Heartbroken that my parents are so blind...

Ding

"the faithful slave"
And yet JWs can't see that they are following men.
Very, very sad...
DesirousOfChange

"the faithful slave"
Just like the "faithful" kings and priests of Ancient Israel.
rockemsockem

All one can do is to walk away live your life and try to move on. People in cults many times prefer to go down with the ship than see reality. You can not save them they will only take you down with them.
blondie

When I was still a believing jw, I thought the WTS was the lesser of the evils out there.
Finally, I realized the meaning of what Jerry Garcia said:
Constantly choosing the lesser of two evils, is still choosing evil.
LV101

Thx, DOC -- I think you're right and all the sell offs aren't exactly an indication of a solid business model these days. I'm going with your opinion and kick my skepticism to the curb.