Yah, Religion. We all face it, some love it, others hate it, and in some cases it knocks on our door while we are right in the middle of looking at porn pretending to write.
Well, what are our choices? we can take the direct route when it comes to religion, and just have the “gods” in question be active, perhaps a bit spite-filled, smiting rotten sonnamabeouchs, because lets be real… nothing provides faith like seeing Doubting Thomas get blow to pieces right in front of you by an angry god. So, when it comes to writing fantasy or fictional stories.. that is ALWAYS an option, and in some cases a fun option!
What do you mean I made avacado pits too big! I'll show you!
On the other side, we can have an inactive god or gods&goddesses, or divinity that has chosen not to take part in the affairs of mortals, for example “And Eternity” by Piers Anthony, which is part of the Incarnates of Immortality Series.
or perhaps take a jab at a bit more active/inactive run like Percy Jackson, we have Gods that just exist around/outside the mortal realm and don’t deal with “everyday” people.
We as writers are given countless options on how to deal with religion in our WIP’s to see what works and maybe what does not work.
But if you ever stumble for ideas, head off down to any religious debate topic/forums and invariably you will be bound to hear someone with the audacity to say they could do a better job then God, or if you are lucky, they boast that they could make up a better religion then what is known today. Well, as a writer, if you are looking for ideas, tell them to Step up and Provide (if they are being jerks feel free to tell them -or shut up).
Who knows, it might even give you some idea… because when I am looking for ideas about gods and goddesses I like to dig up Greek and Roman religious images which,well, then modern religion comes knocking at my door while I am looking at porn…
Write Fearlessly!
Take pride in all you do! Loosing some races does not mean the game is over! Keep running no matter what! 
