I have concluded it is a cult in many regards. It brainwashes and teaches people to lie and attack anyone who dares to criticize it. I dislike being lied to as should others who value integrity.

downs, i take this statement personally. it sounds to me, as if you are questioning the integrity of the people who believe in AA. i've been thinking about posting this and have decided that it does bother me enough to take it up with you.

i agree with the other posters. you believe what you want to and we'll believe what we want to. attacking people who have found success in AA seems to be coming from a very deep need to control. if you are comfortable with it, fine. i'm not. i had to speak my mind on this. pat