Let's all agree to disagree.
The thing that bothers me about religious people or atheists is criticizing one another about what they believe or disbelieve. I grew up with this attitude when I was 'active'. I saw no reason to belittle other people because of what religion they chose. The fact is, most people are indoctrinated when they were young, much like myself. I was told from my mother that JW's had the truth and a paradise earth was in our near future. Why would mother lie to me? I had no reason to distrust her.
But as everyone gets older they can make more informed decisions. If one studies the bible or whatever holy book and decides it is right for them, so be it. Who am I to say anything?
Same goes for atheists. If a person is simply angry at God and decides to disbelieve in order to spite him then that, to me, is not an informed decision. But if you find no valid reason to believe then so be it.
I chose the atheist side of the argument. I'm always willing to change if I see good evidence of a god. I can't seem to find any. I have been very interested in the theory of evolution as of late and I must say it is extremely fascinating. How the universe began, I don't know. I just can't substitue 'God' in the place of 'X' in the origin of life equation.
The one thing i liked about this forum when I found it was the vast differences of opinion of people WHO USED TO BE JW'S!! It was like a utopia of people I would love to have as real life friends, people who knew where I was coming from.