People are often forced to question if there is a sinister plot at work behind the creation of conspiracy theories as they multiply. The Illuminati is a well-known conspiracy theory that makes an effort to explain why others are present.
Both a real society and a fictional one are referred to as the Illuminati. The latter has been the source of conspiracy theories for years, with individuals claiming it to be a covert and enigmatic global organization seeking for world dominance as well as being responsible for some of history’s most significant revolutions and assassinations.
THE REAL ORGANIZATION
There is some historical veracity to the organization that goes by the name Illuminati. The Illuminati was merely a collection of individuals who identified with Bavarian republican free thinking in the 18th century, led by Mr. Adam Weishaupt. The Bavarian Illuminati did not survive the ages, although they have undergone numerous changes and split into different factions.
The Illuminati have taken over the world, from Bavaria to Spain to France. The Illuminati first surfaced in the United States in 1801, the year Thomas Jefferson was elected President. Many individuals think that Jefferson’s election to power was influenced by the Illuminati.
CODE NAMES
The Illuminati used old-fashioned code names to hide their identities. Mr. Weishaupt was known as “Brother Spartacus,” after the gladiator who led the slave uprising and terrorized Rome for three years.
Mr. Weishaupt sought out and secretly united young zealots, utilizing Freemason lodges as a recruiting ground. Anyone older than 30 wasn’t first trusted. Cells and hierarchies of Novices, Minervals, and Illuminated Minervals were used to organize the lower ranks. Their spymaster was Mr. Weishaupt.
THE NEW WORLD ORDER
A different conspiracy theory in and of itself is the New World Order. The major thesis is that the New World Order will eventually become a totalitarian state that will rule over every nation on Earth, not just one.
Although the New World Order and the Illuminati appear to be far-fetched conspiracy theories, there are so many references to them in popular culture that some people are beginning to think they are real.
Conspiracy theorists obsessively search for “proof” of Illuminati’s control on public events. The most well-known Illuminati symbols are triangles, pentagrams, goats.
In the wake of the American Revolutionary War, Mr. Thomas Jefferson was accused of being a member, leading to doubts that several of the American Founding Fathers were involved.
The so-called Eye of Providence, which is shown on US banknotes and is another frequently mentioned Illuminati symbol, is supposed to represent God’s omniscience watching over humanity.
In January 2021, Mr. Joe Biden had just taken the oath of office as US President when online rumors about his “Illuminati bible” went viral.
The society says that Mr. Biden is a member of a centuries old secret society which includes extremely influential individuals such as Mr. Jay-Z, Ms. Beyonce, Mr. Kanye West, and Ms. Katy Perry.