Yes, I believe that the symbolism might be some sort of free will understanding that we are not aware of. In a way they have to tell us what they are going to do to not break the free will. Or maybe they are trying to manifest the future that they want. I believe positive thoughts and beliefs are important and we may truly manifest our own future. Remember they have hidden and destroyed true knowledge to hid so much from the people.
Why does the Vatican get away with having the library of ancient knowledge and documents yet the people are unable to see it? Why does the US government "who works for the people" get to lie and hide everything from us?