How else? The dictator comes to power, if not through secret societies? Here is a list of the most influential and the most secret organizations, who spread their influence throughout the world and clearly showed that it is better to govern the people from the shadows.
1. Rosicrucian Order
Rosicrucians or the Knights of the Rose Cross, a secret order founded by Christian Rosencrucian at the beginning of the tenth century in Germany. The influence of this organization spread throughout the world in a matter of decades. It was from this secret society that the Illuminati and the Order of the Golden Dawn later originated. The main goal of the Rosicrucians was to create a philosophical and religious doctrine capable of explaining all the secrets of the universe and thus make people enlightened and happy. Confirmation of the seriousness of intentions is the list of members of this organization. So at one time the Order of the Knights of the Rose and Cross included Dante Alighieri, Shakespeare And Francis Bacon. Despite the fact that since the creation of this powerful organization More than 1000 years have passed, it officially exists to this day. Any information about its activities is hidden.
2. Skull and Bones
This one is secret underground organization was created by Yale University students for the purpose of “student government.” But not everything is so harmless and simple... Firstly, members of the organization can only be aristocrats, with Anglo-Saxon roots and Protestants by religion. All this led fans of conspiracy theories to believe that Skull and Bones was gathering descendants of aristocrats under its wing with the aim of installing them in top government positions. Indeed, the members of this organization are George Bush Sr. and George W. Bush, John Kerry, all US Chief Justices and most US Senators. In addition, the society has excellent funding from its mature members and officially owns several islands and a huge amount of real estate.
3. Masons
Masons or, as they are also called free masons is one of the most famous and popular secret organizations, which is credited with almost world domination. But is it really so, let's figure it out. According to legend, the society has its roots in time immemorial when a group of builders was invited King Solomon for the construction of the temple and for ease of management, divided into three categories(or levels), depending on your professionalism. And what could be so dangerous about masons, you ask? And the fact that by analogy with construction, according to one of the versions, built the entire modern world. Members of Masonic lodges at different times were: Napoleon Bonaparte, George Washington, Kemal Ataturk, Walter, Johann Goethe, Winston Churchill and many others very famous personalities. What adds fuel to the fire is that despite the fame of its members, the society does not officially do anything, representing a kind of interest club, in which discussion of politics and religion is strictly prohibited. Also, women are not accepted into Masonic lodges.
4. Templars
Knightly Order, founded by Hugo of Payenne and several knights who remained in the Holy Land (Jerusalem) after the First Crusade, ostensibly for the purpose of protecting pilgrims from raids and robberies. The goal is, of course, very good, considering that the Templars themselves called themselves poor knights, but after just half a century, the order possessed enormous wealth and lands throughout Europe. Of course, this can also be explained by the fact that even the first knights of this secret society were rich European aristocrats, but not everything is so simple, because the basis of all further activities of the Templars were finance. By the 12th century the Templars had the world's first banking network with representative offices all over major cities Europe. By contacting one bank, the client could deposit money, receiving an analogue of a modern check, and after any time, withdraw his savings from each of the knight's bank branches, simply by presenting the check. This banking invention made travel much safer, because merchants and aristocrats no longer needed to transport their money; it was enough to simply keep a receipt. Activities of the order was officially terminated on Friday October 13, 1307 by decree of Pope Clement V and King Philip the Fair of France. Most of the knights were stabbed to death while sleeping, but many managed to escape. According to one version, it was thanks to the activities of the Templars America was discovered, and their order was transferred overseas.
5. Thule Society
In it secret political And occult society, created in Germany after the First World War, included the entire top of the Third Reich, including Adolf Hitler, Rudolf Hess and Arthur Rosenberg. It was Thule that created the German Workers' Party, which brought Hitler to power. The main goal of the society was to find origins of the Aryan race, in the mythical land of Tula, located in the region of the North Pole and went under water, leaving only one part of it on the surface - Iceland. It is argued that the society had secret knowledge by influence on the world, which Hitler used to conquer the whole world. But he also banned the organization’s activities as soon as he gained power. Perhaps he simply did not learn all the secrets that this Thule society hid.
