by whitman 12 Replies latest jw friends
I'm curious as to how far everyone has explored their new found freedom having left the borg.
Has anyone been interested in, or interested in becoming, or just vaguely interested in the following - the Raelians (they do have good geometry), any UFO cult, Rastafarianism, Amish, Trekkies, the John Frum Movement, the Discordians, Buddhists, Hindu, Scientologist or any other that isn't listed here?
I'm just trying to be "normal" - whatever that is. I'm definitely not interested in joining another religious group.
The John Frum movement is interesting - that's the cargo cult, isn't it? I have read a bit about it. I looked into different religions, finally decided that the clothing is different, the religions all the same.
The Flying Spaghetti Monster has definitely turned me into a pastafarian.
Ha ha - pastafarian...that's good.
Hortensia - yes the John Frum movement is the south pacific cult to an unknown world war II soldier. It's pretty interesting stuff.
Ohh - I forgot to include the church of Maradona which apparently has over 80,000 members. Any members of the church of Maradona here? He did have the whole 'hand of god' goal thing going on. That's definitely church worthy.
Having found my way out of one cage I'm not about to walk into another, although I may consider Pastafarianism at some point.
I have just ordered a few books which are relevant, at least most of which were recommended on this forum:
The Path to Love: Spiritual Lessons for Creating the Love You Need
Deepak Chopra
There Is Nothing Wrong with You: Going Beyond Self-Hate, A Compassionate Process for Learning to Accept Yourself Exactly as You Are
Cheri Huber
Take Back Your Life: Recovering from Cults and Abusive Relationships
Janja Lalich
Wherever You Go, There You Are
Jon Kabat-Zinn
I was interested in Satanism for a wile, I still find it interesting but then again it's not really a religion because they don't even believe in Satan or god, it's more of a way to "get back" at Christianity. Now I am more interested in meditation, yoga, martial arts and opening the chakras. These of course are not religions but they do have a "spiritual" side.
Hmmmm...Satanism. Completely overlooked that one. Are you able to give a brief explanation of Satanism and how one practices?
My new god is freedom from labels.....not interested in conformity on any level. I think that makes me.....free for now. Thanks for the reminder. wings
