Extracts
from our forum: http://forums.delphiforums.com/aacultwatch
under thread: “advice
on how to report a cult meeting
”
“Well
done, I agree with you. It’s good to hear that some oldtimers in
the group also agree with you too. I think any democracy (and
therefore unity in a democratic organisation) is reliant on people
being able to constructively criticise its leaders (hence Tradition
Nine in AA) and their being able to constructively criticise any
other destructive elements in it. Key to this democracy and unity is
the individual’s right to freedom of expression (this right and
defence of it is expressed in Tradition One). I think some good
examples of this tradition in action can be found in AA Grapevine.
Here’s a recent example, on the AA Grapevine 'What's On Your Mind
Forum;' extracts from a reply to a newcomer’s questioning of his
sponsor’s attitude:
“You
need to remove a defective character, your so called
sponsor................Glad you have seen that you have outgrown the
jerk and are ready to move on. Glad you joined us” (Extracts from
Burning Desire to Share, 'Catholic….', Wed, 2013-03-27 08:18)
The
good thing about AA Grapevine is that you get a wide range of the
varying opinions in AA. “
Cheerio
The
Fellas (Friends of Alcoholics Anonymous)
