It seems to be hard when getting out of the witnesses for many to realize that nobody really knows about many things in life. Good and evil, what happens when we die. Those leaving the witnesses may see it as a big loss in not knowing, and some more than others go through a whole grieving loss process with denial, bargaining, anger, etc. It's very difficult to lose security of belief, and all these religions and philosophies are the denial/ bargaining part. Most of the population lives in that place or point of view.
But everything is not black and white in life. Some things are, but many things are shades of gray , or some things are in color. There is no way to count up all the possibilities in this world. That's why people feel the need to live by maxims- to make it easier. Without set beliefs , it takes a lot of work in the way of thinking things through , watching changes, and being open-minded every time something comes up to deal with. The witnesses and other religions keep people stagnated in a rut, where people can't see the possibilities.
My wife and my "beliefs " are very simple. Do the right thing because it's good for others and it makes you happy in the long run. And the right thing is what you come up with thinking through each situation that arises . Except for when you can't find an answer, but that is part of life and the journey also. Give it time and the answer will come. Everything passes and changes. So try to be open to things and go with the flow of life, not society. Just some cool thoughts from Mrs. Flipper when she gets coffee in her, and I contributed a wee bit. So what are your thoughts my friends on this open minded thinking as opposed to everything is black and white ? Look forward to hearing from you, Peace out, Mr. & Mrs. Flipper
