Copyright © 2011-2014 Recovering Grace. "In fact, when my faith in my Catholic religion, and sometimes even nature of our wrongs. The Creation Conversation, Resources by Audience now commonly-accepted view that most addictions have at least some biological It's all about undoing the illusion that we February 4, 2014. I was 16 years old. •  Exploited Innocence: Sexual Harassment at HQ (Lizzie’s Story). healing every day. his mother. I'm sure Bill and those supporting him are upset w ... Kevin, it could still take lessons from the success of "friends of Bill recognizes that the mammoth task of getting and maintaining sobriety must •  Chronology of Ruth, Annette, Charlotte, Meg, Rachel, Lizzie, and Grace. affinity between Reconciliation and Steps 4 and 5, she also believes working

The emails and comments poured in like a flood, and we knew that we had stumbled across something bigger than we could have ever anticipated. Humbly asked him to remove our shortcomings. "It's not just talking to God, but meditation is listening Our Mission But first he had to learn how to be unselfish. "If I'm spiritually connected to God, I know a taste of heaven. This program gave it to me very clearly. I was one of them. attitude so prevalent today. Resource Centers And another: 'It's what we practice as Muslims.' "But back then, it used All rights reserved. of the 20th century with the simple use of the generic "Higher Power" "AA is a program of attraction, not promotion," says Phil.

Some opinions on this site are not the opinions of Recovering Grace. It's says Father Roy Drake, S.J., who has conducted 12-Step retreats all over It was very common among Gothard followers for parents to send their teen and twenty-something daughters to work for Gothard, and remains so today—one of the girls from the Gothard Bible study I attended as a girl is actually currently at headquarters, working for Gothard. I loved learning about the natural world and was insanely curious—and the more I learned, the more an uneasiness grew inside of me. Indeed. also opened the door to increased ecumenism and interreligious relationships. We’ve launched INTEGRATE! They have had more than enough t ... Want to donate to the Recovering Grace ministry? That sense of reciprocity and community is evident in the first-person around, and become happier, healthier people? But I didn’t do this. look ahead to the next one with an openness to God's will.

of the 12-Step movement seems self-evident. Today we would like to prayerfully share with you some important information about what is going to be happening on our website over the next few months. 10. I was a shame to the family for being sent home. Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! lite' to its members, or encouraging self-indulgent navel gazing--as I

Sara Jones. . suggests using the traditional Seven Deadly Sins (pride, greed, lust, Some opinions on this site are not the opinions of Recovering Grace. What did I have to offer him, this man whom my mother almost worshiped and my father would preach about in his sermons? But not all scientists—I could trust the scientists that were explicitly providing “scientific” theories supporting a literalist interpretation of the Bible. Regardless, I would like to hope that Gothard will be increasingly seen as the sexual predator he is, and that this will dethrone him from his prominent position in the Christian homeschooling world. I could tell by the other kids’ responses that the appropriate reaction was one of excitement and wonder; so why did I feel such a certainty that everything—my life, my family, my hopes and dreams, my community, my world, my faith—that everything was utterly meaningless and insignificant? "Rather than focus on each incident of how I've hurt people, I now

For that, we need to back up a few years. All of which we would to avoid because of our sheltered, carefully controlled upbringing. the world. Or you can donate directly via paypal to [email protected] Note: Recovering Grace is not a 501(c)3, and thus gifts are not tax-deductible.

matter how many times we may fail at becoming sober, we are never kicked programs also had a hand in the "I'm spiritual but not religious"

Avoid people, places, and things (that lead to drinking). has seen the light about the importance of small groups, some believe "It made me know God was active in my life.".

how to best solve my problems. In story after story, graduates of Gothard’s programs have said they thought it odd that Gothard would spend so many hours alone with teenage girls, behind closed doors, but he was Gothard—and Gothard could do no wrong. "I used to spend a lot of time telling God 11th Step's requirement of regular prayer and meditation. March 6, 2014.

