Declaration of Freedom
I am
· free to be more tolerant of others' beliefs
· free to be more tolerant of other's lifestyles (because they are none of my business)
· free to be able to do things I love (lots more time and no one telling me I can't)
· free to show my love and care for others without worrying that it takes time from the Watchtower Society
· free to get an education that has improved my self-esteem
· free to get therapy which had taken away my depression and improved my self-esteem
· free to be really happy instead of being told I am happy
· free to live in a way that I feel good about
· free to watch/read/listen to what I want without fear
· free to buy what I want without fear
· free to live without fears of demons attacking me
· free to live without thinking the elders are coming to talk to me
· free to let my children lead their own lives without preaching to them
· free to live my life without preaching to anyone
· free to live THIS life without worrying about getting into paradise
· free to publicly speak out against the things I think are bad like abuse and cults
· free to accept myself for who I am today
· free to change what I don't like about myself
· free to not see my family who makes me feel like I am worthless
· free to leave an abusive husband
· free to see those members of my family that I care for and treat me with love and respect
· free to no longer be a victim (of people or organizations or religions)
· free to celebrate life and holidays, birthdays and even death
· free to love God without being told what to believe and how to believe
· free to sleep in on weekends
· free to spend my holidays on vacation instead of at a convention
· free to write about what hurts me
· free to be honest - really honest - not false honesty
· free to talk to active JWs who come to my door (despite that I was told by the elders not to)
· free to sing the anthem, salute the flag and be proud of my Canadian country
· free to have pets instead of wondering what to do with them when i went to a convention
· free to talk to all of you and post here and anywhere I want on the internet
What's yours?