Because if you're a man you can't use high heels, no beards or long moustaches or long sideburns like he does. And he wouldn't be knocking on your door anytime soon, so don't expect him to do it. So maybe he's studying the Bible, but he's not a baptized Jehovah Witness.

Well I guess that clears that up then

When you get into a religion, you don't go by all the rules immidietly. you start slowly, adding rules every day.

I thought it slightly strange that he would allow a reprint of an article in his ONA Live booklet, that suggests that he is a Jevohahs Witness, if, as you speculate, he is not.

Towards the end, the show took on a spiritual tone as Prince - reportedly now a Jehovah's Witness - exhorted concertgoers to look to God

Of course, this is not definitive evidence but he's clearly not afraid of people calling him a Jevohah's Witness. Regardless, I'm glad that something is burning his spirit and he's finally translating that soul into his music again.

What in this lifetime have U been or are U NOW...

U have to go beyond to realise that...
U read many books, some of which are these...

"Captain Cook"
"Peter Pan"
"Noah's Ark"
"Torah"
"Urantia"
"Book of Knowledge that Leads to Everlasting Life"
"Playboy/Playgirl ~ whichever whatever"
"The Bible"
"The Koran"
"The DEAD SEA Scrolls"
"THe Newspapers"
"The TV"
U name it...I have given a HUGE variety...we read but what we put n2 practice is how we BECOME...many things correlate to each other thru our lives...WE might read tomorrow "A NEW DAY COMES" or we may read or hear music that inspires us 2 Become MORE than the DAY B4...but there is one thing that is SO TRUE...

WE BECOME what we already knew we are...ALIVE, with LOVE and the ABILITY TO B COME MORE LOVING...
WE also, note in life, that...we, as BEINGS XPAND and silence our minds 2 a more fruitful path when we ourselves have been on "Bent knee" and we have looked upon our hearts for the foundation of what is the CREATOR and CREATION of all that is...well it simply is that perhaps what we read synchronizes our paths but in a "hidden manifestation of a higher power" THAT HIGHER POWER is that which is simply uncomprehensible by our PHYSICAL Senses but that we ALL HAVE some kind of DEFINITION Of what is beyond right here right now but that it is RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW that is the (label or term for us to communication love) whether U call GOD or Jehovah or any other name...it is the highest POWER possible for all that is...and that is "simply LOVE". for all that is "IS LOVE". ( I Need not grammat"eyez" it becuz time does not xhist...only systems 4 now. ...and like the prementioned sentence...everlasting is the ability to perceive what U feel with the heart not with thine eyes.)

Thank U
SingMia
with peace love and compassion, comes a "seed" that is enriched with a JOURNEY of LIFE...everlasting forever.

PS one more personal thing...I received...an A+ in english grammer and grammatization (COLLEGE)...however, I am a being with a sense of freedom...unless...otherwise being condemned for my own "freedom" I shall not worry, nonetheless.""

TipN4U said:

Would Prince understand you?

Anji said:

Ask HIM...
4 me 'it matters not'...

thank u.

Jehovah's Witnesses are 'allowed' beards, moustaches and sideburns.

In the Congregation I attend there are a wide variety of hairstyles, beards and moustaches present, particularly among the younger generation.

Larry Graham has had a moustache for years and no-one would dispute that he was a baptised Jehovah's Witness. There is even an article in the Awake Journal regarding Larry. Larry also wears silk flowing gowns, sailors outfits and cowboy hats on stage. That doesn't make him any less of a Jehovah's Witness.

George Benson is also a Jehovah's Witness and he has a moustache. He is also cool.

The door-to-door ministry is an important aspect of being a Jehovah's Witness, but there are alternative ways of witnessing both on the street and informally. In addition one can conduct bible studies.

Peace.

yeah but larry graham is an idiot. who cares what he does.

