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Printableernestsewell said: To talk about something doesn't promote it. So if you are referring to slavery, oppression, religious bigotry and the like in the Bible, yes it's there. The whole story has a fabulous ending, and the wrongs are righted.
As I stated, I really do not wish to debate this issue, but I don't wish to ignore your reply either: certainly, to talk about something does not promote its concept, but why, in the Sermon of the Mount, does Jesus not take the time to condemn slavery (which was so prevalent during this time period)? Christ even recommends beating disobedient slaves in Luke 12:47. And I'm not sure we queers would have such a fabulous ending, haha. I'll give it up for some its poetic imagination, though (as borrowed as it might be). | |
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squirrelgrease said:  on this pic i had 2 take another look at it cuz at 1st i thought he was wearing those knee high socks? that he wears in some videos in the 80's lol... Love God. Love Music. Love Life. | |
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I don't have a single problem with Prince's relationship with Larry Graham, and I'm FAR from a religious person.
Before Larry became of part of his life, Prince was sinking. Both personally and professionally. He lost his child, and his marriage was all but over. Also, his career had hit bottom. Larry gave Prince guidance. He was a Father Figure for Prince. He didn't put a gun to his head. He didn't kidnap him and hypnotize him. He was a friend to him when he needed it. He didn't force himself into Prince life. Prince let him in. Pretty much, all Larry did was give him a book and talk to him about it. As far as Prince night being as raunchy and dirty as he used to me. I don't think it's that deep. They probably just had a conversation one day and Larry suggested that Prince not curse on stage. Maybe he thought P was too talented to have to cuss on stage. Obviously, Prince agreed because he stopped cursing on stage. Is Prince saying "fuck" and "bullshit" that important? Yeah, the editing of his songs is annoying. If people don't like it that much, they can stop going to Prince shows, listening to bootlegs, etc. Obviously, Prince's relationship with Larry and him not swearing doesn't matter, because Prince has been extremely successful the past 6-7 years. Larry isn't nearly as awful as people here have dreamed up in their tiny brains. Everybody who's met Larry has said that he's one of the nicest people they've ever met. People wanna portray Larry as this evil man behind the curtain, pulling Prince's strings. The only person who controls Prince is Prince. JERKIN' EVERYTHING IN SIGHT!!!!! | |
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Paris9748430 said: I don't have a single problem with Prince's relationship with Larry Graham, and I'm FAR from a religious person.
Before Larry became of part of his life, Prince was sinking. Both personally and professionally. He lost his child, and his marriage was all but over. Also, his career had hit bottom. Larry gave Prince guidance. He was a Father Figure for Prince. He didn't put a gun to his head. He didn't kidnap him and hypnotize him. He was a friend to him when he needed it. He didn't force himself into Prince life. Prince let him in. Pretty much, all Larry did was give him a book and talk to him about it. As far as Prince night being as raunchy and dirty as he used to me. I don't think it's that deep. They probably just had a conversation one day and Larry suggested that Prince not curse on stage. Maybe he thought P was too talented to have to cuss on stage. Obviously, Prince agreed because he stopped cursing on stage. Is Prince saying "fuck" and "bullshit" that important? Yeah, the editing of his songs is annoying. If people don't like it that much, they can stop going to Prince shows, listening to bootlegs, etc. Obviously, Prince's relationship with Larry and him not swearing doesn't matter, because Prince has been extremely successful the past 6-7 years. Larry isn't nearly as awful as people here have dreamed up in their tiny brains. Everybody who's met Larry has said that he's one of the nicest people they've ever met. People wanna portray Larry as this evil man behind the curtain, pulling Prince's strings. The only person who controls Prince is Prince.  ♥ Feeling Purple Rain...Don't hold on 2 the pain, hold on 2 the memories ♥
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ladychel61 said: thedance said: Larry is a mean bass player, one of the best - ever. BUT the Jehovah thing is just unbelievable, and Prince making censorship to his own songs.... Prince was "revolutionary", kind of a "threat" to society, he was challenging every one, both in music and lyrics. Now he's a "conservative", kind of opposite of what he stood for before. This is why I hate Larry. If you like Larry and what he did to Prince, then fine with me, But I hate that guy: Larry Graham. He took away some of what I love most about Prince, the rude, nasty Prince is gone now 
Just imo.... 
