Originally Posted by
jimmyc 
Because there is no "god" or "higher power" and that's what AA is built upon.
theres been a higher power at work in your life for some time, but it isn't one that's been helping you.
alcohol.
theres a higher power at your place of employment.
one that says ya gotta pay taxes
one that says ya gotta make a house/rent payment.
so, yes, theres higher powers out there. and if ya open your mind up a bit you could find one of your own understanding that will help you with all your problems with alcohol