I normally just read. I was thinking about the same thing. One way to look at it closer is to do a kind of statistical study.
I can see weak points with it, but maybe you could check phone directories of ten cities and ten small towns for kingdom halls for the years 2005 and 2006 then add up the total per year, and finally subtract the number for 2005 from the number for 2006.
This would not indicate the number or number difference for those attending those years, but it would show the number of deleted or deleted plus consolidated congregations.
I would also like to pass on a special message to any ex- or current elders reading this.
Readers who know of or hear of any elder, elders, ministerial servant or ministerial servants, current or former, saying anything about destroying kingdom hall records of pedophile activities, please send an email to [email protected]. That's Bill Bowen of silentlambs.org. Also pass a copy of this message on to persons on or formerly on Bodies of Elders, their children and other relatives. Persons who turn in these activities can do so as a protection for themselves and the children.
Thank You.