Whoa, whoa, whoa, hold up – we need to talk about the supposed AA Preamble change that’s been making the rounds lately.
There’s been quite the hubbub about it, but let’s take a closer look because I don’t think we need to start panicking just yet. Let’s break it down with some facts.
Fact #1: The Source
We need to consider who released this supposed “change.” Are they a reliable source? Is this an official statement from the AA organization? Or is it just some random person spreading rumors on the internet? After doing some digging, it seems that the source in question is a website called “Mark Lovett | Portrait.” Hmm, that’s not exactly a well-known and respected AA institution, is it?
Fact #2: The Evidence
Even if we take the source out of the equation, let’s look at the actual supposed “changes” to the Preamble. What are they exactly? Well, according to the Mark Lovett website, the words “men and women” have been replaced with the more inclusive “people.”
Now, I’m not a constitutional scholar or anything, but to me, that doesn’t exactly sound like a huge change that would alter the entire meaning of the Preamble. In fact, it seems like a pretty reasonable update that reflects the current times we live in. I mean, who can argue with inclusivity and diversity, right?
Fact #3: The AA Organization
At the end of the day, the only opinion that really matters here is that of the AA organization itself. Have they actually made any official statement about this supposed “change”? Well, I did a little more digging and it turns out that they haven’t. Nope, nada, zilch.
In fact, the AA organization has always taken a pretty hands-off approach when it comes to things like this. They’re all about the principles of AA, not the specific words and phrases of the literature. As long as those principles are still intact, the exact wording of the Preamble shouldn’t really matter, should it?
So, What’s the Verdict?
Based on all the facts we’ve seen here, I think it’s safe to say that the supposed AA Preamble change is a non-issue. There’s just not enough evidence to support it being anything more than a minor rewording that reflects our modern sensibilities. And even if it were more than that, the AA organization doesn’t seem to be too concerned about it. So, let’s all take a deep breath and relax – the foundation of AA is still standing strong!
