Then what do you call the man who lives a righteous life or devotes himself to being a leader in his faith? These do not turn to "god" in fear or need. They live in what they believe to be constant contact and seeking of "god". I for many years wanted to be a catholic priest, I had done nothing wrong, feared nothing, needed nothing. I only wanted to be closer to God and be of service to others regardless of my fate. I do my best to live in a way that is good and don't really care what becomes of me here or in the next life, I should what there to be a next life but there may not be.
If the 3rd man is the conscious then you also assume that a huge number of people of perceive and imagine this as a man/human. For me I'd assume its that person's guardian angel or a direct intervention by God.