Came to Believe

Came to Believe

This is a collection of stories by A.A. members who write about what the phrase â€œspiritual awakeningâ€ means to them. Years of preparation and earnest thought went into this booklet, since an A.A. member first suggested it. The description of Alcoholics Anonymous as â€œa spiritual programâ€ has been confusing to some newcomers, many of whom tend to translate â€œspiritualâ€ as â€œreligious.â€ But, as our co-founder Dr Bob said (in an A.A. Grapevine article), â€œWe are not bound by theologian doctrine.â€¦We are many minds in our organization.â€ Therefore, Came to Believeâ€¦ is designed as an outlet for the rich diversity of convictions implied in the phrase twice-used within the Twelve Steps: â€œGod as we understood Him.â€ Originally, A.A.â€™s other co-founder, Bill W., planned to write a foreword, but he died before publication. So, the introductions to each section of this book reflect Billâ€™s outlook, already on record in the book, As Bill Sees It.

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