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Old 08-02-2010, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by trailrunrbyday View Post
Without going into it any further I do consider myself a Spiritual person and have comfort with the place that has in my life. That being said, I was worried that any help I would seek would continuously mean defending my lack of belief in *God*.

Thanks for the input!!!!
Yeah, there is no requirement to defend your beliefs. You are totally okay to keep your understanding to yourself unexplained as you may so choose. A God of our own understanding. It's written right into the program.

Having said that, be prepared that not all who attend meetings or within the fellowship observe the rights of others in straight up honest ways. Alcoholics are what they are and so all variations of persons attend meetings. Don't become discouraged. Like any on going gathering of peoples there are always some who just don't get what is going on and AA is not immune to that experience either. Many will understand your not wanting or having to defend your own spirituality. Some may not. Best Wishes!

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