Step 2 - I come to believe that a power greater than
myself can restore me to sanity
What was the religion that your family of origin practiced or claimed
to be a part of?
List the positive and negative aspects as you see it of your family’s
religion.
Have you made a break with your family's religion or have you
stayed with it? Explain why you have taken your particular course
of action.
What other people have helped you to see the unmanageability of
your life? Do they believe in a Higher Power and if so describe their
belief as far as you know of it.
Recall some of your best friends from childhood or adolescence.
Describe what you liked best about them and what they liked best
about you? Do you think that these qualities have any relationship
to a Higher Power? Explain.
From the following list of groups, write Yes or No according to whether you could share in their values or not?
Group Share
Values?
Twelve Step Group
Conservative Christian church
Liberal Christian church
Synagogue
Mosque
Hindu temple
Buddhist temple
Unitarian or non-Christian church
Non-religious ethical organization
Activist Humanitarian group (a.g. Amnesty Intl)
Environmental Organization (e.g., Sierra Club)
Describe events, situations or people who have helped you to understand what a "Higher Power" or God is all about.
Describe any dreams that you have had about a "Higher Power" or God, and what they mean to you.
What have been your previous experiences with religion? How do think that this does or does not relate to your experience with God
as you understand God.