ps. have you ever heard "The Christ" (the song formerly known as The Cross)?? awfull. Larry shouldn't try to sing... [Edited 10/6/09 4:28am]  He that does not love has not come to know God,because God is love....1 John 4:8...    AMEN!! Prince has always loved God, he now has found the "Truth" for some years now. What's the big deal?? U all complain about his not being the same old Prince, or he is dead now.., NO WAY. If a concert was going 2 go on in u're town 2nite, u'd b there. So love his music, and him, 4 constantly providing true funk, don't judge the man based on his relationship he holds with Jehovah God!! Listen, it is what it is..and actually its a good thing!! There is nothing wrong with growing up and becoming a man, a man who knows & loves God & Jesus..nothing at all!! And 4 all u who truly say u r fams..if u were, u'd know; that love holds all understanding..and u hold u're mouth shut sometimes..and endure, u dig..even when u feel u're right, its ok 2 b wrong..u hold on 2 love4oneanother, not continually leaning on u're own understanding, but just respecting that whatever he/Prince chooses 2 do, it is his business. U all are here 4 the funk & love of his creativity yes?? not 2 hold his relationship with God against him. check this, yawl will b alright..Prince will 4ever b a JW..it is The Truth and it is in his heart!!, The same as Paisley Park and REAL Music..they will be there, even after all the posted hoopla!! God "Bliss"..Love & don't write me back with no smart remarks, i dig all yawl..u c, even when right-its ok 2 b wrong = LOVE.....(as long as there's nothing going against God is involved, then its cool). | |
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& Larry sings just fine!! thank u very much.. stop hating some1 u don't even know..4 the 1 who said they hate larry..u don't know him personally, how can u hate him.. u're blaming him is all.. yet, this 2 will pass..it's ok..  | |
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ladychel61 said: Paris9748430 said: I don't have a single problem with Prince's relationship with Larry Graham, and I'm FAR from a religious person.
Before Larry became of part of his life, Prince was sinking. Both personally and professionally. He lost his child, and his marriage was all but over. Also, his career had hit bottom. Larry gave Prince guidance. He was a Father Figure for Prince. He didn't put a gun to his head. He didn't kidnap him and hypnotize him. He was a friend to him when he needed it. He didn't force himself into Prince life. Prince let him in. Pretty much, all Larry did was give him a book and talk to him about it. As far as Prince night being as raunchy and dirty as he used to me. I don't think it's that deep. They probably just had a conversation one day and Larry suggested that Prince not curse on stage. Maybe he thought P was too talented to have to cuss on stage. Obviously, Prince agreed because he stopped cursing on stage. Is Prince saying "fuck" and "bullshit" that important? Yeah, the editing of his songs is annoying. If people don't like it that much, they can stop going to Prince shows, listening to bootlegs, etc. Obviously, Prince's relationship with Larry and him not swearing doesn't matter, because Prince has been extremely successful the past 6-7 years. Larry isn't nearly as awful as people here have dreamed up in their tiny brains. Everybody who's met Larry has said that he's one of the nicest people they've ever met. People wanna portray Larry as this evil man behind the curtain, pulling Prince's strings. The only person who controls Prince is Prince. & u said; The only person who controls Prince is Prince. Couldn't have said it better myself!!  | |
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ernestsewell said: squirrelgrease said:  Ahhhhh, let the brain washing begin. brain washing.. lolololol...so sad..have u ever been 2 a JW convention?? NO BRAINWASHING AT ALL..yawl r something else..on this thing..  | |
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C3PO said: ernestsewell said: Ahhhhh, let the brain washing begin. brain washing.. lolololol...so sad..have u ever been 2 a JW convention?? NO BRAINWASHING AT ALL..yawl r something else..on this thing..   ♥ Feeling Purple Rain...Don't hold on 2 the pain, hold on 2 the memories ♥
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C3PO said: ladychel61 said: Hate...
