Religion vs Spirituality: Is Religion a scam?

[@What_Is_Truth93]

After educating myself about the 2 witness rule, just recently, I realized that for safety of my daughters, I could no longer remain one of Jehovah's Witnesses.. I love this video, great work!

[@BabyDoll-xx9rk]

Good on you because it blows my mind how many parents are so trusting with their kids being with men unattended. Most of these men are friends and people don't understand that's a huge reason why a lot of child abuse is swept under the rug. Trust me, these "elders" protect men like their lives depend on it regardless of the crime and it's very unnerving.

[@AwakenTruths]

That’s so true! Thank you for watching!

[@What_Is_Truth93]

Yeah it's really sad, I went to the kingdom halls in the toledo area for most of my life. I had no idea about all the antichrist teachings and and the rule that protected predators. The GB lie all the time and through it right in JW's faces, yet regular witnesses are commanded to obey..nahh.. not me. But yeah I no longer affiliate with a specific religion. Any loving parent would immediately get out of watchtower.

[@What_Is_Truth93]

@@AwakenTruths Absolutely, I'm just trying to stay educated:)

[@itsjustme6315]

​@@What_Is_Truth93 I'm happy for your awakening! Good for you!

[@SandraCoryell]

I left my religion,but found my faith

[@AwakenTruths]

Same here

[@user-yy9bc7sn5v]

This ❤❤❤❤

[@Silver77cyn]

You left one delusion, for another.

[@Melany331]

I loved how this was all broken down. In the beginning of my journey, I felt like I was gonna need to eventually believe in something, but what? What do I look for? But this entire time since I left the JWs, I discovered my own power, started meditating and connected more with nature, started to feel more connected through energies, felt like my whole life before that moment was meant to happen to get me where I am today. Now, I tell myself positive things to manisfest my goals. I allow myself to just flow 😌

[@amandawilliams8297]

Jesus would be a good place to start. There was a reason they controlled what you read in the bible.

[@planeclassic7129]

The Jehovah’s Witnesses Watchtower society/organization said it best back in Rutherfords days- Religion is a snare and a racket.

[@Silver77cyn]

Ironic.

[@cambridge384]

I personally always feel a spiritual communication with God and the universe almost like a 6th sense within. Growing up jw, of course, we're taught those intuitions are not from God but from Satan. Now, more than ever, after leaving jws, I am more in tuned with my inner voice listening to this good source from God who guides and protects me. Sometimes, I'll ignore that warning, go the other way and each time I always learn a valuable lesson that my gut feelings were right all the time. Once again, thank you both for sharing your views on the matter. This is a very insightful video.

[@AwakenTruths]

These are facts! Our energy is always In tune but these outside man made influences try to convince us that we don’t have the abilities we have.

[@cambridge384]

We all have that God-given abilities. Man can not give it to man.

[@Xoxo-mh9zr]

Confirmation!!!!!!

[@keithcampbell720]

This was very needed... So many times especially leaving the Org. It feels lonely but it's bc we weren't taught about ourselves and intuition... Religion as a whole can definitely contribute to the "Divide and Conquer" technique

[@mrfixitferg]

@awakentruths this is crazy. I thought to myself this morning I need to back off of KZbin for a while, while I was scrolling through my subscriptions and saw yall had a video coming our at 11. I watched your video which spoke to me loudly. As a pimo for 8 years and I've been fading since December. This just hit home for me. Like whoa. My favorite movie is the secret dare to dream. The timing of this video and what I've been thinking and going over lately is mind blowing for me.

[@AwakenTruths]

Wow that is dope that it happen in divine timing like that. You had your questions in your mind and this just happened to pop up as an answer to your intuition!

[@mrfixitferg]

@AwakenTruths seriously even after I wrote that I checked the time 1:11 too synchronous.

[@Insight-DrivenDisruptor]

This is timely for everyone to wake up the the facts that spirituality is all that matters, not religious eye services to please men. Great job!

[@AwakenTruths]

Most definitely! Everyone isn’t able to think outside of the box

[@bumi8266]

The same material that makes up a star is the same material that makes us up as humans. The same pattern that makes up our body is the same pattern that makes up all visible creation. Something to think about as well. We are all connected.

[@rosiebohmker5613]

You are both unconditional love 💕 I'm so proud of you both I'm so grateful and happy to be one with you

[@AB-lm6dy]

Always love watching you guys’ videos. Yall compliment each other so well when narrating the stories. Really good listen. I be playing them while at work with headphones

[@AwakenTruths]

We appreciate it! We listen to other people on KZbin in our headphones so it’s crazy to hear that other people actually listen to us 😅

[@janespitfire9884]

Excellent podcast...thank you!!

[@AwakenTruths]

Thank you for watching!

[@TonyaDavis-th2oc]

You're educating me. I'm a born in. I'm still catching and correcting myself from jw teachings. You're both lovely. Keep Safe 🙏🏾

[@AwakenTruths]

Thanks for watching! It’s a constant unlearning and relearning

[@TonyaDavis-th2oc]

