Tim Bruening <tsbrueni@pop.dcn.davis.ca.us> wrote:
> Dan from Boston wrote:
>
> > 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.
>
> How were you able to turn to a "Higher Power/God" without BELIEVING in
> God's existence?

My higher power is the AA program. AA is NOT a religious program. It is
your choice. The psychological advantage, of course, is to get you to go
outside of yourself for help. Other atheist AAs want to add their takes on
this?

The proof of the program for us all is that it works. I've been sober
nearly 29 years, and I have AA friends who have as much as 50 years'
sobriety. We say that if you've got one day (even one hour) you're a
winner.