In no shape or form do I think Adam (or anyone else for that matter!) is a god. And lord knows I sure as hell don't follow what the so often referred to as the clique here preaches. I do however give people the benefit of the doubt when they have proven to me over and over again how much of an asset they are, especially during a major show time.
I'm sorry you had a bad experience with Adam- happens to everyone at some point. As you said, no one is perfect.