Do you think that Prince is just Too concerned about the JWs and Larry and his Image as a Goody,Goody to absolutely get Wild and Free again? Do you think he will Abandon this and go onto Scientology like Tom Cruise and Kirsty Ally and just live a un-stressed life of Wild Abandon and Debauchery once more within a controlled environment or are those days Over for him?
[This message was edited Tue Sep 17 22:31:51 PDT 2002 by Natasha]

Scientology would be better than JW 4 him 2 me.
I just want my old Prince back...PRONTO...but only if he's happy. I'll suffer...

Well,Nat! IMHO,,,this is his personal life. He is a musical genious who runs a music club and this it all that we should be concerned about. We do not buy his personal life as we would not sell ours...We buy his music and some pay a membership and as long as he keeps his word and responsibilitis and his personal life does not conflict it should be NONE of our busines.BUT ONLY MHO

Natasha said:

Yep.as much as I'd like to See the Older Vibe of Prince in His Work&also get that 80-88 Vibe all over again those days are long gone.Prince is in a whole different vein&element now.

Natasha said:

=== Never know what a gemini will do. (i know) plus, if he HASNT already had his mid life crisis no telling what he'll do then... men get freaky at THAT AGE, where they think they better grab the brass ring one more time before they cant see it at all!...however our prince doesnt know how old he is! i believe it's better that way myself... it really WORKS! if he has gone thru the MLC already, he'll probobly stay pretty much as is, a settled down, married man. as far as scientology goes? i'm glad he didnt choose that!

What exactly are you expecting (or want) from Prince? I think he's grown a lot as a serious musician in the last couple years (while also churning out some "wild" tunes). May it continue. I think Prince will always be able to work the "religious aspect" into whatever funky music he makes -- just as he's always done.

Are YOU going to ever be the same person you were 10 years ago? Probably not.

Doves,
Mel!ssa

I think it would be neet if he would write music from a belief system that doesnt condemn all other beliefs the way his does. . .time will tell. . .

Doves,
Mel!ssa

Not to necessarily defend Prince's views, but I don't see someone's belief that they have the One Truth as "condemning" to other beliefs. It's almost like saying if you believe 2+2=4 then you're condemning all other numbers but 4. The sad thing is, everyone's been made afraid to believe in anything anymore since it's seen as being "judgmental" (with all of its bad connotations), and now no one knows how to make a stand on any issue or concern. Entropy.

The weaker he gets.. the more he huddles around the book all day long like a fool 4 inner strength. Looking for light in his darkness. Someday he'll play in the sunshine again and realize how he's been fucking up the lyrics of some classic songs in the past few years like mumbley joe ! It usually takes a couple of years after a man loses various family members.

We all have our rainy days sometimes.

What is wrong with Prince being a Jehovah's Witnesses? If he were Catholic or any other religion, that would be fine. But now that he is trying to be a better person, you all cant stand it.

If you truely love him like you say that you do, you should except him no matter what religion he is.

Most of you dont even have a clue about the teachings of Jehovah's Witnesses, maybe you should find out.

if i wanted reruns, i'd watch the WB

The one thing I didn't care for at the ONA show (which was otherwise amazing) was the preaching, both at the rehersal and during the concert.

The incidents at the shows where he was basically telling people they're going to hell for having tattoos and handing them a bible was out of hand. If the flip side occured and someone spoke out at one of his rehersals telling him he's a kook for becoming a Jehovahs Witness, you know he wouldnt be thrilled, and admittance to rehersals would probabbly stop.

Music can be incredibly spiritual without alienating people of various other religions different from his own. His earlier output proves that. If he wants to continue on the path he's going with his music, he's going to continue to loose more listeners with his remarks. Thats his choice. But its inevitable that fans will begin questioning why, and wish it didnt happen, and talk about it on here.

I felt more of a connection in the past with Prince's lyrics regardless of the fact I was raised Catholic, and he was whatever religion he had at the time. Nowdays I don't.

Tom said:

i agree, Tom

dobiespoiled said:

GOD!! DAMN!!! IT!!!

I thought we'd seen the last of this sort of thing! Oh wait, no, that's just because I decided not to read the forums anymore. I'd better get that policy back in action!

