On this forum, I have carefully read most of the experiences of those who left the JW religion, I have even read experiences that have dated back to 2001, I have read the different circumstances surrounding their exits and what ensued upon leaving. For the majority, I observed they are better remainning in the religion than leaving. What benefit is there to strain family relationship because you want to be free?, Please tell me, of what value is that freedom?,. what benefit is there to take an action that will shut the door of communication between you and your beloved children?. What does that action merit?.
Even if you have come to the conclusion that the JW religion is another man-made scam, How would leaving upgrade your life?. If you are a lurker reading this post or you are still in and contemplating disassociating yourself, please pay utmost attention to what I have to say. leaving will do you no good after all. Some have left the JWs since the 80s, they are still here posting and ranting, although, I understood the rationale behind their anger but their unhealthy obsession with the religion (posting, blogging, making website, conferences and many others) do not provide a satisfactory proof that leaving had been valuable, they are still attached one way or the ther
For those of you who anticipated the demise of the JW religion,you may end up being frustrated and dissapointed as your wishes may never be fulfilled, Even Raymond franz a guru apostate wondered till death on the reason for the high surge of baptismal candidate. His confusion led to the complications of his sickness which later resulted in his death.
Please ask yourself this question, If I leave this organization how would my exit improve my relationship with those I love most?, what If I concentrate on the positive sides of the organization and keep the spirit, would it be beneficial after all?. Some few weeks ago, I asked a question on this forum, What has atheism done to the world?, most people remained silent, few who commented gave no concrete response. The answer is simple, atheism is as useless as theism.
Lurkers please I beg you, hold on to what you have, dont walk along the same path with those who have left for decades and keep ranting here to get some therapy. leaving doesnt worth it after all. Remain in the organization, keep your senses and maintain a good balance, Participate in the preaching work and encourage fellow christains as much as possible, this demeanor will not harm you. For those who have left, I know you will all agree with me that it is better not to have read crisis of conscience in the first place. Unfortunately, you have exposed yourself to the other angle of the religion and here you are, doing what?.
Please note, I am not a pro-JW neither I am in support of people being ruled by a few lunatics in brooklyn. I am only repoorting what I have observed .