6. Bilderberg Club
Or Belderberg Conference, as the members of this secret group call themselves, is an annual meeting 130 members club, consisting of the most influential representatives of politics, business and the largest banks, the leadership of leading Funds Mass Information . You can attend this secret meeting only by personal invitation. Headquarters The Bilderberg Club, which got its name from the Dutch hotel where its first meeting took place in 1954, is located in New York at the office Carnegie Foundation. And any filming, recording and comments for the press are strictly prohibited. Participants clubs were or are: Marilyn Monroe, Barack Obama, Brad Pitt, Tom Hanks and many others. What do people dictating talk about once a year? world order- a secret under seven seals. Thus, this organization is a current secret society, the activities of which can be seen with your own eyes.
The history of the emergence of secret societies and secret organizations goes back centuries. Everything unknown in the minds of the people traditionally causes a lot of assumptions and speculation. However, today quite a lot is known about some of the secret organizations, their principles and charters.
Officially, the organization of Freemasons was published in 1717, although there are some documents indicating that the activities of this group were registered back in the 14th century. The fraternity was originally created for people who shared the key philosophical ideas of the time, including the belief in a supreme being. Masons paid special attention to moral issues, as a result, many of the heads of the lodges became known for their charitable activities and community service. Despite these harmless qualities, the Freemasons were not without criticism. Conspiracy theorists accuse them of being involved in nefarious occult practices and even political groups.
Typically, churches of all denominations criticize the Freemasons, since their moral teachings and esoteric spiritual beliefs are at odds with traditional religion. In the old days, Freemasonry was based on unique traditions and principles. Today, when the number of members is so large, and lodges are scattered all over the world, it becomes difficult to maintain the foundations. Only one practice remained unchanged, called the method of induction. The initiate must be recommended to the group by someone who is already a Freemason, and to reach the level of "Master" a person must go through three different levels. Members have prescribed modes of greeting each other, including handshakes, gestures, and passwords, and non-members are prohibited from attending meetings.
The number of famous members of Masonic lodges is truly impressive; we can recall, for example, Winston Churchill, Mark Twain, Henry Ford and Ben Franklin. Today, the Freemasons are less influential and secretive than ever, but still remain one of the most famous fraternities in the world. There are about 5 million officially members of Freemasonry alone.
The Assassins, or Nizari, were a mysterious group of Muslims active in the Middle East in the 13th century. The group included Shiites who broke away from the main sect and united to create their own utopian state. Since the Order's members were extremely small, they preferred to use guerrilla tactics in the fight against their enemies, including espionage, sabotage and political assassinations.
The Assassins infiltrated their highly trained agents into enemy cities and bases with instructions to attack at a strictly specified time. Secret assassins were known to seek to minimize civilian casualties, and victims were often frightened by the invisibility of their pursuers. According to history, enemy leaders woke up in the morning to find an Assassin’s dagger on their pillow with the note “You are in our power.” Over time, the legend of the secret Order grew. Even before the organization was finally destroyed by the Mongols, hired assassins allegedly became famous for fulfilling orders for such historical figures, like King Richard the Lionheart.
Around the same time as the Order disintegrated, the entire library containing records about Nizari was destroyed. So much information was lost that today the Assassins appear to be nothing more than a myth. The legend about the use of drugs and intoxicants by members of the Order of the group seems controversial. The word "Hashshashin" itself roughly translates to "Hashish Users", indicating the possible use of stimulants in combat. The term itself was discredited, but subsequently the Nizaris transformed it into modern word"assassin" (killer).
Founded in the middle of the last century, the Bilderberg Club is often called the world government by conspiracy theorists. Its members are influential politicians, financiers, businessmen and media tycoons from Europe and North America. There are about 400 people in total. They meet annually to discuss current world issues. But no concrete decisions are made. At least, this is stated on the website of the organization itself, but it is impossible to verify this. You can join the forum by invitation only. Outsiders, including journalists, are not allowed to attend meetings. Recording of these meetings is prohibited. Representatives of Russia periodically become guests of the Bilderberg Club. Among them are the founder of Yabloko, Grigory Yavlinsky, politician Garry Kasparov and the head of Rusnano Anatoly Chubais.
One of the most famous Illuminati symbols is the glowing delta on the US dollar bill. The “Illuminati” brand has existed at different times and, oddly enough, continues to exist. various organizations. The first official brotherhood of the “enlightened” was formed in Bavaria in 1776. Adherents of this order fought against religion and promoted liberal ideas. The movement was banned by the authorities a few years after its founding. His ideologist, professor of canon law Adam Weishaupt, died in exile.
