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Several reasons. First we should look at history. Lets consider the geocentric view of the universe. It was at one time common belief that the earth was the center of the universe and that man was God's special creation. The first people who discovered that our solar system is heliocentric were deemed heretics. As time went on we have accepted that earth is a mere spec in the cosmic ocean yet we have not gotten rid of the idea that man is the highest of God's creations. Admitting that there are beings which exist that are much more advanced than us technologically challenges this basic religious assumption for a good portion of humanity and could create a global crisis of faith. Just as the idea that the sun is the center of the solar system took many years to become commonly accepted so to would the existence of other beings who are every bit our equals or higher level density speaking.

Further to elaborate on the above concept we would either be inclined to believe that these beings are superior to us in the same way we are superior to plants and animals, or we would have to say we are all equal even though our abilities and consciousness differ. This creates the conundrum of then we would have to logically extend this paradigm to the very beings we have historically subjugated and cultivated, plants and animals. Massive paradigm shifts in our perception of reality would have to take place.

Those of us who already believe that plants and animals are conscious and living and should be treated with respect will not be troubled by this but we are a pretty large minority by my guess. Similarly we who frequent this site and believe the LoO is an authentic document will already be comfortable with the idea of higher density beings.

Now we have another issue which is human history of conflict. In most cases when one country discovered a new group of people conflict inevitably ensued. Whether this was for gold or land or slaves. We are humans and as such we as a group would tend to view other lifeforms as being similar to our own in how we interact with each other. It is pretty logical to assume that if we were to encounter life on another planet in our solar system that we would be quite ready and willing to take their planet and resources for our own use. This view is extended to those who would encounter us and if they can reach us but we cannot reach them then we will feel that inevitably we will be drawn into conflict.

Most people who think about the subject would readily admit that it is likely that many other planets and solar systems throughout the universe would contain life and that there is no reason to think that their could not be beings similar in development to our own as regards to technology. However admitting the likelihood of alien life and being shown evidence of contact are two different things.