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'''Alcoholics Anonymous''' is a program created to help alcoholics on the path to recovery from [[alcoholism]].  Founded on June 10th, 1935 in [[Akron]], [[Ohio]] by Bill W. and Dr. Bob, it utilizes a [[twelve step program]] to help those suffering from [[alcoholic drink|alcohol]] [[addiction]] to overcome their addiction, relying on [[faith]] in a "higher power".  Both Wilson and Smith were members of the [[Oxford Group]], a Christian reform movement started by Lutheran minister [[Frank Buchman]], until about 1939 when the book "Alcoholics Anonymous" was published.   

'''Alcoholics Anonymous''' is a program created to help alcoholics on the path to recovery from [[alcoholism]].  Founded on June 10th, 1935 in Akron, [[Ohio]] by Bill W. and Dr. Bob, it utilizes a twelve step program to help those suffering from [[alcoholic drink|alcohol]] [[addiction]] to overcome their addiction, relying on [[faith]] in a "higher power".  Both Wilson and Smith were members of the Oxford Group, a Christian reform movement started by Lutheran minister Frank Buchman, until about 1939 when the book "Alcoholics Anonymous" was published.   

== The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous ==

== The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous ==

==Higher Power==

==Higher Power==

The "higher power" cited in Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12-step groups does not necessarily refer to [[God]].  The phrase "God ''as we understood Him''" allows members to choose other gods or "powers" to help them in their recovery.  However, the Christian foundation of A.A. is evident by the inclusion of several quotes from the bible in the book "Alcoholics Anonymous" and the use of the terms "Father" and "Creator" when referring to God.

The "higher power" cited in Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12-step groups does not necessarily refer to [[God]].  The phrase "God ''as we understood Him''" allows members to choose other gods or "powers" to help them in their recovery.  However, the [[Christian]] foundation of A.A. is evident by the inclusion of several quotes from the bible in the book "Alcoholics Anonymous" and the use of the terms "Father" and "Creator" when referring to God.

==Prayers of Alcoholics Anonymous==

==Prayers of Alcoholics Anonymous==