Originally Posted by
MattM316 
The religious aspect of AA puts a hell of a lot of people off.
The whole 12-step programme is based on the belief in a higher power which is obviously slightly unnerving to an athiest.
This is actually an interesting read on it:
The Religion Virus: AA Is a Religion: Atheists Kicked Out
If it helps people, then fair enough.
What does it have to do with the OP's query about making new friends? In case you have not read it, she is not interested in the twelve steps and is going instead to join the friends of the library.