There are people who embrace religion in their lives and good for them if it works for them. But when we discuss it, it's generally acknowledged that it can be whatever works for you, nature is often mentioned, for me at this point it's the power of the rooms that has worked. There is something about everyone working for a common purpose, supporting each other in sobriety, that makes meetings work for me.
And I often think of the time AA was founded. We often read about Model Ts and WWII, and the influence of religion in society at large has changed too. Back in the day people knew the difference between Presbyterians and Methodists, for example. That meant a lot back then. I don't know what the difference is and I don't know many people now who belong to a church.
Like I said, if that's what works for someone, that's terrific, but it hasn't worked for me. I look at AA as a GOD (group of drunks) supporting and learning from each other. My Jewish sponsor never had a problem with the way it's worked for me, but then she wasn't very religious either. 
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