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About me - Sam Miller

I joined the Helium family in February 2007 and have since fallen in love with the Helium Community of Writers. I love writing and my favorite subjects are titles in history and humanities. I receive my inspiration from God and love to read and observe current

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Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives Assessing Barack Obama's chances for the 2008 Democratic primaries
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Barack Obama has already made a name in US political history as the first African American to have a realistic chance at becoming President of the United States.If we wish to honestly assess his chances in the 2008 Democratic primaries the issue of race may unfortunately be used against him. At the Democratic Party convention... More..

Arts & Humanities > History of Ideas The origins of philosophy
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The origins of Philosophy can be traced to the to the classic Greek Philosophers. The father of philosophy was Socrates(469-399 BC) he is known to have adopted the discourse, dialogue or a priori argument style to understand concepts, ideas and to receive knowledge.Philosophy can be described as the art or science of receivin... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Why God punishes evil when he has given free will
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Why do we have evil in the world? Why does God have to punish evil? Are issues that Philosophers, Religious Thinkers and Bible Scholars have struggled to find answers. The ancient great Philosophers,Socrates, Aristotle and Plato were so much puzzled by the evil that existed in the world. They tried to find the answer but were... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center What are the key obstacles to obtaining sustainable peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and what steps are necessary to overcome them?
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There have been a series of conflicts in the DRCongo since its independence in 1960. Its first Prime Minister at Independence was Patrice Lumumba, a Marxist who was soon after assassinated by troops loyal to the Army Chief Joseph Mobutu. Joseph Mobutu became the President and named himself Mobutu Sese Sesekou, President for l... More..

Arts & Humanities > Ethics Why modern society is damaging for the soul
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The modern society we find ourselves in the 21st century is a technology driven one.We are in the IT age. Before then we had the Industrial revolution in the 18th and the 19th centuries. Great Britain was the leading industrial power at the time. In the 20th Century the jet age came along with improvement in transportation an... More..

Arts & Humanities > Arts & Humanities (Other) Is artistic skill natural or learned?

The artistic skills are innate, we are born with them. The skills can be developed once they have been discovered. I believe that God has deposited in every person certain talents,gifts, skills,or callings. It is the responsibility of the individual to discover their gifts and use them to glorify God. We are born with some sp... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Should a woman have the right to choose abortion?Smallicon
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The right to have an abortion should not be left alone for a woman to decide. It should not be an absolute right for a woman to decide but be subject to limitations. The right to life is guaranteed by the Constitution of every Nation including the United States. An unborn child in the womb or foetus is a living embryo and has... More..

Society & Lifestyle > Family Values Family values: The importance of strong family bonds
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The family is the smallest unit in the society. It is important for the family to be a united and strongly bonded family. Whatever adversely affects the family will have a negative impact on the larger society. For example if you don't raise your children in a home with strong family bonds built on mutual love and respect bet... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues God and temptation
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God and temptation may seem synonymous but the two are like parallel that never meet. The apostle James says when a man is drawn by lust and is enticed it brings forth temptation. When the temptation is followed it results in sin and when sin is fully formed it brings about death. The apostle James further says that God canno... More..

Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: What do you want to be when you grow up
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In retrospect, what you would like to be when you grow up is a dependent on so many factors such as where you are born, opportunities available to you, social background or status, abilities and talents, and most your determination to succeed.I would probably have loved to be journalist or Best selling Author.However, because... More..

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