They have been deceived, the same as y'all.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wormwood_(Bible)
https://www.biblegateway.com/verse/en/Matthew%2024%3A24
The 'how' won't make any more sense than the rest, if you don't believe it.
They have the Prince of the Power of the Air, instead of the Prince of Peace.
Another name for it is; apostacy.
Lucifer's greatest achievement; to supplant the Creator (for a period of time).