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Headshaving parallels a religious experience? by waliguy on 20 Dec, 2007 20:05
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Think about it for a moment.
From pre-sly to going sly (in many cases, shaving your head)...anyone feel that this "conversion" somewhat parallels a religious experience?
-- People that undergo conversions often want to "spread the word."
-- People that undergo conversions want to be around other "like-minded" (or in our case, like-headed) people.
-- Questioning, doubt, and dissent are discouraged, and there can be pressure or social punishment when there is disagreement with the rules.
Naw. I'm overthinking it.
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#1 by SLYinKC on 20 Dec, 2007 20:10
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Wali, I agree, there are some strong parallels. Not quite sure I would call it as strong as a religious experience. But it is definitely "Life Changing"!!!
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#2 by JDog on 20 Dec, 2007 20:57
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Chris I agree that head-shaving is a very empowering experience.
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#3 by BALDANDRE on 20 Dec, 2007 21:00
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Most Asian religious servants are buzzed or shave slick bald...
it is very powerful and humbling!
We ALL know that!
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#4 by Razor X on 20 Dec, 2007 21:40
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it is very powerful and humbling!
We ALL know that!
We have humble people here? Who are they?
Shaving your head for the first time can be a memorable experience, but I'd classify it as anything but religious.
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#5 by BALDANDRE on 21 Dec, 2007 00:17
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We have humble people here? Who are they?
I think I'm pretty humble out in the real world..I mean who wouldn't be with such a great looking skinned head?!
No, I think the act is humbling in itself... because you're letting EVERYTHING go and what you have left is the inner REAL you..hiding behind NOTHING!
Empowering and somewhat spiritual, brutha! -
#6 by Timmay on 21 Dec, 2007 07:53
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Exactly Andre...its like stepping out into the world in your birthday suit.....LOL...saying Here I am ...take me or leave me. Most people take me though....LOL I think there are alot of similarities....but thats ok...I dont mind it. I LIKE BEING DIFFERENT.....or did you all already know that? LOL
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#7 by SLYinKC on 21 Dec, 2007 20:12
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Exactly Andre...its like stepping out into the world in your birthday suit\
Timmy...Are you exposing more than your bald head again???
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#8 by Timmay on 21 Dec, 2007 21:57
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No I never leave the house with out the Red and Whites