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.
Meskipun sejak kecil ia diajari Alkitab oleh ibunya, Bill memilih untuk tidak membaktikan kehidupannya kepada Yehuwa, karena merasa bahwa hal itu akan mengekang kebebasannya.