[warrens]

Taz

Every meeting that I've ever been to closes with this prayer. I hold hands, do not recite it, but do say, "Amen" at the end.

For me it is less a personal affront, but out of respect for those to whom it has meaning. If I parse the words, it would be blasphemous and disrespectful for me to "go along," reciting it hollowly.

I believe in finding commonaltiy, in AA and in life. I can live with and accept, if not believe, in some of the spiritual aspects of AA. To me, these issues are not worthy of debate, as they are divisive and keep our "eyes from the prize."

Good topic. Hope it doesn't result in rants...

warren