I definitely base my opinion of what I study/observe.

I observe prayers not being answered for "devout" followers.

I observe people dying in the middle of the street while begging/praying for invisible help from God that never arrives.

I could go on. I do understand what you mean about "belief". Obama is "powerful" b/c the consensus is that he is the President. He doesn't glow. He doesn't levitate - he isn't 8 feet tall - he is the same as any1 else. It's like the Sherrif of Paulding County going to El Paso County Colorado and trying to write some1 a ticket - he is "not powerful" there - the people of Coloroado do not "recognize" his "power" there. God is the same IMO. She only is powerful to those who believe in Her. To me - JFK has just as much importance as Jesus... Jesus was a common hero of humanity... nothing more, no more important than Albert Einstein.

To some1 who believes tho - he is the reason why they breathe. I personally think that's a total mind-fuck but who asked me. LOL Very good post sir.