This is a long read, PLEASE reach the end. The subject of suicide hit home for me. I was threatened by my grandmother who decided I would be disfellowshiped for pregnancy out of wedlock. She said if I called her I would have to tell her who I am. She could not give me a greeting over the phone due to my disfellowshiped state. I remember the sinking feeling in my gut. How lonely I was. I said Jehovah to you suicide is a sin but to be discarded, separated from all I've ever known I felt I literally had nothing left to live for. Holy Spirit saw, heard, and delivered. I was put on public reproof. My relationship with my grandmother would never improve. I later found out that my grandmother was a sabotaging Force against me. She engaged other sisters to invade my life along with elders. By this time I stopped pioneering, I stopped attending meetings as much as I once did. I kept praying and good things kept happening to me . Door's opened to better jobs. I was raising my daughter without a man. There was no proof of partying or dating or elusive behavior on my end. It seemed my grandmother couldn't stand for that. She had to dig. Her mistake was digging info from my daughter 😆😂. By this time my Precious daughter was five. My grandmother gave her scriptures to peach at me with, and you know I let my daughter do this. I listened attentively and I thank her and loved up on her because this was coming in ways from her heart due to my grandmother's brain washing tactics. After work one evening I had a respectful yet stern talk with my devout jw family member. You see my daughter exhibited attributes resembling my mother and grandmother. Neither of these two women are good mothers or role models to or for me. I had to decide wether to continue this cursed upbringing or break this curse beginning with my daughter. Well now it's time for a good old jw curse breaking. I reminded my grandmother of a scripture she had me memorize before my punishment of being closed in a dark room and her constantly chanting to me this is want it feels like to be in your grave. She went from that to smothering me, to tying me to chairs and beating me with a chained dog leash, wet extension cords, plugger sticks, broom sticks, mop sticks, we used to have a hotdog vacuum cleaner that had a long metal pole attached to it. Because I would run and hide. She would detach the metal hose and beat the front of my tibia on both Iegs. Believe me that stops you from running. My mother was no help. She was told of my abuse. She called her mother cursed her out and left me in the same situation even after I begged her to let someone else adopt me. Her response you were born a Davis you'll die a Davis. I couldn't go to the police when my grandmothers convict, cocaine driven ministerial servants jw husband beat me with his fist. I couldn't go to the elders either. If I told anyone my grandmother would lie and turn the whole story around to make me look the liar. There is no HELP FROM ANY TYPE OF ABUSE . NOT ALL WITNESS FAMILIES ARE LIKE THIS. MY GRANDMOTHER WAS and their are too many like Her and her husband. THEN I PUT THE CHERRY ON TOP. SHE WAS ONCE DISFELLOWSHIPPED. As a child I remembered the pain of it. I remembered how she was treated. And how those who did care about her used me to send messages to her. She was not leaving any breadcrumbs out for me. Getting back to proverb s, there are six things that Jehovah does hate yes seven are things detestable to his soul. And I told her towards me she has exhibited all of them and she has involved others to do her dirty work instead of asking me herself. Before she passed on my grandmother apologized for all she had done to me. I told her she was toooo Late.... I still respected her. I would not make the same mistake with my two children. And Yes, as people are passing there is a dimension where they see and talk to those who have passed. I watched my grandmother go through it with my own eyes. When I told her sister she had a hard time believing what I said to her of my grandmother. Yet one thing my Aunt who was once a baptized jw knows about Tonya, I have never, or ever had to up to this point lie to her. And she is still alive and witty 😆. She'll be ninety two this year. I'll be sixty seven this year and still I'm growing up. I do appreciate your contributions to my growth. The book the Secret along with prayer started me on my path to renewal and I'm not tired yet. Sooooo YOU BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE KEEP IT COMING !!!!!!JUST BECAUSE IT'S NEEDED 🙏🏾

[@breathemj]

It’s just refreshing I’m not the only one who thinks like this

[@AwakenTruths]

Most definitely

[@pariswhyte9536]

Yes I truly woke up the end of last year JW wise and then in general…I immediately felt going towards spirituality too and I can’t see myself going to religion again. It’s crazy tho I got baptized in 2021 then stop going to meetings in late 2022 it all came and went fast🤣

[@pariswhyte9536]

And I started meditation it was great it really feels like I’m learning myself and my higher self

[@migdaliafuentes1618]

@@pariswhyte9536 if you are satisfied and happy you are ok! Gad you got out and lost time with man made directions! Be well!

[@mjklmk]

God is pure unconditional love.

[@Silver77cyn]

god is anything but love.

[@heidijay5902]

Now I know why I love watching you so much. We’re on a similar wavelength, all I can say is I’m having so much fun allowing myself to lean into what feels right for me, & completely embrace my own natural spirituality, the actual truth about “the truth” really did set me free…

[@AwakenTruths]

We love to hear that! It’s nice going on the journey of actually listening to your innate spiritual compass. Good for you

[@kevinhahn3286]

Omgosh how is it we share so.much same resus? As I leave the cult after my wife died df I went to a Unity church as a schoolbus field trip at my lowest bc of JWs I discovered all these. Amazing spiritual truths . My God is so big we are one. I co create with God now in love and peace Love you both so much!!

[@MargaretOrtiz-jd8jn]

In my opinion, religion doesn't save no one. Great vedio, Otra ves! 😃❤

[@GladuRanchHomested]

This is my favorite video you’ve ever done!!!!

[@AwakenTruths]

Thank you! We’ll drop more!!

[@mjklmk]

So glad to see some young people believeing this .I was in upci for 48 years had an experience one night that change me .that was in 2021 i have had a great since of peace and love for everything.I to have been watching alot of ndes and has really helped me .not been to church since i have more peace that ever before i see everything you are saying.thanks for podcast.

[@AwakenTruths]

It’s dope that you came to that realization because a lot of people feel like religion is the only way to find peace in life

[@mjklmk]

I find Peace every morning in mediation it's changed my life.

[@Latricia130]

The Secret! That is why I love your channel so much! I'm much older than you two. I'm 46. But I felt a immediate connection to your videos. My mom who is a hard core JW introduced me to The Secret about 18 years ago. She was trying to convince me to join a MLM. I loved the video and showed it to my husband who was already PIMO. I didnt know he was PIMO because he was afraid to tell me. I went down the rabbit hole with the secret. I researched everyone on the video. Bought their books, listened to thier KZbin channels. Everyday my husband would ask me what I learned new. Our marriage was better then than the whole time we were JWs. My mom got mad when I told her she was the one that introduced me to it. She said I was taking it too seriously. It literally caused me to wake up.

