Odd, I never thought of the chicken V egg side. I always saw "Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety" as the conclusion of "A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes." Reinforcing that I would never be asked to vote for a particular political candidate, donate to or support other causes (no matter how worthy), or be required to believe in the God of someone else's understanding.