To one who feels he is an atheist or agnostic such an. Many times we talk to a new man and watch his hope rise as we discuss his alcoholicproblems and. Aa speaker by the big book study published on 20171128t16. Its a great read for anyone who wonders how we learned about the evolving. We had seen spiritual release, but like to tell ourselves it wasnt true.
What is everyone laughing about here is a collection of talks to help you survive and thrive. Aa speakers joe and charlie we agnostics the big book. I created a category that i titled the atheist big book study, and i went. We hope we have made clear the distinction between the alcoholic and the nonalcoholic. Atheists, agnostics, nonreligious remain far underrepresented in. This is a series of big book studies and workshops that are intended to give newcomers an adequate presentation of the program of alcoholics anonymous. A complete big book study recorded live during a big book study over 27 weeks during winterspring 201516 by tim b. We are indeed a group of people who would not normally mix alcoholics anonymous p. He also runs the worlds biggest philosophy club, the london philosophy. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous audio version. Many times we talk to a new man and watch his hope rise as we discuss his alcoholicproblems and explain our fellowship. A compilation of recordings from a 28 week big book workshop.
To connect with we agnostic and atheists, log in or create an account. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. The quietus features the first great addiction memoir. Joe and charlie big book study on 11 cds with handouts. Listen to joe and charlie the big book comes alive by on apple music. Tech talks is language agnostic, platform agnostic, and not specifically. Scott and bob take turns as they go through the steps using the big book, 12 and 12 and their experience, strength, hope. My name is penny, and i am a compulsive eater and leader of this quarters wts step study. The first 164 pages of the big book with lined blank pages opposite each page of text for note taking. From the experience the big book aa study group with dr. Joe and charlie the big book comes alive by aaspeaker.
Both of these books, twentyfour hours a day and daily reflections. What if the fourth chapter of the big book, we agnostics had actually been written by atheists and agnostics. This page is dedicated to the recordings that took place beginning with the 80th anniversary of the big book s publishing. Take all 12 steps in just 4 hours download this aa big book. The foreword to the second edition contains a lot of historical information so we will will spend several programs looking at it. A much more detailed outline of the big book is found in a schematic outline of the big book as found at. Step 1part1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol. Alcoholics anonymous big book study 2018 aa speakers. Once confused and baffled by the seeming futility of existence, until end of first paragraph page 51 they present a powerful reason why one should have faith. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states hyannis format meeting schedule. The final point is that belief in god, acceptance of christ, and study. We substitute terms and phrases related to alcoholism to include any obsessive, compulsive patterns such as drinking alcohol, using drugs. Then why does the chaptor we agnostics insinuate were all agnostic till we find out who god is in our lives and we have to have a spiritual awakening. This is the audio version of the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous.
Study the big book online using the following material. Aa speakers joe and charlie we agnostics the big book comes alive. Step 2 part 1 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Take all 12 steps in just 4 hours download this aa big. Week 78 27 june 20 12step study big book workshop we agnostics. We agnostics beth and dan conduct a workshop on the chapter we agnostics at an unknown event.
Joe and charlie the big book comes alive we agnostics 6. And one should read page 191 of the big book for bill wilsons own statement. The big book study movement is outside of the structure of alcoholics anonymous in ireland. We present the classic excerpt that is used to open so may aa meetings all over the world.
We are told about the estrangement mack has with his family following missys. Soul work on line 2 of page 51 over they write former agnostics. Chapter 4 of the big book is titled we agnostics and explores the meaning of a higher power. This is how i imagine it could have been in the preceding chapters you have learned something of alcoholism. New reporter march 2017 laurel recovery 368 main street. Written by dale k, it contains a rewritten version of the first 164 pages of the big book. Session 1 introduction, preface, foreword to the 1st edition and drs opinion. Alcoholics anonymous big book reference edition for. We agnostics and atheists were sticking to the idea that self sufficiency would solve our problems. Aa newcomers the big book promises spiritual awareness, but its your first few days in recovery and you dont even know where the toilets are. Big book weekend 2021 broadcast live for free on bbc arts on 2021 march. Its not about being sponsoredits about sponsoring others that is a predictor for permanent recovery. Hazelton, an agnostic jew, writes about the prophet muhammad.
By clicking on a selected chapter pdf, a separate window will open for your reading pleasure. One of many good places to begin is in alcoholics anonymous aka the big book, specifically chapter 4, we agnostics. I also dont approve of the big book saying i dont know who god is. The big book of alcoholics anonymous and twelve step programs across the world have helped millions of people recover from addictions. When others showed us that godsufficiency worked with them, we began to feel like those who had insisted the wrights. A rewrite of chapter 4 of the big book aa agnostica.
We suggest you follow along in your own 4th edition big book and take notes as you listen to the audio. The introduction delves into what the solution is for alcoholics and drug addicts by examining the chapter out of the big book of a. I have one of these and it is one of my favorite items, a really excellent and useful for book study meetings or as a gift to a newcomer who is going to be heading to one. If you joined us, thank you and let us know what you thought.
