You left it at a cliff hanger. One elder so far has said he has never heard of the book - Crisis of Conscience. Amazing how these elders shield themselves from knowing anything other than what the WTBTS tells them. A ridiculous situation considering and as you pointed out that non-anointed write the Watchtower. Given that no writers are named we really don't know who wrote the articles. But these men are supposed to be shepperding the flock, how are they qualified to do that when they do not know all the facts (and deliberately avoid knowing them) regading their religion?
Cosmo was very upset when you pointed out his error and was quick to tell YOU that YOU don't know what is in his mind or heart but God does know. I am anxious to see how they justify their judgement of you. How humbled he must have been when you said that it wasn't about him.
Cosmo in all his righteousness and halo glowing states "I'm perfectly happy". Really, just how does he come to that feeling when he is being governed by an imperfect body? He is not simply happy but perfectly happy. Is this honesty or delusionary?
Are they ever truthful and open at any stage as to where the initial accusations came from? I can't believe that the elder who is related to Walter said he would tell you honestly what Walter told him and basically all he said was that he was just concerned about you.
The most moving part of this hearing was when you talked about everyone needing someone to talk to. It is just so true and here you were being 'hung, drawn and quartered' because of it. Where is the love and understanding in this organization?
Your relationship with God will only develop more strongly but I am sad to hear about the damage that has occurred within your family relationship. You lovingly asked us to pray for the elders but I hope others (as I will) will pray for the extra strength that you need also. I don't doubt that these elders will use the same WTBTS standards to handle your wife although you may never know how or what transpired, besides I doubt you would approve of their behaviour in this regard.
