Has Alcoholics Anonymous Lost its way?
HAS ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS LOST ITS WAY?
I have been a member of Alcoholics Anonymous for 29 years. AA has become a worldwide and an American Institution. Treatment centers throughout the United States tout the 12 steps and Christian Churches in the USA provide meeting places for Alcoholics Anonymous. It is not polite to criticize AA. But countless American depend on AA and its teachings, so it is legitimate to ask “Has AA lost its Way ? ” I say it has.Its not that there is anything wrong with the 12 steps. AA’s founder, Bill Wilson, rightly said that the principles of the 12 steps came from the bible. Consider what one early AA member had to say years ago:One morning, after a sleepless night worrying over what I could do to straighten myself out, I went to my room alone-took my Bible in hand and asked Him, the One Power, that I might open to a good place to read-and I read. "For I delight in the law of God after the inward man. But I see a different law in my members, warring against the law of my mind and bringing me into captivity under the law of sin which is in my members. Wretched man that I am! Who shall deliver me out of the body of this death?" That was enough for me-I started to understand. Here were the words of Paul a great teacher. What then if I had slipped? Now, I could understand. From that day years ago, I gave, still give and always will give time everyday to read the word of God and let Him do all the caring. Who am I to try to run myself or anyone else?*Times have changed since then. All references to the Holy Bible have been taken out of the later editions of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, and not by accident. But that’s not all.AA has a tradition which states:“No AA group or member should ever, in such a way as to implicate AA, express any opinion on outside controversial issues”Despite this fact, AA has taken a position of subtly and not so subtly endorsing homosexuality. There are many examples but one will suffice. Contrast that previous statement by an early AA with this statement by a modern AA:In A.A. today, I know sober leather fans, transvestites, and members of every other sexual group there is. But the only important thing here is that we are all human beings, all alcoholics, and all in A.A. together.*The sad fact is that the Gay Rights movement has infiltrated Alcoholics Anonymous and its literature. Being Gay is equated with being Jewish, Black, or Native American on the Alcoholics Anonymous World Services Website:LINK
Don’t get me wrong, I don’t think Gays and Lesbians out to be excluded from AA, but only told that sin is sin. Anything less is a disservice to everyone, and contrary to the will of the Creator whose blessing we all seek.AA has lost its way, and should promptly admit its wrong.*The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, First edition**My name is Padric, and I'm and Alcoholic (gay)
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posted by Anon at 2:58 PM
5 Comments:
No. But it seems, my friend, you have.
I spent 14 years as an alcoholic/drug addict. I have been clean since 1977. Not to bad for someone the drug treatment professional said was beyond help. As a matter of fact Ive outlived some of the counselors who died of overdoses. Read my site to find out how to do it.
Wow. Your ego really is working here. Isn't that exactly what AA [and Jesus] talk about cutting out? You brag at the fallen tortured deaths of the sick ones less fortunate as you measure their coat-tails for your success.
So we should pick up and follow you, eh? LoL ... Your disease is spreading friend.
Call your sponsor right after you delete this comment since your ego won't stand for it to remain.
2:15 PM
...but then you tried blocking me from responding to this message. you failed again Ted.
Listen, I didn't mean to offend you. I apologize. The way your 'about you' sounds, though, sounds as if what I originally said. Didn't mean to sound so abrupt.
You take care Ted. Stay sober. That's what it's about.
5:17 PM
I didnt try and block you from responding to anything. In fact, I wouldnt even know how to do such a thing. I can delete your messages but blocking them is beyond my know how and I never tried.
Your apology is accepted. I will change my about if it leaves the wrong impression.
Its about more than just staying sober with me. Its about finding the Salvation of the Lord.
5:45 PM
Ted,
It may not have left the wrong impression for other people. Pardon my stuff from interfering. As of late I have been seeing my fellow AA's stepping on the deaths of the less fortunate as a way to make themselves feel somehow better about their own recovery. ["I did it. He didn't. He's dead. Ergo, I'm more spiritual."]
What you witnessed from me was my crap coming in. You know, it all starts and ends with us. But it took my seeing it to recognize it and feeling as if I truly did hurt you when you had attempted to block me. [...and you say you didn't so maybe it was karma telling me to notice something first - which I did.]
I value your recovery and your contribution with this blog. Keep doing the good deed Ted. One day at a time!
Your friend,
Anonymous
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8:41 AM
No problem. Im glad you see it.
9:06 AM
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