I have spoken to many religions including JW, they are very active in there time to decode stuff which is good, however one thing i have noticed is the blind following… They also no longer “predict” anything so to speak which is a 180 turn around, but i do agree “some” are very “in club”… However as i see it, and as it says each person will be judged not a group of people…. so the story ends there no matter what the view.

If anyone wants a break down (non biased) on Revelation there welcome to it, contact me above.

I do also have the JW time line on this but to be honest its something you need to work out (as you say you should not predict as such).

Me

Also – I must say that I’m honored that you posted. Your name has been branded in my head for many years now. Well done.

I have my reasons for leaving which are different than those you mentioned but probably somewhat similar as is the case with most JW’s who leave. I want to say i’m not out to bad mouth the Witnesses only because I left when I realized 2+2 wasn’t equaling 4 but rather 16. I still have JW friends who are real cool and we still speak and hangout. I don’t get in their business and they don’t get in mind.

Thanks for your link – it may be a good resource for many.

Do you know if it would be possible to actually verify the authenticity of that “file”?
I’m not doubting it, however I can’t in good conscience pass it onto anyone else unless I can personally verify it.
I’m living in Australia and I was thinking of calling every Kingdom Hall in Houston and asking if that talk was given in their hall but there are 64 of them lol.
I know it probably sounds rather wierd that I would be wanting to go to such lengths,however the content has shocked both myself and my mother.I’m 48 and a witness all my life, my mum was baptised in 1962,while she and I are now both inactive this has really made us both stand on our heads,that part of the talk that was taped was just plain wrong,unscriptual,and the typical fear mongering that stops me from going to meetings.
Would like your thoughts.
P.S I also enjoyed your blog re: your Father, some of what you wrote was like looking into a mirror for me.Sad really, I miss my Dad also.
I have not lost faith in the bible and the hope …..for without that what does a man cling onto!
However I’m free of the notion of second death at Armageddon,that is a furffy,for any that are interested http://www.biblestudentsforum.com might be an encouraging site to visit,hope you don’t mind me putting it up here.
I pray for all the lost souls who are trying to come to terms with a life time of control and the unending pressure that salvation only comes via “works!” Even though that is not taught in the magazines it is surely the case as it comes from the platform.So to all you battered and bruised sheep,be confident in knowing Christ know’s his sheep where ever you are HE KNOWS YOU!
Christian Greetings Jeff.