Abstract
The naming of God is a critical theological issue in all religious traditions. Alcoholics Anonymous has refrained from designating the name of God in a prescriptive manner in favor of a term, Higher Power, which is anonymous and non-describptive. In the Christian tradition where the naming of God is a particularly critical issue, mambers of this faith persuasion often object to this anonymous designation for God. This essay seeks to both understand and validate the anonymity of God in relationship to the 12 Step program and the recovery process for those who are addicted.