Originally Posted by
preta 
I certainly dont think Bill W. saw the same truth that Jesus or the Buddha saw. (i dont even think Jesus and the Buddha saw the same truth but thats a different story)
Bill W. found a way for one drunk to help another drunk come to live a spiritual life and quit drinking for good. Thats all. He wasnt a holy man, and to elevate him to such status doesnt really do much good for AA..
Truth is Truth. It is seen through different eyes, but it is still Truth.
The Carpenter said that "I and The Father are one." When asked if he was the son of God he replied with a simple "I Am." The Truth.
Every teacher , saint, and mystic down through the centuries, from whatever tradition or culture, has said the same thing in different words.
Jim