[aestra]

>it does explicitly say god as you understand him

Sorta. Read here: http://www.aa.org/bigbookonline/en_tableofcnt.cfm tell me it refers to any other God.

The "as you understand him" part is somewhat a cop-out.

Only monotheism here!!

>as there are alot of tools in there that if put to use - does provide alot of relief -

For some people, yes. For other people, it is offensive garbage.