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Things like a higher power, metaphysics, etc., will never have a "basis in reality" because they are theoretically outside of it. You will never prove or disprove it, so waiting for proof is stupid. However, reason and logic can be used to argue for a higher power's existence. Logical but unprovable is the closest anyone will ever come to give evidence of God. There has been a lot of work done on this stuff, its not just nutty scientists blowing smoke. I refer you to:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmological_argument
Which is the main reason I believe in God. I don't care what you believe, but if you are going to be an Atheist than curb you arrogance. The only thing worse than a smug religious nut is a smug Atheist.