Human ignorance has never needed help. - Jim C. Hines

Maybe this was why gods stayed on another plane of existence. If they stayed here in the mortal world, their followers would be too tempted to punch them in the face.

Hey, I'm just playing devil's advocate."
"Since when did the devil need your help?

Your fear is all too human. Accept it, but as you walk this path, let your hope guide you."
"And what if hope guides me off the edge of a cliff?"
"I said let hope guide you. I never said stop paying attention to where you're going.