[@jtopdawg6]

Love how you guys broke this down.

[@ma.7583]

I subscribe to your channel and love your Exjw content. A lot of this was evidence free conjecture and a bit woo. I'm sure some will enjoy it but I'm looking forward to your Exjw future content.❤

[@kgoldbridgenj5283]

When you were talking about ppl running to religion.. my first thought was, You don't run to religion, you just run to God. You don't need someone to intercede for you. It's a direct relationship, read your Bible without any outside influence and strengthen your relationship through prayer..

[@AwakenTruths]

Men wrote the Bible that is only 2,000 years old. We have to start there. Men control religion and they wrote the Bible as a tool to control people. What did people read for the last 200,000 years with the Bible only being 2,000 years old?

[@kgoldbridgenj5283]

@AwakenTruths Hi , I follow you guys bc my entire fam thru marriage are jws & I'm always interested in former jw stories. I'm not going to get into bible history bc I'm no scholar. I'm a Christian and belong to a non denominational church. We believe all scripture is breathed & inspired by God, not man. My pastor doesn’t profess to have all the answers. Just like the gap in time, there are many mysteries to be revealed when Jesus returns. I wholeheartedly believe in the Word of God. I do not follow man. I have peace in my life bc of this. Man will disappoint us every time. That being said, I truly enjoy your channel. Thank you for sharing

[@myvids718]

I love you guys videos! So interesting and informative! I totally agree with what you said about religion and spirituality. Well said!

[@itsjustme6315]

Once I'm right right in tune with y'all's thoughts! Wow! What's crazy is that when I was truly in the org i scoffed at people being "Spiritual " vs "Religious" now that I'm full PIMO I'm simply "Spiritual " i truly feel that Live & Let Live should be THEE TRUTH!

[@Aquamayne100]

probably my favorite video from you guys ✊

[@slimfadey2973]

There's a idea called the perineal philosophy (excuse the spelling) That teaches that the esoteric teachings of most religions teach basically the same thing. that God is in all and through all and yet transcends all. Ephesians chapter 4 says that God is in everything and is living through us all. And eastern religion says that "we are that which we are seeking". It's very difficult to remember that and not get caught up in our constant running on the treadmill of life

[@AwakenTruths]

You explained that perfectly! That breaks down why there are some truths in religious teachings because they teaching are rooted from somewhere else

[@slimfadey2973]

One of my favorite quotes "God is like a circle whose center is everywhere and circumference is nowhere"...blew my mind

[@janevigneau3406]

I was raised catholic, as an adult I stopped going and now I think of myself as a Christian, I'm still Bible based just not under any umbrella so to speak.

[@marciaashley7503]

I like to listen to you guys. Regarding your point that the Bible says we are made in his image I was saying it out loud to myself and right away you guys said the same thing. I studied with the J w For over a year but did not agree with there teachings and ended the study. Nice work you guys.

[@Peanutbutterkitty04plays]

Wow I really enjoyed this video! You made a lot of good points. Thanks for sharing

[@AwakenTruths]

Thanks for supporting!

[@anthonywilks5695]

I really like all of your videos. It is very interesting and educational.

[@rociomeneses9378]

Hi guys, I really enjoy your videos, I’ve been so lost since I left the JW’s . I joined an ex jw meetup met them physically once, and then only virtually. When I heard them share though most have turned atheist and that was a turn off to me. 😢

[@AwakenTruths]

Thanks for the watching! We used to be afraid of atheist too lol but we realized that was the fear that the organization put in our heads to view them as evil people. It’s interesting to understand peoples perspective with an open mind.

[@rmh490]

Reverend Ike is one of the best. He teaches us to find the God within us. God is not something or someone outside of us, god is within So we are All gods

[@Thecvsquare]

Facts

[@MaryCostelloEuless]

Y'all are a lot younger than me but I find you so relatable.

[@markandbub]

"oh, we have new light"....just like them...still just like them..." new understanding on your beliefs...just like them...still programmed by them...

[@janinemccartha1811]

Hi Awaken Truths. Yall are my favorite new YT channel. Always on point topics as well. See yall 👦 guys & 🪆 dolls on the next one!, ✌️ peace, Janine Smiley☕️🍩🫖🧁💯💞 🆒️ ♏️😉

[@mayking_Ish]

12 Universal laws also align to our 12 sign system, 12 calendar months. I bring this up too because we do have celestial bodies just like physical bodies (as it is above, so below) and I really feel that religion deprives everyone from unlocking even knowledge of self.

[@AwakenTruths]

Facts! People aren’t hip to this type of information

[@sevixantho5571]

Congratulations guys!!!!

[@louispierre154]

You guys are truly a awesome couple i love watching your videos i have recently woken up from the watchtower organisation and view myself as spirituall rather than religous and have been doing a lot of research persons of great interest who study the sumerian text makes easy understanding of how the concept of God began and how it links with the modern beleif system why i left religion w/coach renz on you tube is a very Enlightening source of information and also johnny carson on forbidden knowledge also on you tube they are well worth looking at keep up the good work guys !

