| Title: | Discussions from a Christian Perspective |
| Notice: | Prostitutes and tax collectors welcome! |
| Moderator: | CSC32::J_CHRISTIE |
| Created: | Mon Sep 17 1990 |
| Last Modified: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Number of topics: | 1362 |
| Total number of notes: | 61362 |
This note for consideration of 12-step programs as they relate to
Christianity.
Peace,
Richard
| T.R | Title | User | Personal Name | Date | Lines |
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| 273.1 | DPDMAI::DAWSON | A Different Light | Thu Jul 11 1991 23:53 | 7 | |
RE: .0 Richard,
Are you talking about AA and ACOA type programs?
If you are then I can tell you (being an ACOA) that they teach a love
for "a" higher power.
Dave
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| 273.2 | CSC32::J_CHRISTIE | Full of green M&M's | Fri Jul 12 1991 17:10 | 10 | |
Re: -1
You've got the right idea. There are lots of such programs, usually
set up for persons experiencing addictions and codependencies.
Are such programs complementary to the Christian faith, or contrary to
the Christian faith, or what?
Peace,
Richard
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| 273.3 | one viewpoint | TFH::KIRK | a simple song | Mon Jul 15 1991 10:28 | 27 |
Hi Richard, As an ACoA and incest survivor, and hence a member of the ACOA and ISA family groups, I can say that I have found tremendous spiritual strength and support in such groups. My life has literally been saved through these programs. Being fashioned after AA, they are designed to be spiritual groups, not religious groups. They have borrowed the heart of love from many sources. Of some of the groups I have seen, if there is any specific leaning, it is in fact towards a traditional Judeo-Christian faith...for example the Lord's Prayer is often used as a meeting opener or closer. (This is often modified in ISA groups to "Our God, which art in Heaven...", because the image of such a loving father can be quite alien.) Over all, I would think that such programs are not only complementary to the Christian faith, but to all Love centered faiths, as well. Further, I've seen nothing *contrary* to the Christian faith, in any practical matter. That is, anonymous programs intend to be silent on any matter of theology, while being a source of strength while one explores their own spiritual path. Take what you need, and leave the rest... .-) Peace, Jim | |||||
| 273.4 | 12-step meeting for Christians | STAR::CHARPENTIER | Thu Aug 22 1991 14:34 | 9 | |
Not too much time to note right now but....
Yes, complemetary for me too.
And, there is a 12-step for christians meeting in Hudson NH
that is an even better combination for me. It has been meeting
for 1 year now but I just discovered it recently.
Dolores
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| 273.5 | Would like to know more | CSC32::J_CHRISTIE | Peace on it | Thu Aug 22 1991 21:10 | 9 |
Note 273.4 Dolores CHARPENTIER, Welcome to C-P! I hope you'll tell us more about it when you have the time. Blessings, Richard | |||||
| 273.6 | greeting to a familiar face | TFH::KIRK | a simple song | Thu Aug 22 1991 22:45 | 7 |
Hi Dolores! Fancy meeting you here! ((hugs)), Jim | |||||
| 273.7 | Your "welcome" feels good! Thanks. | STAR::CHARPENTIER | Fri Aug 23 1991 09:50 | 7 | |
Thank you, Richard.
Hi Jim!!!!
I've been here but read-only for a while.
Dolores
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