> The part the Church plays in it is to get in my head and to tell me
 > that I've "Got" the spirituality now, so I don't need AA meetings
Here's a thought...when someone communicates the above to you, what does it
indicate that they are more interested in...your well being, or a 'notch' in
the church's belt because it can dominate another member?
Mind you, Matrika, please don't think this is an attack on your church! It 
s,
however, an attack on this attitude, and one can find shallow individuals
who share it in just about any church.
The wise spiritual shepherd, however, will care more about your spritual well
being, and will be delighted that you are growing. Which group gets 'credit'
for it will be irrelevant.
There may be much good about your Church, and there may be some wonderful
individuals there, but don't let *anyone* try to tell you that the
organization is more important than your one-on-one relationship with God.
You know better...
 -- SPEED 2.00 [NR]: Progress, not Perfection.
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