JWs come for a visit! I can't believe it.

Dawg, just the fact that they would hang out with you shows they arent hardcore dubs.  Maybe you said something that made them think.  Let's hope so.

That game in Athens actually surprised me, in a good way. 

Who's their daddy?

I think you're right.

Sylvia

Wow, hanging out with an apostate. They are practicing some serious cognitive dissonance. You may have helped plant some seeds that will lead them right out. Beth Sarim is as good a topic as any. They can verify it on page 76 of the Proclaimers book.

Good on you, some people just need a little push to get them going

as long as you do it in a loving and considerate way, they will respect you and understand your intentions  

Dawg, you hit the nail on the head about the JWs not being serious about their beliefs.  I don't think most of them even know what the current teachings are about many doctrines.  Most JWs live a double-life - they appear to be all haughty and righteous in the KH, but in their private life they become normal.  I know this because my whole wifes side of the family do things that would get most of them disfellowshipped.  It's more like a private social club than a religion.  Yes, they "want to believe", but that's more in line of expecting 72 virgins when they die.

You know, if you examine the JW belief and the muslim belief ... it's not that far off.

If it makes ya feel any better, Dawg, knowing you were not happy threw a wet blanket over my celebration.

Maybe hanging out with you let's them see how stupid it is to shun people over doctrine.

It doesn't surprise me.  Last time I was in my hometown, I hung out with 4 JWs at a cigar bar.  We all drank, smoked cigars, and generally had a good time.  This was after their district convention, by the way.

It's pretty typical.  A lot of people are simply trapped inside and either don't want to incur the hardships of leaving or don't want to confront reality and acknowledge that their hope of everlasting life is a farce.

sKally