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The Impossible Becomes Possible

Fifty Chosen Articles: Number Twenty-Eight. The first of the three international secular AA conferences. Originally posted in December 2014. Consistent with its theme of Many Paths to Recovery the conference was stunningly rich and...

Modern 12 Step Recovery

Fifty Chosen Articles: Number Twenty-Seven. The last of seven consecutive book reviews. Originally posted in April 2021. A contemporary understanding of addiction and recovery. A Review by John B. Maybe you can’t teach an...

Staying Sober Without God

Staying Sober Without God

Fifty Chosen Articles: Number Twenty-Four. The fourth of seven consecutive book reviews. Originally posted in June 2019. “Atheists and agnostics deserve just as much of a chance at recovery as believers do.” Review by...

Key Players in AA History

Fifty Chosen Articles: Number Twenty-Three. The third of seven consecutive book reviews. Originally posted in February 2015. “The profiles crafted by bob k are… presented in an engaging manner accessible to all those interested...

Beyond Belief

Beyond Belief: Agnostic Musings for 12 Step Life

Fifty Chosen Articles: Number Twenty-Two. The second of seven consecutive book reviews. Originally posted in January 2013. Finally, daily reflections for nonbelievers, free-thinkers, and everyone. Review by Carol M. Finally! A daily reflection book...

Meditation

The Practical Tool of Meditation

Fifty Chosen Articles: Number Twenty. Originally posted in April 2016. Meditation makes a difference in my day-to-day life in long term recovery. By Thomas B. I had my first meditation experience early in my...

The Therapeutic Value of the Group

Fifty Chosen Articles: Number Nineteen. Originally posted in March 2016. What do we get from attending AA meetings? How about valuables such as hope and social skills? By Steve K. The Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)...

Women’s Meetings

Fifty Chosen Articles: Number Sixteen. Originally posted in December 2015. “The first women’s meeting I attended threw me sideways… I shared a little of my own journey. Failure at motherhood, at partnering, at relationships,...

Ernie Kurtz

A Tribute to Ernie Kurtz

Fifty Chosen Articles: Number Fourteen. Originally posted in May 2015. Ernie was interested in, and supportive of, ALL paths to recovery. By Roger C. Ernie Kurtz died on January 19 of this year at...

A Higher Purpose

Fifty Chosen Articles: Number Thirteen. Originally posted in March 2014. A Higher Power? How about a Higher Purpose? By Wayne M. I am an alcoholic and have been sober for over nine years. I...

A History of Agnostic Groups in AA

Fifty Chosen Articles: Number Eleven. Originally posted in December 2013. Today’s article includes this 26-page history and starts with a review of it. Here’s some of the history: the very first agnostic group in...

An AA Pamphlet for Agnostics – The 1980s

Fifty Chosen Articles: Number Ten. Originally  posted in November 2013. Conference Approved Literature. “The greatest danger facing AA today (is)… prohibiting non-Conference approved literature, i.e., ‘banning books’.” The Manager of the AA General Service...

An AA Pamphlet for Agnostics – The 1970s

Fifty Chosen Articles: Number Nine. Originally posted in August 2013. The word “God” (or “Him”, etc.) appears 281 times in the first 164 pages of the Big Book. As a result, the struggle to...

The Courts, AA and Religion

Fifty Chosen Articles: Number Six. Originally posted in May 2012. Is traditional AA religious? What have the Courts had to say about the religiosity of Alcoholics Anonymous? By Linda R. Inside AA, one hears...

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