The Illuminati

Introduction
Illuminati (plural of Latin illuminatus, "enlightened") is a name that refers to several groups, both historical and modern, and both real and fictitious. Historically, it refers specifically to the Bavarian Illuminati, an Enlightenment-era secret society founded on May 1, 1776. In modern times it is also used to refer to a purported conspiratorial organization which acts as a shadowy "power behind the throne", allegedly controlling world affairs through present day governments and corporations, usually as a modern incarnation or continuation of the Bavarian Illuminati. In this context, Illuminati is often used in reference to a New World Order (NWO). Many conspiracy theorists believe the Illuminati are the masterminds behind events that will lead to the establishment of such a New World Order.

History
The movement was founded on May 1, 1776, in Ingolstadt (Upper Bavaria), by Jesuit-taught Adam Weishaupt (1748-1811), who was the first lay professor of canon law at the University of Ingolstadt. The movement was made up of freethinkers, as an offshoot of the Enlightenment. Writers at the time, such as Seth Payson, believed the movement represented a conspiracy to infiltrate and overthrow the governments of European states. Some writers, such as Augustin Barruel and John Robison, even claimed that the Illuminati were behind the French Revolution, a claim that Jean-Joseph Mounier dismissed in his 1801 book On the Influence Attributed to Philosophers, Free-Masons, and to the Illuminati on the Revolution of France. The group's adherents were given the name "Illuminati", although they called themselves "Perfectibilists". The group has also been called the Illuminati Order and the Bavarian Illuminati, and the movement itself has been referred to as Illuminism (after illuminism). In 1777, Karl Theodor became ruler of Bavaria. He was a proponent of Enlightened Despotism and, in 1784, his government banned all secret societies, including the Illuminati. During the period when the Illuminati was legally allowed to operate, many influential intellectuals and progressive politicians counted themselves as members, including Ferdinand of Brunswick and the diplomat Xavier von Zwack, who was number two in the operation and was found with much of the group's documentation when his home was searched. The Illuminati's members pledged obedience to their superiors, and were divided into three main classes, each with several degrees. The order had its branches in most countries of the European continent; it reportedly had around 2,000 members over the span of ten years. The organization had its attraction for literary men, such as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Johann Gottfried Herder, and even for the reigning dukes of Gotha and Weimar. Weishaupt had modeled his group to some extent on Freemasonry, and many Illuminati chapters drew membership from existing Masonic lodges. Internal rupture and panic over succession preceded its downfall, which was effected by the Secular Edict made by the Bavarian government in 1785.

The Purpose of the Illuminati

Weishaupt would have created this society with the purpose of defeating governments and kingdoms in the world and eradicate all religions and beliefs to rule the nations under a New World Order, based on an international system. Establish a single currency and a universal religion, which according to their beliefs, each person achieve perfection. However, the ultimate purposes of this society, were only known by Weishaupt and his closest followers. Some authors such as Nesta Webster, describes well the six long-term goals of the Illuminati: 1. Abolition of the monarchy and all organized government under the ancient regime. 2. Abolition of private ownership of productive assets to individuals and societies, with the consequent abolition of social classes. 3. Abolition of inheritance rights in any case. 4. Destruction of the concept of patriotism and nationalism and replacement by a world government and international control. 5. Abolition of the concept of traditional and classical family. 6. Prohibition of any religion (especially the destruction of the Roman Catholic Church) establishing an official atheism.

In modern times, some companies are given the status of historical successors of the Illuminati.

(Note: The Illuminati are also known as Freemasons, Masons and also even though they deny it Jesuits.

Fact Note:The Illuminati is a powerful satanic cult which practices pedophilia, incest and every sort of sexual deviance. It tries to make society adopt its degrading behavior. Illuminati controlled media and entertainers saturate us with pornographic images and sexualize children. Schools are promoting sex to children beginning at age six. Homosexual techniques are taught in high school.)