It is a standard answer that I get from the few JW's that I speak with.
"The organization has it's flaws, but where else would we go to be among
people who strive to do [Jehovah's/God's] will?"
"I don't understand all the doctrine, nor take it as seriously as you do, but
I say where else would I go for basic Bible truths?"
"Where else would we go to find people declaring the truth in a worldwide
preaching campaign?"
It's all nonsense. A poster on one of my threads from a ways back gave me the
answer. Don't let them derail the conversation with "Where else would we go?"
Turn it right back on them. Either it's the truth or it's not. Forget trying to find
something similar, but better. Start by examining the truth to see if it is "the truth."
There are people striving to do God's will all over the religious world- there are many
who explain basic Bible concepts of truth- there are others who preach via the door-to-
door work or through other medias. Start with an examination of the doctrine and the
history of the organization and determine if they are false prophets, or adding too much
personal opinion and burden to the message of the scriptures, or not showing real true
unselfish love, or if they are fully in harmony with what is right.
JW's seem to mock when they see Mormons going by on their bicycles or when they
see the Salvation Army folks in their white suits canvassing the neighborhood or when
some guy with a microphone is announcing God's Kingdom on a corner. They look at
the straw in their eyes and miss the rafter in their own. Stop looking for errors in other
religions declaring there is nothing better.
I suppose this is my rambling bitterness thread, so feel free to add to it.