Some of the lesser accepted theories are the Illuminati and the Little Green Men. The Little Green Men which…
Of course, the Mafia isn't what it once was: a power structure capable of influencing national politicians and making historic heists at major transportation centers. But the FBI maintains that La Cosa Nostra—the sprawling group originally steered by Sicilian immigrants that we hear about most…
The upbringing of the organization has two facets: create a better environment by helping those in need and the other one is to seize opportunities to gain an advantage over others by strategic force. “The idea of the Mafia is a Robin Hood-like organization in defense of the poor had a long life in Italy. But the sheer brutality of the war against the state puts the validity of the myth in question. There was so much violence and Mafia brutality. That is when the myth of the good Mafia dies. It enters into a period of crisis”(The Star). “Has there ever been a trial during which it has emerged that there is a criminal association called the mafia and that this association has been definitely responsible for or actually committed a crime? Has any document or witness any proof at all which has ever come to light establishing a sure connection between a crime and the so-called mafia? In the absence of such proof, and if we admit that the mafia exists, I’d say it was a secret association for mutual aid, no more and no less than freemasonry. There’s the same amount of proof that the freemasons go in for criminal activity as there is that the mafia exists”(Sciascia…
Everyone has heard of the notorious Al Capone. Gang leader from Chicago who is responsible for many murders. What some may not know is that he was also a part of a much larger organization known as The Mafia. Defined by Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary as a “secret criminal society” the Mafia controls all organized crime in a particular area. They knew how to get what they wanted without getting caught and were not afraid of anything or anyone. Although the Mafia is still around today their prime years were from the 1920’s to the 1970’s. Beginning in the late 19th century organized crime rose in popularity among American people. The Mafia and its following depended on family ties, secrecy, and loyalty as they participated…
One of the best examples I know of would be the subliminal messages hid in today’s music industry. Most of these messages are found within older rock and rap music. In rap music today you often hear the topics of money and drugs. When younger adults and young teens hear this constantly on the radio it influences them to do the same. In illuminati the influence is to sell your soul to the devil. By selling your soul to the devil you can have all the money, fame, and power that you want. Most celebrities and singers achieve their million dollar status this way. The music videos produced also provides many sex symbols throughout the video persuading the audience. One of my “used to be” favorite artists Beyoncé is big in the music industry thanks to the illuminati.…
There is a lot of history on freemasonry I’ll share some information with you. Freemasonry dates back to the guilds of European stonemasons who built castles and cathedrals during the Middle Ages. Temporary buildings called lodges were built next to the cathedrals, and the Masons used them to meet, receive their pay, plan their work, train new apprentices, and socialize. The first Grand Lodge was established in England in 1717; by 1731, Masonry had spread to the American colonies. Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Paul Revere, and other founding fathers were among the first Masons in the United States. The Grand Lodge of California was established…
The Mafia is an Italian-American organized-crime network with operations in places all around the United States, especially in New York and Chicago. The reason why the Italians got involved with the Mafia in America is because in Italy, the Sicilian Mafia was under attack by Benito Mussolini. Some of them escaped to the United States, and joined the American Mafia in things such as bootlegging, smuggling, money laundering, and bribing police. In the 1920’s is when the Mafia really started to get organized. What happened was a struggle known as the Castellammarese War broke out between New York City’s two biggest Italian-American criminal gangs. In 1931, a Sicilian-born crime boss Salvatore Maranzano came out on top and he called himself boss of all bosses, in New York. Another mobster called Lucky Luciano was unhappy with this and he had him murdered that year. Luciano then formed a central organization called the Commission to be a board of directors for the American Mafia. By then the Mafia already had at least 20 crime families across the United States. In New York, which had the most crime, was separated into five main Mafia families. Other than that there was just one crime family per city. The Commission’s job was to set policies and take care of disagreements between the different mafia families. Some rituals that they had before you could join the mafia were to…
