What is the Reptilian conspiracy?

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The Reptilian conspiracy is an unusual theory that suggests large, humanoid reptiles are attempting to dominate the world. According to this conspiracy, the human race has been infiltrated by Reptilians—humanoid aliens capable of shape-shifting and assuming human form—in order to manipulate human affairs, sow chaos, and cultivate fear and hatred, negative emotions that empower them. Reptilians are also known as Reptoids, Reptiloids, Saurians, Draconians, or Annunaki, and are believed to reside beneath the earth’s surface, emerging to shape-shift and assume positions in global leadership. Conspiracy theorists have identified individuals such as Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Queen Elizabeth II as “lizard people,” providing alleged photographic evidence to support their claims.

The concept of humanity being threatened by large, reptilian beings has long been a common theme in science fiction: Godzilla and the Creature from the Black Lagoon are classic examples. The 1983 television mini-series V introduced a twist by portraying reptilian-like aliens disguised as humans. However, the Reptilian conspiracy gained traction in 1998 when British conspiracy theorist and former sports reporter David Icke published a book titled The Biggest Secret. Various science fiction authors and other conspiracy theorists have since expanded on the idea of reptilian humanoids seeking to dominate the world. Politicians occasionally jest about the Reptilian conspiracy, accusing each other of involvement. In a 2003 Canadian incident, a politician insulted his opponent by labeling him an “evil, reptilian kitten-eater from another planet.”

The Bible does not address the Reptilian conspiracy for the same reason it does not acknowledge belief in the tooth fairy. The Bible’s guidance is to “have nothing to do with godless myths” «But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.

», (1 Timothy 4:7), and the Reptilian conspiracy certainly falls under that classification. While it’s possible that demons could take on the shape of an alien or other creature to deceive humans and sow chaos and fear, there is no evidence that they actually engage in such activities. Scripture provides no indication that the Reptilian conspiracy is anything beyond a delusion or demonic deception.