Originally Posted by
zerothehero 
But I believe it's time for AA to recognize it could be improved with some simple changes in the language that would help people develop a perspective that is more empowering.
Very insightful post, Zero. I agree with you.
And I go one step further and say that there needs to be more than a language change; there needs to be a paradigmatic and resulting mindset change.
The old "try many different meetings" until you find the one that fits might be convenient, but... for some of us, it's an impossibility.