Alcohol Counselor: Quotable Quotes for A.A. History Lovers, by Dick B
by Christiana Care Quotable Quotes for A.A. History Lovers Dick B. Dale Mitchel, who wrote the biography of Bill Wilson’s doctor, William D. Silkworth, M.D., stated: During his third visit to Towns Hospital, Bill [Wilson] had a discussion with Dr. Silkworth on the subject of the “Great Physician.” . . . . In fact, Bill Wilson himself wrote that he had thought about this discussion before he decided to check himself into Towns for the last time. . . . Wilson wrote: “Alcoholism took longer to kill, but the result was the same. Yes, if there was any Great Physician that could cure the alcohol sickness, I’d better find him now, at once” See Dale Mitchel, Silkworth The Little Doctor Who Loved Drunks: The Biography of William Duncan Silkworth, M.D. (Center City, MN: Hazelden, 2002), 44. Read more... ...
What Is the “Local Church” and Why Is It Considered by Some a Cult?
Question by greywillowsdaughter: What is the “Local Church” and why is it considered by some a cult? aka : “The Lord’s Recovery” Best answer: Answer by Shemus WouldWhat? Answer by Larry TPerhaps you need to look up the word cult. Don’t stop at one dictionary try about three to get a clear idea of the definition. Larry T Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments! Read more... ...
Dick B. 08 AA History & Christian Recovery: Christian Endeavor
... B. 08 AA History & Christian Recovery: Christian Endeavor – Alcoholics Anonymous History: Dick B. explains that AA cofounder Dr. Bob Smith and his family were active in the Christian Endeavor Society of North Congregational Church, St. Johnsbury, to which they belonged. The Christian Endeavor program for young people required confession of Jesus Christ as Lord, conversion meetings, prayer meetings, Bible study meetings, Quiet Hour, and outreach. These Christian principles and practices found their way into the program and practices of the original Akron AA “Christian fellowship” program founded by Bill W. and ...