He that does not love has not come to know God,because God is love....1 John 4:8... AMEN!! Prince has always loved God, he now has found the "Truth" for some years now. What's the big deal?? U all complain about his not being the same old Prince, or he is dead now.., NO WAY. If a concert was going 2 go on in u're town 2nite, u'd b there. So love his music, and him, 4 constantly providing true funk, don't judge the man based on his relationship he holds with Jehovah God!! Listen, it is what it is..and actually its a good thing!! There is nothing wrong with growing up and becoming a man, a man who knows & loves God & Jesus..nothing at all!! And 4 all u who truly say u r fams..if u were, u'd know; that love holds all understanding..and u hold u're mouth shut sometimes..and endure, u dig..even when u feel u're right, its ok 2 b wrong..u hold on 2 love4oneanother, not continually leaning on u're own understanding, but just respecting that whatever he/Prince chooses 2 do, it is his business. U all are here 4 the funk & love of his creativity yes?? not 2 hold his relationship with God against him. check this, yawl will b alright..Prince will 4ever b a JW..it is The Truth and it is in his heart!!, The same as Paisley Park and REAL Music..they will be there, even after all the posted hoopla!! God "Bliss"..Love & don't write me back with no smart remarks, i dig all yawl..u c, even when right-its ok 2 b wrong = LOVE.....(as long as there's nothing going against God is involved, then its cool).Yes Prince True friends will always be by his side....We love you Prince  ♥ Feeling Purple Rain...Don't hold on 2 the pain, hold on 2 the memories ♥
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C3PO said: ladychel61 said: Hate...
He that does not love has not come to know God,because God is love....1 John 4:8... AMEN!! Prince has always loved God, he now has found the "Truth" for some years now. What's the big deal?? U all complain about his not being the same old Prince, or he is dead now.., NO WAY. If a concert was going 2 go on in u're town 2nite, u'd b there. So love his music, and him, 4 constantly providing true funk, don't judge the man based on his relationship he holds with Jehovah God!! Listen, it is what it is..and actually its a good thing!! There is nothing wrong with growing up and becoming a man, a man who knows & loves God & Jesus..nothing at all!! And 4 all u who truly say u r fams..if u were, u'd know; that love holds all understanding..and u hold u're mouth shut sometimes..and endure, u dig..even when u feel u're right, its ok 2 b wrong..u hold on 2 love4oneanother, not continually leaning on u're own understanding, but just respecting that whatever he/Prince chooses 2 do, it is his business. U all are here 4 the funk & love of his creativity yes?? not 2 hold his relationship with God against him. check this, yawl will b alright..Prince will 4ever b a JW..it is The Truth and it is in his heart!!, The same as Paisley Park and REAL Music..they will be there, even after all the posted hoopla!! God "Bliss"..Love & don't write me back with no smart remarks, i dig all yawl..u c, even when right-its ok 2 b wrong = LOVE.....(as long as there's nothing going against God is involved, then its cool).God is love... The truth will set you free...   ♥ Feeling Purple Rain...Don't hold on 2 the pain, hold on 2 the memories ♥
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thedance said: JayJai said: Larry brought something to Prince...he accepted it and u mad at Larry?