[@BoogimanBoogiman]

Very good. Can’t wait for the next one

[@Mee-g3q3y]

I love your wisdoms 😊

[@lindahill6197]

Love this

[@carmaljohnson4263]

I love the movie SOUL as well! it made me ugly cry and I wasn’t even fully awake then lol

[@AwakenTruths]

SOUL was great wasn’t it! Definitely gives a new look on life

[@tonymemory2279]

Everything in the universe had a pre-existence. We all lived previously in another world or time. And our souls passed away. Some of those souls got saved and moved to Angel status. Our world appears to be made from something in the past based on angels in heaven fighting. God then sent them down here on a probation. To watch us. A few of them was not pleased with that so they tampered with creation and made Adam and Eve. That is whenever a man lifespan got cut to 100 years. Previously it was like 10,000 years.

[@symone3113]

Funny you mentioned Yoga. I guess I told the wrong “friend” That I practice Yoga & Pilates etc… low & behold an Awake came out with a pic of a Yogi on the cover.. Coincidence?? I doubt it…

[@mac63]

Wow, interesting, you know I use to smoke blunts, as well which took my mind to a lot of different avenues, been clean and sober for 16 years now. The best high is a natural high. And a clear mind, I encourage everyone, not to have no habits.

[@StefWokeUp]

I 100% agree with you!

[@AwakenTruths]

Thank you! Your content is DOPE!!

[@Yret1984]

You're my kind of people, great video❤

[@AwakenTruths]

Thank you!

[@melioratewithnate]

It's a trap that can last for generations.

[@janevigneau3406]

I feel that all religions no matter what name they use all pray to A God we all have the same God it's just we all have a different name for him, Allah, Mohamad, Jahovah, wokonda either way its the belief of a higher power. We are all part of God. I'm not preaching just trying to say the interpretation is different but the end is the same. That's my take on the way I believe, Keep up the good work. You two are incredible. I love to see the excitement in your soul of freedom, spiritual awakening! LIVE LIFE!

[@AwakenTruths]

Yes this is so true!! This is what we believe as well. But thank you so much. There’s nothing like this spiritual freedom. It’s changed our lives

[@Bdurga-r1j]

I always looked at the clock everyday at the time that equals my birthday without even tryung

[@janevigneau3406]

Native Americans did rain dances honoring wokonda "God" for the rain to feed their crops. They honored a God before religion was even a thing. Mother earth and father sky were higher beings helpers of God. "Angels" are how a religion has translated it.

[@rickeyricardomatthews2147]

I remember when I was eleven I hit this white boy in the face for no reason at all- I was taken off bus and was driven home by my teacher After I hit him. I looked out the bus window. I heard a woman's voice that said " I'm not with you anymore,you need to be a good boy .When I got home.Mrs. Bohannon told my aunt that I was a good kid.She found it to be strange that I would hit anyone for no reason at all My aunt said,"by the way I have something to tell you. I said,what you gonna tell me that my mother is dead, She said,your mother died this morning.i said I knew that already

[@Velloria_Cupcake]

i don't need religion.. I need Spirituality..

[@Wolex2075]

You guys are awesome 👏 👍👍

[@catezerbes4496]

Visioning is certainly a fact with end of life

[@paulbagalue3324]

Very well said

[@AwakenTruths]

We appreciate it!

[@Katchancellor]

DUDE!!!!!!!!!! I just bought a 2024 Ford F150 (Texas girls love trucks) I swear I'm seeing them on every corner. 😂😂😂 My sister bought a Dodge Ram about a month before me and she said the same thing.

[@AwakenTruths]

Yup! Thats the law of attraction right there

[@2PastNeptune]

Yes Yes Yes. We are Spiritual Beings having a Human Experience. Have you guys looked into Simulation Theory?

[@AwakenTruths]

Yup we sure have! We didn’t want to get too deep on this video but we’re definitely into all of that 😅

[@What_Is_Truth93]

I'm not sure if it is related, but me and my wife driving through ohio, and when I looked out the window, I saw a bird with its wings spread out. It was maybe 15 feet above the ground in the air ..it didn't move at all. It wasn't windy that day either...I'll never forget it

[@2PastNeptune]

@@AwakenTruths Yes Indeed. I knew you two were my kind of Peeps. We would have definitely hung out at the Kingdom Hall. 🤣

[@2PastNeptune]

@@What_Is_Truth93 I call that Boom Chaka Laka.. Glitch in Matrix. The sky is a Hologram that is on a computer simulation time schedule. It’s being reflected off the Firmament. As far we know Birds are only real because we told our minds they were. But yet they keep glitching like stuck computer “Simulations”. I don’t want to get too deep..

[@mjklmk]

Have you guys watch billy carson studied alot of religions and ancient text vert interesting.

[@AwakenTruths]

Yup! Billy Carson is great and very unbiased with his thinking

[@symone3113]

Religions are very judgmental of others… you feel anxious about life & death…Spirituality people doesn’t feel that way in a peaceful way….

[@leetrippii1830]

Sun vs Son

[@KatherineMiller-bo2xy]

So how does this connect one's belief in the Word of God...do we trust it or do we just go on intuition? JAT

[@SundayVibesmusic]

3:40 I’ll try one more time to reach out to you guys in love.. You clearly said “it is not correct” which is a truth claim that contradicts the very thing you are arguing against. Let me make it as simple as possible..the reason your math argument for their being 4000 religions is a logical fallacy is simple. All of us at one point have taken a multiple choice test before. Typically you have true or false or perhaps A, B, C, D multiple choice…just because you have 4 things to choose from doesn’t make it impossible that one is actually the correct answer. Now say it’s a math test and it’s 1+1. We know the answer is 2 but by your logic..if the test had 4000 choices to choose from say 1-4000 you’re making it seem like it’s arrogant to say 2 is the right answer even though you have 4000 options to choose from.. There’s just so many things wrong with this video and with your logic it doesn’t make any sense🤦🏽‍♂️ I say that lovingly and respectfully. I think you’re both smart individuals..but you are going down the wrong path and it’s literally not anything new..it might be new to you and it may feel exciting and liberating but with all of my being I’m trying to warn you that this is not the way…again if you are actually about education and having an open mind I would love to have a conversation with you about anything..I can’t force you to believe the truth but no one can’t say I didn’t try to warn you..

