we here at the DownLoad Society were wondering...


would it be possible for prince to establish
the new power generation as a registered "religion"
using paisley park as it head quarters, having yearly meeting there and making partisapants of the npgmc members of his congregation. also making himself founder and leader of the religion.

if this were possible would the $100 membership fee be consider a form of tides and offering?

if this were possible would the cd that were sent out/ or downloads be consider "religous propaganda" much like the wake or the watchtower magazines.

if this is possible could he do this without notifing the members of the npgmc that there were infact members of an establish religion.

also if it is possible would it mean that New Power Generation would be able to take advantage of tax laws provided to "religons" meaning religons don't have to pay taxes.

also if this were done would u still be a member of the npgmc.

if this is possible why hasnt it been done, for financial purposes...

just a thought going around at The DownLoad Society.


- Jerico
@ The DownLoad Society

only if they required us to wear white robes and liberal quantities of 'get wild'

POOK said:

POOK said:

pook its good to see you again...

The DownLoad Society wishes u well.

With due respect that is some scary thinking!

sag10 said:

yes sag10 some of the best disscussions at the DownLoad Society start from scary thoughts.

we here at the DownLoad Society thank you for your responce

XxAxX said:

XxAxX its time to Get Wild...

The DownLoad Society thanks you for responding

NPGMC might get away with such an arrangement...but would they?

HRHthesmellofJazmin said:

You are welcome!

runs pell-mell towards the nearest exit

teller said:

we ask you this... not would they... but have they?

HRHthesmellofJazmin said:

well, to be serious HRH yes it might be possible for the NPGMC to file as a church or an offshoot of an established church. it would need to meet certain requirements, obviously, to achieve that status.

but for me personally i would not join as a member of the NPGMC if it meant being automatically assigned the status of 'follower' of the church. if i could join and remain apart then probably or maybe i might dunno

HRHthesmellofJazmin said:

It's not possible.

XxAxX its time to Get Wild...

The DownLoad Society thanks you for responding[/quote]


well, to be serious HRH yes it might be possible for the NPGMC to file as a church or an offshoot of an established church. it would need to meet certain requirements, obviously, to achieve that status.

but for me personally i would not join as a member of the NPGMC if it meant being automatically assigned the status of 'follower' of the church. if i could join and remain apart then probably or maybe i might dunno[/quote]

Church

A building for public, especially Christian worship.
often Church
The company of all Christians regarded as a spiritual body.
A specified Christian denomination: the Presbyterian Church.
A congregation.
Public divine worship in a church; a religious service: goes to church at Christmas and Easter.
The clerical profession; clergy.
Ecclesiastical power as distinguished from the secular: the separation of church and state.

- taken from dictionary.com

XxAxX are u sure you are not already a member of "this" Church
[This message was edited Tue Jan 21 16:30:02 PST 2003 by HRHthesmellofJazmin]

Geez, Y does this religion thing provoke such crazy thoughts?
Even though its not a phase of mine...mayB (mayB) its a phase of his??? Nah

CherrieMoonKisses said:

CherrieMoonKisses its crazy thought that change things in the world. without crazy thoughts there would b no electricty, indoor plumming, automobiles, so and so...

have a crazy thought and see what u come up with.

Thank You 4 Responding

- Jerico
@ The DownLoad Society

Well, if u think about don't a lot 'o' orgers treat this site like it's a religion?

PURPLEJACKSON9 said:

PurpleJackson9 Thank You for responding with a question that turns on yet another light.

- Jerico
@ The DownLoad Society

Something like this happened here in the UK when we had our last National Census.
It said that if enough people put down on their census form,under Religion...JEDI,then it would have to become an officially recognised religion.
Can't remember the details about it,was sumthing like that anyway.

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thank you Bumpsquad, Joshy84au, and lovebizzare for responding.


- Jerico
@ The DownLoad Society

naw... that would NOT b a good idea... The NPG is fine where it is... with people like us

HRHthesmellofJazmin said:

This sounds cultish!

Personally I would not renew my membership, I like the word choice..

Cult


A religion or religious sect generally considered to be extremist or false, with its followers often living in an unconventional manner under the guidance of an authoritarian, charismatic leader.
The followers of such a religion or sect.
A system or community of religious worship and ritual.
The formal means of expressing religious reverence; religious ceremony and ritual.
A usually nonscientific method or regimen claimed by its originator to have exclusive or exceptional power in curing a particular disease.

Obsessive, especially faddish, devotion to or veneration for a person, principle, or thing.
The object of such devotion.
An exclusive group of persons sharing an esoteric, usually artistic or intellectual interest.

from dictionary.com

Does this define The New Power Generation?

- Jerico
@ The DownLoad Society
[This message was edited Wed Jan 22 10:20:53 PST 2003 by HRHthesmellofJazmin]

Sect

A group of people forming a distinct unit within a larger group by virtue of certain refinements or distinctions of belief or practice.
A religious body, especially one that has separated from a larger denomination.
A faction united by common interests or beliefs.

- dictionary.com

HRHthesmellofJazmin said:

well, to be serious HRH yes it might be possible for the NPGMC to file as a church or an offshoot of an established church. it would need to meet certain requirements, obviously, to achieve that status.

but for me personally i would not join as a member of the NPGMC if it meant being automatically assigned the status of 'follower' of the church. if i could join and remain apart then probably or maybe i might dunno[/quote]

Church

A building for public, especially Christian worship.
often Church
The company of all Christians regarded as a spiritual body.
A specified Christian denomination: the Presbyterian Church.
A congregation.
Public divine worship in a church; a religious service: goes to church at Christmas and Easter.
The clerical profession; clergy.
Ecclesiastical power as distinguished from the secular: the separation of church and state.

- taken from dictionary.com

XxAxX are u sure you are not already a member of "this" Church
[This message was edited Tue Jan 21 16:30:02 PST 2003 by HRHthesmellofJazmin]
[/quote]


HRH yes i am. prince cannot simply denote me as a member of the NPGMC, nor can the MPGMC. in order for me to become a member i would have be fully informed of this event. induction into a religious order cannot occur without the knowledge or consent of the inductee.

HRH, you scare me

i do believe prince would become the laughingstock of the world if he attempted something this utterly shimmy-brained.

XxAxX said:

"shimmy-brained"