Episode 26: John C. An Atheist AA in ParisEpisode 26: John C. An Atheist AA in Paris
Beyond Belief Sobriety
John C. grew up in Amarillo, Texas where he says, "God was good, and if you're going to be good, you're going to follow God, and the people who love God are the really good people". Today, John resides in "la ville lumière", the city of enlightenment.
53:41•27 Jul 2016
John C.: Finding Sobriety Without a Higher Power
“It's human power that does it, and I think we should stand our ground.”
Growing up in Amarillo, Texas, John C. was surrounded by a culture that equated goodness with following God. But John, now living in Paris, France, has carved out a different path. With over thirty years of sobriety under his belt, he shares his unique journey as an atheist member of Alcoholics Anonymous in this episode of Beyond Belief Sobriety.
John opens up about the hurdles he faced in a program that often emphasizes a higher power, and how he navigated those challenges to create a secular path to recovery. His story sheds light on the importance of alternative meetings for secular members and the friction with fundamentalist viewpoints within AA. John also touches on how the internet has been a game-changer for the secular AA movement and discusses the significance of the upcoming WAAFT IAAC convention in Austin, Texas.
If you're curious about how someone can stay sober without leaning on religious beliefs, John's journey offers a refreshing perspective and a beacon of hope for those seeking a similar path.
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