Episode 185: Talking About We Agnostics with Dale K.Episode 185: Talking About We Agnostics with Dale K.
Beyond Belief Sobriety
Angela and I have a conversation with Dale K. about the " We Agnostics" chapter in Big Book. Dale wrote a secular version of the first 164 pages in the Big Book Alcoholics Anonymous, and in this episode, he explains why.
58:43•4 Sept 2020
Reimagining 'We Agnostics': Dale K.'s Secular Take on the Big Book
“What I really wanted to do, and the real purpose of the book, is to allow people to understand that you can interpret it for yourself and it's okay.”
Can the Big Book's message be adapted to fit a secular worldview? In this episode of Beyond Belief Sobriety, Angela and the AA Beyond Belief team chat with Dale K. about his unique reinterpretation of the 'We Agnostics' chapter. Dale took on the ambitious task of rewriting the first 164 pages of Alcoholics Anonymous to create 'A Secular Sobriety'. He shares why he felt this was necessary and what he believes the original text aimed to communicate.
This episode dives into how traditional recovery literature can be reshaped to be more inclusive, allowing everyone to find their own path to sobriety. Dale emphasizes that personal interpretation is key and that it's perfectly okay to adapt the program to fit individual beliefs. The conversation also explores how language plays a crucial role in building supportive and inclusive recovery communities.
Angela and Dale discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on AA meetings and how technology has enabled people to connect from anywhere in the world. This episode serves as a reminder of the importance of community and connection in the journey to sobriety, even in challenging times.
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