Twelve Steps to Destruction: Codependency/Recovery Heresies [Paperback]

Martin Bobgan (Author), Deidre Bobgan (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0941717054 | ISBN-13: 978-0941717052 | Publication Date: June 30, 1991 | Edition: 1st

This book is written for those who are suffering from the trials of life and for those who want to help. It is for those who are thinking about joining a recovery group or entering a treatment center for addiction or codependency. It is also for those who are currently in such a program and for those have tried twelve-step programs and found them lacking. The Bobgans examine codependency/recovery teachings, Alcoholics Anonymous, twelve-step groups, and addiction treatment programs from a biblical, historical, and research perspective. They urge believers to trust in the sufficiency of Christ, the Word of God, and the fellowship of the saints.

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About the Author

Martin Bobgan holds four college degrees, including a doctorate from the University of Colorado, and is the president of PsychoHeresy Awareness Ministries. Deidre holds an M.A. in English from the University of California at Santa Barbara and is a member of Phi Beta Kappa. They have coauthored numerous books and articles.

Product Details

• Paperback: 247 pages
• Publisher: EastGate Publishers; 1st edition (June 30, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0941717054
• ISBN-13: 978-0941717052
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,187,615 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book about the Alcoholics Anonymous Program, August 13, 2001

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This review is from: Twelve Steps to Destruction: Codependency/Recovery Heresies (Paperback)

Hats off to the Bobgans! This is an excellent book about the spiritual perils of the 12 step program as compared to Biblical Christianity. A must read for Christians involved in the program or contemplating joining AA.

28 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The false religion of the 12-Step program, May 20, 1999

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This review is from: Twelve Steps to Destruction: Codependency/Recovery Heresies (Paperback)

This book is a must for all Christians and especially those who are seeking to find help in the numerous 12-Step recovery programs. The Bobgans go into detail about the occult beginnings of Alcoholics Anonymous, Bill Wilson's "spiritual" awakening, and the methods he used to write the 12-Step program (which is the basis for the majority of recovery/codependency groups). The real definition of alcoholism is explained as a sin, not a sickness/disease. Freedom comes only when a drunk confesses and repents of his/her sin of drunkenness and receives forgiveness from the Lord Jesus Christ. Then, and only then, will he/she find salvation and freedom from the bondage of sin. This book goes into detail about codependency programs (all based on the 12-Steps). Some people may be offended by the content of this book, but if one calls himself/herself a Christian, and truly loves the Lord Jesus Christ and is committed to His Word, the 12-Step program will have no part in his/her life. A real eye-opener!

16 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent expose of yet another false religion, November 6, 2004

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Lawrence G. Farlow "Larry" (Atlanta) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Twelve Steps to Destruction: Codependency/Recovery Heresies (Paperback)

Its a sin and a shame that the church of Jesus Christ is so entangled with AA. Countless churches open themeselves up to this group and partner with them in promoting the idea that drunkeness is somehow a disease needing healing rather than a sin needing to be repented of. The Bobgans do an excellent job with this book of exposing this false religion for what it is and of calling the true Christian who may be struggling in this area to repentance and freedom in Christ. We need more Christians as brave and bold as the Bobgans in this watered down, Bibilcally ignorant era of the church in which we live.