Interesting observation. God and faith are important. It's hope that provides breakthroughs in the world and Faith is hope inside out. If the question is people vs country building, I'd go for people. I think India has got it right. There is no valid comparision between India and China. Both countries started differently (China was always a much bigger economy) and are at different growth trajectories. Because of people development (not meaning unversity education) and diversity, India will have chances of greater number of boom times going forward.
