For many years I went to AA to hear the relapse stories. Frightening enough to keep me going back until I no longer needed the fellowship as I initially did. Many don't make it but millions have and for today I'm one of those blessed ones. It is not a Christian god that AA advises one to seek out but a "higher power" who can be something as simple as your beloved dog if that is what will give you enough serenity, courage and wisdom to make it through another day of sobriety. "Fake it till ya make it" is an oft invoked mantra that helps those put off by the idea of needing "God". Other than the group speaking the Lords Prayer at the end of some meetings, which I was always a bit uncomfortable with, the program is not clouded with overwhelming Christian religiosity. Finding a higher power that you can call on to help sort out the confusion, loneliness and other issues common to all humans is the purpose of religions the world over. AA has helped millions. Isn't that good enough for you?