So, using that logic, why did he create women to be equal to men, with the same level of intelligence and abilities, and then require that we not use these qualities in the cong. and "be silent."

Silly silly girl. Women are not the equals of men. Women are fragile delicate beings who can't even bend over to pick up a hanky. Thank goodness you women have the muscles to do housework and make us men food or you would be worthless!

This forum is all about finding out the truth about Jehovah's Witnesses. Why do they do the things they do? Are the doubts in your mind just satanic propaganda, or the truth?

A few important questions to ask yourself are; What is the purpose of the door to door ministry?  Why are people disfellowshipped in such a specific way? Why the shunning, and the entire "hunting them down" even if they just don't go to meetings? All three of those questions are answered in this topic right here. If you want the answers to those questions, read from the top of that page. After that, you can start from page one.

If you are someone who has any doubts, I recommend it as mandatory reading.