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Is Alcoholics Anonymous a God Thing?

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AA seems mysterious to some people. There is a lot of curiosity and an equal amount of myth. Some believe it is a cult, some think it is an organized religion, some believe it doesn’t work at all, and none of these things are true. The truth is, YES, the word “God” is used in the 12 steps and in AA approved literature. YES, people make reference to God when they speak and share in meetings. And, YES, some members Read More

The Heretic’s Daughter – Religion, Fear and the Salem Witch Trials

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The Heretic’s Daughter is author Kathleen Kent’s first novel, and it is a stunning debut. It takes place in and around Salem, Massachusetts during the 1690’s, before and during the infamous Salem witch trials. The narrator’s mother, Martha Carrier, is based on the real woman of the same name, who was one of the first woman to be tried and hung in the trials. Ms. Kent is herself a tenth generation descendant of Martha Carrier. Ms. Kent has done her Read More