Perhaps this is a common topic for newbies on the site, but I have browsed for a while and not seen this exactly answered.
As an active JW who understands the flaws in WTS doctrine, but believes in the Bible, how do I identify a form of worship that meets all the criterea:
1) By this all will know you are my disciples if you have love among yourselves (John 13:35). Sure I know that not all JWs do this, and that people from other religions or non-religious people do this also, but as an official doctrine JWs will NOT kill one another in war, and in general there is a genuine effort to exercise "agape" love not widely found in the world at large.
2) Preach the good news. Sure I know other religions try to an extent, but JWs are known for their preaching. One might disagree with the details of the message but I don't want to get into that here. They do certainly direct attention to God, Jesus and the kingdom.
3) Gather together in worship. I include this one since I understand the arguments put forth in Ray Franz's book, but the NT really seems to be clear that some level of organized worship is required "and even more so as you behold the day drawing near".
I think that's it for now.
I understand some may feel that none of the above are required, but I am not particularly looking for responses on those lines since I am at least convinced about the existence of God and the validity of the scriptures.
This is not an apologist post. I would be genuinely interested to find another form of worship that matches the fundamentals that seem to be required for Christianity as defined in God's Word.
FG