The world has not gone mad, you've merely had an unrealistic expectation that it might be consistent and sane.
Some people want love, happiness, beauty and sweetness in their lives. Others prefer security, power, self-satisfaction and wealth. The 2 sets of values are mutually antagonistic, but there is profit in pretending to be spiritually motivated.
Does that help you understand why the world we live in is riddled with disharmony?