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“Therefore, faith is more than our greatest gift; its
sharing with others is our greatest responsibility.
So may we of A.A. continually seek the wisdom and
the willingness by which we may well fulfill that
immense trust which the giver of all perfect gifts
has placed in our hands.”
The Best of Bill, pg. 10
Faith, God As We Understand Him
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“In my own case, the foundation stone of freedom
from fear is that of faith: a faith that, despite all
worldly appearances to the contrary, causes me to
believe that I live in a universe that makes sense.”
As Bill Sees It, pg. 51
The Coming Of Faith
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“I must keep my magic magnifying mind on my acceptance and off my expectations.”
Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, pg. 420
Acceptance Was The Answer
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I have been able to reap the rich rewards that come from
showing a little love for others and from serving them as I can.”
Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, pg. 267
He Sold Himself Short
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“When we encountered A.A., the fallacy of our defiance
was revealed. At no time had we asked what God’s will was
for us; instead we had been telling Him what it ought to be.
No man, we saw, could believe in God and defy Him, too.
Belief meant reliance, not defiance.”
12 Steps & 12 Traditions, pg. 31
Step Two
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“Alcoholics Anonymous is natural; it is natural at the
point where nature comes closest to the supernatural,
namely in humiliations and in consequent humility.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, pg. 572
The Religious View On A.A.
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“We have learned that whatever the human frailties of
various faiths may be, those faiths have given purpose
and direction to millions, People of faith have a logical
idea of what life is all about.”
Alcoholics Anonymous, pg. 49
We Agnostics
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“Those of us who have spent much time in the world
of spiritual make-believe have eventually seen the
childishness of it. This dream world has been replaced
by a great sense of purpose, accompanied by a growing
consciousness of the power of God in our lives. We have
come to believe He would like us to keep our heads in
the clouds with Him, but that our feet ought to be firmly
planted on earth.”
Alcoholics Anonymous, pg. 130
The Family Afterward
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“Spirituality is an awakening – or is it all the loose ends woven together
into a mellow fabric? It’s understanding – or is it all the knowledge one
need ever know? It’s freedom – if you consider fear slavery. It’s confi-
dence – or is it the belief that a higher power will see you through any
storm or gale? It’s adhering to the dictates of your conscience – or is it
a deep, genuine, living concern for the people and the planet? It’s peace
of mind in the face of adversity. It’s a keen and sharpened desire for
survival.”
Came To Believe, pg. 5
In His Own Individual Right
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“Each individual, in the personal stories, describes in
his own language and from his own point of view the
way he established his relationship with God. These
give a fair cross section of our membership and a clear-
cut idea of what has actually happened in their lives.”
Alcoholics Anonymous, pg. 29
There Is A Solution
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