Now to answer your question. I think there are powerful organizations on this earth, both secret and non-secret that are not motivated by what is in the best interest of us all. They have an agenda of their own. It is likely that these organizations have opposing beliefs and thus are in conflict, perhaps vying for the same ultimate goal. It is also likely this has been going on for a very long time, directly influencing religion, science and government.

I'm not sure it will turn in their favor, it seems to me that their influence is being diminished by our greater awareness. Please note that our awarenes is strengthened by looking at what is right in front of us and thinking :)

Hey OP thanks for your answer. Really interesting thread. I don't know if this is little off track-or not, your thread makes my mind go in a million directions! lol Science religion and government. And even the media, especially with entertainment media...movies etc? I feel really let down lately. I love movies. But they have to have some trickle down effect or whatever, if it is true about the higher up places (government etc)being a part of this illusion, so I am really saddened by this as it has had great influence over my kids and myself. I love fiction. What if those types of things are used to keep us in line? How do you handle it when you learn that things are not as they seem?