...some things about the program never felt quite right...Now I know why.
http://www.aadepragramming.org
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2006-08-13 15:03:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Correction: http://aadeprogramming.org
2006-08-15 15:03:22 · update #1
Because it is?
Oh, they can claim "spiritual, not religious" all they want, but in the Big Book chapter "Into Action", ir reads, "Our real purpose is to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to God..."
Cult members usually won't admit to being in a cult, but some AA members are so far gone they say, "Well, if it's a cult, I'm glad to be a cult member" and "Brainwashed? My brain needed a good washing".
If you have problems with the AA deprogramming link, try:
http://aadeprogramming.morerevealed.com/
2006-08-13 18:09:13 · answer #1 · answered by raysny 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I think it is a cult. It has mason like properties to it. I think the meetings are designed to build trust, then share how things are sooo good, that u should join too. The steps are about faults, and imperfections, also about turning your life over to God. Now, that sounds like a good idea for the believer in God, which I am.. the Lord God, but in reality, this has nothing to do with staying sober.. yes, living a life glorifying to God is healthy, it's apart of our relationship with the Lord, but it's not tips, and tools on how to actually stay sober, and work on sobriety.. it's is working on your relationship with God, or the God of Alcoholics AA, or your "higher power", or a door nob, or group, or this or that.. I think it's a trick.. I mean, in reality, I don't think if you've had a drinking problem in your life at one point, you are doomed to be an alcoholic your whole life, or have alcohol problems your whole life. I do think it does rest upon the individual though.. I mean, if you hit the bottle like a crack fiend, maybe i'd recommend strongly that you watch yourself before you drink, or take steps to make sure you are going to keep your cool if you don't trust yourself, but admitting you are an alcoholic when you don't drink is not really the truth, is it? I mean, Alcoholics are people who have drinking problem AND are currently in a phase of drinking, not someone who is destined to be an alcoholic their whole life.. I guess with that said, I'm sure others will say, but you just don't understand.. alcoholics are people who are born to drink, or born ****** up, or born whatever way. So, what i'm hearing you say is that you are completely ****** up? maybe you just lack the tools to rationally deal with certan circumstances, maybe you need to learn how to cope with life in a productive, healthy way.. maybe you need to stay away from losers who are bringing you down.. maybe you need to display some maturity, and be a person who displays self control. Someone who has a support group of friends.. knows how to make you happy, know how to regulate emotions. Maybe you are just doing things that make you want to get drunk, like being a piece of **** and idk, having sex with a bunch of dudes if you are a dude, or stealing, trying to be a thug, or a pimp, or being abusive, or acting out in anger, not knowing any other ways to dealing with your anger. Maybe in some seasons, you know if your heart you aren't repentant, and that you are allowing yourself to go through this phase of craziness, when your heart needs to turn to the Lord, and keep the ways he has designed us to live.. loving others, loving ourselves, loving him, helping people, serving others, being trustworthy, not having a filthy mouth, going to the right places, having fun in a non detrimental way.. so much can be DONE to make you feel like you aren't a crazy piece, so if you are doing these things, maybe it's time for life change and some counseling, and going to places you know are legit. If you want spiritual help, and truth, go to Church. Just my input.
2014-10-19 01:49:34 · answer #2 · answered by Alexander a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because most of the 12 points of the Alcoholic Anonymous are related to enroll you in the faith. AA is like a Marine recruitement facility. It preys on the weak.
2006-08-13 22:08:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
I haven't had a drink in about 3 years. If I went to an AA meeting, hearing all that religious crap and all those sad stories, makes me FEEL LIKE HAVING A DRINK!!!. So forget that. They must be avoided for me to stay sober.
P.S.. I tried clicking your link but the page wasn't available.
2006-08-14 00:57:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
AA is a good program. It helped me sober up.
2006-08-13 22:08:54 · answer #5 · answered by Nick Name 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
People say that when they drink and won't admit that they could have a problem.
2006-08-13 22:32:30 · answer #6 · answered by Willnotlietoyou 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What a crock of S....t
2006-08-13 22:06:41 · answer #7 · answered by lyndles 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