Tim Bruening <tsbrueni@pop.dcn.davis.ca.us> wrote:



>
> If an alcoholic happens to be an atheist, how would he apply the 12
> Steps?

See my previous post on the subject - I'm an atheist and have had no
problems with the steps.

> If an alcoholic atheist is COURT ORDERED to attend AA meetings, would
> this constitute an infringement on their First Amendment right to
> freedom of religion?

This is a tricky area. I personally am conflicted as to whether this
practice is morally right or even constitutional. On the other hand, I've
known many drunks over the years who came initially by court order and
stayed because the program was working for them.