Havent seen any stats Celivia.
I find that if they adopt the 12 steps and open up to the "Higher Power" they can get through the rough periods and accumulate the time needed to get a fresh start.
The secret is in the prayer part and not missing fellowship meetings. Outside of an on-fire for Jesus christian church, Ive found them to be wonderful needy people. Sort of holy, but a bit back from that clarity.
AA I believe started off many decades ago full on for Jesus but took a hit from the devil and cut the Jesus connection out and went for the "Higher Power" presentation. They lost much power in those subsequent days, but God is Still there.
I feel Him in their meetings, still working on folks lives.
I think they are trying to get back to roots at the present time. I hope they go back far enough to pick the Jesus thing up again because its Jesus that sets us free when we go to Him in prayer.

Gibo: << Jesus first then AA. >>

But when did the flying saucers and dueling with demons happen? Between Jesus and AA?

Ah this topic is back. I hold it high as the epitome of Graham's editorial standards.

The UFO's came via Stan Deyos "The Cosmic Conspiracy" (still on the net...why not buy a copy).
Its actually a very interesting book with a plausible explanation re: UFO's and man-made flying disc technology.
The demons came with the knowledge that they are there; and dont like christians who step out publically for Jesus.
In recent years the attacks have almost disappeared.
Strong christians dont give up no matter what the hairy ones send against them:)
I like AA "hope meeetings" having been recommended them by a deliverance type of christian ministry.
I might actually adopt the AA type of counselling, as a way of occupational help to assist others get set free from alcohol.

Just goes to show Usual Suspect that GY has a good heart and a keen nose for an interesting life story.
That he can smoothly move between the two worlds of... 1. the toffee nosed intellectual on this site who is so bound by fear, "theory distraction" and inadequacy that he is unable to come to The Lord to get saved from his ignorance and life misery...
and 2. the real people with genuine feelings who have needs and who are open to God.
His editorial standards were simply fine.

I'd agree with Gibo's last line, but I reckon he says it for all the wrong reasons.

Problem is, Usual Suspect, I don't know of any real method of sorting the rubbish from the genuine material, that wouldn't be an elitist approach. Ultimately, censorship is censorship, even if it does seem warranted, so I appreciate the light hand they take here.

Though I'll admit, when I see the quality of reasoning behind certain comments, I see where you're coming from...