[@AwakenTruths]

The reason it isnt making sense to you is because you misinterpreted our logic. We aren’t saying every single religion is wrong but instead you can reach God through many religions. So using your example of a multiple choice question imagine it asks “which one of these equations are correct?” A.1+1=2, B 1+2=3, C 2+2=4, D 2+3=5 and so and so forth then what do you choose? God is everything and it’s all encompassing. So yes it is arrogant to think one religion is the one and only way to God when miracles and divine revelations have been documented in every religion throughout history. I’m sorry that your mind cannot yet make sense of this but maybe one day it will. I see the passion you have for this and like we said before if you are happy in your form of devotion then that’s great. We are at peace with ours and that means nobody can tell me about my relationship with God because i embody it everyday and respectfully it’s not up for debate ❤️

[@timidchanteuse]

I've been watching your videos for a while and just wanted to stop by and make a comment. My mom stopped making me go to the hall when I was about 15. My stepdad was not a witness (and thought it was all hogwash TBH) so our household might have been a little different. I was always asking questions because none of it made sense to me logically, ESPECIALLY this whole "anointed" concept (especially at the Memorial), and how it was explained to me (by an elder) still wasn't sufficient. I'm also a member of the LGBTQ+ community and began to explore my identity in college. I called the local Kingdom Hall at 3am once when I was feeling conflicted, and people came to study with me and started telling me that I couldn't trust my own judgment, and shouldn't be in college and that was it for me. Never talked to them again and never looked back. I was atheist for a while, but found my way back to spirituality through other paths, but because of what they teach it was hard for me to go back to Christianity. The one thing I'm grateful for, however, is the integrity of always telling the truth, however I get WAY to disappointed in people who lie, which is very normal for everyone else, apparently.

[@abigailordonez3820]

If yall haven’t yet look up Neville Goddard and his teachings! I’ve been into him lately.. pretty awesome It goes along with what yall are talking about

[@AwakenTruths]

Ooooh okay thank you 🙈 we will

[@rachaelsims1418]

I was a witness for about 20 years. I’ve been slowly fading out. I finally got out about two weeks ago. I noticed that you mentioned yoga a lot of us in my congregation to yoga. I have never once heard that demonic that’s the first time I ever heard of that, can you please explain further maybe make a video out of it? I woke up a few weeks ago and a light bulb lighted up about the difference between spiritual spirituality versus religion, and I realize that I’m a spiritual person. the Bible talks about Babylon, which is religions and it’s the religions that are dividing people I’m surprised you didn’t mention this, but when Jesus said, follow me, he didn’t mention any religion. Jesus was not a religion. It was a way of life. He didn’t say be a Methodist be a Jehovah witness be a Baptist and so far he simply said follow me. He is way of life.

[@Katchancellor]

Anyone that asks me about religion - I ALWAYS respond, "Religion is a man made construct that divides humans." I live by my own moral code. As long as I'm not hurting this planet or another person - I look for ways that connect me to the Universe. My good friend bought me the book, "The Secret" about 15+ years ago. LOVE THAT BOOK. I get the side eye when I tell people I don't believe in the bible, Christ, or Christianity. Straight Facts - everywhere the colonizers gave their bible/Christ - they stole land, minerals, resources, people, even the stink out of 💩. That's just a FACT. I can't believe they would give my Black ancestors the same "hope" in their God but treat them as animals. Granted Black folks put a lil razzle dazzle and seasoning in the colonizers faith - church can be lit. 😂 I done been to a couple. I believe in the lands where they kept the colonizers and their Christ out - and kept their native spiritual beliefs they have lived better. Even if you look up the word "pagan" - it simply means a person who holds DIFFERENT religious beliefs than the main or recognized religions. That's the apostate term for religions - pagan and once you say it's pagan that means it must be bad. I personally think there is good to be found in the older religions. Hinduism, Buddhism, and the Islamic faith I think show God as loving versus Christianity showing God as punitive. Again, another GREAT, AMAZING video!!!!!!

[@AwakenTruths]

You’re speaking all FACTS! And you notice how everything our ancestors believed in was demonic and everything the colonizers gave us is righteous? People can even see through the BS. Our nature is written in our essence and not a man made book. I didn’t have to read a book to know it’s wrong to snatch an old ladies purse. It’s just common sense 😂

[@leetrippii1830]

Kemet civilization was before Christ

[@AwakenTruths]

You’re speaking our language 💪🏾

[@nickbrandon-trehearn6557]

Rileys like for goodness sake dad, that let's just go home I'm wrecked and want my dinner, enough of that filming already😅

[@timistrue]

Religion is a burden, Spirituality is freedom.

[@planeclassic7129]

It’s called self fulfilling prophecy.

[@pinkhoody]

I love your channel! Re: 6:04 - I do believe people can sometimes intuit things or that coincidences happen, however what you’re describing at this point of the video makes me think of the beliefs of Mormons. They and other groups also believe feelings are the pathway to truth. I gather you don’t subscribe to their set of beliefs which are confirmed by their feelings, so what other methodology do you also use to determine truth?

[@AwakenTruths]

This is kind of what we were saying in the video when we said that all religions hold pieces of the puzzle. We believe in history and doing legitimate research to leas us to truth. We don’t believe any single book has all the answers

[@pinkhoody]

@@AwakenTruths I think you guys might really love Anthony Magnabosco’s Street Epistemology channel on KZbin!

