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EKnight:
Do you think AA/Alanon is babylonian?

I went to an Al anon meeting last night and like AA, it is centered around giving up your will and succumbing to the will of God (or higher power).  And last nights topic was about the "higher power" and most people that spoke understood that God has all the power over everyone.  You all know who my "higher power" is so does it really matter that I am meeting with people whose "higher power" may not be the same as mine?  I feel strong enough in my faith that no one could persuade me otherwise.  But I need the support of these people to deal with this particular problem. 

What do you think

Eileen

Dave in Tenn:
I think this, whie also being prepared to be proven wrong:

"For it does not yet appear what we shall be, but we know that when He appears, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is." 

That's what this walk is to me.  A growing 'seeing Him like He is' that will only be culminated in the resurrection. 

In the meantime, you, nor I, nor Ray 'see' God the same way and with the same fulness.  In a sense we are all unwitting 'idolators' because we cannot know in full now, so whatever we 'see' of God is at best lacking.

He will introduce Himself in all His aspects when the time is right.  To me, that's what He is doing in AA/Alanon and it's participants--using their common and specific problem to draw them into a greater knowledge and dependecny on Him--even if they don't understand the HIM any better than anybody else. 

I kind of wish I could go, as I believe that they could teach me a thing or three about depending on God.  And since they don't 'preach' any other message related to our walk with Him--at least not formally--I don't believe I would be in danger of being led back to bondage.

The organizations themselves are just that--organizations.  And made up of individuals who have their own faults and strengths.  It can't replace your personal walk with God, but it may be good to be with other flesh struggling. 

That's what I think...but I am nobody's guide to Godly living.

EKnight:
Actually Dave, I read all of your posts and you seem to have a great deal more wisdom than you give yourself credit for.  And you are articulate as well.  I am always moved by your thoughts, perhaps because I usually agree with them.  So once again, thank you. :)

Eileen

KristaD:
I don't think they are babylon. I went to many NA (narcotics anon) meetings and preaching false things about God was never what was done. They respected any beliefs and welcomed anyone who needed help. They are a blessing to many and I totally agree with Dave. Use it if you need it, God set those places up for a reason and I don't believe it was to deceive people.

EKnight:
Thanks Krista, this is good to know because I really want to go again.  I felt very welcomed there and I need to hear how other people handle/handled their situations.

Eileen

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