I strongly disagree. As someone who broadly detests religion, I know that the mere act of praying can act as self-confrontation that is otherwise inaccessible in many cases.
There are secular alternatives. SMART Recovery is secular and can be used in place of AA if a substance abuse program is court ordered AFAIK. I attended a few meetings on my own and had a few people that were court ordered show up there
I strongly disagree. As someone who broadly detests religion, I know that the mere act of praying can act as self-confrontation that is otherwise inaccessible in many cases.
The state still shouldn’t be able to force it as a punishment.
I somehow missed the first part of your comment. I agree, a secular alternative should be available.
There are secular alternatives. SMART Recovery is secular and can be used in place of AA if a substance abuse program is court ordered AFAIK. I attended a few meetings on my own and had a few people that were court ordered show up there