SL (Bill),
As someone with one toe still dangling in the truth I have a question for you...
If you had not gone through the pedophile experience and started your crusade....how would you have felt with regard to boards such as this one? Obviously most other JW's believe this place is overrun by disgruntled apostates and would want nothing to do with anyone here.
I am just intrigued to know what you would have felt about this place prior to your experience (also about Freeminds and Ray Franz). What is your opinion with regard to the "apostates" on this board now? You seem like a sincere person with a kind heart sir. I am someone struggling to find out what I do and don't believe and I would really value your input. To be completely honest - FROM WHAT I HAVE PERCEIVED - some on here do fit the description of "disgruntled apostate" quite nicely and give credibility to the JW clainms but on the other hand some other seem completely caring loving individuals who have better qualities than most anyone I have ever associated with in the organization.
Secondly, is the pedophilia issue the only one you still have with the organization? If it is sorted out will you go back? Or do you now find yourself fitting in with the "apostates" and regard yourself as one of them?
Thirdly, now that you have been "exposed" to the teachings of others who have left the organization how do you fit in with issues such as the 607 doctrinal issue etc?
While I am tending to find some affinity here I just remain completely at a loss for where I should turn.
If you prefer to email me your response I would gladly look forward to corresponding with you sir. But I am posting this here for the benefit of all and welcome responses by all sincere hearted people on the board.
Thanks