It’s not religious per se. It’s more spiritual. Your higher power however you want to define it. Whoever, whatever, or wherever you seek guidance. Try not to dwell on the minutiae.I am just getting started, man. The disconnect for me to date is the "higher power" or religious part of it. Maybe I am just an a-hole, but that is the only reason I have questions about the program. If my admission to addiction has not been clear to this point, then pay closer attention.
The 4th step can get into details and seem daunting.