Learn from experts hear from masters and professionals who work in the. The big book of alcoholics anonymous and 12 step programs across the world, have helped millions of people recover from addictions. This is a series of big book studies and workshops that are intended to give newcomers an adequate presentation of the program of alcoholics anonymous. Joe and charlie big book study on 11 cds with handouts alcoholics. The 164 and more book, ebook, and web site are all concordances which display passages from the big book alcoholics anonymous, the twelve steps and twelve traditions, and the a. Chapter 4 we agnostics page 40 for either case, atheist or agnostic, we are going to have to find some way to have this spiritual experience, and to use this power greater than human. Alcoholism12 step support a perspective on we agnostics chapter 4 of the big book im not going for this god stuff. There are references in which some will agree and disagree and obviously there are references we omitted where another person might have highlighted it.
And once again, i was amazed how easy it is for people to read and discuss scripture, even when they may not know anything about it, or even believe its true. Aa speakers prayers, promises and selfforgiveness new 20 duration. Aa speaker by the big book study published on 20171128t16. Although these books are not written specifically for the agnostic, they use nonjudgemental direct language and are higherpower neutral. Chapter 4 we agnostics this chapter explains the atheist and the believer and how some us came to believe in a power greater than. An audio version of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous audio version alcoholics anonymous. It sounds like they are trying to convert me to something. Almost half of the original members of aa where atheist or agnostic. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration.
These cds are not endorsed by nor the product of, alcoholics anonymous, alanon, overeaters anonymous, narcotics anonymous or any other 12 step group. The history of where the 12 steps came from will help give a deeper understanding to all that this book has to offer. Pages 44 through 57 chapter 4, we agnostics, is truly a remarkable piece of writing. Sep 07, 2017 quad a alcoholics anonymous for atheists and agnostics was launched in 1975 in chicago. Hold to download or tapclick to play the mp3 audio tape. The individual sections of this study guide material. This is because we agnostics includes terms such as creative intelligence, which would appear not to gel with the notion that we are allowed to accept the greater scientific universe as the higher power of. As an agnostic who definitely believes that the universe is bigger and more. It would be helpful to you as you read along to substitute the word food for alcohol and compulsive eater for alcoholic. Recorded live during a big book study over 27 weeks during winterspring 201516 by tim. During any such meeting to study the aa big book, you would expect to encounter a wide variety of viewpoints on the portions under consideration. In doing so, the big book also presents a method by which readers can investigate theological questions for themselves.
In that setting, consider that, over in the corner, sits an old timer who has been around aa for over half a century. Aas founders took great pains to emphasise their links to, and. We have a new site come and check us out thursday night big book study. Oct 12, 2017 one of many good places to begin is in alcoholics anonymous aka the big book, specifically chapter 4, we agnostics. We agnostics i n the precedingchapters you have learned something of alcoholism. Can be used for groups, for sponsors, and as a standalone. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous audio version. I also dont approve of the big book saying i dont know who god is. By the very act of critiquing chapter 4, we agnostics, i. Oct 05, 2014 i thought it had to be done precisely as laid out in the big book, and although bill w. And it means, of course, that we are going to talk about god. May 21, 2008 in its chapter, we agnostics, the big book outlines its attitude toward spiritual and religious matters. What if the fourth chapter of the big book,we agnostics had actually been written by atheists and agnostics.
We agnostics assignment we have covered the first and second components. We agnostics assignment we have covered the first and second components of the disease of alcoholism. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. Big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. I thought it had to be done precisely as laid out in the big book, and although bill w. Throughout the big book atheists and agnostics are portrayed as people who need to be convinced to open their minds to the idea of having a personal. The individual sections of this study guide material reflect ideas, emotions and attitudes you might hear from the mouth of that old timer over in the corner. Read a history of agnostics in aa online by roger c books free. By the very act of critiquing chapter 4, we agnostics, i admittedly commit aa heresy. We agnostics chapter of the big book religious forums.
The big book of quotations for atheists, agnostics, and. We confessed or shared our shortcomings with another person in confidence. One of many good places to begin is in alcoholics anonymous aka the big book, specifically chapter 4, we agnostics. Listen to the entire alcoholics anonymous big book as well as audiobooks, audio.
