It may seem incredible that these men are to become happy, respected, and useful once more. How can they rise out of such misery, bad repute and hopelessness? The practical answer is that since these things have happened among us, they can happen with you. Should you wish them above all else, and be willing to make use of our experience, we are sure they will come. The age of miracles is still with us. Our own recovery proves that!
In fact, this assertion is patently untrue. 95%-97% of people who enter AA meetings do not get sober, nor do they stay and practice all of the principles in their affairs.
Our hope is that when this chip of a book is launched on the world tide of alcoholism, defeated drinkers will seize upon it, to follow its suggestions. Many, we are sure, will rise to their feet and march on. They will approach still other sick ones and fellowships of Alcoholics Anonymous may spring up in each city and hamlet, havens for those who must find a way out.
I am happy to report that AA is disintegrating in communities local and faraway.
The exposures are coming to light. The crime and corruption which run rampant in AA meetings is being exposed. People who have been harmed and abused in the rooms of AA are finding their way out.
Bill Wilson ran a racket which has impoverished people far more than has benefitted them.
In the chapter "Working With Others" you gathered an idea of how we approach and aid others to health. Suppose now that through you several families have adopted this way of life. You will want to know more of how to proceed from that point. Perhaps the best way of treating you to a glimpse of your future will be to describe the growth of the fellowship among us. (AA, pg 153)
This program does not work.
This program does not allow people to settle into their own conception of God.
The Twelve Steps stir an individual to practice a conception of God based on the principles of men.
What point is a conception of God as you see fit, yet at the same time you have to relate to this "God" according to someone else's program?
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