Beck sets himself up as a ‘religious figure’ as much as anyone who’s ever run an AA or Al-Anon meeting. Given Beck’s history, it is only logical that he would promote spirituality as a healer, with each person following God as that person perceives Him.
Beck happens to be in the position of bringing that principle to a larger stage. Unless, of course, the writer doesn’t think AA works because it doesn’t fit his definition of Christianity?
But Beck doesn't STICK with "each person following God as that person perceives Him"...see post #89. And Beck does not claim that AA precept as he is quite open about his adherence to mormonism.
The definition of Christianity by the author of the article is a moot point for this continuing discussion. The definition of Christianity by mormons is.