When a human being is given objective proof that they are correct (or that everything else is incorrect), the inability to reconcile often births a form of idolatry or self-exaltation which leans easily into religiosity. Much of this in the west is likely due to a conditioned fear of ego death.
🍁 Levi KornelsenDetermining WHY this is the typical reaction is difficult, because everyone who is in a position to do so is either gravely misinformed about what's going on or themselves affected by that reaction. Most investigative government agencies contain at least one such cult.