Ok let me start by saying I'm not intending to debate or put down anyone's beliefs.. I just sometimes like to over analyze things and these are my observations. With AA you are surrendering your control to a "higher power". With AVRT you are securing control over your "inner beast". Either way it's a projection, a splintering of the self.
Two sides of the same coin imo. I didn't find the idea that there's a beast locked away inside me particularly helpful, just as I did not find the idea that there's a benevolent man in the sky setting me free of addiction to be helpful either.
Maybe in time I'll be able to better articulate what I do believe and find helpful on this subject.. At this point I'm at peace with my sobriety and don't feel the need to question it or find a suitable "method", but I do find these discussions super fascinating.
Thanks to all who contribute here.