Ending a conversation with JWs

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Beginning before the pandemic I started a “Bible study” with a witness thinking a) it would be interesting to talk with someone of a very different faith and discuss the scripture and b) I would always be able to withdraw from the discussions politely with no hard feelings. I was wrong.

When we started, I made it clear I was Catholic and didn’t intend to change my faith. The “Bible study” wasn’t study but a slow indoctrination into their beliefs. As this progressed over the past 10 months, their goal became apparent and I want to end the discussion.

The difficult part for me is the couple have done a great job of becoming friends. It would be nice to bring things to a close and maybe eve remain friends even though I know they will not do this - but at least it would be their decision to sever contact not mine.

Does anyone have a suggestion how to gently bring things to a close other than a blunt “I don’t want to do this anymore?” I don’t like conflict but I suspect that being blunt is the only way. I also suspect that I’ll immediately be hit with the JW equivalent of what the cable companies do when you want to quit - I’ll have to deal with “customer retention.”

Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
 
“I’m sorry, but due to some other commitments going on in my life, I am not going to be able to continue these discussions with you. I hope you understand, but it’s just not possible right now. I wish you all the best.”
 
“I have enjoyed the discussions we have had over these months, but for me, it has come time for them to end. I wish you both the best.”

And if they want to keep talking at you, just smile and say “ I really need to go now.” And then leave, even if they are still talking at you.
 
‘I’m sorry but after 10 months of discussions with you, my conclusion is that Jesus is God and not the archangel Michael. As this is so fundamental a difference, the discussion cannot continue. Wish you all the best.’
 
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Does anyone have a suggestion how to gently bring things to a close other than a blunt “I don’t want to do this anymore?
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Nice talking to you, but Jesus Christ is God (John 20:28), was crucified on a cross, not a torture stake (Your own founder has a cross on his grave), Jesus is not Michael, and the resurrection was physical (John 20:27)
 
Thanks to all who replied. I’ve dealt with the problem with your help. I was pleased and a bit surprised that he accepted my request without any pushback
 
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