[@CalledUntoHoliness]

True religion and undefiled before God is this- James 1:27 Kjv Any religion that claims to be the way is wrong. Jesus said he is the only way, truth and life. - John 14:6 kjv

[@Me-n-you2]

God says that in the end times. He would be looking for people who will worship in spirit and truth. So that tells me you should you do your own research

[@AwakenTruths]

Those are your beliefs. We don’t all have to follow the same beliefs

[@queenofthecrossroads2613]

Not all Religions- in fact MOST religions DO NOT hold that their “way” is the only way. That concept is only found in Christianity. I am Jewish and our faith does not believe this our way is the only way. . In Islam you don’t have to be Muslim just a righteous person.

[@GirlGeekLovesStampin]

Thank you for this excellent video. May I recommend a book you might like: The Reason for God, by Timothy Keller. I felt like you expressed in words what I had been thinking. 😍

[@AwakenTruths]

We’re always up for a book rec! Thank you

[@dorisdixon7929]

Love you guys, I’m not a Witness but know someone who is. I think you missed a key component, creation! We did not come from some random poof in the air, but instead a brilliant Magnificent Being. I’ve been searching also and I think God and has revealed himself to us in the magnificent things he’s made like our bodies they can run with fine tuned precision for many years. The universe did do that. And this idea about praying to the sun or for rain as we know the weather is unpredictable and we have 4 four seasons. They finally got that right people were smart back for that time period. God doesn’t want us to know that. it is very intriguing and don’t forget about the other galaxy’s. I’ve heard the stories that hospice nurses tell too about people going to hell! Don’t if that’s why so many bad people cause no one believe anymore lots of rappers mocking God! I just want to get it right❤. Wouldn’t it be something if Venus which is the warmest planet be hell

[@goshenelijah6556]

I look at it like this: 2/3 of the world All claim to know ‘Truth’, Muslim, Judaic, and Christian all agree on: Abraham, Isaac, Joseph, Moses’ and the Tora. So those 4,000 religions now have been reduced to 3. All (3) have Some truth, but off the Mark! YHVVH is the Creator the three (3) major religions worship. If a person calls their spouse a DIFFERENT name, would be a huge offense. Why would God be OK with being called a False name? A name matters. The Divine Name has 7 letters It has (5) syllables It has (3) YaH’s It has (2) VaV’s It is one (1) name It has infinity ♾️ represented æ It is a palindrome The Divine name completes the word Hallelu•JaH ‘HæVHeY JaHVæH’

[@SundayVibesmusic]

With all due respect..I don’t understand how you don’t see that you’ve just traded one cult for another. I can get into the break down of a lot of false information stated in this video but I don’t want to come off as trying to pull a gotchu..that’s why as I’ve said before I’d much rather chop it up on a live or private where we can address all the things you brought up in your video. I say this with as much love as I can express in a text..one thing I can’t let slide is your willingness to bring up religions history and all the negative attached to it like slavery and American colonization without even mentioning the fact that atheism has killed way more than religion in the modern era. Every dictator from Stalin to Hitler to present day North Korea, China, and some parts of Africa kill millions of their own people under the banner of Atheism and not religion. I could say a lot about how true Christianity has fought more than any religion or spirituality lifestyle to set people free from slavery. Why do you think America is so young as a country and yet slavery was outlawed so fast? Do the research of slavery in any other society be it Rome, Africa, Arab nations etc. slavery still exist in parts of the world today and yet Christianity was at the forefront of eliminating slavery in America and Britain. There’s more I could say..but you won’t find any people on earth who has set up more hospitals, more orphanages, or more who help women and children out of Human trafficking which I’ve been a advocate of and served in more than a decade. Again..I say this in love even though it can come off as dogmatic but you’re only trading one cult for another cult. It’s nothing new. It’s new to you and I know it feels good and I’m happy you made it out of JW but it’s hard to be happy for someone leaving a cult only to join another. Sooooo much I could say..but I’ll just say this. You talk about not accepting men’s writings in religion but you don’t even seem to question the men or women to told you your scientific facts you brought up (and I say facts loosely) science doesn’t say anything..SCIENTIST say things. That’s a big difference. How is that not the same as JW in some regards. When you were in JW did you not think some smart people did their homework and research and that you could trust the leaders who wrote the Watchtower and Awake? And yet all that has now shifted over to trusting things found on Google and certain scientist..which is ironic because you’re not showing any scientist who are brilliant and disagree with what you said. Have you ever stopped to think why so many intelligent scientist believe in Christianity and Christ? Have you stopped for a second to think..how is it that we who are young and just got out of a cult can easily disprove Jesus and the Bible..when so many brilliant philosophers and scientist still believe it. There’s a reason our favorite scientists favorite scientist were Christians. 🤦🏽‍♂️I digress..as a black and native America person I don’t fault you for saying a lot of things you said..on the surface to the average person it seems logical and true but unfortunately for those of us who have been in this for decades we can see that this really isn’t different than JW. You may not think that now because it feels good to you and to be honest your position is one of the most popular positions in the world..but popular doesn’t mean it’s right. Slavery was once legal and popular but that doesn’t mean it was right. Hitler felt good about his beliefs and what he did to the Jews but that doesn’t make it right. I really could say so much but I’m afraid it’s only going to come across the wrong way in text and I’m not interested in proving you wrong..I’m interested in seeing you head in the right direction because this isn’t it. And yes there is such thing as Right. 4000 religions doesn’t mean that one isn’t right. What do you think the cult of relativism is?? I could address it but it won’t come across the right way in text..hopefully we can chop it up sometime. Like I said, love you both as humans, you’re beautiful people and despite me disagreeing with you you have great minds and are asking great questions but unfortunately you’re not really seeing the big picture..🙏🏽❤️ love and peace

