Hmmm. Some good points. But I don't feel like these people actually know what they're talking about. It smells of ivory tower b.s. to me.
For instance I think they're poo-pooing the power of "we" in the steps and the program as a whole. For me, that is a huge positive force in AA; *we* are going through these changes together.
I'm not gonna nitpick through the rest with this message, but thanks for posting this, DK; it's given me food for thought. I hope it's helpful for other seculars trying to find a sober path