However, according to rumors, the Illuminati simply continued its activities, completely going into the shadows. They are credited with the creation of the United States and the October Revolution in Russia. Thanks to constant mentions in popular literature, the Illuminati still inspires fear today. Contemporary conspiracy theorists claim that the secret society has managed to survive and now exists as a sinister shadow government, guiding the actions of world politics and industry in the right direction.
In the 21st century, interest in the Illuminati awoke after the publication of the book “Angels and Demons” by the American writer Dan Brown. According to the plot, the descendants of a secret society take revenge on the Vatican for their murdered comrades.
The most famous representatives of this secret society are George Bush Sr. and George W. Bush, as well as John Kerry. Ivy League colleges are known for their many secret societies and student organizations. Yale's Skull and Bones is the most famous of these. The organization arose in 1833, its members must come from the aristocracy, Protestants and Anglo-Saxon origin. Today, new members join the society every spring, the only real requirement being that the applicant must be a leader on his or her campus. As a result, the secret organization includes athletes, student council members and presidents of other fraternities. Several US presidents, many senators, and judges came out of Skull and Bones Supreme Court. This gave reason to believe that the organization is semi-underground, uniting political elite countries.
No one denies that this club is well funded - alumni created the Russel Trust Association, which keeps cash society. According to rumors, the group even owns its own island in upstate New York. Although the secret practices of Skull and Bones are not secret, rumors about the obligatory rituals still circulate. Although the society meets twice a week, it is not known what they are talking about. To the disappointment of conspiracy theorists, all credible rumors are fairly harmless. The group is associated in practice exclusively with student pranks.
The fame of “Skull and Bones” was given by legends about how new members are obliged to talk about their sexual fantasies, and analysis of sexual stories of childhood and youth is also carried out. It is also customary to give nicknames to all members of society. Thus, the tallest of them is called the “Long Devil”, the one with the greatest sexual experience is called “Magog” (this name was used by William and Robert Taft and Bush Sr.). But Bush Jr., apparently, was unable to conquer the group with his talents, receiving the nickname “Temporary.”
This order is a mystical organization that appeared at the beginning of the twentieth century. The scheme is similar to a less hidden association, the Freemasons. The Eastern Templars rely on ritual and occult practices as a means to move community members from one level to another.
The general philosophy of the order is based on new era esoteric principles and practices as a way to realize true identity. Much of the group's knowledge, including the Mysteria Mystica Maxima manifesto, comes from the famous eccentric occultist Aleister Crowley. It was he who later became the leader of this secret society. After Crowley's death, the Order's influence and popularity waned, but today there are still many branches of the community scattered around the world. Mainly, these are the USA, Great Britain, and European countries. The growing popularity of Aleister Crowley at one time led to the fact that his brainchild, the Order of the Eastern Templars, eventually came to light. As a result, the organization became much less secret than before. However, this does not mean the loss of the most secret and forbidden practices. The main one is the association of sexual preferences, especially the teaching of “Phallus Worship” and the magic of masturbation.
The most famous member of this secret organization was Gavrilo Princip. The secret society “Black Hand” (another name is “Unity or Death”) was a national terrorist organization. It included anti-imperialist revolutionaries who fought for the liberation of Serbia from the rule of Austria-Hungary. The Black Hand was born in 1912. It is believed that the organization was originally an offshoot of the People's Defense, a group seeking to unite all Slavic peoples in Europe.
Taking into account its goals, the organization began to conduct anti-Austrian propaganda, preparing saboteurs and murderers for the overthrow in the province state power. The plans included inciting a war between Austria and Serbia, which would make it possible to escape from the imperial yoke and unite the Slavic peoples. The head of the “Black Hand” was Colonel Dragutin Dmitrievich, who served as the head of Serbian counterintelligence. In fact, the entire state apparatus of the country was controlled by a secret organization.
Today, the activities of this terrorist organization would be forgotten if not for the participation of the Black Hand in one of the most significant events XX century. In 1914, a group of terrorists from Mlada Bosna (a branch of the Black Hand) assassinated the Austrian Archduke Ferdinand, starting the First World War. Events began to grow like a snowball. Soon Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, and the allies of both sides entered into action. On the ruins of the First World War, the Second World War broke out, and subsequently “ Cold War" Thus, the Black Hand can be considered one of the most influential forces of the turbulent twentieth century.