I'm sure Larry didn't put a gun to Prince's head. If hate Larry for this then u must hate Prince too!...??? Larry is a mean bass player, one of the best - ever. BUT the Jehovah thing is just unbelievable, and Prince making censorship to his own songs.... Prince was "revolutionary", kind of a "threat" to society, he was challenging every one, both in music and lyrics. Now he's a "conservative", kind of opposite of what he stood for before. This is why I hate Larry. If you like Larry and what he did to Prince, then fine with me, But I hate that guy: Larry Graham. He took away some of what I love most about Prince, the rude, nasty Prince is gone now
Just imo....
ps. have you ever heard "The Christ" (the song formerly known as The Cross)?? awfull. Larry shouldn't try to sing... [Edited 10/6/09 4:28am] Wow, you really think Larry put a gun to Prince's head and forced him to become a JW? Wasn't Prince's mother a JW? So how can you say Larry pushed that religion on him. No one can force you to believe anything unless you want to. Give Larry a break. Didn't you read what fans stated about what Prince said at the October 24th concert at Paisley Park? Apparently some fans stated that Prince said "If you have a problem with Larry then we (meaning him and Larry) have a problem with you." Now seeing how you feel about Larry, and stating pubically how much you "hate" Larry, and knowing that Larry is apparently a very, close and dear friend of Prince's, how could you put your foot in his house, if he welcomes you in, (at a Paisley Park concert for instance) then smile in the man's face, and at the same time, harbor hatred under his roof for someone Prince sincerely cares about? It's one thing that you may not like Larry as an artist or because of his music, but to hate him because you feel or think he influenced Prince in becoming a JW, is a bit ridiculous. It is not fans' business to tell Prince what to do with his life, as though they own him. The bottom line is, Prince's personal life or the friends he chooses to be in his life, is not any of our business. He's an artist and it's about his music to fans, which you have every right as a fan to like, criticize or not buy his music, but you do not have the right or permission to choose his friends. That's reaching. [Edited 10/29/09 7:06am] | |
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I second that!! Yes his mother was a witnes for majority of her life. Larry has only helped Prince not hender ANYTHING about his music.
2elijah said: thedance said: Larry is a mean bass player, one of the best - ever. BUT the Jehovah thing is just unbelievable, and Prince making censorship to his own songs.... Prince was "revolutionary", kind of a "threat" to society, he was challenging every one, both in music and lyrics. Now he's a "conservative", kind of opposite of what he stood for before. This is why I hate Larry. If you like Larry and what he did to Prince, then fine with me, But I hate that guy: Larry Graham. He took away some of what I love most about Prince, the rude, nasty Prince is gone now
Just imo....
ps. have you ever heard "The Christ" (the song formerly known as The Cross)?? awfull. Larry shouldn't try to sing... [Edited 10/6/09 4:28am] Wow, you really think Larry put a gun to Prince's head and forced him to become a JW? Wasn't Prince's mother a JW? So how can you say Larry pushed that religion on him. No one can force you to believe in anything unless you want to. Come on dude, give Larry a break. Didn't you read what fans who attended the October 24th concert at Paisley, stated that Prince said? They stated he said to those in attendance that "If you have a problem with Larry then we (meaning him and Larry) have a problem with you." Now seeing how you feel about Larry, and stating how much you "hate him" publically, and knowing that Larry is apparently a very, close friend of Prince's, how could you put your foot in his house, if he welcomes you in, (Paisley Park for instance) and still smile in the man's face yet at the same time, harboring that much hatred under his roof for someone he sincerely cares about? The bottom line is, Prince's personal friends is no one's business. He's an artist and it's about his music, which you have every right as a fan, to like, criticize it or don't buy it at all, but you cannot pick and choose his friends. That's reaching. [Edited 10/28/09 17:43pm] Just LOVE......................... All it's FREE!!!! | |
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thedance said: JayJai said: Larry brought something to Prince...he accepted it and u mad at Larry?