Looking at the lyrics of 'the rainbow children' what Prince says during the ONA shows and what is written in the ONA booklet. I can say without doubt that Prince is a Witness. I don't know what kind of proof some doubters want, it is all very clear, it doesn't merit a 'is he isn't he' debate!

estidog said:

This is clearly not a nice thing to say and certainly a matter of opinion.
My opinion is that Larry is a great guy. talented and gracious. And I would say more people care about what he does than you can imagine.
"Idiot" is not a word to be tossed around. If you do not like him, that's ok. But that does not make him an idiot.

TipN4U said:

Grammar

SensualMelody said:

every bad move that Prince has ever done is the fault of Larry.

Larry looks alot like saddam huessain and ive never seen the two of them in the same room together.

Apart from the new, highly amusing, facial hair hypothesis, haven't we been here a hundred times before?

langebleu said:

:EVILLOL:

I've never heard it from Prince's mouth...has anyone?

"Reportedly" a JW...eh...he has dabbled in a lot of things...

SensualMelody said:

Well Said, SensualMelody. I love Larry Graham. He is an awesome musical talent and a fantastic stage presence. Last year at the Celebration during his workshop, he walked into the audience (we were sitting on the floor in front of the stage in the NPG Music Club room); he let some people hold his instrument. He didn't get back as far as I was sitting but I was thrilled that he did come closer toward me so I could see him better. His wife, Tina, was there too and I think she's a beautiful woman and she seemed very gracious. On another occasion, I saw him in a hallway and said "Hi, Larry"; he said Hi and shook my hand. IMHO, he's a good person and he cares about people.

HolyWine said:

blah blah blah. im sure he's a nice person, but musically he's an idiot.

TheEnglishGent said:

Yes, and this is Prince.org; we will be here a hundred times more.

Mr7 said:

I didn't say he can have a moustache, but not a long one like he does. And no beards, I was a JW when I was a kid and I know all those things. Also I didn't say nothing about the clothing with the exception of the high heels. But it's all good.

TipN4U said:

don't ever change. (and i know you won't)

langebleu said:

:LOL:... i nearly died laughing at this... i honestly felt my heart stop...

um,my friend has facial hair & he is a JW.

daydreamer said:

Amen!

Mr7 said:

I have a question...what's with the not being able to enter another church? An elderly woman at our church had to have her funeral at a funeral home, because many of her relatives are JW's and wouldn't come to the church. What's up with that? Prince didn't go to his mother's funeral because of that, which I think is so sad, and hope he doesn't go to hell for that and ask for forgiveness, because the Bible says to honor thy mother and father. Why do JW's practice so much separatism? I think many more people would embrace religion if there weren't so many man-made rules.

markusmom said:

i'd embrace religion if there weren't so many man-made gods

"...MUSICALLY HE'S AN IDIOT."

Larry Graham musically an idiot ?

JW or not both Prince & Larry have my greatest respect.

Guys, the one thing that I know about all of this is if Prince is JW it is his right to study whatever religion he wants.

What about U ?

Do you study the Bible ?

markusmom said:

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Non-attendance at another Church for a funeral is not a 'rule' or standard of Jehovah's Witnesses. It is a matter of personal choice. I personally know of people who have attended other Churches for funerals and those who have chosen not to. Some opt to wait outside the building to show their support.

It is a matter of conscience. Some individuals may feel very strongly about the beliefs and practices of that Church and may feel that it is hypocritical of them to enter it. They may feel very uncomfortable and their attendance might be construed as support. In addition, if they are not joining in the prayers and hymns of that funeral that may be considered by others as rude, and this may cause further upset on an already sad day.

It is not a decision that is taken lightly. Everyone has a personal relationship with God and they must answer to their own God-given conscience. However, if one choses not to attend a funeral it does not indicate that they have not said 'goodye' privately. It does not preclude them from attending the wake or arrangements after the Funeral if they are comfortable with this.

I would however, stress that I personally find that how someone treats you during your life is of much more value. I have seen people at funerals who are there merely because it is an 'event'.

Ultimately, we are not the judge and I would be wary of judging anyone's behaviour particularly when it involves a bereavement.

peace.

I'm not moving until Lovebird weighs in on this matter...

waiting...