I get your point AK - Jeff. But, to me, these apocalyptic religions are a bit sicko. To let your mouth water over the
death and destruction of most of the planet, means you are just not sane. I believe these religions will die out eventually and
the few left will be considered the wackos on the fringe of society (which they are). I can envision a hardcore group of
JWs continuing on a path of mental instability like Heaven's Gate or something once 2014 comes and goes unscathed by
catastrophe. I just can't see holding on to such a negative outlook over a long period of time without losing some or most
of your mental health. I already believe most long-timers still in the borg have mental issues, imo. It's just not normal to
let your child die because he/she needs a blood transfusion, or let a religious organization tell you to disown your own
because they no longer believe the way you do, or let yourself become fanatical to the point you allow them to absorb
so much of your life going to meetings, studying, going in field service, etc. etc. etc. Over so many years of this kind of
religious abuse, you are bound to encounter psychological problems.