I'm sure Larry didn't put a gun to Prince's head. If hate Larry for this then u must hate Prince too!...??? Larry is a mean bass player, one of the best - ever. BUT the Jehovah thing is just unbelievable, and Prince making censorship to his own songs.... Prince was "revolutionary", kind of a "threat" to society, he was challenging every one, both in music and lyrics. Now he's a "conservative", kind of opposite of what he stood for before. This is why I hate Larry. If you like Larry and what he did to Prince, then fine with me, But I hate that guy: Larry Graham. He took away some of what I love most about Prince, the rude, nasty Prince is gone now
Just imo....
ps. have you ever heard "The Christ" (the song formerly known as The Cross)?? awfull. Larry shouldn't try to sing... [Edited 10/6/09 4:28am] You both have points. It is more about us than him. But no one can deny that they miss the rude boy or at least Sexy MF. | |
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so sad these musical geniuses are trapped in a stupid cult that said the world was going to end in 1975. the doctrine is being made up as they go along
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ladychel61 said: thedance said: This is discussed to death already, "Larry Graham and how he twisted the head of Prince", some fans thinks it's the worst thing ever happened to Prince in his whole career, and some see nothing wrong with it:
I'm glad that I'm not the same person that I was 25 yrs ago
could it be a case of "Oldie fans" versus "Newbie fans"...? 
I remember when Prince was known for songs like: Erotic City, Darling Nikki, Head, Sister, Sexy Motherfucker, Pussy Control I miss those lyrics/ songs in his career today. And no, I am not a religious guy, I'm political, a "liberal".. non-conservative. maybe that's the reason why I don't understand why Prince would join a sect like the Jehovah Witnesses. whatever, I guess I have to live with it - but damn you, Larry...    ..It's called growing and maturing  | |
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Wow, I've never seen such diversity in ANY church setting. That's impressive. | |
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Hold up. Wouldn't pictures of Prince, George and Larry be OLD pictures?  | |
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SomewhereHereOnEarth said: squirrelgrease said: on this pic i had 2 take another look at it cuz at 1st i thought he was wearing those knee high socks? that he wears in some videos in the 80's lol... I love this pic.... ♥ Feeling Purple Rain...Don't hold on 2 the pain, hold on 2 the memories ♥
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squirrelgrease said: how did u get this!? | |
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Erika2k8 said: squirrelgrease said: how did u get this!? somebody was at the convention snappin photos- how rude! and isnt his body guard sleep? LOVE HARD. | |
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Evvy said: Erika2k8 said: how did u get this!? somebody was at the convention snappin photos- how rude! and isnt his body guard sleep? loool  | |
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1paradise said: I second that!! Yes his mother was a witnes for majority of her life. Larry has only helped Prince not hender ANYTHING about his music.
2elijah said: Wow, you really think Larry put a gun to Prince's head and forced him to become a JW? Wasn't Prince's mother a JW? So how can you say Larry pushed that religion on him. No one can force you to believe in anything unless you want to. Come on dude, give Larry a break. Didn't you read what fans who attended the October 24th concert at Paisley, stated that Prince said? They stated he said to those in attendance that "If you have a problem with Larry then we (meaning him and Larry) have a problem with you." Now seeing how you feel about Larry, and stating how much you "hate him" publically, and knowing that Larry is apparently a very, close friend of Prince's, how could you put your foot in his house, if he welcomes you in, (Paisley Park for instance) and still smile in the man's face yet at the same time, harboring that much hatred under his roof for someone he sincerely cares about? The bottom line is, Prince's personal friends is no one's business. He's an artist and it's about his music, which you have every right as a fan, to like, criticize it or don't buy it at all, but you cannot pick and choose his friends. That's reaching. [Edited 10/28/09 17:43pm] ♥ Feeling Purple Rain...Don't hold on 2 the pain, hold on 2 the memories ♥
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The pictures... They're gone! | |
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Weeeee...keeping the thread alive, wee..... |
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ladychel61 said: stevenevermind said: This might satisfy her:
err...now tell me more about this JW thing?? Thanks...That's funny,you gave me what I asked 4 a picture of Prince and George...  ...What would you like to know about J.W... WHERE ARE THE OTHER PICTURES?   ♥ Feeling Purple Rain...Don't hold on 2 the pain, hold on 2 the memories ♥
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Here is a pic:
Now shut the fuck up and stop bumping this old thread alive again... 
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bump what? |
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