Reminds me of a common sentiment I see in a lot of pagan communities. "The gods can fuck your shit up or knock on your door whether you believe in them or not". I don't know if even believe in the gods I worship, so much as I know what Helps, ritual-wise, and that there's something funky that happens when I do certain shit or pray to certain gods. Maybe it's all bullshit! Who knows! If so it's effective bullshit!