?! They did create their own group. The problem was that they were unable to reach some of the people they were trying to help. 

Some in the original AA believed that adherence to a particular religion was more important than helping somebody in need. So those religious wingnuts blocked the listing of the new group from a directory that alcoholics were going to for information. How could you possibly agree with that kind of religious intolerance?! Why don't you think it's good to provide all the information you can to those suffering from a horrible affliction?!