This is of a life or death situation, a fifth step is desperatley in need of being taken.
2006-11-12 16:58:45 · 8 answers · asked by SLWhitman 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
The 5th step: Admitted to God, to ourselves and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.
Does NOT require clergy. God knows what is in your heart.
You can speak with God [however you perceive God] in the privacy of your room.
You can speak with yourself in your own room too, of course.
Another human being can be found at any AA meeting.
Go to the damn meetings!
2006-11-12 17:12:58 · answer #1 · answered by roscoedeadbeat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a 12 Step group called "Celebrate Recovery" who meet at various churches. Usually in larger cities. I don't know where you live.
The Big Book says you can use the help of Clergy in general. Just call around to the listings of denominations you feel comfortable with and tell them what you need until you find one that is knowledgeable enough to be suitable for your emergency 5th step.
2006-11-12 17:56:32 · answer #2 · answered by Cub6265 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes, AA meetings are held in churches. Find out if that's true in your area, and contact the clergy in charge of that church. Even if he or she is not personally involved with the AA group, they should be able to direct you to someone who is knowledgable about 12-step programs. Or just ask at AA and see if they have a list of AA-friendly clergy.
2006-11-12 17:02:09 · answer #3 · answered by thaliax 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call some church's and ask. Call or see an AA member and ask. Maybe the yellow pages could help. A city official in your town/city should be able to point you in the right direction too.
2006-11-12 17:07:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may be surprised to find that most real clergy people are versed in 12 step programs, or are at least in touch with groups that are.
You should be able to approach any that you feel comfortable with.
2006-11-12 18:57:12 · answer #5 · answered by negrito con sabor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of them should know the steps, at the very least they can point you to someone who can help immediately...Good Luck and God Bless!
2006-11-12 17:02:42 · answer #6 · answered by GrandmaW 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask your local biggest church congregation. They may hacve someone on staff who knows.
2006-11-12 17:03:10 · answer #7 · answered by rapturefuture 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They're all out drinking.
2006-11-12 17:01:12 · answer #8 · answered by splatterchew 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