In what ways has Alcoholics Anonymous influenced culture?

Alcoholics Anonymous has spread a "gospel" with evangelical fervor that has little to do with reality. By itself, it isn't that terrible until you realize that this militant religiosity, coupled with obfuscation that is conveniently attributed to "anonymity" has stifled scientific inquiry. I don't care what people do in their free time. read more

To be clear, Alcoholics Anonymous is deistic or theistic in nature. Its a mixing of psychology, counseling language, and some principles of Christianity. I have a great deal of respect for people who work though the organization. read more

But Wilson and his followers quickly broke away, in large part because Wilson dreamed of creating a truly mass movement, not one confined to the elites Buchman targeted. To spread his message of salvation, Wilson started writing what would become AA’s sacred text: Alcoholics Anonymous, now better known as the Big Book. read more