I have been feeling very blue and hopeless lately. I miss my family and needed some affirmation that I am right in my characterization of the JWs. I called Ray to hear it from the someone in the know, as to what really goes on in the GB meetings and if they really believe what they say. He confirmed that this is not always the case. He pointed to the 2/3 majority vote needed to make any changes to doctrine. He revealed that even if a majority of the GB felt a change was needed, due to the 2/3 quorum rule the change could never be made. He spoke of how he sometimes was did not even want to attend these meetings due this fact. He went on to say that he continued to go so that he could possibly present a more moderate view of things. (He used the alternative service with regards to military service as an example)
I thanked him and wished him and his ailing wife well. He was so gracious and humble. He may not realize this but today he saved a man's life. MINE