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Old 09-02-2009, 07:52 AM   #54 (permalink)
andyaddict
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The clarity statement suggests, asks, requests or invites others to assimilate...no different than what the NA program asks (that is...if you want what we have to offer). Your logic implies that the 12 steps and 12 Traditions are also an example of the defect of self-righteousness.
I feel there are two significant flaws in your argument here.

1) One is adopted as representative of our fellowship via its Conference Approved status the other was "rejected" as representative of our fellowship via its failure to achieve Conference Approved status, not once, but twice.

2) One is a suggested as a "Proven" program of recovery that leads us to a meaningful relationship with God. The other is neither proven nor in any way effective in growing spirituality or a relationship with God - actually the opposite.

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If those 5 members make up the group...they are NA.
They are a part of NA, but by NO MEANS should attempt to speak as representative of NA.

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