[@AwakenTruths]

I’m not sure if you misinterpreted our video but we are not atheists and never claimed to me. But we also are not Christians. If this is the path you choose then we hope it does you well and we are happy it is working out for you. You can call relativism a cult but the truth is every single person on this earth is living this life through their own individual experiences. And all are on different journeys. I will not say Jesus is the ONLY way to truth because it is not what we believe. Hitler actually claimed to be a German Christian himself…and many others hide behind the guise of “religion”. Understandably we know this can make others uncomfortable but i guess the only way we will truly find out is once we pass on. So until then I’m not here to disrespect your beliefs or to say ours are right And yours are wrong, that would be arrogant. But i am here to say that these are our beliefs. everybody will have an opinion about that just as everyone will have an opinion on your beliefs and if this is your opinion then we will take it as such…an opinion. Much love 💕

[@SundayVibesmusic]

@@AwakenTruths again I respect your opinions. I know very well you are not atheist now, what you are in is called humanism, spirituality, relativism, but your particular branch falls under agnosticism. Again I’m random but I’ve studied this for decades I know what I’m talking about. I say that respectively..you just got out of a cult recently but what I’m saying is what you are seeking and the path you’re going on is one many of us have already been on and down. Just like you know JW is a cult..I know your path is a cult as well..I know you’re being nice but you shouldn’t want anyone to experience JW no matter how nice people are or have been..I say the same to you that you’re not leaving a cult and becoming free..you’re only joining another cult that’s that to me seems even worse. Again I’m not interested in the bath and forth because I know you’re simply not in the right place to do that..especially if you say Hitler was a Christian. Without even telling you I’ve been in the German Churches before..without telling you I’ve studied Dietrich Bonhoeffer..ask him if he thinks Hitler was a Christian..even if you don’t know history. At least think about what you’re saying. A Christian is someone who follows Christ ( a Jew)..Hitler is someone who hated Jews and murdered millions. What you’re saying doesn’t add up respectfully. We can get into Mein Kampf if you want to but honestly you’re inability to decipher true Christianity from those who have exploited it be it the KkK the Roman Catholic Church, the Mormons, JW etc is the very reason I say you both should be in a time of healing.. But again you are free to make your own choices..but you’re literally not doing anything new but simply joining what’s one of the oldest cults alive. I personally am not interested in leaving one cult for another but if you don’t want truth then I respect your choice❤️ if anything in you actually wants truth and I’m not saying Google searches I’m saying spending time with people who have walked this walk and actually studied this stuff for decades hit me up anytime. This is my music channel but all my socials should be in my about section. I do pray you both find the truth..you’re a young beautiful couple and I don’t want to see you waste years going down this path because this ain’t it..what feels good isn’t always good for you, I’ll just say that ❤️🙏🏽

[@AwakenTruths]

Do what works for you. Christianity hasn’t done anything for black people lol

[@SundayVibesmusic]

@@AwakenTruths what do you mean by that? Can you give examples?

[@rmh490]

Neville Goddard has helped me with spirituality while a pimo

[@TonyThomas10000]

I identify as a follower of Christ. To me, it is not religion, it is a relationship. I do believe in objective truth (I have studied all kinds of religions). Jesus said I am the way, the truth, and the life. That is what I believe. The Pharisees were religious. But God hated their fake righteousness. I love all people and share my faith. However, I do not impose my beliefs and morality on others.

[@LewmellDecker-tk9ep]

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[@HadassahAkusani]

Yes, what you are describing is ASTROTHEOLOGY. The actual SUN in the sky is the actual "light of the world". And the sky is referred to as "heaven". So religion translated the "SUN" of God to the "Son" of God. The sun is in the sky, which is "heaven". The 'family' of the SUN is the 12 planets, which in religion was translated as Jesus' 12 apostles, etc. Anyone can Google ASTROTHEOLOGY and come to understand how religion formulated it's beliefs for the primary purpose of control.

[@HadassahAkusani]

When they speak of Jesus as the "Light of the world", they are really referencing the actual SUN, by the exchange of one letter. The followers of Jesus, the apostles, were the twelve signs of the zodiac in the solar system.

[@heidijay5902]

Thanks for sharing this perspective, I already had a basic idea of the same, but the way you just described it gave me a mini lightbulb moment.💡Thank you!

[@HadassahAkusani]

You are oh, so welcome!​@@heidijay5902

[@AwakenTruths]

Yes! Thanks for giving us the name for it lol. But so much of it can be seen in the roots of different holy books

[@darlingarlette]

This is cool :o

[@carmenburgos1847]

Speak on the genocide . #freepalestine

[@dawnye1]

A lot of people, actually religious people, believe that spiritual people don’t believe in God. Not true

[@AwakenTruths]

It’s a very annoying misconception

[@LewmellDecker-tk9ep]

HERE'S THE LINK (SERAPIS CHRISTUS AND THE COUNCIL OF NICE A)

[@katythebeauty330]

You don’t need all the extra stuff. All you need is the Bible and Jesus Christ. I understand you all experienced spiritual abuse but please get to know God for yourselves. A true relationship with Jesus Christ is never a scam.