Big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. Learn more about how fentanyl became the deadliest drug in america. In doing so, the big book also presents a method by which readers can investigate theological questions for themselves. Can be used for groups, for sponsors, and as a standalone. These questions were originally published in the aa grapevine in conjunction with a series on the twelve traditions that began in november 1969 and ran through september 1971. It sounds like they are trying to convert me to something. If you are a member of the listening room our streaming audio.
Join our email list and we will send you the latest seeds of service newsletter each quarter. The individual sections of this study guide material reflect ideas, emotions and attitudes you might hear from the. Feb 21, 2017 chapter 4 of the big book is titled we agnostics and explores the meaning of a higher power. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. View wes eklunds profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Feb 18, 2017 joe and charlie big book study recorded in 1998.
Joe had been studying the big book since 1962, but since he was an africanamerican man living in. I attended a narcotics anonymous meeting during my first day at rehab in 1993. If you missed out, some sessions are still available for catchup here, and the complete archive of sessions and transcripts will be uploaded to watch for free, here on bigbookweekend. Malcolm lowrys under the volcano the first great addiction memoir jeremy allen, june 27th, 2017 09. We agnostics chapter of the big book religious forums. Joe mcquany and charlie parmley, a team of two men who died in 2007 and 2011, respectively known as joe and charlie who met in 1973 and spent the next three decades spreading their interpretation of the big book. But when something is frequently recited it can become something you dont think about. Westfield big book workshop session 7 oct dec, 2011. In its chapter, we agnostics, the big book outlines its attitude toward spiritual and religious matters. Lowry started earlier, charles r jackson rather beat him to the punch when the lost weekend was published in 1944. By the very act of critiquing chapter 4, we agnostics, i admittedly commit aa heresy. He also runs the worlds biggest philosophy club, th. Aug 09, 2017 the big book comes alive charlie big book study transcript originally taped in mesa, arizona, february 68, 1987.
This page contains the recordings from we agnostics. We wish to make the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous part of our. Stream songs including joe and charlie the big book comes alive aa history, joe and charlie the big book comes alive the doctors opinion and more. Words contained within the first 164 pages of the big book. Also, if you wish to hear audio of the same material, just click the same chapter mp3 and a separate window will appear to listen to the audio. Readings cape cod all addictions big book step study. The big book promises spiritual awareness, but its your first few days in recovery and you dont even know where the toilets are. The individual sections of this study guide material reflect ideas, emotions and attitudes you might hear from the mouth of that old timer over in the corner. An agnostic is defined as a person who accepts the concept of god but. Our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program home. During any such meeting to study the aa big book, you would expect to encounter a wide variety of viewpoints on the portions under consideration. We connect suffering addicts to recovered addicts who guide newcomers through a personalized one on one study of the original, undiluted 12 step program described in the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
May 21, 2008 in its chapter, we agnostics, the big book outlines its attitude toward spiritual and religious matters. Joe mcquany and charlie parmley, a team of two men who died in 2007 and 2011, respectively known as joe. As we did in step 1, underline any passages that speak to you. Of course, thanks to the books extensive fanbase, there is an excellent chance that the shack will make more money in it. How joe and charlie started their study of the big book 3. It is clear that the aa fellowship knew since its beginnings that nonbelievers could also. After the first we agnostics meeting in fitchburg nearly three years ago, word spread and a sunday morning meeting was added at monona. In this series of talks, well explore the science and psychology of spirituality.
In this series of talks, we explore the psychology of the self, drawing on. And it means, of course, that we are going to talk about god. Aa book store 00 preface 01 forward 02 the doctors opinion 03 chapter 1 bills story 04 chapter 2 there is a solution 05 chapter 3 more about alcoholism 06 chapter 4 we agnostics 07 chapter 5 how it works 08 chapter 6 into action 09 chapter 7 working with others 10 chapter 8 to wives 11 chapter 9. If we have a drinking problem and study this book, what else will we need. This is a comprehensive study of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, with hundreds of questions asked and answered. The big book weekend is free, its virtual, its fun. Big book studies joe and charlie the big book comes alive joe mcquany and charlie parmley, a team of two men who died in 2007 and 2011, respectively known as joe and charlie who met in 1973 and spent the next three decades spreading their interpretation of the big book. So far weve listed earlier secular books for we agnostics in aa. Exploring everything from loneliness to love, food to parenting, it brings together our most exciting fiction and nonfiction writers, thinkers and influencers from the widest range of communities over one mindexpanding weekend for honest, fresh and intimate conversations and talks. This is the actual we agnostics, not a repeat of a doctors opinion. Its difficult to articulate my feelings about the original chapter 4.
Sometimes you just need a quick fiction hit a slim, satisfying novel you can read. Sep, 2020 in 2017 the book a secular sobriety was published. Saturday facilities legend ccc cofh januarymarch 2017 shh. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. Chapter 4 of the big book, we agnostics, in which bill w argues that. Also, if you wish to hear audio of the same material, just click the same chapter mp3 and. A rich resource to learn and understand alcoholism and a study of the 12 steps. Here is a modern version of the fourth chapter, originally called we agnostics. Jun 20, 2017 i have been doing the experience the big book meetings for nearly nine years over 1200 meetings.
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