I dont believe in god in the typical sense... I think there is a common set of instinctive beliefs in us all that embodies and comprises a collective "god"
I dont think this is an entity to which I answer to and no, I dont think there is heaven or hell. nice security blanket, nice reason to get up in the morning, but I dont buy it :) my 2 cents, no flames please -Joe ----- Original Message ----- From: "Christian Bloch" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "313" <313@hyperreal.org> Sent: Friday, September 13, 2002 9:21 AM Subject: [313] Religious producers/DJ's (was: TERRENCE PARKER) > Hmm... this begs a question that i've been pondering for a while... How many > (not to forget who) producers/DJ's are religious? I heard the Burden family > is Jehova's Witnesses, but who else... And who are the atheists in our > midst? .... And I guess since I'm posing the question, I should answer it > too... I'm an atheist, but respecting and being interested in religion. > > Christian Bloch > http://mp3.com/bloch > http://www.mp313.com/christianblochmp313.htm > > Tresor/LL/Ungleich/AudioRiot/Restructured/Deep Night Essentials/Simple > Muzik/Funque Droppings > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Wibo Lammerts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <313@hyperreal.org> > Sent: Friday, September 13, 2002 9:02 AM > Subject: [313] TERRENCE PARKER > > > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Date: Fri Sep 13, 2002 2:49 am > > Subject: NEWS: TP's DJing career will soon be coming to a close! > > > > Greetings of peace everyone! > > > > Yes! It is true! I will soon retire from touring and having a DJ > residency. > > This is not a joke! This is not a mistake. After more than 20 years on the > > WHEELS OF STEEL, my DJing career is coming to a close. > > > > I've been moving towards making this decision over the past 2 years. Now, > I > > am in a place in my life where my relationship with GOD, my lovely wife, > my > > gorgeous daughter, handsome newborn son, family and close friends, command > > that I pay attention to my own growth, development, and maturity. I > imagine > > that I'll officially retire from DJing in 2003. > > > > Over the past 7 years, I've traveled all over the world, DJing in more > than > > 100 cities. > > In those 7 years, I've averaged travel for a minimum of 45 weekends out of > a > > 52 weekend year. That's a lot of time away from my family. > > > > On July 21st of this year, I was baptized in Jesus name, and received the > > precious gift of the Holy Ghost. On that day, the old TP died, and a new > TP > > was born. Those who know me, know that I've been on this path of > > righteousness for quite sometime. > > I stopped smoking 12 years ago. I stopped drinking 2 years ago. I stopped > > cursing, swearing, and using GOD's name in vein 5 years ago. So this is > > nothing new. I've been religious most of my life. But now, GOD is leading > me > > in a different direction. I plan to work heavily in the BUSINESS side of > the > > music industry. I hope my contributions will help make a positive impact > in > > the music industry. I'm not sure exactly how GOD plans to use me, and I am > > more uncertain of the new challenges I will soon face. But I know that > > according to Proverbs 3:5-6, I'll be just fine because I can do all things > > through Christ Jesus. > > > > This is not an attempt to force my religious beliefs on anyone. GOD's love > > doesn't flow like that. Instead, my purpose here is to share with you the > > miracle in my life, and the changes that shall be proven because of it. > > > > I'm not going to quit DJing tomorrow. I still plan to honor my commitments > > to DJ upcoming gigs in Iowa (USA), Germany, Japan, and other upcoming > dates. > > I have a request to do a 30 city tour in 2003 with the man who released > the > > first ever house record - Mr. Jesse Saunders! I'm also hoping to do a > SPREAD > > LOVE DJ Tour with DJ Booming B in Germany in 2003. I just wanted to put > all > > of you on notice so it wont be a surprise to those who truly care about > me, > > my music, and my endeavors. So if you see I'm coming to your city or town, > > you better make certain you're there. If not, you might miss my final > DJing > > performance in your area. > > > > If the right opportunity to DJ on the radio comes along, I might strongly > > consider this along with having my mixes featured on the internet. But I > am > > just about done with touring as a DJ, or having a residency in any club. > > > > This brings me to my next announcement . . . . . I will spin for another 2 > > weeks at Tonic on Wednesdays, and then I will end my residency there. The > > staff, and everyone there has been great! > > > > The state of music in general has turned towards the worst! Artist and > > producers are releasing horrible records, DJs who can barely spin, or who > > have a limited knowledge and/or respect for music are getting paid > > enormously crazy amounts of money to DJ. And the masses of the people > follow > > and worship them as if they were GOD. Back in the day, you could listen to > > the radio and hear songs about love and compassion. Now all day, everyday, > > major radio plays sex theme music that 3 and 4 year babies know all the > > lyrics and sexual dance steps to. The club/party scene is ruled by drugs. > > Very few people truly care about the music anymore. VERY SAD! > > > > I'm not perfect, but I've always tried to be positive. So my advice to all > > of the current and future aspiring DJs, please be mindful of the music you > > play. To the producers and recording artists, be mindful of the music you > > make. Those youthful in mind, body, spirit, and maturity are watching you! > > Don't let money be your motivation! > > > > DJing has been, and will always be part of me. If I never spin at another > > club or party again, I'll still go into my basement, and make a hot mix > CD! > > Music was once my life! Now, although I will always love music, GOD is my > > life! The old TP had his priorities mixed up. My priorities now are in > > order: > > > > 1. GOD > > 2. my family > > 3. my career > > > > (If your HOUSE is not in order, you may want to think about it.) > > > > I don't know if I'll continue to make mix CDs. That's something I am > praying > > about. When GOD lays the answer on my heart, I'll let you know. > > > > I want to thank all of my fans and friends throughout the world who've > > supported my music and my DJing throughout the years. I love you all! > THANK > > YOU VERY MUCH FOR ALL THE MANY YEARS OF LOVE & POSITIVE VIBES! > > > > You can see my current DJing schedule at TPMusic.net > > > > May GOD's grace be upon you! > > > > Terrence (TP) Parker > > fax: 248-435-2983 > > mobile: 586-665-4325 > > pager (toll free): 877-473-2496 > > 2Way: [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > OPEN NOW: TPMusic.net (TP's new OFFICIAL Website) > > http://www.terrenceparker.com/ > > http://www.mocradio.com/ > > www.TonicDetroit.com > > > > Proverbs 3: 5-6 > > Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own > > understanding. 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