I understand, Ricco. That calling does affect this discussion somewhat.

REDFEATHERS said:

No Jesus thinks he's Bono.

it's okay 2 worship urself...!
actually, is very healthy sometimes too!

HerRoyalBadness said:

Is it healthy to worship yourself if you have likened yourself to God? That was the point of this discussion.

Rd believes Prince is somewhat repenting for his sins before, one of which was likening himself to God. That is perhaps why Prince is so much in subjection to God nowadays. He now knows his place, and he is not messing with it.

Ricco has pointed out, that it is not for us to judge. It will be decided between God and Prince.

Anji said:

I don't think I'm far off point Anji just want you to see that worsting yourself when God is in you following what Jesus did is the way!

If we want to go to Heaven it is writin' that the ways of Jesus is the only way, so we must be the image of Jesus, all of us individually, and note:
Prince is viewed by Millions so every little thing he does is scrutinized
If you were in his shoes and followed the ways of Jesus people would say about you that he thinks he's God or Jesus that's the way society is "Judging"

RiccoTheArtist said:

I understand your last point about Prince being judged by people thinking he's thinking he's God. Many people have pointed out that he has enacted rituals that suggest he relates, perhaps even likens himself, to Jesus. I was just curious when I saw the Emancipation photo. I found it shocking because he seemed genuine.

This might be completely off-topic but thinking one can only reach heaven by following Jesus, is just a belief. I respect it but I don't agree with it because I have not been brought up that way. Curiously, it seems somewhat judgemental to me.

this thread is so ridiculous...

Naw, Prince might have a Muhammad Ali complex, but not Jesus. Although he did grow that beard..

It's interesting what we think and project onto a picture. It never crossed my mind that Prince would try to be dressing like Jesus on the back of the Emancipation booklet. Although I did think it was quite a spiritual/religous look, so I can see how some delusionals might think he was trying to be Jesus.

I thought that the hood was his way of expressing his religous/spiritual outlook. After all cleanliness is next to Godliness.

Just because I've got a Spurs avatar doesn't mean I think I'm Glenn Hoddle. Well maybe in a previous life.

ConsciousContact said:

To be honest with you, you've always reminded me of Pat Jennings.

It's interesting what we think and project onto a picture. It never crossed my mind that Prince would try to be dressing like Jesus on the back of the Emancipation booklet. Although I did think it was quite a spiritual/religous look, so I can see how some delusionals might think he was trying to be Jesus.

Anji said:

Is that because I'm always spot on and never let anything get past me?

ConsciousContact said:

It is interesting. I didn't liken Prince to Jesus during the scene where he mounts Cat upon the cross during the SOTT tour. But I did see Jesus imagery in that Emancipation picture. I don't think I'm the one that's delusional, but I could be wrong.

ConsciousContact said:

No. I liken sweeping statements to big hands.

When Prince asks "are you a leader or a follower?"

I believe that the answer is a follower.

One should be a follower of Jesus. At the same time we

are like a leader if we follow Jesus, because we represent

God's love by our example.



I always thought Prince was searching for the answers, and

with the search, he expressed his spiritual side by the way

he presented himself - at times.

Anji said:

I'll get me broom.

ConsciousContact said:

Now I'm picturing David Jason in Open All Hours.

naturegirl said:

About to get overly technical here, but I don't think Prince would be following "Jesus" per se as a Jehovah's Witness. Of course I could be wrong, but I doubt it .

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Anji said:

G-G-G-G-G-Granville!

When Prince asks "are you a leader or a follower?"

I believe that the answer is a follower.

One should be a follower of Jesus. At the same time we

are like a leader if we follow Jesus, because we represent

God's love by our example.



I always thought Prince was searching for the answers, and

with the search, he expressed his spiritual side by the way

he presented himself - at times.

no no no and no

Universaluv said:

What is he doing now that does not show progression from before? I honestly cannot understand why the JW belief gets knocked so hard; I find that intolerance almost embarrassing. If he's not following Jesus per se now, what exactly is he doing? Please spell it out to me.

Anyway, the way I see it; he pondered his spiritual awakening during Lovesexy, and that was with a view to allow others in, to interpret and believe. He made his mind up during The Rainbow Children, and that was also the with view to allow others in, to interpret and believe.
[This message was edited Fri Feb 28 8:23:35 PST 2003 by Anji]

I mean, what the fuck is up with that photo at the back of the Emancipation booklet? The one with the white cloak and his fisting pose!

Anji said:

I thought he looked like a boxer who had just clobbered his opponent.