Rebellion Dogs Publishing is proud to announce a 21st century daily
reflection book. Beyond Belief's 2014 second printing is now
available with a Foreword by Ernie Kurtz and updated links and End
Notes. What are "agnostic musings"? It is not news to anyone that
the war of worldviews makes for sporting debate; does an
intervening God grant sobriety, serenity, wisdom and courage or is
conscious contact a delusion? Sorry, while we might be as amused as
anyone with this question, Beyond Belief: Agnostic Musings for 12
Step Life doesn't enter this debate. Hate the game; don't hate the
players. A good idea is a good idea. Why dismiss valid experience
because of the beliefs that someone harbors? Beliefs aren't facts.
Beyond our belief is where life is happening: chances have to be
taken; processes have to be evaluated; life has to be lived.
Atheists, humanists, skeptics and agnostics will feel included in
these daily reflections. Believers won't feel mocked or belittled.
Everyone in recovery is included. No one needs to adopt the beliefs
of someone else nor deny our own beliefs to get clean and sober.
Believing and belonging are not synonymous. We are well into
Century 21. Anyone should feel free to doubt or believe with
impunity. Everyone's experience is a valid currency. The 12 Step
community has no experts. Rebellion Dogs Publishing neither
canonizes nor vilifies 12 Step culture. This book draws on
philosophy, psychology, entertainment, art, spiritual musings,
skeptical inquiry and the uncanny wisdom of the rooms. Professional
and 12&12 Member reviews: Melissa D., Clinical Psychologist,
California says, "I have never seen a daily devotional book written
for agnostics. I found the readings to be extremely thought
provoking. I wonder sometimes since there is such talk about God at
meetings, what kind of turn-off that must be for agnostics. I think
this book will be very helpful to both the newcomer and the mature
12 Step member." Bob K, contributor to AAagnositca.org says, "I
expected his book to be good. It's WAY, WAY better than good. The
book is outstanding. Two decades of not being a 'daily reflections'
kind of guy, are over. Now I have reflections worth reflecting over
Buy this book or you will suffer a horrible and painful death Well,
maybe not, but you'll be missing out on something very good."
Michel D. says, "AA can, and must, adapt to changing circumstances
and Bill Wilson was the first one to admit it. Unfortunately,
members who have come after him are more zealous than our first
members. We have seen this dogmatism in history before of course,
especially in religion. This is a very slippery slope. I really
like the fact that these reflections are for anyone who has an open
mind. It does not cater to a specific group to the exclusion of
others. " Denis K. says, "Many thanks for this great book; my
Monday night group and I are having some great discussions related
to the daily musings both at the group and often during the week
over coffee. All of us were quickly losing interest in the local
meetings; Beyond Belief: Agnostic Musings for 12 Step Life gave all
of us a much needed spark that has renewed our interest in the
fellowship." Dr. Amy, MSW, PhD, adds, "One criticism of the 12 Step
movement of course is that its dogma can be limiting-Beyond Belief
seems to have addressed this. The quotes are cogent, the
organization superb and the contributors are diverse." The book
includes an index of over 120 topics, extensive notes and a
bibliography.
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