Attitudes part 2

Attitudes part 2

Fr. Joe M. takes the mic in this episode of Recovery Radio Network to challenge our deepest attitudes towards alcohol and alcoholism. With a blend of humour and gravity, he unpacks how our beliefs about alcohol shape our actions and judgements. Fr. Joe argues that no inanimate object, including alcohol, holds inherent morality—it's all about the human will.

He illustrates his points with powerful anecdotes, like a young girl finding her mother drunk on New Year's Eve or a man showing up inebriated at his own mother's funeral. These stories drive home the emotional impact of alcoholism on families and communities. Fr. Joe doesn't shy away from discussing the contradictions within AA, where members call it a disease but often wait for sufferers to seek help themselves.

He also examines how different religious and cultural backgrounds influence attitudes toward alcohol, from Jewish temperance to American temperance movements gone awry. The episode invites you to reflect on your own attitudes and how they were shaped by your upbringing, religion, and personal experiences. Are your views helping or hindering your ability to support those struggling with addiction?

Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the complex web of attitudes surrounding alcohol and consider how you can be part of a more compassionate approach to recovery.