theoldterrier
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All,
I attend a 12-step group to deal with my addictive behaviors. It has been quite beneficial to me, and even though I am new to this path, I have read that dealing with substance addictions is a great idea for a number of reasons.
For those of you who are unfamiliar, 12-step suggests a belief in a higher power of one's own choosing. Without question I have chosen Father Satan.
Here is my question:
After the last meeting I attended, an elderly group member asked me for a ride back to his house. I gave him a ride, and when we arrived there he asked if we could have a word of prayer. He, like many in 12-step programs, believes in the Xian god.
I did not want to insult him or his beliefs so I bowed my head silently while he prayed. I do not want to be told what to believe but I feel that I do not have the right to tell anyone else what to believe either.
Was I doing anything insulting to Father by doing this?
I silently rejected the Xian words and said my own words to Father at the same time.
I would appreciate any input here.
Hail Satan!!
I attend a 12-step group to deal with my addictive behaviors. It has been quite beneficial to me, and even though I am new to this path, I have read that dealing with substance addictions is a great idea for a number of reasons.
For those of you who are unfamiliar, 12-step suggests a belief in a higher power of one's own choosing. Without question I have chosen Father Satan.
Here is my question:
After the last meeting I attended, an elderly group member asked me for a ride back to his house. I gave him a ride, and when we arrived there he asked if we could have a word of prayer. He, like many in 12-step programs, believes in the Xian god.
I did not want to insult him or his beliefs so I bowed my head silently while he prayed. I do not want to be told what to believe but I feel that I do not have the right to tell anyone else what to believe either.
Was I doing anything insulting to Father by doing this?
I silently rejected the Xian words and said my own words to Father at the same time.
I would appreciate any input here.
Hail Satan!!