It's easy to look back at history and say "those foolish people... how could they be so easily deceived?"

In order for the widespread adoption of false narratives, news media needs to be mostly dysfunctional and ineffective in their role as journalists.

In spite of all this, "we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him" (Rom 8:28). Even if in the short term, the results appear awful, God is still in control. His purpose will still be accomplished.

"For the kingdom is the Lord’s
     And He rules over the nations." Ps 22:28

In the end, all roads will eventually lead back to Zion.

"Thus says the Lord: I have returned to Zion and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem, and Jerusalem shall be called the faithful city, and the mountain of the Lord of hosts, the holy mountain." Zech 8:3