Taken from the book alcoholics anonymous frequently called the big book. Alcoholics anonymous big book reference edition for. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio austin recovery alumni. This is the third time we have been referred to appendix ii spiritual experience. I think this chapter gets ignored quite often, especially by members that feel theyve got a good grasp of the faith business, but it helped me a great deal when i was trying to wrap my brain around step 2. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book of quotations for atheists, agnostics. They site many examples of how we tend to worship other things, money, people, you name it.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book of quotations for atheists, agnostics, and secular humanists. The big book of alcoholics anonymous is an incredible book. Identifier aabigbook1 scanner internet archive html5 uploader 1. It is the sharing of our collective experience, strength, hope and wisdom inspired by our reading of this big book together that will make a difference in our recovery. They summarized what they learned from the oxford group in six simple principles. How could there possibly be a god when there are so many starving. We wish to make the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous part of our. Atheist in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android.
This app will aid in your recovery by giving you the guidance you need to quit. Alcoholics anonymous, glenn langohr, twelve step productions. Chapter 4 we agnostics page 41 notice the asterisk at the bottom of the page. Big book workshop we agnostics big book step study. Popular agnosticism books meet your next favorite book. Alcoholics anonymous big book reference edition for addiction treatment audio download. Then why does the chaptor we agnostics insinuate were all agnostic till we find out who god is in our lives and we have to have a spiritual awakening. We hope we have made clear the distinction between the alcoholic and the nonalcoholic. A perspective on we agnostics chapter 4 of the big book. Many times we talk to a new man and watch his hope rise as we discuss his alcoholic problems and explain our fellowship. Recorded live during a big book study over 27 weeks during winterspring 201516 by tim b. M download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Joe and charlie big book study tapes a taping of that presentation was made and called the big book study. It is not meant to be the the final word by any stretch.
Essential readings for the nonbeliever by christopher hitchens, the god delusion by richard dawkins. Youll find links to some of the best blogs, books and online videos throughout the. Many times we talk to a new man and watch his hope rise as we discuss his alcoho lic problems and explain our fellowship. Its not a magical book that requires arcane knowledge to decipher and understand. We admitted we were licked, that we were powerless over alcohol. Alcoholics anonymous big book reference edition for addiction. A rich resource to learn and understand alcoholism and a study of the 12 steps. Aug, 2017 then why does the chaptor we agnostics insinuate were all agnostic till we find out who god is in our lives and we have to have a spiritual awakening. So the authors of the book go to great lengths to show the importance of having a willingness to believe in a power greater than yourself. This is because we agnostics includes terms such as creative intelligence, which would appear not to gel with the notion that we are allowed to accept the greater scientific universe as the higher power of our choosing. In the big book we find a radical empiricism, applied to religion, with a set of actions offered as an entrance into direct spiritual experience. Reading guide for we agnostics amethyst recovery center.
Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. It is named, of course, after a chapter in alcoholics anonymous often called the big book. Quad a alcoholics anonymous for atheists and agnostics was launched in 1975 in chicago. We suggest you follow along in your own 4th edition big book and take notes as you listen to the audio. I guess i was a bit of a fundamentalist at the time and feared that it wouldnt work if i didnt follow directions exactly. In the preceding chapters you have learned something of alcoholism. Download free audiobooks in the mp3 format or play them straight via youtube. This is a comprehensive study of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, with hundreds of questions asked and answered. A little ditty on the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Joe and charlie big book study on 11 cds with handouts alcoholics 25 and 12 years and these tapes should be a requirement of every member to listen to. This exercise is meant to be an individual study aid of the big book in which the author identifies the references to god. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. The big book of quotations for atheists, agnostics, and secular humanists kindle edition by probulos, i. The big book would advise you, however, not to be too perturbed by these references.
Agnostic in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Four short years before writing this chapter, the principal author, bill w. Since 1939 millions have read it to find a path to sobriety and more. The 164 and more book, ebook, and web site are all concordances which display passages from the. Aug 24, 2009 we have a new site come and check us out thursday night big book study. How could there possibly be a god when there are so many starving people and wars where everybody says god is on their side. Joe and charlie big book study on 11 cds with handouts. This is a long chapter, but like the rest of the big book, the ideas are simple and straightforward. This is the heart of the big book, the chapter that introduces the twelve steps of alcoholics anonymous, and is so revered that it is read to open. Preface to the aa big book fm qual mp3 14mb chapter 1 bills story fm qual mp3 12. Well, reading and discussing this chapter plus a reading we discussed in the abstinence book in my meeting saturday helped me to. Many times we talk to a new man and watch his hope rise as we discuss his alcoholicproblems and explain our fellowship.
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