This secret society flourished in the United States during the American Civil War. At first, the group sought to support the annexation of Mexico and the West Indies, which could help revive the dying slave trade. However, with the outbreak of hostilities, the Knights switched their attention from colonialism to warm support new Confederate government.
The organization had several thousand followers who even formed their own partisan detachments and began raiding fortresses in the West. In the northern states, the mysterious order also had great influence. Lots of newspapers and public figures sympathized with the Southerners, including President Franklin Pierce, who was a member of the Knights. Unlike most other secret societies, it doesn't only care about rare meetings and mysterious plans. The knights were able to organize their own army and tried to resolve their issues from a position of strength. In 1860, a militant group attempted to invade Mexico.
During their own war, the Knights robbed stagecoaches and even attempted to blockade the port at San Francisco. For a short time they even managed to take control of the southern state of New Mexico. With the end of the Civil War, the organization's activities gradually faded away, although many blame it for organizing the assassination of Lincoln.
The most famous members of this German occult and political secret society were Rudolf Hess, Arthur Rosenberg, and even rumored to be Adolf Hitler himself. If many secret organizations are only suspected of their ulterior motives, then in the case of the Thule Society everything turned out to be proven.
Immediately after the end of the First World War, this organization was unofficially created in Germany. The initial Masonic ideas quickly gave way to occult ones, and over time the organization began to promote the ideology of the superiority of the Aryan race. This translated into a racist approach towards Jews and other minorities. Over time, the secret society could boast of several thousand of its members, and even published its own propaganda newspaper. In 1919, members of the Thule Society organized the political organization "German Workers' Party". Later, young Adolf Hitler became its member, and it itself transformed into the National Socialist German Party, giving rise to Nazism.
The members of the Thule Society themselves took part in strange activities long before the advent of Nazism. They enthusiastically tried to find the origins of the Aryan race, looking for them in the mythical land of Thule. According to legends, a mythical land with a developed civilization existed somewhere in the region of the North Pole, and Iceland was all that remained of the land that went under water. There are many conspiracy theories surrounding the Thule Society. Although the organization was banned by Hitler, it is said that it was she who gave him magical secrets power and successful public speaking.
The Sons of Liberty were a loosely organized group of dissidents who had been active in America since before the Revolutionary War. Their goal was to bring about a change in British law in light of the administration of the colonies.
The Sons of Liberty did not exist as a secret society in the traditional sense of the word, but rather as a coalition of patriotic factions in support of common goal. They usually met in Boston, near the elm tree, which has since received the name of the Liberty tree. It was here that the group developed its resistance policy, which included the distribution of brochures and even some acts of sabotage and terrorism. Such actions led to the fact that the British began to persecute the Sons of Liberty, considering their actions criminal. The organization even began to be called “Sons of Violence.” The group eventually became the most prominent among those who sowed the seeds of revolution among the colonists, and to create famous phrase“No to taxation without representation!”
Although the Sons of Liberty in Boston were the most prominent faction, factions were spread throughout the 13 colonies. One group in Rhode Island looted and burned the British merchant ship Gaspee to protest unjust laws, while others simply denigrated British supporters. But most famous case involving the Sons is the Boston Tea Party in 1773, when members of the community dressed as Indians had tea thrown into the sea from British ships. These events marked the beginning of the American Revolution.
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Secret societies are a source of intrigue and secrets; they are often blamed for all sorts of bad events and conspiracies. Many people think that members of secret societies typically wear hooded capes, use satanic or obscure symbols, and perform strange rituals involving sacrifices and offerings. Also, some associate secret societies with meetings of wealthy men and women in various mansions or clubs where outsiders are not allowed. Films such as The Da Vinci Code, National Treasure and Angels and Demons only reinforce these ideas.
Secret societies are a strange mixture of ritual, money and deception. Many conspiracy books are dedicated to them and documentaries. Are they really rich groups or ordinary people who make plans and manage all world events? Do they really want to destroy the world? This is quite difficult to prove, since their activities take place in secret from everyone. There are many methods that members of secret societies use to maintain their secrecy: ancient codes, handshakes, and even symbols or jewelry. Some secret societies have been around for a very long time, and the older they are, the more conspiracies there are around them.
But are the secret societies discussed in this article really secret?
1. Opus Dei
Have you seen The Da Vinci Code? Before the film was released, many people did not even know that Opus Dei existed.