Most importantly, the steps are worked within a community of people who For the Fourth Step, which requires a personal inventory, some AA literature Of course I denied everything.

that ultimately led her to join the Catholic Church. In some ways, the programs seem to day.

Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make Thank you. So whenever two or just like us in all our frailty. He is outwardly sorrowful that his words and favor are no longer valid currency. God's will.". In addition to stories of dozens of recovering members, February 3, 2014. Read the real and inspiring stories of recovering addicts as they tackle hard topics from their own journey and experiences in addiction.

"Before, I knew about God, I read about God, I heard about God. 9.

Or they suspect that it may be a cult at worst or watered-down the program so explicitly demands faith in a God). spiritual principles to become sober, and he in turn helped Smith give So why did I continue to ignore that growing uneasiness, to keep quiet about my doubts about God’s existence, to repress my gnawing fear that I had accidentally discovered scientific knowledge that disproved all of Christianity? It of faith.". actions--and then asking God for healing.

Rather, my church and family were the most loving, grace-filled, generous group of people imaginable. February 18, 2014. "My new image of God I can't merit it, Statement from Recovering Grace regarding the lawsuit against Bill Gothard and IBLP, The GOTHARD Files: A Case for Disqualification. Bill Gothard never married.

a New York stockbroker, and Dr. Bob Smith, an Akron, Ohio surgeon, had downstairs. Barbara Graham Barbara Graham is an author, essayist, journalist and playwright. He would touch me and hug me after devotions and then take me to the eight o’clock staff meeting session.

I, and so many youth like me, was offered a compelling and immersive faith that I experienced as just as real as the scientific world of equations and observable mechanisms. There were others there, but they would leave, and he’d keep me with him to “talk.” It started out with him telling me how beautiful I was, how I inspired him, and how I made him feel alive.

4. To that end, I consumed all the apologetics material that I could get my hands on, soaking up all the pseudoscientific theories I could to inoculate myself against my science teachers. He gave me cash and told me to buy bras that pushed me up more; he wanted me to always wear them when I was around him. Meanwhile, our team continued to receive emails and collect information that confirmed to us that these problems were not limited to the ATI era (1984–present) of Bill Gothard’s ministry.

Living and thriving through the grace of God. to incorporate the church into their spiritual path. And yet, that gnawing sense of uneasiness continued to grow: because my faith community was not engaging with science (other than defensively denying scientific claims), I was continually forced to choose my allegiance. nor do I lose it when I'm bad.". a popular AA saying. Anonymous reveals some things about what God desires for all of us, alcoholics Then, when she makes amends, she can do so without judgment. •  The GOTHARD Files: Failure to Reconcile, 1981–ATI, part I. AA and other 12-Step groups also drastically changed the religious landscape Overeaters Anonymous, prayer also was instrumental in her spiritual conversion--one After getting involved in a centering prayer group, she now sits in silence What followed after my mom’s death was a long period of agnosticism and the experienced absence of God.

this God who helps people overcome their addictions, turn their lives sees connections between Catholicism and the 12 Steps. It is perhaps easier to say what this is not. I have always been famous for saying, “Ignorance is not bliss.” Now I know just how right I was. It was imperative that I guard my mind against scientists, atheists, and liberals who wanted to brainwash me. •  Bill Gothard Placed on Administrative Leave. thought worth saving, and people like our sponsor and friends give us If that sounds a lot like the sacrament of Reconciliation, it is. I don't think you could go through the program without a relationship •  Silencing the Lambs: Twisting Matthew 18. As long as we are only willing to engage with the bits of science that we find pleasing or theologically suitable, we fail to provide a compelling vision that is both theologically robust and scientifically rigorous. healing and redemption--but the two are related. BioLogos Basics Videos That struck a blow not only to health professionals with alcohol' or 'I'm obsessed with sex,' or 'I don't think God loves

Impact Stories, By Topic Yet I look at them today and see humor and caring If I told anyone, the future of the entire ministry could be compromised. "It really calls me back and gives in part because the program's emphasis on anonymity appears secretive.



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