Posts by Freesoul

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Melbourne Victoria Circuit Assembly Figures

by jonahstourguide in

hi all, kind of news i suppose.. fyi, 10/12/2016 at melton assembly hall.

1,266 in attendance.. two 15 yo, one male one female baptised.. costs for the day, $6,951:00 .

before costs contribution to sydney branch office from last assembly surplus $3,000:00. jtg.

Freesoul

When were you in Melton was it Sat or Sunday, you should have been at the exJW's meetup at the Carlton Gardens today, we have so much fun, even Santa turned up.

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Copy of Crisis of Conscience for Sale

by Village Idiot in

jw
friends

i’ve run into hard financial times and have decided to sell my second copy of coc for a fair price.

you’ll find them on amazon for ridiculous prices starting from $59.84 for a beat up used one to $294.96 and up for a new condition copy.

i’m selling mine in new condition for $50.00 plus shipping which should not be more than $5.

Freesoul

What happened to the lady that owns the copywrite, I thought she was going organise reprints, what happened?

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Question for Christians: What Religion are You Now?

by LaurenM in

i know many on here are atheist.

but for the christians on here...what religion are you now that you are no longer a jw?

i'm still undecided as to whether i believe in god.

Freesoul

JW's do such a good job discrediting every other religion, so many people who leave do not believe in anything after they leave this cult.

I believe the reason there is religion is because we as humans want to belong to some type of group, after I left the JW's I researched christianity, buddhism, hinduism and islam. I think because I grew up christian I am comfortable with it, but only if it is liberal and makes you feel good.

After being out for over 25years I have now decided god has given us our conscience to live by, if it feels good it is right, if you question and have doubts then it is wrong. You know what is right in your heart, thats what I follow now.

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Faith, where now?

by Theburstbubble in

so for the first time ever i went to a church service at my local church (coe) and i have to say it was awful!

it was just like a ritual.

the vicar would say something and then the congregation would all say a phrase in unison back to him.

Freesoul

After I left the cult I was too scared to go to any churches for a very long time. I believe you can pray to god wherever you are, you do not need a building.

But if you want to meet with other christians the type of church I would suggest is one that is more evangelical, I started looking for one a couple of years ago and decided that if I was going to a church and they were going to be preachy and try and make me feel guilty and would be out the door immediately.

I live in Melbourne Australia and found the Hillsong Church, I enjoy going there because I love the singing, I don't really like the preaching bit, I got enough of that while I was going up in the cult.

I believe it is good to do mediation and yoga as well, as this aligns us with our spirit and gets us back to our true nature and self.

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Closer/death/Funerals

by Leela1 in

hello all i am fairly new to this site even though i have been da since i was 16 years old i am now 35 years old.

i have had very little contact with my family since i left maybe a handful of times over the years.

i thought i put the past behind me and moved on i have 4 amazing kids of my own really supportive partner and great friends who have become my family.

Freesoul

Leela I am so sorry that you have had to go through so much pain. Sometimes you have to do what feels right for you. If you want to see you dad then you do it for you not for him. It may bring up same bad memories but it also may give you closure, at least you have seen him and say your peace before some thing happens to him. You have shown you are very strong because despite them shunning you at 16 years old you stayed strong with your decision and made a good life for you and your family. Do what you need to do that makes you feel better. Take care.

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Went for my first legal session today.

by umbertoecho in

the arc are indeed a patient lot who don't pressure.

they make sure a person feels safe.

they don't hold back with legal information either.

Freesoul

It really nice of you to keep us posted, take care and hope all goes well with you

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Actively Fading and The Memorial

by All for show in

jw
friends

those of you fading- with the memorial approaching are you going to appease family?

not going and making up an excuse?

acting like your going but not really?.

Freesoul

There is also a scripture that says to keep remembrance until his return, I asked my dad: Didn't Jesus return in 1914? He gave me a dirty look.

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What is the alternative to JW?

by Formerbrother in

i mean this with all due respect, i would like to hear from genuine people who think jw have it wrong and then what is the truth?.

im not talking about silly little quibbles here and there.. is jehovah real?

the the bible is word?

Freesoul

Former Brother

What alternative are you looking for.

We have all asked the same questions when we left the Borg, but we have all come up with different answers. It is not up to anyone else here to tell you what you should believe or if you should join another religion.

I know when we were in the borg we had a manufactured "one size fits all" answer for everything, but we were living a fairytale that was a lie.

I left the borg 25 years ago and am still asking, I have changed what I believe in over time, life is a journey to be lived.

What I know for sure, we can debate different subjects, and go round and round in circles, but in the end, we can only do what feels right in our own heart, minds. God and given us our own conscience to guide us and we should follow this as it is always right. Live life to the fullest and enjoy each and every single day. We can find happiness in the smallest of things, this can include just smiling at someone passing by and just being thankful.

We have no control of what happens when we die so we have to leave this in God's hand.

Take Care I'm now a Freesoul

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Revealing Watchtower tax returns

by Nambo in

please excuse if this has already been posted:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysyqish-l_e.

under the freedom of information act, this guy has tax returns showing where your money goes, where it is invested, companies like northrop gruman, monsanto, cigarette and porn peddlers, and we thought we where giving money to god!

i am quite sickened to discover i was giving money to the watchtower to invest in arms manufacturers..

Freesoul

Thanks Data-Dog

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Revealing Watchtower tax returns

by Nambo in

please excuse if this has already been posted:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysyqish-l_e.

under the freedom of information act, this guy has tax returns showing where your money goes, where it is invested, companies like northrop gruman, monsanto, cigarette and porn peddlers, and we thought we where giving money to god!

i am quite sickened to discover i was giving money to the watchtower to invest in arms manufacturers..

Freesoul

Adjusted Knowledge

How have I dismissed someone with credentials?

I do not understand how an organisation can distribute the profits from this investments in the same year as the Tax return is lodge, but then says it has no control. Then say it can't do anything about where this money is invested.