Illuminati
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Illuminati refers is a name that refers to several groups, both historical and modern, and both real and fictitious. In the historical aspect, it refers specifically to the Bavarian Illuminati, an Enlightenment secret-society founded on May 1, 1776. In the modern aspect, Illuminati refers to a purported conspiratorial organization which allegedly controls world affairs through present-day governments and corporations which can be considered as a continuation of the Bavarian Illuminati. Many conspiracy theorists believe that the people behind this organization are the masterminds to the infamous alleged New World Order. To further expand on the meaning, several modern fraternal groups include the word “Illuminati” in their names.
The Bavarian Illuminati, in historical times, was established as I said above on May 1, 1776 and was made up of freedom thinkers. Although it was illegal for the group to operate, many influential intellectuals and politicians had considered themselves as members. It has been reported that the group had over 2,000 members within ten years. Internal rupture and panic led to its downfall.
In modern times, many theorists believe that world events are being manipulated by secret fraternal organizations calling themselves the Illuminati. Information on these groups are limited due to the secrecy they maintain. Paranormalknowledge.com will post a few documentaries on the Illuminati for more information.
Works Cited/Further Reading
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illuminati
http://www.conspiracyarchive.com
http://www.illuminati.org/index.php/Main_Page
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07661b.htm
Illuminati Videos
http://www.paranormalknowledge.com/articles/illuminati-video.html
http://www.paranormalknowledge.com/articles/john-todd-illuminati-video.html
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=illuminati&search_type=&aq=f
