A Few Thoughts on the Word 'Agnostic'

A Few Thoughts on the Word 'Agnostic'

Author: Tom L. February 18, 2026 Duration: 5:22
This is a short talk about what the word 'agnostic' means and how it fits in AA's 12 steps.

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