One of the Keys to opening the door to 12 Step Programs.. What is a Higher Power.?

[Stuart G]

6. Progree...You wrote on another thread on a similiar subject this:

Progree> and having a prayer-answering favor-dispensing deity called God crammed down their throat

It was Sunday Jan 29, 2012...I found that in looking back at other topics on this and the discussions we had...I need to add this...
and be as clear as I can be..I hate the idea of a ...favor dispensing diety..whatever the name..crammed down my throat.....

Why??....for that.... that gives out favors...can give out punishment.....not for me..it.. don't... ...
I hate the idea of some favor dispnsing diety...you be good, it will take care of you..

explain...please...punishment and death of Native Americans by imported americans...millions upon millions..in North Central and South America.... was it that diety's work???not by me...
explain...please...death of 10 million at hands of Hitler.......
explain...please..,death of 2 million at hands of Khmer Rouge..in Cambodia.....
explain...please...death of millions due to starving in the world........

so, I like you...do not believe in that kind of higher power..I do believe in kindness and love that people can share at meetings..maybe that is it.....maybe not..up to each person...