We don't believe in eagles anymore. We don't put faith behind symbols. We put our faith in ideological people, and try to elevate them to the standard of a symbol. So it should be no surprise that we are often disappointed, disillusioned, or delusionally faithful. Honestly, I feel faith is the easy thing to have. Diligence along with being honest with yourself in the face of reality... that is the harder path -- but more rewarding in the long run.