It is a commentary of a man who was disfellowshiped because he had a meal with his boss. He is the nephew of the man (Fred Franz aka the Oracle) who was largely responsible for the doctrine, interpretation and policies of the WTS(JW organization) (circa late 1930's-1980's) until his health began to decline and other Governing Body members (leaders) could dismiss his taped messages. Ray the author did as his uncle told him to and was honest to the biblical evidence he found regarding the WTS claims of divine appointment in 1914. However since 1914 is the source of authority and power over JW members the leaders didn't want to abandon it, thus putting their desire to be followed over seeking God. Since that time many of his uncles 'interpretations' have been cast aside.
Ultimately the WTS is an organization that expects its members to obey the dictates of nine men in NY as if they were infallible, to disobey you risk marking or shunning(disfellowship) from everyone who you consider a friend or family JW family member. The mother of A@G was recently disfellowshiped (shunned and excomunicated) for keeping a ongoing relationship with her son. Abused wives are told to not leave their husbands, children molested are also threatened with disfellowshipping if they talk about being abused against their Elder's orders . Meanwhile they condemn every other Christian organization as inferior when in fact they mirror the Roman Catholic Church in it's pyramid hierarchy.
You said you agreed with some of what you have learned about the JW beliefs. What are the things you agree upon? Are those beliefs exclusive to the WTS?
If you do not believe us, then we will happily supply you with Watchtower written publications that discuss these matters.
Also you would have to be baptized in the name of the Father (Jehovah), Son (Jesus) and Spirit-Directed Organization (not holy spirit, holy spirit was dumped back in 1985).
If you still want to move ahead I will give you downloadable links to the two study books, baptism prepatory book, and Elder's manual.
In fact technically I am and others here on this board are authorized to 'study' with you. In fact we have several Elders, Pioneers, and a couple of ex-COs (a CO, circuit overseer oversees 15-20 congregations). You will have the opportunity to learn about the organization in depth like no other Study Conductor (Bro or Sis studying with you) would ever bother to divulge before your dunking. You see we earn 'time' during your conversion that act as proof of good works to the organization.
OH and BTW..... WELCOME TO THE BOARD !!!
Sister Yknot, active JW for 35 years.