'Nothing important' is something characters always say to cover up shady motives!

[She won't press much on it, though, because she actually laughs a bit at what Dave says next. Achievement unlocked, she's laughing with you and not at you! Not really, anyway.] Sounds like something a stupid cult would believe in. Just tag the words 'prophecy', 'destined', 'chosen' and all, they'll be all over you.

But nothing says 'power' more than just that! The moment people know their lives are threatened, they either submit or stupidly rebel. I doubt anyone can stand up to Gods, anyway.