to prevent you from losing those valuable ideas. RECOR... More..

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