Jim
The thought that your words or actions could do more harm than good seem IMPOSSIBLE to me.
Your story inspired me and recently I was contacted by a longtime JW friend who is questioning things and he too read and was inspired by your story.
Your dedication and pursuit of helping others who have been harmed by the WTBTS with both the gift of your valuable time and experience is appreciated by many!
Your reasoning through the many posts you've made have shown the WTBTS and they're man made policies visibly destroy the very thing they propose to upbuild....genuine unconditional love.
Jim...if these friends are happy serving an Org which teaches falsehoods, protects pedophiles, and sits in Gods position casting judgement on man, woman and child then so be it...let them return...after 20 years of thinking maybe they just want someone else to think for them now.
I would never connect God to any decision either for people becoming a JW or returning to the Org....I'm sure he would be quite embarrassed to be connected with them under any circumstances.
I know we haven't spoken in a long time but talking with you during my trials by fire with the elders helped keep me focused, that combined with your calm demeanor gave me real and needed encouragement.
Thanks Mr Amazing
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