Gary, I can empathize with you. My dad was born a little earlier than yours, his mother was also a ‘Bible Student.” His grandmother was a devout follower of Russell and claimed to be of the "“anointed."
Like your dad, mine can not carry on an honest conversation about the JWs or any other subject, really. I envy those with a good relationship with their parents; mine have done little to earn respect. Even as I approach old age my parents want to tell me how to conduct my life, especially the religious part.
Sam Beli
I have seen all the works which have been done under the sun, and behold, all is vanity and striving after wind. What is crooked cannot be straightened and what is lacking cannot be counted. Solomon