User blog comment:KennyChief/S.H.I.E.L.D. is a UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT organization, not International./@comment-2041242-20151017005431/@comment-6127681-20151017194302

We know 9/11 happened though, although I suppose it could've been the Ten Rings who did that in the MCU.

I respect your opinion. In an inter-connected universe I believe the line between Aliens, Extra-dimensional beings, Gods, and Cosmic Entities are quickly blurred. I think the Asgardians are not "true" gods, but spiritual beings. Thor says they use both Magic and Science. We know they at least use some magic. We see this when Thor is turned into a human, when Odin whispers an incantation to Mjolnir, when the Asgardians mimic the Norse religion to a high degree of accuracy, and the fact that they mention Earth animals (Like boars and horses) which are not possible for aliens to have through mere convergent evolution alone; but are indicative of a spiritual connection (most mythologies feature Earth animals in their tales). They also use the allspeak (They all appear to speak English, German, Alien Languages, and many others).