I spent 14 years in AA and left about 19 years ago.
I’m glad you came to see what AA and the Twelve Steps are really about. I spent years after I left researching and was horrified that I had been a part of it for so long. I spent years exposing it, but I’ve moved in another direction.
The one point you make I would differ on is, “Would I advise those in AA to get out? No.” I would urge anyone professing faith in Christ to leave AA and the Twelve Steps because it is heretical, of the world, and in contradiction to the gospel of Jesus Christ.
One of the most damaging fallacies about AA, is that it was Christian in its origins because the founders claimed to be Christians. However, Christians would never have written the heresies that are found in the "Big Book" and "Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions," they would have professed the gospel of Jesus Christ.
It's nice to converse with someone with a similar background who understands the danger of AA from a Christian perspective.
When I first started exposing AA years ago, I did much of it on my friend's national radio show (he is a theologian), and "Christians" in AA went berserk; lots of threats and attacks.
Thanks for posting these thoughts and incites. I quit alcohol with my personal choice made without support from a group for a similar reason. I decided once and for all that there was more that I didn't like about drinking alcoholic beverages than I did like about it. It was a clear choice to make in that moment, but the Earth didn't move all of a sudden. I don't expect this fact about me will ever change. It took some time to groove in, and I've been a very happy person since then. I never attended AA meetings, but I attended Adult Children of Alcoholics meetings for several years several decades ago. I wasn't a fan of the 12 steps, but I very much appreciated the fellowship I enjoyed with my group.
It’s funny how two people can reach the same conclusion for different reasons! While you felt it didn't align with your faith, I actually found the program to be far more religious and cult-like than the 'spiritual' label suggests, which was why I decided to move on. That said, I’m glad you feel you got what you needed from it at the time and that you’re in such a good place now.
Brilliant overview and lived experience. Daniel, you are a special soul and it is your time to open up and awaken. Let me know how I can help.
Thank you for sharing some great insight.
I spent 14 years in AA and left about 19 years ago.
I’m glad you came to see what AA and the Twelve Steps are really about. I spent years after I left researching and was horrified that I had been a part of it for so long. I spent years exposing it, but I’ve moved in another direction.
The one point you make I would differ on is, “Would I advise those in AA to get out? No.” I would urge anyone professing faith in Christ to leave AA and the Twelve Steps because it is heretical, of the world, and in contradiction to the gospel of Jesus Christ.
One of the most damaging fallacies about AA, is that it was Christian in its origins because the founders claimed to be Christians. However, Christians would never have written the heresies that are found in the "Big Book" and "Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions," they would have professed the gospel of Jesus Christ.
God Bless!
You are quite correct, Chad. I’ve edited the article and answered “yes”, along with some added advice. Thank you for your kind critique.
God bless,
Daniel
Thank you, Daniel,
It's nice to converse with someone with a similar background who understands the danger of AA from a Christian perspective.
When I first started exposing AA years ago, I did much of it on my friend's national radio show (he is a theologian), and "Christians" in AA went berserk; lots of threats and attacks.
Keep up the good work!
Thanks for posting these thoughts and incites. I quit alcohol with my personal choice made without support from a group for a similar reason. I decided once and for all that there was more that I didn't like about drinking alcoholic beverages than I did like about it. It was a clear choice to make in that moment, but the Earth didn't move all of a sudden. I don't expect this fact about me will ever change. It took some time to groove in, and I've been a very happy person since then. I never attended AA meetings, but I attended Adult Children of Alcoholics meetings for several years several decades ago. I wasn't a fan of the 12 steps, but I very much appreciated the fellowship I enjoyed with my group.
Thank you for your feedback, Walter.
Thanks for sharing your article.
It’s funny how two people can reach the same conclusion for different reasons! While you felt it didn't align with your faith, I actually found the program to be far more religious and cult-like than the 'spiritual' label suggests, which was why I decided to move on. That said, I’m glad you feel you got what you needed from it at the time and that you’re in such a good place now.
Thank you for your feedback, Carrie. Is that your last name or are you actually in England? Or both?
Daniel
I’m in the US.😊
An incredible read Murphy. Thank you for sharing.
Why, thank you my dear sister. It’s gotten over 100 views so people are quite interested in this topic.