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  XJWs and Christianity

  by Shador in

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  not sure if this is the right place for this.... just wondering about this.

  it seems to me that most folks who leave "the truth" tend to go athiest or remain in some type of christianity.. anyone know of (or are) xjws who have gone a different route (i.e.

  eastern religions, neo-pagan, wicca, etc.).

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  butterfliorchids

  I've been out of the "truth" for about 4 years. I'm gun shy and very leary of "joining" any other groups, irregardless of the belief. Having said that, I do go 1-2 times a month to a church that is nondenominational and not very churchy. By that I mean that the people are very humanitarian oriented. The songs are everything from the Beatles to Back Street Boys. There are energy circles, energy healing (pranic), guided meditations. The church actually has two cats that live there and roam free. It's so laid back, but positive and I feel free to say even very weird compared to other standards. But I was so impressed with the first visit, when the pastor?? said, "If you want us to call you when you don't show up then tell us, otherwise we just assume you are somewhere else that speaks more to your spirit and we wish you happiness" Quite a change from the hunting people down stuff. I love it. In the last year I think she has actually quoted from the Bible 2 times. Its mostly just about being postive and getting in touch with your own truth.
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  Anyone seen "The Island"

  by onesong in

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  it may have already been talked about here but i just saw it last night with some other "apostate" friends.. wasn't it amazing in it's similarity to the borg.. my favorite scene was everyone reading together "dick and jane" talk about a great watchtower study depiction!

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  butterfliorchids

  I saw the island, but never made the comparison until now. I remember feeling really weird about seeing Swing Kids. Where kids would turn in there own parents if they were thinking independently of the Nazi's.
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  Hello Everyone, My First Time

  by butterfliorchids in

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  2. experiences

  hi, i just got registered and am looking forward to getting to know others who have escaped from the controlled environment that i was so faithful to for so long.

  i hope to meet others with similar backgrounds.

  i've been out about 4yrs and love the feel of it, but to be honest, as much as a definiate decision it was on my part, there was still a long time of adjustment.

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  butterfliorchids

  Hi, I just got registered and am looking forward to getting to know others who have escaped from the controlled environment that I was so faithful to for so long. I hope to meet others with similar backgrounds. I've been out about 4yrs and love the feel of it, but to be honest, as much as a definiate decision it was on my part, there was still a long time of adjustment.