I joined because it seemed logical.
IF I had the power I would raise people from the dead to give them a second chance (or first chance) at a good life.
The idea of limited people in heaven makes sense to me - a heavenly government.
The 1914 thing combined with the dating from Daniel & WWI seemed to give them "special knowledge"
They seemed to practice what they preached. For instance not going to war.
I liked being around people that wanted to do the right thing.