In their sincere and honest attempt to maintain a "hands off" policy regarding fellow members' religious beliefs and perhaps sensitivities, our AA founders exercised gentle wisdom and proffered spiritual freedom.
“They struck me, but I did not become ill; they beat me, but I did not know it. When shall I awake? [Yet again] I will seek another drink” (Proverbs 23:35 NASB).
“Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.” -- Step 12. Alcoholics Anonymous