From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
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... political and
economic wars often spurred by ...
12&12 p.176,
Tradition Ten
In our own times, we have seen millions die in political and economic wars often spurred by religious and racial difference.
2.
... political campaign,
making speeches, frequenting men's gathering ...
BB p.158,
A Vision For You
He entered a political campaign, making speeches, frequenting
men's gathering places of all sorts, often staying up all night.
3.
... political, economic,
and religious life of the ...
12&12 p.181,
Tradition Eleven
Much of the political, economic, and religious
life of the world is dependent upon publicized leadership.
4.
... political, economic,
social, and religious backgrounds.
BB p.17,
There Is A Solution
All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented, as well as many political, economic, social, and religious backgrounds.
5.
... political issue
then.
12&12 p.178,
Tradition Ten
6.
... political, or
reform argument among A.A. members.
12&12 p.176,
Tradition Ten
It could almost be said that
we were born with it, for, as one oldtimer recently declared, "Practically never have I
heard a heated religious, political, or reform argument among A.A. members.
7.
... political party,
even a benevolent association that ...
12&12 p.172,
Tradition Nine
Did anyone ever hear of a nation, a church, a political party, even a benevolent association that had no membership rules?
8.
... political party
wishes to win an election, ...
12&12 p.181,
Tradition Eleven
A political party wishes to win an election, so it advertises the virtues
of its leadership to draw votes.
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