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mountain grammy

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6. The "evangelical chosen ones" have one goal: that we should all be "saved"

Mon May 13, 2013, 09:42 AM

May 2013

That would solve all our problems, if everyone accepted Jesus and believed exactly like they do. I've seen this with my husband's family. They have the one true belief and nothing else will save you.
Our nephew struggled with drugs and God knows what other demons he had. The family prayed and prayed and encouraged him to do likewise. He committed suicide at age 21. Had just married and had a brand new baby. Praying wasn't the answer, but we were assured, at his funeral, that he was saved and sat with Jesus. My husband had to get me out of there. I loved that kid.
My own daughter's struggles with drugs have me scared to death but we won't bury our heads in the Bible.

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not a fan of the whole "higher power" thing mzteris May 2013 #1

Oh I don't know ismnotwasm May 2013 #2

"Fucking nuts" barely begins to describe Free Republic. Initech May 2013 #3

Heh ismnotwasm May 2013 #4

"The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking." xtraxritical May 2013 #5

The "evangelical chosen ones" have one goal: that we should all be "saved" mountain grammy May 2013 #6

It's a terrifying struggle ismnotwasm May 2013 #7

Thank you for that story. Seems like the only ones I hear are hopeless, addiction is hopeless mountain grammy May 2013 #8

I've got plenty more where that came from ismnotwasm May 2013 #9

^^^^^ this ^^^^^^^ NMDemDist2 May 2013 #10

...whether AA is a religious organization mrjackshuman May 2013 #11

Quote.. page 47...big book..first two sentences on that page........ Stuart G May 2013 #12

I think the intense religious proselytization is why the courts ruled A.A./N.A. religious progree May 2013 #13

progree NMDemDist2 May 2013 #14

Alcoholics Anonymous doesn't care ismnotwasm May 2013 #15

It's for those who want it. mrjackshuman May 2013 #16

Thank you ismnotwasm May 2013 #17

In my own recovery experience... TommyCelt Jun 2013 #18

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