Dear Christopher: Thank you for writing; and I won’t attempt to
capsulize 28 years of research and evidence because many have been following my
books, articles, blogs, and the like for years . But what became clear to me at
three years of sobriety was that A.A. had come from the Bible as Dr. Bob said
in his last major talk. Originally, it was a Christian Fellowship. But the
naysayers have chipped away at the facts trying to replace God with light
bulbs and higher powers, invented a new religion called “spirituality, but not
religion,” and vociferously shouted down those in meetings who voice the words
God, Jesus Christ, Bible, etc. and now foster atheism and agnosticism as part
of the show
In May, 2009, in Irvine, a convocation of Christian recovery
pastors, Christian recovery leaders, sponsors, speakers, authors and others
gathered and confirmed that A.A. history has distorted the deep religious
beliefs and training of Bill and Bob in Vermont, the culmination of their
drinking with a renunciation of liquor, a reliance on God to pull them out,
adherence to God’s rules, and a determined wish to help others get out in the
same way.
After 46 books, 1700 articles, blogs, conferences, and
more, we began to see that the facts are being buried. AA is no longer a
Christian fellowship and won’t be. But the determined obliteration of reliance
on God has changed the steps, the beliefs, the fellowship, the love and
service, and tolerance that enabled AA to grow and be of great value.
I have followed your work for years and am now pointing
out to thousands that beginners need to be told about old school A.A., make up
their own mind about the power and love of God, and have a real look at what
A.A. can still be if its members learn about their heritage and apply the
relevant parts today and end divisions and destructive trends.
Give me a ring any time, and thanks for your interest and reply.
God bless,
Richard G. Burns, J.D., CDAAC
Author and A.A. historian, retired attorney, Bible student (pen
name “Dick B.”)
46 published titles & over 1,450 articles on A.A. history and
the Christian Recovery Movement
Exec. Dir., International
Christian Recovery Coalition
(808) 874-4876
PO Box 837, Kihei, HI 96753-0837
Ps 118:17 (NJB):
I shall not die, I shall live to recount the great deeds of Yahweh.
I shall not die, I shall live to recount the great deeds of Yahweh.
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From: Christopher (name removed)]
Sent: Monday, December 29, 2014 12:56 PM
To: Dick B.
Subject: Re: The Guide for Beginners 12 27 14
Sent: Monday, December 29, 2014 12:56 PM
To: Dick B.
Subject: Re: The Guide for Beginners 12 27 14
I am in the
dark about what the email you sent me is all about. Can you tell me exactly
what is going on?
Sincerely,
Christopher
W *name removed)
On Mon, Dec 29, 2014 at 8:09 AM, Dick B. <dickb@dickb.com> wrote:
As
you know, Ken and I have been putting together “the rest of the story” of recovery—the
multiple parts that have been removed, altered, distorted, ignored, and often
misrepresented by those who didn’t search for, stick to. or like the evidence
that has taken us to many people, places, conferences, archives, and
collections. This brief portion introduces you to the plan to make sure
beginners get the facts and use them. Call if you have questions. I would
appreciate any donation you can make to insure completion of the entire plan.
God Bless, Dick dickb@dickb.com;
808 874 4876
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