Criticism of Bill Wilson

[Autumnleaf]

I've heard some interesting criticisms of the man. Evidently he was a drunk and did some things that people don't like. Even when he was sober.

Lol. Progress rather than perfection, I suppose.

 

[detachment]

He cheated on his wife sober and took acid lsd

 

[Autumnleaf]

He cheated on his wife sober and took acid lsd

I've heard those things are true. An old timer said he didn't cheat on his wife, but he did try LSD and he liked it!

Nobody ever said Bill Wilson walked on water or turned water into wine.

 

[MadamImAdaminChrist]

Yeah, I think he probably was a deeply flawed man who had a profound impact on the world.

 

[AionPhanes]

If the only sin we can come up with was that he took LSD (hardly a major offense.. if one at all given the circumstances) I would think the man must have been rather saintly. If the cheating thing was true that stinks but not something I would disrespect the man for either. The later charge appears to be mere speculation and thus possibly slander too. Especially now that he is dead and can't speak up for himself.

 

[Dan Kitzler]

The thing I do not like about the big book, is Bill assumed that everyone would go through the "bridge to shore" revelation he experienced. But that's not true. Regardless, the 12 steps have saved lives. I believe they are based on biblical principles.

 

[GeordieTosh]

In the words of Susan Cheevor,

"Bill Wilson was not a perfect man, but he was the perfect man for A.A.."

I owe Bill Wilson a huge debt of gratitude for my life (as I do the other founders), but I understand he's no cult leader or guru that should be worshipped.