buying time--you've nothing to lose.

to all members who still associate with the jw's, please consider this:

if you're "in" because you fear you might lose spouse/family /friends--why not put it to the test.

just leave.

no need to resign: just stop all association--dont accept any literature/offers of help/shepherding/whatever.

what is likely to happen---will your spouse start divorce proceedings?--on what grounds?

will your family /friends turn their back on you?--maybe

only one way to find out

& if it all gets too bad for you---you can always go back--think of all the happiness you will bring to them

dont worry, the WTsoc will always have you back--

to them its about bums on seats & money.

but at least you will know for yourself, you might even find who your real friends are.

oh, & dont worry about dying at armageddon--just blame me-- i take full responsibility.

so--why not buy time--what have you got to lose?

Big Mac - great advice from the man who did just that over 30 years ago.

I would add if you do stay or go back - don't give em a penny - just take, take, take.

Ditto

Awesome test to try. Regardless of the response, you may find out it's not too much to handle after all.

Good thread.

You can leave and not be df'd or da'd if you do it right. This board is full of ideas and advice on fading on your own terms.

But you'll never know if you continue to allow yourself be enslaved by the WTS.

If you leave Jehovah, you will not be destroyed at Armageddon. And if I'm wrong, then I owe you a Coke!