[@AwakenTruths]

That’s your beliefs. Everybody is allowed to follow their own journey

[@LewmellDecker-tk9ep]

THE LAW OF ATTRACTION IS IN THE BIBLE ___BUT IT'S A HIDDEN MESSAGE IN SEVERAL BIBLE PASSAGES ___HERE'S A FEW TO PONDER_____AS A MAN SOWETH __THAT SHALL HE ALSO REAP____THE MORE YOU GIVE __THE MORE SHALL BE GIVEN TO YOU ____HERE'S SOMETHING ELSE TO PONDER IN REFERENCE TO WHAT YOU SAID CONCERNING ALL THINGS BEING CONNECTED (I AM THE TRUE VINE AND YOU ARE THE BRANCHES AND MY FATHER IS THE HUSBANDMAN(JOHN 15:5 )

[@AwakenTruths]

The law of attraction is older than the Bible……

[@LewmellDecker-tk9ep]

@@AwakenTruths THAT'S SO TRUE __MY POINT WAS TO REVEAL THE PARALLEL BETWEEN THE TWO ___IT COME DOWN TO HAVING KNOWLEDGE OF THE LAW OF ATTRACTION AND BEING ABLE TO RAISE YOUR VIBRATIONS TO A HIGHER LEVEL ___WE PLANT APPLE SEEDS WE SHOULD GET APPLES___WE PLANT SEEDS OF LOVE WE SHOULD GET LOVE ___WE PLANT SEEDS OF HATE WE SHOULD RECIEVE HATE __

[@NelsonYazmadjian-xn6zd]

It is y Christ is called the morning star. The sun is main source of life. If u find the son/sun u find the source. Then u become a vessel of life. The victory of Christ is that man shall enjoy heaven and earth at the same time. Mathew 3:13 the son of man was on earth while still in heaven.. new blue sun and moon. Open ur eyes and seee the kingdom of the father is here. Become the neo of the matrix 😉

[@Katherine-zk5zj]

Are you new age because your explaining your belief but not clear to me except go for anything 😕

[@AwakenTruths]

If that is what you gathered then it may not be for your understanding quite yet…peace be

[@TG-mi8vu]

SO YOU GUYS NOW YOU DONT BELIEVE IN GOD ANY MORE? ARE YOU AN ATHEIST? YOU STILL DIDNT TELL US THE ACTUAL REASON WHY YOU WERE DISFELLOWSHIP? WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?

[@AwakenTruths]

We’re not disfellowshipped…..

[@melioratewithnate]

@@AwakenTruths Why is this person so angry? Lol. 'What have you done?' Answer: Learned the actual truth about 'the truth'...

[@melioratewithnate]

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[@Tbryson0204]

This logic is flawed!!! I agree religion can put restrictions on people that’s not necessarily even found in the Bible. And that shouldn’t be. However this spirituality stuff is nonsense. Because what y’all are basically saying is that people can create their own beliefs of what’s good and bad. When the Lord had already established What’s good (Romans 7:12) and What’s spiritual (Romans 7:14 &1 Corinthians 2:13-15) there’s plenty of bad things that people consider “good” Like Rape, abortion, homosexuality, fornication, drugs, pedophilia, Gangs, abandoning children etc. you guys may not do those things but plenty of people think some of those things are ok. U need a God to tell u what and what not to do. I’m not a JW by the way

[@Tbryson0204]

1 Timothy 1:9 Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers, 1 Timothy 1:10 For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine;

[@AwakenTruths]

You’ll understand one day. We used to think like this too

[@Tbryson0204]

@@AwakenTruths there’s nothing more to be understood. You’re leaning on your own understanding. Man cannot fully guide themselves. The scriptures must be your guide to direct and correct you (2 Timothy 3:16) thethe Lord is the truth Y’all haven’t awaken you were never awaken unfortunately brother Hebrews 6:4 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, Hebrews 6:5 And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, Hebrews 6:6 If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.

[@BuizelCream]

Homosexuality, rationally speaking, doesn't belong in those categories. The rest of those words describe inhumane acts that are done out of conscious choice in order to overpower/control/ruin/destroy someone's life. On the other hand, homosexuality is a neutral characteristic that simply defines a person that they're attracted to the same sex; a quality that someone's born with. So, when a statement lumps homosexuality with those other inhumane acts, it creates a logical fallacy, therefore insinuating that the goal of that statement in question was written to persuade a flawed opinion onto others that demonizes homosexuality as if it's an inhumane act, which does not compute. As a result, it regresses that particular divine statement in the Bible being nothing more than just propaganda against homosexuality, which makes it another basic ass opinion of some discriminating stupid men. Due to this, I could then also add that discriminating homosexual individuals impedes their growth in their own spiritual journey because it jeopardizes their opportunity to live authentically, which is not life-giving.

[@BruceLeon83]

Loved this video, Yall' cooking as per usual. Such a deep topic, simplified by just enthusiastic open talk about it. Honestly you guys are apart of my Journey, because after waking up, leaving, then being DF/shunned, I felt ashamed, doomed to failure, afraid of everyone and everything and didn't talk to anyone about my former faith, JW experience. But the videos yall put out, clarify that life goes on. Success is Attainable, and there chill ExJW's that understand the experience. Yall know what's up. Know that, You're really making a difference. 🙏🏽🪴

[@janinemccartha1811]

Hi Awaken Truths. Yall are so on point! Searching for answers is exactly right. We definitely don't need other people to tell us what decisions we should or shouldn't make in our lives. Especially when it's none of their business. Life is complex already, so why make it more difficult with insane brainwashing. Loving your channel & ✌️guys 👦 & 🪆 dolls, Janine Smiley😉🫠🙃🙂🤩😗😘🥰😍🆒️ ♏️💋💯💞

[@AwakenTruths]

Thank you so much for this comment. I’m so glad we could help give some perspective because we have all been through that stage as well. And you worded it perfectly. Life goes on and this just becomes a thing that we experienced.