I tend to agree with you, but what I am saying is that the ostensibly subpar outcome of prevailing secularism would seem inexorable. The problem is that the universe obstinately refuses to provide any evidence to substantiate religious exegesis.
Ya, but religion is about a leap of faith. It doesn't need manifested miracles or radio astronomy to detect God on Alpha Centura. It is a state of mind; a mindset, about the otherwise unknowable. Educated folks understand that, and a substantial majority of Americans are relatively educated, and an amazing percentage (something like 75%) believe in a God that knows and cares about their daily lives. Another maybe 10% are deists.