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Old 30th July 2010, 07:10 PM   #348
Hallo Alfie
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Originally Posted by marplots View Post
That might be it then. What I was after.

It isn't much of a religion in my eyes then. For me, what distinguishes a religion is an object of worship -- could be a concept or a supposed being of some sort. In that viewpoint, AA wouldn't be a religion, although it could still be a really creepy, cult-like, and even predatory club. (Could be, not necessarily is.)
The only object of worship for AA is the desire to obtain and maintain a sober life. (This to me is the "primary purpose" or goal, rather than worship).
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