There's always room for another religion thread. Can't get enough of them. I'm fascinated by any concept that can continue for any unreasonable length of time, steadfastedly refusing to submit to all efforts made by the finest of Mudcat minds to confirm or deny it.
Call it religion if you will. Call it scientific method if you won't.

I like the Martian stance BTW, but I think it would be even more attractive if it involved an aspect of wry anticipation as to what the gods are going to reveal or expect the Martians to take on board next.