GRANDFATHERED:
Welcome to the forum.
ILOOWY.GOOWY:
I agree that the JW religion has turned people off from following Jesus as the way to salvation. But, I’m not certain where the religion is headed with this(?) as there were strange things I was reading over the months! (strange song introduced..) I could be mistaken but stay tuned.
You are also right about people using up the best years of their lives. They served the religion and some have ended up destitute following very bad advice about not getting careers or planning for retirement. I personally experienced this pressure years ago as a young working person and am glad now that I never listened.. This should be a cautionary tale for everybody!