On the first question, I would have to agree with you Yammer. I think the growth will not be much, but you always have the family influence for one thing. If the kids are born into the jw's there is a fairly decent chance they will stay even though a lot do eventually leave (at least in the congregation I was in).
The jw's do have a really appealing message for those who may have lost a loved one or for people who are sick just for a couple of examples. Some people may cling to any hope even if it is false.

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there are people here to whom it spoke and made sense, people who can think clearly and for themselves, but for one reason or another just didnt do that for some time.


What can I say? I was one of those people.. *sigh*

As far as question 2, I don't know but I am staying tuned for more scandals. I know they have avoided a lot, but we will see.


I hope to keep the site here running for a really really long time Yammer. As long as people come here, I will do my best to keep it going. I don't think the jw's can shut it down although I do imagine they would like to. I am willing like you said to outlast them! ;)