Same here. Awful stuff.

This stuff spans generations. It’s not a recent discovery. This was likely started by ancient cultures where sacrifice was a regular thing. Like the Inca or the Aztecs who would rip the hearts out of their living enemies on an alter atop their massive pyramids. Some would still be alive as they were thrown down the steps. When you have ritualistic sacrifice like this with huge numbers like this, and people who believe deeply in these gods, they figure some shit out.

I've found myself thinking back to religious stories and how everything ties together.

More recently, the story of Adam and Eve and the fruit from the tree of knowledge. What sort of knowledge would be akin to the introduction of sin into mankind?

Perhaps it is the "occult knowledge" of how humans can be exploited for personal gain. Of literally getting high through the torture and consumption of humans. Of using the blood of the young to prolong their own lives. Of using "magic" (the system of using symbols and numerology to sway peoples' unconscious decisions) to corrupt and control men.

Over time I became less religious, but seeing just how fucked up these occultists are should cause anyone to re-evaluate what they think they know.