by Clay | Jul 16, 2013 | Alcoholics Anonymous
In Tradition Five, Alcoholics Anonymous admonishes that, “Each group has but one primary purpose-to carry its message to the alcoholic who still suffers.” We don’t have to look very far to see nearly endless problems in the world. On a large scale,...
by Clay | Jul 16, 2013 | Alcoholics Anonymous
As a rule, Alcoholics Anonymous does not get involved with other organizations. This is defined by Tradition six which says that, “An A.A. group ought never endorse, finance, or lend the A.A. name to any related facility or outside enterprise, lest problems of...
by Clay | Jul 15, 2013 | Alcoholics Anonymous
Tradition seven of the Alcoholics Anonymous program says that “Every AA group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions.” As a rule, AA politely but firmly declines all donations from outside groups. Instead, they rely on...
by Clay | Jul 15, 2013 | Alcoholics Anonymous
Tradition eight mandates that Alcoholics Anonymous will never have a “professional” class. The tradition says, “Alcoholics Anonymous should remain forever nonprofessional, but our service centers may employ special workers.” By design,...
by Clay | Jul 15, 2013 | Alcoholics Anonymous
Tradition nine of the Alcoholics Anonymous program says that “A.A., as such, ought never be organized; but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible to those they serve.” Lack of organization rails against our every instinct. We see...
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