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A few thoughts and I will let this conversation rest for the meantime.
Human perception although expanded beyond our physical senses is still limited. We do know enough to realize that our current state of enlightenment is only at 4% of the calculated total.
An entity with almost limitless powers is highly improbable, so the time scale has to be taken into account when considering the existence of such. It is actually possible for something to exist on the extreme macroscopic, beyond any method of detection to date.
While many accounts of the Christian bible have been proven incorrect (some even conflict with each other), the city of Troy was believed to be a myth until discovered and proven as scientific fact.
Spirituality is a personal and emotional subject. It's not easy for humans to come to terms with their fundamental beliefs being disrupted at the core level. Change can be hard to accept, no matter which direction it takes.
Religion is comfort to many for questions that have no answers, and even if those questions are resolved eventually, acceptance isn't guaranteed.
In summary my personal view is if your beliefs (no matter what they are) bring happiness to you and those around you, so be it, just don't let it become a reason to belittle or judge anyone; it's not. Keep an open mind on all fronts yet to be seen for everything they truly are, regardless of the outcome.
Above all.... peace =)