"Opus Dei" (translated from Latin language means "Work of God") - a more popular name for the Prelature of the Holy Cross and the Work of God. Opus Dei can hardly be called a secret society, since it is already known to the public. However, conspiracy theorists call Opus Dei a dangerous cult that is the shadow hand of the Vatican. Its fanatical members commit unspeakable crimes and engage in self-harm as a form of penance. Others claim that Opus Dei is working against the Catholic Church.
2. Priory of Sion
In the film The Da Vinci Code, the Priory of Sion is presented as a group that protects the successor of Jesus Christ. One of its branches is the Order of the Knights Templar, which arose in 1099. There are many conspiracy theories surrounding the Priory of Sion. Some claim that the Priory of Sion is a hoax created by the Frenchman Pierre Plantard in order to provoke controversy around Christian principles, as well as continuers of the blood line of Jesus Christ.
3. Thugs of India
The Thug society is believed to have been founded in South India in early XIX century. It was a secret group of thieves and murderers. First, they strangled their victims using a handkerchief, after which they took their valuables. Unlike members of most secret societies, the Thugs came from a lower class background.
4. Ancient Order of Druids
Let's talk about love for the Earth. The ancient order of Druids was founded in 1871. This fraternal society has roots in pagan religions and Celtic mythology. Its members are called Druids. Similar to the Masons, they have masters and lodges. The first members of the ancient Druid order were London craftsmen, carpenters and merchants.
Druids don't perform strange neo-magic rituals. They believe in the value of friendship and goodwill.
5. Improved Order of the Redskins
The Improved Order of Redskins secret society is another fraternity consisting primarily of Americans who wear Native American clothing and accessories. The group was originally called the Sons of Liberty. In 1773 they took part in the Boston Tea Party.
The Improved Order of Redskins was founded by former Sons of Liberty who decided to go their own way and are still active today, claiming to be the oldest fraternal organization in America.
6. Order of the Eastern Templars
One of the most famous members of the Order of the Eastern Templars is the madman Aleister Crowley. The Order of the Eastern Templars is often called a cult. It is also associated with the Gnostic Christian Church, or rather, is one of its branches that practices the Law of Thelema.
Essentially, the Law of Thelema is the belief that “a person should do what he wants.” It is the right to live as one pleases, but not to conflict with those who do the same.
7. Rosicrucians
The Rosicrucians were members of a secret religious-mystical society. Their views were based on ancient philosophical teachings. The Rosicrucian Order was founded by Christian Rosenkreutz in Germany during the late Middle Ages. This secret society believes in the sacred knowledge of humanity from ancient religions and cultures. In the 17th century, the Rosicrucians became known throughout Europe as a brotherhood of sages, hermits and alchemists who mixed science and mysticism, which was contrary to the canons of the church. The original society is believed to have disappeared over time, leaving only small groups that still practice the Rosicrucian traditions.
8. Assassins
If you have ever heard or played the popular game " Assassins Creed", then you probably already know enough about this mysterious order of assassins, which was originally called the “Nizari Ismailis.” The Order of Assassins arose during the era of the Crusades. It was a sect of fighters who opposed the invasion of Christian forces. Many of the original records of the Assassins, to Unfortunately, they were destroyed by the Mongols in the 13th century during the defeat of the mountain fortress of Alamut, where their headquarters was located.
It is known that the assassins were secret fighters who, on assignment, killed known opponents, thereby intimidating their enemies.
9. Council of Nine
The Satanic Church, control-hungry businessmen, or an ancient Greek cult? One popular theory is that the Council of Nine is a cult. New era, most likely related to the Ennead, the nine major gods in Ancient Egypt. Some conspiracy theorists claim that the Council of Nine is a group of rich and powerful individuals who want to enslave the world. There are also those who believe that the Council of Nine consists of otherworldly beings (outside of time and space) that look like ordinary people and strive to seize power over the Earth.
10. Dragon Court
This exclusive and influential brotherhood emerged in the Holy Roman Empire in the late 12th century as an attempt to unify the various leaders (both royal and aristocratic) and restore power. It is believed that one of its founders is Vlad the Impaler, the man who is behind the story of Dracula and who supposedly formed an alliance with the Holy Roman Emperor. The goal of the Dragon Court was not only to find Jesus' blood relatives, but also to gain supernatural powers through the practice of alchemy, vampirism, and mysticism.
