Thanks for taking the time to put a new light on this controversial topic. The supposed JW scholar seems to be quite reactive towards your comments and I feel this a typical reaction from almost all faithful JW's. They have been taught to fear the outside world and cling to WT doctrine no matter how many times it changes or is altered. I was involved and baptized in the mid eighties and have been out since '87. I no longer believe the validity of the bible as it has done nothing for peace, but created division and hatred in the world. It is full of good ideas, but also full of lies and laws that are impossible for "sinful" people to follow. Let's all dump our fear based worship and love one another equally and completely.