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Podcast: Busting Addiction and Its Myths
Episode: Mini Series 12 - Addiction Q&A - 3
Description: Q: Why do some people hate AA?A: It mostly comes down to the idea of a âhigher powerâ, frequently expressed as âGod, as we understand himâ. The co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, Bill Wilson, was closely related to a Christian evangelical group during the 1930âs known as the âOxford Groupâ. From their teachings stemmed the idea of a âhigher powerâ which became a central thesis in the 12 Steps of AA. While there is no obligation to believe in a higher power, many who reject AA do so because they claim to be atheists, or believe that AA...