I sit here reading this and I can understand where both views are coming from. But what rips out my heart most of all is the core of the thread: the WTBS' disfellowshipping policy. It is evil, unloving and very unChristian. I can think of no loving God that would WANT this to happen. My God is a God of love and happiness. The WTBS' god is a petty and selfserving god.
When I knew I could no longer be a JW, I just knew that my parents would shun me. I moved to a different state to make it much easier for myself. While I was doing my fade, my folks had started their own. I now realize how BLESSED I am that they are still a part of my life. But sadly, I know that I am in the minority on this board.
Dansk and Aiken, I wish you both the best with your family. I hope that everything will work out for you all in the end. Now I'm going to go call my Momma and tell her I love her, because I can.
CountryGuy