Although from an early age he was taught the Scriptures by his mother, Bill chose not to dedicate his life to Jehovah, feeling that doing so would restrict his freedom.
Kuigi Billi ema oli õpetanud talle Pühakirja tõdesid juba lapsepõlvest alates, ei tahtnud ta oma elu Jehoovale pühendada, kuna leidis, et see piirab tema vabadust.