Seems to me that most people who have a negative reaction actually haven't really looked at the text. It does not say that I am not responsible for my own actions, it does not say that I have to believe in GOD. It does not say I have to do anything.
All that being said, just like anything else, it is important to do the research. The principles set down by the 12 steps are just that. There is nobody forcing anyone to do anything they don't want to do. Try and get that in a church, or religious facility. One comment here made a couple of good points. 1. Its FREE 2. Its Anonymous.
Seems to me that most people who have a negative reaction actually haven't really looked at the text. It does not say that I am not responsible for my own actions, it does not say that I have to believe in GOD. It does not say I have to do anything.
All that being said, just like anything else, it is important to do the research. The principles set down by the 12 steps are just that. There is nobody forcing anyone to do anything they don't want to do. Try and get that in a church, or religious facility. One comment here made a couple of good points. 1. Its FREE 2. Its Anonymous.
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