Swan, I see what you are saying and don't doubt that they may have rationalized their actions in the way that you depict. But I think that thinking is twisted to average JW's as well. I don't think many JW's would read that article and think that it was a good thing because the children are being sent off. I think the average JW would think that article is a horrible tragedy and would rely on the resurrection as a hope for the poor children who had their lives stolen from them. I'm just speaking from my experience with the JWs I know.
Good point Amac. I'm just saying that what may not be normal for most JWs in normal circumstances can appear to be perfectly logical and rational thinking in extreme circumstances. Remember that we are talking about people who have a history of letting their loved children die instead of taking a lifesaving medical procedure, such as blood transfusion, organ transplant, or vaccinations. They have a history of dying rather than to buy a 25 cent citizenship card.
But killing their children to ensure that they get resurrected into Paradise? JWs are closer to that line than they would like to think. We may be seeing more and more cases like the Longos and the Bryants as people begin to copycat these crimes.
Tammy 