[Greg F]

Very well said, Greg. I’ve made many serious mistakes in my own life. Why would I encourage my children to repeat them?
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Yah, in recovery programs it’s almost always former addicts that take the lead in the groups. That is not considered hypocritical. But in the areas outside of addiction it is labeled hypocritical if someone did something and then speaks out against it.

[conservatism_IS_compassion]

in recovery programs it’s almost always former addicts that take the lead in the groups. That is not considered hypocritical. But in the areas outside of addiction it is labeled hypocritical if someone did something and then speaks out against it.

Very apt point.

Former addicts (ie, sinners) always have to take the lead in rejecting addiction (sin). Even - nay, especially - if they themselves are capable of relapse.