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Lamar W. Hankins : Alcoholics Anonymous, Nonbelievers, and the Constitution

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Thorne Dreyer

Alcoholics Anonymous “praying hands” medallion. Image from Alternatives in Treatment. Alcoholics Anonymous, nonbelievers, and the Constitution AA proponents argue that the ‘higher power’ found in its steps can be whatever one wants it to be. Yet plainly religious practices go on … Continue reading →

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