In the interview I was refering to he also mentioned the music does have some spiritual influence. It's been a part of their lives but they're not pushing it. It's okay for anyone to listen to the music and take what they want from it.
"Alter Bridge would like to thank the following: God, our fans, family..........."
"Spiritual insinuations seem to shock our nation"
-Creed
And a few people on this board