From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
1.
... administered by
alcohol, the grace of God ...
12&12 p.64,
Step Six
As they are humbled by the terrific beating administered by alcohol, the grace of God can enter them and expel their obsession.
2.
... administered by
human beings.
12&12 p.172,
Tradition Nine
Therefore, every nation, in fact every form of society, has to be a government administered by
human beings.
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