Former brother......
A good point is made by several here, you are not 'saved' by a religion that claims ownership as the only path to Christ.
I was entirely ignorant of the bible - JWs guided me with their doctrinal perspective and whilst I felt 'gut twists' of discomfort over some of the presentation style and the strange words and explanations coming from Brooklyn, I saw this 'brotherhood' and began to trust that 'this is the way'.
With the Watchtower at my shoulder, my study conductor prayed in earnest and I prayed with thanks and beseeched to have 'these truths' reach my heart.
Truths which were not truths the proclaiming FDS tells us later- and yet if I had rejected those truths which were not truths during my study, I could not have progressed to baptism.
Now, there is something seriously wrong with that.
If you are sincerely interested in exploring Christian based thought, then have a look at the hope of universal reconciliation.
Just think on it. You can google universal salvation/reconciliation and find much to meditate over.
The word 'salvation' is about healing....
To me, a fundamental clue towards our hope and purpose is in 'we are made in his image'.
So as someone said earlier, laziness in taking responsibility, respecting those made in our image and respecting each one in their own journey is missing the point of Jesus words and teachings 'who really is my brother?'
So many elements of the WTBTS fit the 'warning' scriptures you know.....as many appear to be 'ticks' for...don't overlook how many elements 'tick' the 'BEWARE' box.
Keep searching :-)
