This website has a fantastic goal - to give peoples' lives back to them. Christians are very motivated to help others, and this is marvellous.
However, the 12-step Christian pathway to beating gaming addiction could be offered alongside a non-Christian pathway. Such pathways are bound to exist to tackle drug addictions, for example.
Giving people the option is sure to:
> Attract a greater diversity of people to use this website.
> Make it a recognised authority by more professionals.
> Convert more people to God over time because they can always switch to the 'Christian option', which I am sure is excellent.
Once again, I think those running this website are very noble and good. My intension is to offer constructive criticism.
we are currently that way - we offer higher power in turn for God... ;)
"This is the end...." The Doors
We have many nonchristians here, and that's okay. Our primary purpose is recovery. So we're working on it.
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Technically, to be a 'christian" you need to believe in the "saving grace of jesus Christ". Unless i missed something, the 12 steps make no reference to 'ol J.C. They first make reference to a "power greater than ourselves", and then only to "God, as we understood him". I used to be a presbyterian minister and now I am a metaphysical minister. I have worked the twelve steps and am in no way a practicing christian. You've got a notion referencing "God" with christuanity, which is not the case in the 12 steps. I am also a recovering crack addict, and in Narcotics Anonymous meetings there are NO references to Jesus Christ. Personally, I disagree with using the Lord's prayer in a meeting atmosphere, because we would then be promoting a particular faith. Religion has no place in the 12 steps, however the 12 steps are full of spiritual principles which we are guided by, including faith, honesty, openmindedness, and willingness. keep coming back!
"There is little difference in people, but that little difference makes a big difference. The little difference is attitude. The big difference is whether it is positive or negative." --W. Clement Stone
Hi Jack, Thank you for being here, and for your note. If you look in our general discussion section, we have a topic for Spiritual Discussions and a topic for Athiests and Agnostics. By the time most gamers get here, their "spiritual life" has been zapped, or they never did have one. All are welcome, here! Liz
Liz Woolley
Hi, Thanks for your comment. I agreed your thought. Drug rehabiliation is a multi-phase, multi-faced, long term process. To make a successful recovery, the addict needs new tools in order to deal with my network. ---------------------------------------------- johnsmith http://www.christian-drug-rehab.org
I'm a Christian, and I don't feel that this site is particularly biased toward my faith at all. Jesus Christ is my Higher Power, but you do not need to share my faith to enter into a meaningful recovery at OLGAnon. I hope you choose to stay and join us on our journey of recovery from compulsive gaming. Warmest regards, Brad
The happiness of a man in this life does not consist in the absence but in the mastery of his passions.
-Alfred Lord Tennyson
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Then I guess the 12 steps won't help you with your addiction problems - to each their own. However, there is no denying that it has helped a lot of people to ask God for help with things they struggle with - thoughout history and through all kinds of hardships.
Until we are tested, how do we know if we will pass?
The 12 Steps are "a tool" among others that can help the excessive gamer make rational decisions about the amount of gametime he or she is committing his or herself to. Another "tool" is to post on the boards here, such as you have done. Another "tool" is to utilize the professional references section. Whatever tools you choose, we are here to help the excessive gamer.
"There is little difference in people, but that little difference makes a big difference. The little difference is attitude. The big difference is whether it is positive or negative." --W. Clement Stone