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| − | The '''Illuminati''' are a subversive [[Masonic]] organization, allegedly founded in [[Bavaria]], [[Germany]] by [[Adam Weishaupt]] in the 1700s. Their goal | + | The '''Illuminati''' are a subversive [[Masonic]] organization, allegedly founded in [[Bavaria]], [[Germany]] by [[Adam Weishaupt]] in the 1700s. Their goal was to take over [[Europe]] (and the rest of the world) and establish a [[one-world government]], while abolishing [[religion]]. The Illuminati were officially disbanded in 1785 by the government of [[Bavaria]], and there is little evidence that they have survived into the modern day. The name means "Enlightened Ones", and refers to their belief in super-human knowledge which makes them better-suited to rule the world than the "Normals". {{fact}} |
The Illuminati's symbol, the [[Eye in the Pyramid]] appears on the back of the US one-[[Dollar]] bill, leading theorists to suspect some of the [[Founding Fathers]] of being Illuminati operatives or sympathizers. Many of the Founders were [[Masons]], so it's possible some of them could have been Illuminati initiates. {{fact}} | The Illuminati's symbol, the [[Eye in the Pyramid]] appears on the back of the US one-[[Dollar]] bill, leading theorists to suspect some of the [[Founding Fathers]] of being Illuminati operatives or sympathizers. Many of the Founders were [[Masons]], so it's possible some of them could have been Illuminati initiates. {{fact}} | ||
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The Illuminati are a subversive Masonic organization, allegedly founded in Bavaria, Germany by Adam Weishaupt in the 1700s. Their goal was to take over Europe (and the rest of the world) and establish a one-world government, while abolishing religion. The Illuminati were officially disbanded in 1785 by the government of Bavaria, and there is little evidence that they have survived into the modern day. The name means "Enlightened Ones", and refers to their belief in super-human knowledge which makes them better-suited to rule the world than the "Normals".[Citation Needed]
The Illuminati's symbol, the Eye in the Pyramid appears on the back of the US one-Dollar bill, leading theorists to suspect some of the Founding Fathers of being Illuminati operatives or sympathizers. Many of the Founders were Masons, so it's possible some of them could have been Illuminati initiates.[Citation Needed]