If there is a true religion in the universe, it must include the truth of contact or be forever hollow.
The whole planet reeks of mysticism without revelation.
The love of violence is an aspect of our humanity. Even the weak wish to be strong primarily so they can wield the whip.
Nobody gets beyond a petroleum economy. Not while there's petroleum there.
How could anyone stay sane with entire lifetimes stored in one human mind?
Power: a currency that never went out of style.