My Sponsor and I clash over Higher Power and Big Book Study
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Originally Posted by keithj 
Then why are you commenting on a sponsor/higher power thread? Clearly, you have the power to stay sober. The need for a higher power is irrelevant to you.
If you're not powerless, then there is no need for a higher power. Go and be happy. Or better yet, help others who are also not powerless.
If you're not powerless, then there is no need for a higher power. Go and be happy. Or better yet, help others who are also not powerless.
1. The OP is an atheist, who is struggling with meshing AA's philosophies with her own. I think it is perfectly appropriate to address her issues by pointing out that other approaches and philosophies are available to her.
2. This is a non 12 step forum.
3. My perspectives and experiences are not invalid because I don't view my recovery through the lens of powerlessness.
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I was also turned of with "Jesus is my lord and savior" mantra over and over again.
I never had a sponser for the reason that I didn't want to involve some stranger into my life and having to tell me what to do all the time.
In my opinion, I AM the higher power. I knew I was powerless at my lowest over alcohol, but it was also the "power of my self will and determination" that would give me the power to straighten myself out.
It worked for me. I respect the way others have to handle it. IF my daughter all of a sudden becomes sober and goes to church every Sunday, am I going to tell her NO? Absolutely not. Whatever works is whatever works.
I never had a sponser for the reason that I didn't want to involve some stranger into my life and having to tell me what to do all the time.
In my opinion, I AM the higher power. I knew I was powerless at my lowest over alcohol, but it was also the "power of my self will and determination" that would give me the power to straighten myself out.
It worked for me. I respect the way others have to handle it. IF my daughter all of a sudden becomes sober and goes to church every Sunday, am I going to tell her NO? Absolutely not. Whatever works is whatever works.
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