2006-08-08 06:05:46 · 10 answers · asked by flowerpower 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
It is possible that AA might appear as a cult. The core beliefs of the organization come from religious experience and an attempt to use religion to help others.
Following one of Wilson's (the Bill W. of note) relapses, he returned to the hospital where he was sedated and detoxified. He prayed in bed during his recovery: "If there be a God, will He show himself! The result was instant, electric, beyond description. The place seemed to light up, blinding white. I knew only ecstasy and seemed on a mountain. A great wind blew, enveloping and penetrating me. To me, it was not of air, but of Spirit. Blazing, there came the tremendous thought. 'You are a free man.' Then the ecstasy subsided. I now found myself in a new world of consciousness which was suffused by a Presence. One with the universe, a great peace stole over me." Wilson exclaimed: "So this is the God of the preachers"
Additionally, the twelve step program resembles to the initiation rituals of many religions.
But, unlike a cult, which demands complete dedication, along with a total financial commitment, it is possible for members to leave. The contacting of one's "sponsor" in times of temptation is not so much a method of control for the organization, but more of a peer support tool. and, of course, there is no mandatory financial commitment.
2006-08-08 06:24:06 · answer #1 · answered by Jim T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's a self-help group and a very good one. Cults have some kind of hidden, ulterior motive. I don't think AA has any other one than to support people who have a drinking problem.
2006-08-08 13:17:59 · answer #2 · answered by 60s Chick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's ineffective when people are forced to do it. It only works if you truly don't want to drink. I know many people who have gone to AA for years, yet continued their alcoholism the whole time. They never planned on stopping their problem and saw the meetings as a hassle and a waste of time.
2006-08-08 13:17:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes Stay Away It Is Pure Evil
2006-08-08 13:08:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no way.. its group to help out those alcaholics stop drinking.. its not a cult
2006-08-08 13:10:18 · answer #5 · answered by beautyqueen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is an attempt to take control of 1 persons life, that is the individual trying to free him/her self from alcohol dependency.
2006-08-08 13:10:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is a support group for people with the same problem to talk about it.
2006-08-08 13:10:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes!!! Stay away from those crazies!!! Go get some beer and drink by yourself! That way you know you're hangin with 'normal' people! That's what I do. lol
2006-08-08 13:15:56 · answer #8 · answered by Suspended 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's ineffective as a treatment. It is virtually non-existent in European nations which have a better cure rate.
2006-08-08 13:10:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lmao
2006-08-08 13:09:48 · answer #10 · answered by shizzlechit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