I've read somewhere on the net on a dutch webpage wich gives a small information text of prince saying that he converted 2 the religion of jehovah's whitnesses because it was the last wish of his mother
can anybody confirm this?
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I can't confirm it but I heard the same thing

Never heard that.

privacy line crossed/ me bad
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LeahFrancois said:

I've heard that as well.

But it was listed on Wikipedia when I first checked out his page there

Last I checked, that entry was taken out and replaced by another explanation
Undoubtedly by someone who believes Larry Graham is to blame for the conversion.
I believe it said that while they were touring, Prince was the one who asked about the JW faith and Larry gave him the answers he sought. Clearly, Prince was looking for faith and given what he was going through at the time, I can't blame him for looking for some answers.

No matter what the case is, Prince converted on his own free will. He wasn't "brainwashed" into it.

It was the subject of a thread on Housequake yesterday

http://www.housequake.com...did=101408

The 'Daily Mirror' article suggests that Prince's mother had been a Jehova's Witness for most of her life. I have not seen this claim made anywhere else or ever corroborated.

Whatever herlast wishes were, I suspect that they were a very private matter and would suspect any unsupported claims as to what they were.

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U guys really should leave topics like this alone.

Graycap23, you are SO right! Anytime that man's mother's dying wish becomes public knowledge that's too much.
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Dayclear said:

Me either, but i don't think this should be discussed. Topics like this, you should just leave alone.
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that sounds like blackmail to me.

Why would any of us need to know that? It's really none of our business. It's sacred between a mother and her son.

That is SO none of our business.

I do realize that faith is up to the beholder...However...Not knowing the circumstances in Prince's life or Mattie Baker's life...I cannot understand their personal perspectives....what I do know is that when Jesus allows the Holy Spirit to dominate your life...You will go in that direction at the time.
What Prince's personal experience is with Jesus, I do not comprehend...If I did, I could counsel on an appropriate level.
Religion is personal, Prince has his reasons, and I respect the avenue he has traveled, although I am a Christian, with concrete proof, that my road is the way. In comparison to our stories, we would be able to understand why we think in different directions.
You see...On the cross Jesus says...U will be with me this day. Whe Jehova's withnesses can EXPLAIN....the reason for believeing that there is a time lapse in your journey from here to there...I will adopt the perspective...until then I have searched, and have not found an explanation for the reason of lingering in animation until Jesus's return....WHEN, THE HOLY SPIRIT IS WITH ME NOW.

Like racism makes no sense...neither does, changing from living to dying in suspended animation. What reason in eternity can there be...for spiritual sleep? Tell Me and I will believe...Prince, please, preach 2 me.

emilia1 said:

Too cute

When i started the topic i wanted 2 know why someone wrote a sentence like " to is his mother's last wish" if he or she can't confirm this. just tryin 2 protect the artist against wrong spread information
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emilia1 said:

All this inane, baseless, intrusive speculation aside, your avatar rocks, emilia1.

CJBabyDaddy said:

you rock!

emilia1 said:

I grew up right off AT&T Parkway.

CJBabyDaddy said:

oh what really!? i'm over here on the NW side...by medical
center. what took you from my beloved sa-town?

I only heard hearsay about it. Who knows if it is true?

emilia1 said:

Law school in Austin. Job offer in DC. The rest is history.

I was in SA for the Final Four and the Spurs-Suns game last week. I've come home for the last 2 home opener/ring ceremonies. Something tells me I might not be coming home for a ring ceremony this fall. But, you never know. We ain't out 'til we're out.

This rumor has been tossed about before. That's most likely something that only Prince would know, anyhow. Probably not based on facts.

That rib removal thing is true, though.

CJBabyDaddy said:

you know how we are during the even number years...
but...like you said it aint over till its over!