Poor bastard!! I feel sorry for him, I really do! He's a poor, ignorant man. He's a victim of abuse and doesn't know it. He's been thrown under the bus by his gurus!
Hi Data-Dog
This is the tricky thing. Most JW's are victims - there are really nasty elders, but for the most I find them blinded and unaware they are doing damage. It's not until we awaken that we realise the absolute craziness of the JW processes.
BUT even though these guys highlight the inadequacy of the elder arrangement, they are taking the blame for the GB. Come on GB where are you - would Jesus hide away while his poor foot soldiers got the blame for his actions? Would Jesus leave victims hanging with no support or love?
I considered myself to be a well read elder always reading "worldly" information about the brain, coaching / helping people, self help books, etc - but this commission has helped me see how grossly under qualified all elders are.
For any lurkers here, please look at the teachings from an outside perspective and see how ridiculous they are.