“11. Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of… — Charles Bufe Copy Share Image
“God would reveal “Himself to anyone who would “listen,” and that “He” had a minutely detailed plan for every human life. The sheer chutzpah… — Charles Bufe Copy Share Image
“There’s a huge difference between stating that you have a problem and are going to do something about it, and stating that you have… — Charles Bufe Copy Share Image
“As Jack Trimpey, founder of Rational Recovery, has pointed out, steps 2 and 3 are a con—a classic “bait and switch.” Specifically, step 3… — Charles Bufe Copy Share Image
“INCEST, n. In many parts of the Bible Belt, the most popular form of dating” — Charles Bufe Copy Share Image
“On December 11,1934, Wilson’s drinking came to a screeching halt. On that day he was readmitted to Towns Hospital, sedated, and subjected to Dr.… — Charles Bufe Copy Share Image
“As well, the very religiosity of step 2 is a major problem for many persons. Like steps 3, 5, 6, 7 and 11, step… — Charles Bufe Copy Share Image
“Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character. This is yet another step which invokes “God” and encourages dependence rather… — Charles Bufe Copy Share Image
“In sum, the 12 steps are not a road to recovery, let alone the road to recovery. They are, instead, a road to a… — Charles Bufe Copy Share Image
“11. Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will… — Charles Bufe Copy Share Image
“In short, the first step leads to low self-esteem, learned helplessness, personal irresponsibility, and binge drinking. The first step is a step toward disaster;… — Charles Bufe Copy Share Image
