Raymond Franz (1922–2010)

convincing, well informed argument
By sally tarbox on 20 April 2011
Format: Paperback
I read this book in 2 days flat. It's heavy going at times and there's plenty of it, but it was the first totally convincing argument I had read that made me realise my doubts on the JW faith had good foundation. Mr Franz comes across as a very humble, God-fearing man. Having spent 9 years serving on the secretive Governing Body, the author was privy to much information kept from the rank and file members and in this book uses his huge knowledge of the Bible and the discrepancies he ultimately came to see between it and JW teaching. Many similar works have their own agenda (the ex JW has now embraced another faith and seeks to convert the reader), or seem to be written by persons of limited understanding. Other writers come across as very embittered, causing the reader to query their impartiality. When I read this, I knew I had found the answer. Mr Franz's arguments are well put and backed up by plenty of evidence. He concludes by acknowledging that he cannot provide the reader with any simple answer, but encourages him to have faith in God and His word. Any JW with doubts should read this book… (mere)