ATHEISTS, AGNOSTICS AND OTHERS GROUP
of
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
WHY an Agnostics and Freethinkers group? Bill W. wrote in the AA
Grapevine in 1965: “the full individual liberty to practice any creed
or principle or therapy whatever should be a first consideration for us
all. Let us not, therefore, pressure anyone with our individual
or even collective views.”
This group is an expression of some of us who may not necessarily feel
comfortable with all the beliefs of AA, such as the reliance upon a
higher power. It is not our desire to preach or to alter anyone’s
beliefs. We wish to remain open to all beliefs and practices
which help each one of us to achieve and maintain sobriety.
We start by introducing ourselves by name.... [go around the circle
giving names]
The floor is now open for discussion.
CLOSING
[Suggested closing -- joining hands, “Keep on coming back, it
works.” ]: