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Old 07-31-2018, 04:09 PM
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Ken33xx
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Originally Posted by kevlarsjal2 View Post
I don't go to the overly religious ones. And I do hold hands and say the prayer. I do like the idea of the serenity prayer but I just don't ask a god to give me those things, I say it more as a reminder to myself that this is how I want to deal with things (serenity, courage and wisdom).

But every now and then people come up to me and ask why I no longer work the steps, tell me I should get a new sponsor etc. It used to bother me but now I just tell them I will do so if I should feel the need for it
In order for some in AA to maintain their beliefs they need to convince others of their truth.

But there is no need to get into an argument even with those who are pushy.

Be polite and move on.
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