Was Alcoholics Anonymous a Christian Fellowship in 1935?

Both A.A. cofounders Dr. Bob and Bill W. referred to themselves as “practicing Christians.” Both had been converted and believed conversion to Christ provided a cure for alcoholism. Their early meetings were called “old fashioned prayer meetings” and opened with prayer, reading from the Bible, group prayer, group seeking of God’s guidance, and reading from [...]

Why is it called Alcoholics Anonymous when…?

…the first thing you do is stand up and say, ‘My name is Bob and I am an alcoholic’? Leave your answer in the comments below!

Do you need to go to Alcoholics Anonymous?

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Is it true that Bill Wilson, the founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, was just in it for the money?

Although AA is suppose to be a voluntery organization, Bill Wilson received a salary and a house to live in from AA headquarters (which he was the head of). There is also, apparently, a letter on file where he wrote a friend early on in AA, that if he didn’t hurry up and start making [...]

Hae you any experience in Alcoholics Anonymous?

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Does Alcoholics Anonymous actually help people?

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Is Alcoholics Anonymous a cult?

Please state your reason for feeling AA is or is not a cult. If it is a cult isn’t better then a life of alcoholism? Have some thoughts on this, leave them below!

can anyone describe there experience in AA (alcoholics anonymous)?

hi, i am thinking of going to AA meetings, but i dont know if it will really help. if anyone has been to any of em, can u give me some details and ur experience with it? this is for smoking marijuana by the way What do you think? Tell us below!

Why is it called alcoholics anonymous when?

the first thing you do is stand up and say “hi, my name’s Bob. I’m an alcoholic”? Comment below!

In the book Twelve Step and Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous in the chapter on Tradition Four .?

In that chapter they mention the “boiler explosion at Wombley’s Clapboard factory” as an anology for the surge in participation of members after the failure of establishing Rules 1 thru 62, evolving into Rule 62. Does anyone know where Wombley’s clapboard factory was located and during what period in time did this event occur? Leave [...]