I received the book Crisis of Conscience can't put it down.

hambeak

I wish I got this book years ago. Ray Franz is so loving and kind and he just is so strong I am to pg 100 now. Help me understand the mess that went on in NY I need to order the next book by him. Thanks It seems he really is discussing the shunning situation and how the governing body tried to control the private lives of the flock. God How they suck Most aren't even married. I guess I am still confused.

JWdaughter

Wow, I thought you had read it long ago! You know whats going on! I have "in search of christian freedom" also, and its just as big, maybe not quite as interesting, but has some interesting information. I wonder if anyone else here has read it?

Arthur

For many years, Ray Franz has been a favorite whipping boy of JWs. He is regarded with about as much respect as Judas Iscariot. When I was a JW, and didn't know anything about him; I regarded him with disdain as well. But, as the old saying goes; there is always two sides to every story; and I sure as hell enjoyed hearing his.

When I read COC for the first time; I had your same reaction. I found his observations to be quite rational, and tempered with tactfulness. He has commonly been painted as an angry, cranky, malcontent who was just out to make a name for himself. However, from what I have learned about him, I have come to realize that the opposite is actually true. Everyone who has met him has commented on how mild-tempered, and low-key he was. To this day; he still keeps a pretty low profile; from what I can tell.

TheCoolerKing

Yes, "Crisis" is an excellent book! I couldnt put it down either. I thought that the most surprising chapter was "Double Standards". It's a real eye opener. Many of the Watchtower Society's rules are based on their "Do as we say and NOT as we do" policies.

I just picked up Franz's sequel book, "In search of Christian Freedom." I just started reading it though and I'm only on Chapter 1.

jayhawk1

I didn't think Ray's second book was as good, but I had a hard time putting down the first book. It is a must have for any former JW.

Free

Read that one twise first.

Kudra

Mmm. I think I need some "encouragement" to keep plowing through the first one (CoC). I find his style of writing to be sort of poor... (sorry guys!)

On the other hand I found the actual content to be extremely illuminating. It is just pretty painful to read. Sometimes his sentence structure borders on "difficult to understand"...

Well, maybe it is just me because everybody else here raves about it so. I do truely appreciate what a contribution ot our collective cause that book is. It has helped many escape from the lie we were all mired in.

I guess I'll just have another go at it.

:)

-K

OnTheWayOut

As a fader, I can't have books like CoC in my home. I read it at work months ago, as I found it at the public library.
They don't have the second book there. I ordered it, but had it sent to a family member, haven't been able to go get it.
I will make it a point to get it next week now that you inspired me. I need to see non-JW family anyway before the
holiday that I cannot participate in. GOBBLE GOBBLE.

Black Sheep

My copy is sitting on top of a stereo speaker, where it has sat, unread, for a couple of weeks.

The stereo is pumping out "The Wall". I can relate to that better.

I'll get aroung to finishing COC 'soon'. I have just bought the "Dark Side of the Moonies" that I may read first.

My JW wife hasn't objected to me having COC on display ion the lounge yet.

I haven't seen a single piece of WT litterature in our house since I joined JWD.

Cheers

Chris

freetosee

It was the same with me, I couldn’t put it down. I always wanted to know what goes on at gb sessions and how they get the new light, how does the FDS operate together with the gb. Those books are a must-read for any (ex-) jw.

fts

I received the book Crisis of Conscience can't put it down.

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