Well, I hope he gets his groove back because I have been an outcast for at least two years now. Sold the collection, have not bought any good music, have not seen any good videos and have only purchased the occasional bootleg of his live performances. He applied religious overtones in all of my favorite records/cds, but he never applied an outright agenda like he does today. I had no idea that me, along with so many others would be lost and forced to listen to the music we are hearing right now. I will always admire him as an artist and a huge talent. I am also glad that all the newbies have jumped aboard to support him in this time of sadness. The new fans did not live through the funk years and are very happy with his new found progression. Thank God for boots, outtakes and the Prince of Pre-2000. I am so happy that I have Sign o the times, lovesexy, dirty mind, Emancipation, Black album, Gold, Controversy and 1999 to shuffle into my home and car player. I was part of the New Breed so I bring no offense to anyone who is into the New-School Religious Agenda (NSRA).

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[This message was edited Mon Sep 23 10:40:36 PDT 2002 by nightwing]

Saxjedi said:

This is what the hell IM saying...
Gimme a damn break.

Tom said:

Jehovah's Witnesses don't believe in 'Hell' Tom, so that information must be at least partially incorrect.

Most of you dont even have a clue about the teachings of Jehovah's Witnesses, maybe you should find out.[/quote]



I have 'em 2 well...I was in2 J.W. until i was born and when i got legal i left 'em...In Italy the police is controling 'em 4 their psychological violence and becuz some J.W suicided...They arent so good, believe me infact when i told 2 my satanist brothas what i passed with 'em they got scared...

Prince is free 2 do what he wants ...

Mr7 said:

He refered to writings in the bible about it. He didnt explicitly say hell. But what other consequence is there?

Why so everyone can bitch about him being a dirty old man when he is 50?

I think Prince should see his "erotic"
creative side as an art form, NOT as a display or the personification of an unholy lifestyle.

I wish Larry would fuck off-my opinion!
If I'm going to hell then o(+> is coming with me

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I have still yet to see any "real proof" that he has become a JW. Obviously we all still like him, otheriwse we wouldn't be spending our free time talking about him. Even if he has become a JW it had no bearing when I saw him perform him "ONA-Tour", he was great, so I didn't get to him him cuss, big deal. He's moved on musically and spirtually and I think it's great. And while being a JW is not my choice of religion, I have to respect those that are and go about my own biz. All of this is IMHO Peace yall.

slvrhrt7 said:

Prince can record great songs with or without swearing, such as Power Fantastic, Nothing Compares To You, etc... Its the re-writing of his previous work that seems really tacky and awkward to me.

His lyrics and some of the skits in his shows have become a bit heavy handed and judgemental, which makes people like myself feel like he's talking down to us for our own beliefs rather than respecting his fans individual faiths.

I'm in no place to tell Prince what religion he should follow, but the same holds true for him.

thebumpsquad said:

LMAO!

Okay...I've had it up 2 here w/all this B.S.

!st off I'm new...well I've been around...I even have had the joy of being next 2 this man several times. I witnessed these sound checks I witnessed the digital garden...lol. U guys come on. The last time i checked he said he wasn't a baptized publisher...I think that was around the time the media caught wind of him being a JW"S ...and what is wrong with studying with time. They have very good studying materials by the way Anyway...4 as long as I've heard his music ...we have all xperienced his spiritual preachings as u call it. Okay he doesn't sing Darling Nikki...so what he sings My Medallion & Muse 2 the Pharoah...and if u didn't get enough sexuality out of that then listen when i lay my hands on u & breathe. Okay...I find it hard myself that he is a JW n the religion sense...I know he is a witness 2 God...he has been through 2 too much not 2. Larry & Tina ...u guys I also was blessed 2 meet them,,,beautiful ppl...They feel n love back n the day while Tina was breading Larrys hair. They caught my tears & didn't think nothing of it ...Thank U.
U guys give it up and if it would help ...mayb everyone should send n the same ?...R U...but then would it make a differnce. He's happy right? Right. I think we can atleast agree 2 this.

Me love u guys...

GodsluvisTrue

Back in the day, Prince was always able to combine sex and spirituality/religion into records, and we loved it. Now he is more religion oriented and we still love him. We may not like some of the joints he is putting out but we still go out and buy them.

I can only hope and that this is all a phase that he is going through or perhaps a middle age crisis. It will all be over soon... He was able to appease the masses before, I'm sure he will be able to do so again.

Hell, what's a little swearing gonna do?