I drew a blank on a particular question. I basically had a talk with my parents over the weekend. They've been JW's since the 50's and pops been an elder since 83. So I knew it was gonna be hard, but I basically told them to their face that I am no longer going to be a JW and gave a few reasons why. After about 2 hours, the discussion went really well. My mom cried and said she was not stepping foot back in a kingdom hall again, she said she felt bad that she brought all those people in during her 16 years of pioneering. My dad said he didnt know how he was going to step down as an elder, but that he didnt believe in "the truth" anymore. This led to numerous questions, and I was pretty much able to answer all of them to a certain degree. Then my mom said in tear "So I wont be able to live on a paradise earth?" We discussed that, then my pops interrupts and says "well if the Great Crowd is in heaven like you've just shown us, then who will live on earth?" I dont know why but I straight blanked out, didnt have an answer so I had to do the typical Witness response I'll get back to you on that. I cant believe I never took the time to really examine that. Like now I believe the Great Crowd and the 144,000 are all in heaven, but after Armageddon who resides on earth, will there always be people on earth like Proverbs/Pslams mentions or am I asking the wrong question. Somebody enlighten me based on their understanding of the Bible, or point me in the right direction.
Anyways good news is I planted a hell of a seed, and could possibly have both parents leave the Org along with me, next step...............my wife.......