Originally Posted by
Dee74 I don't think I did
My assertion was that faith is a common element in any recovery, FS.
The things we have faith in may not always be the same, but the faith is the common strand.
faith
noun \ˈfāth\
: strong belief or trust in someone or something
: belief in the existence of God : strong religious feelings or beliefs
: a system of religious beliefs
So yes, first definition can be related to sobriety without theology. Having faith in one's self, or in the collective wisdom of a fwellowship, or a behavioural workshop.
That's good to ponder, thanks Dee. It will help me get over the misconception of 'faith' as being a religious concept.