I have a degree in psychology and am writing several books now. C of C was one of the most fair, loving, intuitive, and kind books that I've ever seen that was written by anyone who used to be a JW. Most people just trash the WT, which any 4 year old has the brain to do. I especially liked the "apostasy" label. First, if you look up the word in the dictionary, it is anyone who has fallen away from a pervious belief, usually religious. Since most JW's were converted and not raised as JW's from infancy up, I think it's fair to say that all JW's are apostates, since they fell away from whatever religion they used to be. I strongly object to the WT's use of the word, equating it with "traitor, enemy of God, fighters against the Bible", etc. (When was the last time you saw someone in a boxing ring beating up a Bible? I mean, really!) Grow up!!! The arrogance of the WT believing that they ARE God, no matter what denials they issue to the rank and file, is insane. After the thousands of errors in their writings and prophecies, they should be ashamed to be called JW's. I'm embarrassed that I ever belonged. Ray Franz gave them far more decent treatment than they gave him, and far more than they deserved. My books will NOT be so kind. My child was raped when 9 years old and she and my wife STILL defend this sick cult. "Jehovah will fix everything in his own due time." Sorry, I'm not waiting. No offense to those who still believe, but I'm a confirmed agnostice and will remain so until my death. In my book, when you have the power to relieve suffering and you don't, and you are the ONLY one who could stop it now, you are morally responsible, criminally negligent, and I would question the sanity of any God who allows the suffering I observe every day. This leads to the assumptions that the WT makes when claiming to be God's channel. Where are the soup kitchens? Where are the vans filled with clothing that could be cruising NYC on cold days giving away old clothing to the poor, cold people living on the streets? I know my post included a few tangents, but I think people will learn more if they explore the various angles relative to the WT.
