2elijah said:

I totally agree.
I just don't like when the conversation turns to "U should do this and that" instead of equal sharing of views. That's the part that I'm not interested in.

nurseV said:

I saw him many times at the 02, He would say things like read your bible or love god, some people would call that preaching but I would'nt. My christian friends preach to me and keep telling me to go church and i don't appreciate it.

I don't follow any religeon but respect other peoples beliefs. I would be iterested to hear what prince has to say, as long as he did'nt preach.

I would listen and open my heart to anything he would say.

Btw I wonder why most posts are focusing on his religious beliefs, I assume he has other beliefs than religious ones alone.

Nah, I don't think I'd listen.

I think Í'd just tell him to grab his guitar and play a couple of tunes.

Or tell a few jokes. I like his sense of humor.

Yes, I would be really interested in what he had to say, I'd then make up my own mind of course, but I would love to know what he really believes and what goes on in his head....

G0d said:

'Ey, G0d, while we're on the subject,
do you believe in yourself,
or are you an atheist?

He Doesnt Have 'Beliefs'
He Has Self-Preserving Modus Operandi.

2elijah said:

Sure I would listen and be interested in what Prince had to say if he was motivated to talk about it to me would be great.

Otherwise I dont know too much about JW but I recall reading they were founded by some American guy I think around 1920's , I think he was some type of reformist who had some alternative views on interpretation of the Bible.

Personally I am not so strict in adhereing to a certain organised religiouse politic Im basically Christian and ultimatly believe in GOD otherwise I dont get
into politics of organised religions too much.

I would listen to it because im respectful of other peoples faiths and beliefs then i'd share my own but i wouldnt let what he says about his belief's change me and what i think

2IZ1 said:

What does He have to Self Preserve Himself from?
Being moved to P&R, if we continue this discussion?

There's no harm in learning about something new even if I don't agree with it. It's better to make an educated decision rather than to dismiss something out of ignorance.

TheMightyCelestial said:

I would defenately listen to Prince. Me as a big christian wud be happy to hear his views about lifen and the world its self. Its change my life a lot from being a really bad person to now changing and enjoying life. Its something i wud recomend people to have a try listening to becus its change so many people.

Stay Funky

god 4bid!

TheMightyCelestial said:

Himself

Of all the people I 'know' he seems to be the one who has best mastered the art of Self-Control [and by extension Self-Preservation].
But yes, I guess there's always room for improvement...

2IZ1 said:

2IZ1 said:

Well, as the saying goes,
"God helps those who help themselves".

I'd listen, ask questions and hopefully encourage two-way dialogue.

Flo6 said:

Why so surprised, and triply at that? ...

2IZ1 said:

i would listen to what he had to say. although i couldn't be persuaded.
isn't one of their main beliefs about blood? that blood holds your life force and that is why they refuse blood donations?

I wouldn't ask him about the JW thing. I would just ask him to speak to me about spirituality. THAT would be sexy and interesting, coming from him.

I t is hard when he says one thing and does another. I mean take the turm me loose song for example. A sond basicly about a one night stand. I mean you have to back up what comes out of your mouth.He can be hypoctitical, and yet claoms to be agaist such things. The man is just to complex.

nurseV said:

I'm very interested in religion but P rarely comes across well when discussing such things. Not surprising as he's lived in his own little world for so many years and despite his age has not had a great deal of real life experience - it's difficult to talk with any wisdom without the relevant experience.

P lives in a world of his own design where he doesnt' have to deal with anything he doesn't like - unfortunately it is dealilng with difficulties on a daily basis which makes you grow.

It's for this reason that his lyrics when about anything other than love/sex are embarassing.

Don't get me wrong - I don't think P is unintelligent, but there's little he could tell me about the world I live in.

What you wrote makes sense - except that I don't agree with the idea that he doesn't have to deal with difficulties and things he doesn't like.

I have a feeling he had, and still has, to deal with a lot of s..t* to arrive where he is and maintain himself there. These are just difficulties of a different order [celebrity status, running a business, legal matters, etc.], which you probably have no idea of, just like he has no idea of what you are going through. It's just different kinds of lives, that's all.

And as for 'real life' experience, I don't think what he is living is any less 'real' and therefore less 'valuable' than what you or anybody else on this planet is living through imo, it's just different.

vivid said:

nurseV said:

If it were a large forum, and I was there for another purpose, such as a concert, I would politely sit through the topic.
If one on one, I'd appologize, and state, I'm not interested.
I don't try to convert anyone to my beliefs, and don't want the imposition on myself.
I would NEVER convert to a religion that goes against safe, known medical treatment. I would never decline a blood transfusion, if I needed one.
There are other faiths that avoid medical care, to the detriment of members' health, and I wouldn't convert to those, either.
In one case, 25 years ago, I took care of a Christian Scientist who travelled and hiked around the world. She developed a thrombus in her leg, and by the standards of her faith, didn't seek medical care. When she finally sought treatment from a doctor, she had to have her leg amputated. It was necrotic.
The surgeon was very respectful, (it was a young guy), and didn't mention her delaying medical treatment, as the cause.
[Edited 5/30/08 17:10pm]

2elijah said:

My thoughts exactly...this is me as well.

I'd listen to him...but he'd need to be ready for a lot of questions.