When the nature of God becomes less important

I am the LORD, and there is no other,
Besides Me there is no God. (Isaiah 45:5)

According to an official A.A. pamphlet, “The founders of A.A., it is obvious, felt that alcoholics need the help of a Power greater than themselves. But again, whether by accident, design, or divine guidance, they have wisely refrained from strictly defining this Power. While A.A. literature has used and continues to use the personal pronoun which describes the concept of a personal deity, a belief in this concept is by no means required. In fact, I am convinced that the greater a member’s years in A.A., the less important the nature of this Power becomes.” [1] (emphasis mine)

What does this mean? Although Christians in A.A. may strongly disagree, the author of this pamphlet rightfully notes that there is indeed a spiritual dilution that takes place.

Source Notes:
1. A Member’s Eye View of Alcoholics Anonymous, pg.18. This pamphlet is official “A.A. General Conference-approved literature.”