This is the final thing I will say on this. For the sake of argument, I will ASSUME Surf Monkey actually is interested in the this topic and in the truth.
I have read the original transcripts of the Big Book...as well a various other literature including "As They Saw It" by AA # (I think it was #3) and you are dead wrong. As you stated, "faith" and "religion" were absolutely not synonymous in the 1930's nor at any time in history. Clearly you do not know the definition of religion. You could learn, if you wanted. Regardless, specific to AA and to your claims, regardless of its roots this has never, ever been the case and at no time in history were "faith" and religion" been the same thing. If you truly want to know the truth then step aside and go do the work...do the research. If not, seriously, just go away. This thread was started by a guy who is dying. He is looking for like minded people, people to help and support him in the vaping community. You of course KNOW this, or would if you re-read the original post in this thread. Just because it is in the Outside doesn't mean it is blood in the water...or at least shouldn't be taken that way if you had any kind of ethics or concern for other around here at all. Speaking for myself, I have jumped on this not because I am taking it personal (though I admit a character defect of mine is I am not tolerant of stupid people nor of agitators for agitations sake), but because I like others are trying to steer this thread back to its purpose...to reach out to and help a guy.
Ok...and I swore I wouldnt do this...
ok...done now.