"Many of the truths that we cling to depend on our point of view."
: OB1-Wan Kenobi
I belive in the force
As for bowing, Its my understanding, that when done in the context of use such as in aikido.. In the culture it originated from, its a sign of respect... Much like how we in the states put our hand over the heart when the national Anthem is playing, even though the solders that lost thier lives for our country are no longer here and cant hear us or see our jesture.