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Offline waliguy

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Headshaving parallels a religious experience?
« on: December 20, 2007, 08:05:30 PM »
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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Re: Headshaving parallels a religious experience?
« Reply #1 on: December 20, 2007, 08:10:00 PM »
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"!!! O0
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Re: Headshaving parallels a religious experience?
« Reply #2 on: December 20, 2007, 08:57:37 PM »
Chris I agree that head-shaving is a very empowering experience.

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Re: Headshaving parallels a religious experience?
« Reply #3 on: December 20, 2007, 09:00:34 PM »
Most Asian religious servants are buzzed or shave slick bald...

it is very powerful and humbling!

We ALL know that! ;)

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Re: Headshaving parallels a religious experience?
« Reply #4 on: December 20, 2007, 09:40:36 PM »

it is very powerful and humbling!

We ALL know that! ;)

We have humble people here?  Who are they?   M!55


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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Re: Headshaving parallels a religious experience?
« Reply #5 on: December 21, 2007, 12:17:43 AM »

We have humble people here?  Who are they?   M!55

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!

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Re: Headshaving parallels a religious experience?
« Reply #6 on: December 21, 2007, 07:53:00 AM »
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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Re: Headshaving parallels a religious experience?
« Reply #7 on: December 21, 2007, 08:12:18 PM »
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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Re: Headshaving parallels a religious experience?
« Reply #8 on: December 21, 2007, 09:57:59 PM »
No I never leave the house with out the Red and Whites