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Monthly Archives: April 2014
Two Major Sources of A.A. Ideas
A.A.’s Two Major Sources of Ideas Some Brief Points on the Bible and on A First Century Christian Fellowship Dick B. © 2014 Anonymous. All Rights Reserved For reasons not very clear to me today, those who write and speak … Continue reading
AA., Bill W., and Jesus Christ
There are many references by Bill Wilson as to the role played by Jesus Christ in recovery. One can be found on pages 216-217 of the 3rd edition of Alcoholics Anonymous. There, Abby G. in Cleveland asked Bill what this … Continue reading
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The Role of Jesus Christ in A.A. Specifically Pointed Out by Bill W.
There are many references by Bill Wilson as to the role played by Jesus Christ in recovery. One can be found on pages 216-217 of the 3rd edition of Alcoholics Anonymous. There, Abby G. in Cleveland asked Bill what this … Continue reading
12 Step Basic Ideas of AA Came from the Bible
In his last major talk, Dr. Bob made several points clear (See The Co-Founders of Alcoholics Anonymous: Biographical Sketches Their Last Major Talks, pages 12-14 1. Dr. Bob: I didn’t write the 12 Steps 2. Dr. Bob: I had … Continue reading
The Book of James and A.A.
The three Bible segments early AAs considered absolutely essenttial In his last major address to AAs in 1948, Dr. Bob told them that the older ones in A.A. believed the answers to their problem were in the Bible. He said … Continue reading
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The three Bible segments early AAs considered absolutely essential
The three Bible segments early AAs considered absolutely essenttial In his last major address to AAs in 1948, Dr. Bob told them that the older ones in A.A. believed the answers to their problem were in the Bible. He said … Continue reading
What Dr. Bob Said in March of 1948 When He and Bill W. Were on the Stage Together at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles Before an Audience of 4,500
What Dr. Bob Said in March of 1948 When He and Bill W. Were on the Stage Together at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles Before an Audience of 4,500 Dick B. © 2014 Anonymous. All rights reserved In … Continue reading
Early AA Relationship to Christianity: The Proof in A.A.’s Own Literature
Rocky M. recently asked for my thoughts about handling a man who had been a solid AA and a solid Christian, who had turned against AA, and who was slated to argue on radio with Rocky and “defend” Christianity and … Continue reading
The New “Anniversary Edition” of A.A.’s First Edition of Alcoholics Anonymous
The New “Anniversary Edition” of A.A.’s First Edition of Alcoholics Anonymous Dick B. © 2014 Anonymous. All rights reserved I just received and answered an email from a long-time Christian AA who told me he had just received copies of … Continue reading
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