Whether the Illuminati exists has been a controversial topic for hundreds of years. Are they really conspiring for new world order? Do the members of this alleged secret society have to sell their souls to Satan to gain admission? I have recently discovered that a distant family member of mine is a member of the Illuminati, so this peaked my interest on the subject even more. Since its commencement, many groups claim to be involved with The Illuminati Order, and solid facts about the group were very difficult to find, but some details have been agreed upon by researchers and philosophers, one being that The Illuminati did exist at one point, ran by some of the most prestigious and influential members of society since the beginning of time. Whether or not it still survives today and the true members that comprise it, however, remains a mystery. It has been said that The Illuminati is a benevolent group whose goals are to bring peace and harmony to the world, it has also been said that the group is powered and driven by demonic forces, only made up of true evil. Not much about The Illuminati can be proven for sure, but some clues have been left behind inducing its history, members and formation of the society, and how the group has influenced, or otherwise shaped, our world history.
According to Google Definitions the word “Illuminati” itself comes derives from the Latin based word meaning, “enlightened,” or “people who claim to possess enlightenment or knowledge.” According to Know Your Enemy, Canon law professor and Jesuit practitioner Adam Weishaupt born February 6, 1748 in Bavaria, Germany, founded this widely known movement. His practices began from teachings that he learned at the young age of seven at a Jesuit school. His commitment to Jesuit practice didn’t end there, however. He later attended Ingolstadt University, where he became extremely knowledgeable in the religion. There he learned his worldview in ideologies in which he carried