We have seen above that the development of mankind itself forwards and upwards towards higher forms of existence is to a very great extent promoted by the love of developed people or by these people giving their lives for the salvation of those of their fellow beings who still, from a mental point of view, are imprisoned in the primitive, animal traditions of existence. We have seen, through the history of Christianity, a great exertion of the power of love, inspired by the world redeemer, Jesus Christ. That the other higher world religions are also promoted by love from higher beings who have given their lives to help mankind's education in humanity and wisdom has already long since become a fact for the developed researcher. We have seen how love, through mankind's great spiritual leaders and through Christ's behaviour and view of life, is revealed as the only way forwards and upwards towards the light. But what is mankind's situation today? Does it believe that love is the salvation of the world from the unhappy states of war and suffering? No, the majority of the people of the earth, those who are in power and who rule mankind, have not yet come so far in cosmic evolution. It is still only the minority, those who in reality have no say at all in politics, government and moral views, who can begin to understand the real truth. The majority of mankind no longer believe in any providence, any real divine world rule behind all the great manifestations of life with all its ups and downs.