Illuminati; It is a secret underground society founded by law professor Adam Weishaupt on May 1, 1776 in Bavaria, now part of Germany. It is known as an intellectual community founded in the Age of Enlightenment and struggling against superstition, prejudice, the influence of religion on social life, and the abuse of power. They are also known as the Bavarian Illuminati and operate as a secret organization. However, they broke up in 1985.
Contemporary Illuminati, on the other hand, aim to establish the New World Order by allegedly applying mind control and taking over governments and institutions. It is claimed that this organization plans to overthrow monarchies, destroy religious beliefs, and overturn the social order by ending nation states and patriotism. However, its existence or effectiveness has not been proven.
The Illuminati has been at the center of many conspiracy theories for many years. Some people believe that the Illuminati is behind many events, from major revolutions in history to assassinations. It is thought that the ultimate goal of the organization is to take over the world, and that it has a secret and very powerful structure. It is not known whether he has a purpose, such as controlling the world, which is mentioned in the conspiracy theories.
History of the Illuminati Society
Founded in 1776 by philosopher Adam Weishaupt at the University of Ingolstadt, the Illuminati consisted of members who advocated free thought as part of the Age of Enlightenment. The members, who modeled Masonry, took a secret oath and were divided into three main classes as Nursery, Masonry and Mystery. Weishaupt planned to name the community “Perfectibilists”, but eventually became known as the “Bavarian Illuminati”.
Members included prominent figures, intellectuals and politicians such as Ferdinand, Duke of Brunswick, and diplomat Franz Xaver von Zwack. The Society opened branches in many countries of Europe and by 1784 had more than 2000 members. Many important figures from the world of literature and politics, such as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Johann Gottfried Herder, and the dukes of Gotha and Weimar of the time, took an interest in the Illuminati.
However, with the coming to power of the Bavarian ruler Karl Theodor in 1777, the Illuminati along with all secret societies were banned. The community disbanded and Adam Weishaupt was dismissed. The government collected and published the community’s documents. After being exiled from Bavaria, Weishaupt spent the rest of his life in Thuringia-Gotha and died in 1830.
Complete Theories About the Illuminati
Between 1797 and 1798, in Augustin Barruel’s “Memoirs Illustrating the History of Jacobinism” and John Robison’s “Evidence of a Conspiracy”, international conspiracy theories were put forward that the Illuminati organization led and continued to exist in the French Revolution. Today, some people still believe that the Illuminati control the world. These people think that the Illuminati is a top secret society and is known only to a small number of people.
Bavarian Illuminati; According to conspiracy theorists such as Mark Dice, David Icke, Texe Marrs, Ryan Burke, Jury Lina and Morgan Gricar, it is still an active organization. These theorists argue that many political, military and economic events in the world are the responsibility of a secret organization, the Illuminati. Allegedly, many US Presidents serve this organization directly or indirectly. It is also claimed that many famous children’s cartoons contain subliminal messages for brainwashing. According to Myron Fagan, the Battle of Waterloo, the French Revolution and the assassination of John F. Kennedy are also the work of the Illuminati organization.
It can be difficult to understand how successful this establishment was, as many members of the Illuminati are affiliated with the Masonic society. However, many historians think that the Illuminati were not very effective even during their activities. Also, when you write the Illuminati in reverse and add ‘.com’, you are logged into the US national security site.
Illuminati in Popular Culture
Today, many symbols are thought to be associated with the Illuminati and these symbols are frequently used in Hollywood cinema and American music. Stanley Kubrick’s film “Eyes Wide Closed” is widely regarded as the most comprehensive analysis of the Illuminati, with many references to be noticed by those who understand the rites and semiotics of this organization. The subject of the Illuminati is mentioned in the movie “Angels and Demons”, adapted from Dan Brown’s book of the same name.
In the world of popular music, many singers such as Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Jay Z and Kanye West have used Illuminati symbols in their clips. Among the most frequently used symbols are the pyramid, the one eye, the triangle, and the sun, which have no connection with the original organization.
The One Eye “All Seeing Eye” symbol is actually a symbol used in Christianity as well. This symbol is used to represent God’s oversight over humanity and is therefore also called the “Eye of God”. However, this symbol began to be used in different ways in the 18th century. For example, this symbol is featured in the visual depiction of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen made by Jean-Jacques-François Le Barbier after the French Revolution of 1789.
This symbol represents a protective mind following the development of a newly democratized nation. There is no official connection between the Illuminati and this symbol. This symbol is thought not to have been used by the Illuminati, but in some cases it is likened to the Freemasons who use this symbol as a symbol representing God. In some cases, these two societies are mixed together. But the original symbol of the organization is the owl, not the pyramid or the all-seeing eye.
The Relationship of the Illuminati Society with the Freemasons
The Masons are actually a fraternal society based on the guilds of medieval stonemasons and cathedral builders. In some countries, including the USA, Freemasons There has been paranoia about him for a long time. A political movement, also known as the Anti-Masonic Party, even emerged in the USA in 1828.
In the early days of the Illuminati, these two groups were often confused with each other, as the organization also recruited a large number of Masons. The use of Illuminati symbols in Hollywood movies and some music videos has further increased the paranoia about the Masons themselves. However, Masons and Illuminati are two different communities with different structures and purposes.
Membership of the Illuminati Society
To be accepted into the Illuminati, it was necessary to obtain the approval of all other members. Also, other requirements for membership included being wealthy and in good standing. There was a hierarchical system among the Illuminati members. In the first stage, the title of “rookie” was given. After this stage, the first stage would be completed as the “apprentice” and then the “enlightened apprentice”. However, later the structure was made more complex and the membership process was increased to 13 stages.
Although this structure has many secret rituals, all the details have not been revealed yet. One known is that members use pseudonyms to hide their real identities. Some documents found in the past provide information about the functioning of this structure. The “rookies” of the Illuminati had to take certain steps to rise to the top. These steps included preparing a report on all the books they owned, listing their weaknesses, and naming their enemies. Prior to admission, rookies had to agree to sacrifice their personal interests for the good of society.
