Page 1 of Richard Burns, J.D.'s writing

1. Surviving the Christian Roots of Alcoholics Anonymous I never had the slightest idea when I entered the rooms of A.A. that I would encounter such volumes of hatred. Hatred of Christians. Hatred of the Bible. Hatred of those who are "Evangelicals." Hatred of those who, like the courts, recognize that... (posted by Richard 9 hours 57 minutes ago.)

2. A.A. and Its Cofounder Dr. Bob - Time to Remember A.A. and Its Cofounder Dr. Bob It’s Time to Remember Again that A.A. Had Two Founders Dr. Bob of A.A. - The Prince of All Twelfth-steppers: the title given him by A.A. cofounder Bill W. Dick B., Copyright 2012 Anonymous. All rights... (posted by Richard 18 days 15 hours ago.)

3. Alcoholics Anonymoous and 12 Step One The Twelve Steps and Alcoholics Anonymous – Step One Study Dick B. Copyright 2012 Anonymous. All rights reserved Here’s what AA Cofounder Bill Wilson said about Step One “Our recovery Step One reads thus: ‘We... (posted by Richard 26 days 17 hours ago.)

4. Alcoholics Anonymous History and A.A. Historian Dick B. Alcoholics Anonymous History About Dick B. Dick B. is an active, recovered member of Alcoholics Anonymous; a retired attorney; and a Bible student. He has sponsored more than one hundred men in their recovery from alcoholism. Consistent with... (posted by Richard 32 days 18 hours ago.)

5. Learn How To Stick With The Winners from A.A.'s cofounder Dr. Bob Prepare to Learn from Dr. Bob of A.A. How to “Stick with the Winners” and What “Old-School” AAs Actually Did By Dick B. © 2012 Anonymous. All rights reserved Introduction to 14 Resources for You to... (posted by Richard 48 days 15 hours ago.)

6. Did Emmet Fox or Jesus Deliver the Sermon on the Mount! First, when someone asks about a supposed New Thought foundation for A.A. and tosses aside the very clear basic ideas A.A. took from its studies and efforts in the Bible, I often like to point out these two truths: Emmet Fox did not deliver... (posted by Richard 67 days 19 hours ago.)

7. A Special Thank You to Maui's Community TV Thanks to Maui's Community TV Station -- Akaku. As one who was given the opportunity a few years back to present an extensive series of talks about the history of Alcoholics Anonymous free of charge, I am aware of and thankful for this service.... (posted by Richard 70 days 11 hours ago.)

8. Christians in A.A.? Here is news, not views! YOU Can “Stick With the Winners” Dick B. Copyright 2012 Anonymous. All rights reserved The Apostles -- the First Century Christians – were winners – Daily they healed and were cured. Daily in their homes or in... (posted by Richard 73 days 10 hours ago.)

9. Suggestions for Old School Recovery Group Organizing A Question and Answer Communication from One New Group Appraising and Planning a “Stick to the Winners” Old School Recovery Approach [Name removed to preserve anonymity] My comment: Dear S.: You called it like it is; and yours is... (posted by Richard 76 days 12 hours ago.)

10. Christian Recovery for Churches and Pastors A memo to pastors... As pastors who minister and lead in a culture where addictions of all kinds exist, we are constantly deluged with the direct and indirect consequences of those addictions. Our options, it seems to me, are two; bury our head... (posted by Richard 82 days 10 hours ago.)

11. One Man Awake! What Do You Say When you hear . . . “They won’t let us study the Bible in our A.A. group. They say the Bible is religious. They say that A.A. is spiritual, but not religious. And they say the Bible is not conference-approved... (posted by Richard 85 days 12 hours ago.)

12. "A First Century Christian Fellowship" - Recovery Model Today A First Century Christian Fellowship Major Sources for Observing Early A.A.’s Apostolic Principles, Practices, and Resemblance to First Century Christianity at Work By Dick B. © 2012 Anonymous. All rights reserved A Common... (posted by Richard 90 days 21 hours ago.)

