Or the Bible's telling us the Truth that the 'god of this world' is the d'vil fallen from heaven and those demon who fell with him are currently ruling.
The Sin Nature lives and those not Saved - believe upon the One God sent to die for us all - are more believing the Enemy Lies than Realizing God's Truths, and His Word, His Son who is the Truth, Life and Way!

They eat there own...
Vampire
Wickedness in high places and others...