I strongly disagree. As someone who broadly detests religion, I know that the mere act of praying can act as self-confrontation that is otherwise inaccessible in many cases.
I think it’s important. Most of the people in AA aren’t religious, but the “program” wouldn’t survive if it lacked structure. People use the religious terminology, but most of them don’t believe it.
The state should be barred from imposing religious indoctrination/pseudo-science (12 steps, etc) as a “cure” for addiction.
I strongly disagree. As someone who broadly detests religion, I know that the mere act of praying can act as self-confrontation that is otherwise inaccessible in many cases.
It works for some people, so its useful. You can call it pseudo science if you want, nobody cares if its science. They just want something that works.
“it works for some people”
So does lobotomy
So does electroshock therapy
So does sleep deprivation
So does solitary confinement
So does brain washing
… and so on. They all “work for some people”. They are all “useful”.
Not a good barometer for success. Your logic is horrifying.
None of the aforementioned should be a tool of the state (including AA)
I think it’s important. Most of the people in AA aren’t religious, but the “program” wouldn’t survive if it lacked structure. People use the religious terminology, but most of them don’t believe it.