Conspiracy theorists want you to believe that the Illuminati is still at large, controlling the world on a global scale because of its presence inside worldwide financial corporations, national governments and even multi-national organisations. Rockstars, models, actors, actresses, and athletes are all filled with enlightened individuals posing with demonic hand gestures and logos. One of the oldest secret organizations are the freemasons, starting before the 15th century. Using rocks to set in stone information is one of their specialties. For example after the mine collapsed in chile, a rock from the site was given to one of the freemason leaders in Europe. So now in the Denver Airport the freemasons have made a drawing in the ground of a deadly gas that is used for mass killing events. Located in the airport's Great Hall—ahem, that's Masonic terminology—there is a dedication capstone. It is inscribed with the date of dedication: March 19, 1994. Conspiracy theorists point out that "if you add up all of the numbers in the dedication date March 1+9+1+9+ 9 +4 you get the number 33." In Freemasonry, this number "represents perfection and the highest degree in Masonry you can hold." Also on the capstone is the Square and Compass associated with the Freemasons. Under the symbols reads, "New World…
I find the religion in the Popular Culture of the greatest interest to me. Popular culture according to one definition reaches a larger audience. When popular culture uses the images of religion to portray a message I see the message as more of a counterfeit intended to deceive the world and ultimately take the place of God. Subliminal messages our powerful and that is how I see religion when it is used in popular culture. I have much talk on-line about several famous celebrities being associated with the " Illuminati". The Illuminati enthusiasts seem to agree it is a modern-day secret society with ancient roots that is made of up powerful and elite individuals who conspire to control the world — politics, government, religion, entertainment…
The history goes back to the issue of the appearance of Freemasonry. Freemasonry was organized in the fourteenth century by actual masons – itinerant profession of skilled laborers. The Masons established lodges in areas where they worked and as meeting places. The original Masons are known as Operative Masons, honorary members were known as Speculative Masons. Masonry began to expand in the 17th and 18th centuries and the issue of race became important to determining membership.…
1. There were several Freemasons who participated in the drafting of the United States Constitution. It was after the ratification of the constitution that Benjamin Franklin, while pointing to a chair, was overheard saying, "Throughout the days we have been laboring here, I have observed that sun, and wondered whether it was a rising sun or a setting sun. Now I know it was a rising sun."1 We all heard the stories growing up about the great men that founded our country and the events that helped shape American culture. This paper will tell you about the Freemasons, an agency that is shrouded in mystery, and some events they were involved in that truly helped shape our America.…
Over the years many people have created groups to support their beliefs. These groups allow people with the same ideas to gather together and work out plans to advance their ideas. All of the groups that have been established have not necessarily gained a positive image from the public. One example is the Ku Klux Klan. The Ku Klux Klan originated over one hundred years ago and has gone through many eras and changes since its beginning. Although many people know the Ku Klux Klan exists, they do not understand its purpose or how it has changed throughout its life.…
The literature based on the Anti-Masonic party was short lived and had a slight influence but was extensive. [1] It was inspired by the abduction and murder of William Morgan which was done as a punishment for revealing ritualistic secrets. He did this in his book, Illustrations of Masonry. [2] The anti-masonic party was never really national but we can see conflicts that occur on state level and at this state level, the party lines were complete chaos. Anti-masonic ideologies and actions connect to actual social roots and by looking at those, we can begin to see the appeal in different areas. Genesee County, western New York, is a place that place a huge role in the development of this party and were the early ideologies emerge. Here, Antimasonry…
Many social developments may have festered the development of the Mafia. One was the inquisition which formally abolished in Sicily in 1782.…
Since the fraternity has been in the American Nation, it has been both a compliment and liability to the brotherhood that people saw the influence of Freemasonry, even where it didn’t exist. Some of the American Republican ideas looked like Masonic ideas; honorable civic mindedness, a high regard for learning and progress in society. In the words of Steven Bullock, Freemasonry “helped to give the new nation a symbolic core” because they share the same ideas as the republican government that seek to improve society. Thirteen of the thirty-nine signers of the constitution had been members of the fraternity, because the Masonic inspiring ideals that wakes the desire of others to find the same epitome. So it’s not surprising to find Masonic influences around the country. Charles Clyde Hunt said, “[Freemasons are] a vital spark in man that defies definition or description, so is there in Freemasonry a divine flame – a vital, living force that transcends all descriptions” with the purpose of influence others and make a better place for everyone. The main idea that guides the actions of the fraternity is finding and making members with liberty of mind, social responsibility and strong moral values. Because of the many fanciful interpretations people have made about masons, their ideas have become transverse. Masons emphasize personal study and self-improvement for a global…