No, it works the other way around. The program helps us come to terms with our spirituality, on our own terms. In my case, instead of "choosing" a Higher Power, I explored my beliefs as honestly as I could and let my perception develop. It is still changing.

There was is excellent book written by Ernie Katz, I think I have the author right, titled Not God. He did an non-alcoholics history of our fellowship, and took the title from the principle that the most important thing we alcoholics need to realize is we are not God. That seems simple and obvious, but a big step for some of us.