Definition of Faith according to the dictionary.

1. Belief; the assent of the mind to the truth of what is declared by another, resting solely and implicitly on his authority and veracity; reliance on testimony.
2. The assent of the mind to the statement or proposition of another, on the ground of the manifest truth of what he utters; firm and earnest belief, on probable evidence of any kind, especially in regard to important moral truth. "Faith, that is, fidelity, -- the fealty of the finite will and understanding to the reason." Coleridge.
3. (Theol.) (a) The belief in the historic truthfulness of the Scripture narrative, and the supernatural origin of its teachings, sometimes called historical and speculative faith.
(B) The belief in the facts and truth of the Scriptures, with a practical love of them; especially, that confiding and affectionate belief in the person and work of Christ, which affects the character and life, and makes a man a true Christian, -- called a practical, evangelical, or saving faith. "Without faith it is impossible to please him [God]." Heb. xi. 6. "The faith of the gospel is that emotion of the mind which is called "trust" or "confidence" exercised toward the moral character of God, and particularly of the Savior." Dr. T. Dwight. "Faith is an affectionate, practical confidence in the testimony of God." J. Hawes.
4. That which is believed on any subject, whether in science, politics, or religion; especially (Theol.), a system of religious belief of any kind; as, the Jewish or Mohammedan faith; and especially, the system of truth taught by Christ; as, the Christian faith; also, the creed or belief of a Christian society or church. "Which to believe of her, Must be a faith that reason without miracle Could never plant in me." Shak. "Now preacheth the faith which once he destroyed." Gal. i. 23.
5. Fidelity to one's promises, or allegiance to duty, or to a person honored and beloved; loyalty. "Children in whom is no faith." Deut. xxvii. 20. "Whose failing, while her faith to me remains, I should conceal." Milton.
6. Word or honor pledged; promise given; fidelity; as, he violated his faith. "For you alone I broke me faith with injured Palamon." Dryden.
7. Credibility or truth. [R.] "The faith of the foregoing narrative." Mitford

Definition of assume according to the dictionary.

1. To take to or upon one's self; to take formally and demonstratively; sometimes, to appropriate or take unjustly.

2. To take for granted, or without proof; to suppose as a fact; to suppose or take arbitrarily or tentatively.
The consequences of assumed principles.
- Whewell.

3. To pretend to possess; to take in appearance.
Ambition assuming the mask of religion.
- Porteus.
Assume a virtue, if you have it not.
- Shak.

4. To receive or adopt.
The sixth was a young knight of lesser renown and lower rank, assumed into that honorable company.


In regards to a belief in god was the following quote:
1) belief structures are created, people are supressed and manipulated, wars are fought, people die.
2) it's a pacifier, a crutch and has a huge negative impact on progress.[/b]
In other words, It's not that there is a problem that cannot be solved. You are the problem, unable to solve it. The real cause of these things is a lack of understanding. A belief in god of itself has no relevance. Many people believe in god and do not contribute to the above negative effects.