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GregFL:
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On 2005-09-27 00:59:00, Thom wrote:
Greg, please enlighten me, Who wrote the book of James if not the Brother of Jesus?
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Well, I am doubtfull you really wanna go there, do you?
If so, start here
http://www.comparative-religion.com/chr ... /3/4/2.php
http://www.geocities.com/paulntobin/jamesepistle.html
But Thom, you are opening a hornet's nest here. Better you just keep with your story.
And while your at it, care to link us to the twelve steps, or the origin of the twelve steps, contained in the Book of James?
Thom:
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On 2005-09-27 01:03:00, Thom wrote:
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What is the success ratio of AA Thom?
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100 percent of those who want it, with the exception of some whose brains are too pickled to grasp it."
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Again, without your well polished diversionary skills..what is the success rate of AA?
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Greg, as you know, there are no records of attendance kept in AA, thus, no way of accurately gauging a percentage.
Antigen:
That's ok. As an organization and as a group, they haven't got a great track record for honesty and integrity anyway. But there are other, better ways to gain access to the information we're looking for here. Here's one example of a peer reviewed study by a respectable institution:
--- Quote ---The Harvard Mental Health Letter, from The Harvard Medical School, stated quite plainly:
On their own
There is a high rate of recovery among alcoholics and addicts, treated and untreated. According to one estimate, heroin addicts break the habit in an average of 11 years. Another estimate is that at least 50% of alcoholics eventually free themselves although only 10% are ever treated. One recent study found that 80% of all alcoholics who recover for a year or more do so on their own, some after being unsuccessfully treated. When a group of these self-treated alcoholics was interviewed, 57% said they simply decided that alcohol was bad for them. Twenty-nine percent said health problems, frightening experiences, accidents, or blackouts persuaded them to quit. Others used such phrases as "Things were building up" or "I was sick and tired of it." Support from a husband or wife was important in sustaining the resolution.
Treatment of Drug Abuse and Addiction -- Part III, The Harvard Mental Health Letter, Volume 12, Number 4, October 1995, page 3.
(See Aug. (Part I), Sept. (Part II), Oct. 1995 (Part III).)
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Tough Love: Abuse of a type particularly enjoyable to the abuser, in that it combines the pleasures of sadism with those of self-righteousness. Commonly employed and widely admired in 12-step groups.
--Chaz Bufe
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Thom:
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On 2005-09-27 00:59:00, Thom wrote:
Greg, please enlighten me, Who wrote the book of James if not the Brother of Jesus?
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Well, I am doubtfull you really wanna go there, do you?
If so, start here
http://www.comparative-religion.com/chr ... /3/4/2.php
http://www.geocities.com/paulntobin/jamesepistle.html
But Thom, you are opening a hornet's nest here. Better you just keep with your story.
I see what you mean. the second link took me to 'a skeptics guide to Christianity'...that's like going to Fornits for reliable recovery information, :razz: but I thank you just the same for the links.
And while your at it, care to link us to the twelve steps, or the origin of the twelve steps, contained in the Book of James?"
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This link deals with the connection between early AA, and the Epistle of James.
http://www.dickb.com/AAsJamesClub.shtml[ This Message was edited by: Thom on 2005-09-27 14:56 ]
Thom:
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On 2005-09-27 01:03:00, Thom wrote:
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What is the success ratio of AA Thom?
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100 percent of those who want it, with the exception of some whose brains are too pickled to grasp it."
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There are those too who suffer from grave emotional and mental disorders, but they to can recover if they have the capacity to be honest."
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Thanks for correcting me with the official answer. :smile:
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