Yup — they just hate civilization. It’s as simple as that.
They do not hate civilization—they just want to control it and all their subjects. Its about putting in place the ancient form of rule—a system that dates back to the pyramids. A few people with all the money and power, and the rest struggling to stay alive and enjoy a few good times in their short hard lives. The powerful will toss a few goodies to the masses to keep them happy—festivals, free food and drink, Colorful religious events in equally colorful temples, be it in Thebes, Egypt, Rome or Paris.