FALCON: The funny thing about what's written in the Watchtower and Awakes, even recent ones, is that no devout JW really gives two sh*ts about what's written. There is an underlying arrangement set in stone, and you either follow it, or you're out. It's kind of like a Hallmark card, they are nice to get and the funny little quip/inspirational poem/motivational statement may be quite comforting and make you feel all warm and fuzzy, but 20 seconds after putting down the card, you forget all about it. Same way with the WT literature. It's almost written from a dog's perspective. A dog doesn't remember the past nor cares for the future; it live in the NOW.
This is one of the best things I have read for a while. It is scary true ..... The underlying agreement in that whatever the current GB says in the current WT is God's word, period. Accept and obey or be marked and most likely DF'd for apostasy.
Greg,
You make a good point about going on record. I respect that. Whatever happens you have followed your conscience, and not just ran with the rest of the lemmings. Doing what's right aint easy brother.
Peace,
DD