13. Christians in A.A.? Here is news, not views! Fact or Fantasy – Biblical A.A. or Un-biblical A.A. – Christians in A.A. or None at all! The Case for News, Not Views; Fact, Not Fantasy, Truth Not Error God, Not Active Terrorizing Dick B. Copyright 2012 Anonymous. All... (posted by Richard 92 days 18 hours ago.)

14. Q and a With An Addict/alcoholic Really Suffering Today A Recent Exchange of Correspondence with Someone Really Suffering Today Our Reply (See below for the letter of inquiry): First of all, we receive hundreds of messages like yours. We are not professional counselors, therapists, treatment... (posted by Richard 97 days 20 hours ago.)

15. The Dick B. A.A. History Collection of A.A. Cofounder Shoemaker's Papers The Dick B. Shoemaker/A.A. Collection And The Archival Notes of Dr. Jared Lobdell [A major portion of the Dick B. Shoemaker Collection was gathered together as described in the Dick B. comments below. Then, with the help of benefactors, it... (posted by Richard 99 days 13 hours ago.)

16. Large Old School A.A. Founded on Conference-approved Literature Conf May 18-19, Calif The International Christian Recovery Coalition Presents The First 2012 North American Conference May 18-19, 2012 His Place Church, Westminster, California Conference Theme : “Living First Century Christianity in Recovery Today... (posted by Richard 105 days 12 hours ago.)

17. Recovery Study Guide for Christians A Suggested Guide for Recovery Groups and Meetings Patterned on Early AA Introductory Comment For the past three of four years, and particularly in 2011, scarcely a day goes by that someone does not phone, fax, email, or mail me a... (posted by Richard 109 days 21 hours ago.)

18. Jesus Christ-Conversion-A.A. and the Lives of Cofounders Bill W. and Dr. Bob The Conversion Factor that figured so prominently in the lives of Bill W. and Dr. Bob: (1) Bill’s grandfather Willie Wilson (an alcoholic) had a conversion experience on Mount Aeolus next to East Dorset, was saved, and never drank again... (posted by Richard 110 days 10 hours ago.)

19. Biblical Parallels Between Early A.A. and 1st Century Christianity One person recently challenged our statements about early A.A. and First Century Christianity. His comment suggested we should "check our sources." And he cited some out of print book which, he said, proved that "First Century Christianity" did... (posted by Richard 116 days 16 hours ago.)

20. A.A. History Studies with "Conference-approved" Foundations A.A. History Studies with “Conference-approved” Foundations Dick B. © 2012 Anonymous. All rights reserved The Problem with a Clear-cut Solution Fear has often ruled in the minds of those who understand the importance in... (posted by Richard 117 days 11 hours ago.)

21. I'm an alcoholic. Can God help me? Alcoholics Anonymous History Let’s Keep it Simple, and see what God has to say—Looking in the King James Version of the Bible where early AAs looked for answers Believe that God is and rewards those who seek Him: (Hebrews... (posted by Richard 118 days 12 hours ago.)

22. A.A. Conference-approved Literature Foundation For History The Case for A.A. Meetings Providing History From Conference-approved Literature Old School A.A. First Century Christianity Recovery Approaches Dick B. and Ken B. Copyright 2012 Anonymous. All rights reserved There are two strong bases for... (posted by Richard 119 days 10 hours ago.)

23. Real Twelve Step History "Old School" Start the holiday season and start the New Year with a greater understanding of what Alcoholics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous History, the original Akron A.A. program, and the Twelve Step development mean. Learn about the "Old School" A.A. you... (posted by Richard 155 days 17 hours ago.)

24. "Let Your Voice Be Heard!" Announcing Conferences: "Let Your Voice Be Heard!" Announcing! The International Christian Recovery Coalition Conferences Theme: “Let Your Voice Be Heard!” Orange County, CA, and Miami, FL (a cruise!?) May 2012 Help Us... (posted by Richard 159 days 21 hours ago.)

25. A.A. History: Rev. Sam Shoemaker, Cofounder of A.A. Samuel Shoemaker "Co-founder" of A.A. Bill Wilson heaped accolades on the Reverend Samuel Moor Shoemaker, Jr., who was rector of Calvary Protestant Episcopal Church in New York during A.A.'s formative years. Bill... (posted by Richard 160 days 13 hours ago.)