Welcome to An Atheist Reads the Big Book of AA Episode 21! In this episode I cover the 2nd step from the 12 X 12: Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.  To many (myself included) this can be a loaded step but I offer a different approach.  I also cover the 2nd tradition: For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority - a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience.  Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern.  This step seems to leave little room for the atheist or non-believer but the work seems to be in the last sentence.  It also seems to be the start of the glue that helps hold the fellowship together. Do you find these to be difficult to accept?  

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