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Old 04-30-2009, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by lifequest View Post
The 12 steps and the AA meetings are certainly good and helpfull for many people but for me it is useless because I do not believe in God. Yes I was baptised (what could I do I was 3 weeks old) and so are my sons because 20 years ago (here in Quebec) it was the easiest way to give them an identity. I am more into Boudhism and spirituality...and it seems the ressources are limited for us. So this is a SERIOUS attempt to connect back to myself...
Welcome!!!

Depending on the meetings you attend, you may get the impression that AA is all about God and religion.

For another take on this perspective, you might want to read, The 12-Step Buddhist by Darren Littlejohn. He is a firm believer in the value of AA as a part of his recovery.
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