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smirkymonkey

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17. Sorry, I agree with you. I have left the program because of it.

Reply to X_Digger (Reply #16)

Sun Sep 2, 2018, 06:53 PM

Sep 2018

I just thought that if they were going to mandate something, AA would be a less drastic version of bible study. I don't know what the solution it, but I know that it isn't religion for those of us who don't and can't believe in it.

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He said he wouldn't join his company's Bible study. After being let go, he's suing. [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Sep 2018 OP

Pay me overtime. Throck Sep 2018 #1

Was it in the employee handbook? oberliner Sep 2018 #2

No, he didn't. Also, you cannot make a contract for something illegal bitterross Sep 2018 #4

It wouldn't be illegal oberliner Sep 2018 #9

PROBLEM: "why they are a necessary aspect of the position." bitterross Sep 2018 #13

You are probably right oberliner Sep 2018 #15

Right wing talking points. Kingofalldems Sep 2018 #20

hw should sue for MILLIONS ..... BANKRUPT THE COMPANY trueblue2007 Sep 2018 #3

I get your ire about this. There are other considerations though. bitterross Sep 2018 #6

So instead of having bible study, why not have a 12 Step meeting, where people smirkymonkey Sep 2018 #10

That would be a slightly better option. But not much. bitterross Sep 2018 #12

I have some experience with this and I would agree with you. smirkymonkey Sep 2018 #14

Fuck that jesus light shit. AA is as much a religion to some as church on sunday. X_Digger Sep 2018 #16

Sorry, I agree with you. I have left the program because of it. smirkymonkey Sep 2018 #17

LOL - I see you've attended some of the same AA meetings I have. bitterross Sep 2018 #18

Not personally, but I've seen friends & family fall into it. X_Digger Sep 2018 #19

He may not be Pence, but he's ultimately directed by the Pences of the world kcr Sep 2018 #23

These Twelve-Step Christians are some of the most annoying. bitterross Sep 2018 #5

Jesus is just another drug. Horse with no Name Sep 2018 #7

Yep. I guess I did go on a lot but that's the point. bitterross Sep 2018 #8

That's what we say about a cousin dflprincess Sep 2018 #22

I don't think Dahl can hide behind the Colorado bakery decision here DFW Sep 2018 #11

Trying to think how a radical Supreme Court would decide this.. mountain grammy Sep 2018 #21