11. Club 1001
Of course, every secret society has its own purpose, we just don’t know about it. The 1001 Club was founded by biologist Sir James Huxley, along with royal figures such as Prince Philip of England and Prince Bernard of the Netherlands. The group includes very influential people. They are extremely rare. There is virtually no mention of Club 1001 in newspapers and magazines, so we know nothing about its members.
12. Thule Society
Given the spread in last decades educational direction associated with World War II and Nazism, it is quite surprising that not many people know about such a Nazi secret group as the Thule Society. It was an occult group dedicated to the study of the legendary Aryan race, a key aspect of Hitler's arguments for ethnic cleansing. According to members of the Thule Society, the Aryan race was an ancient civilization of people with light eyes and hair. They lived in Northern Europe. Rudolf Hess, Hans Frank and, most likely, Adolf Hitler himself belonged to the Thule Society.
13. Skull and Bones
Skull and Bones is a secret society that was founded at Yale University in 1832. The rituals and secrets of society constantly give rise to intrigue. Their holy of holies is called the Tomb and is a mysterious Gothic building with no windows.
Many members of Skull and Bones are now influential politicians. These include George Bush (and his father), John Kerry, Austan Goolsbee and others.
14. Bilderberg Club
The Bilderberg Club is a secret society for privileged people. It has about 120-150 members who meet once a year in a closed conference. The Bilderberg Club was founded sixty-two years ago. Only rich and influential people can join it - bankers, politicians, heads of large companies, and so on. What they discuss in a closed conference is big mystery. Establishing a new world order? Everything is possible. This is just one of the conspiracy theories that exist around the Bilderberg group.
15. Knights of the Golden Ring
If this secret society is still operating successfully today, then slavery still exists. The Knights of the Golden Circle are a secret society founded in North America in the 19th century with the goal of establishing slave states throughout the American continent and beyond. Ideally, the Knights of the Golden Ring wanted to subjugate Cuba, South America and the West Indies, whose territories were inhabited predominantly by black people, and turn them into exclusively slave states. It is rumored that the Knights of the Golden Circle secret society's membership declined significantly after the end of the American Civil War, and it eventually went underground.
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Information about secret societies runs through the entire history of mankind. As a rule, they were created to achieve religious or political goals that were illegal, so all the activities of secret societies were hidden.
Six secret societies still received the greatest fame and influence in the world.
The “Order of Freemasons” or otherwise “Masons” is a powerful organization whose roots go deep into antiquity. For Masons, all people are divided into enlightened and profane. Naturally, the enlightened are the members of the order who own its secrets, and the profane are everyone else.
Until now, no one can accurately name the source of the origin of Freemasonry. There are several versions: the temple of King Solomon, the crusaders, religion and Roman corporations of artisans. The teachings of the Freemasons are filled ancient Greek myths and the names of mythical characters and real personalities who developed their abilities to the supernatural. Masons also use the teachings of ancient sects, the wisdom of teachers of ancient times: Rama, Buddha, Paton, Confucius, Pythagoras, Mohammed and Jesus.
The “chosen ones” study ideas about the world and the universe, about the structure and hierarchy of the order through rituals and mysteries. All the teachings of the Masons, their activities and plans are hidden from the outside world. Since ancient times, it was believed that the one who owns the secret, especially the secret of knowledge, has the opportunity to directly communicate with God, because he is the Chosen One.
Everyone who joined the Masonic lodge had their own reasons for doing so. Some were eager to gain knowledge, others wanted to be useful. common cause, someone to feel exceptional or take high position in society. But regardless of what was the reason for becoming a Freemason, every Freemason must, without hesitation or hesitation, unquestioningly make any sacrifices to achieve the goals of the Order and sacredly maintain the secret and loyalty to the Masonic brotherhood. A Mason belongs to the Order undividedly: the Order comes first in life, and only then a citizen, a family man, a person. The ability to keep a secret is one of the virtues of every Mason. For a Mason, a secret always remains a secret, no matter when or who revealed it. There is another reason for the need for a member of a Masonic lodge to keep secrets. The fact is that the main goal of Freemasonry is to create good. A good deed that is announced publicly is a direct path to the pride of the one who did it. The Masons believed that true charity should be carried out secretly - only then would it reach those in need. People who are haunted by the existence of a secret society see in the activities of the Freemasons a worldwide conspiracy, secret intrigues. But no one thinks about the fact that Freemasonry has existed for a long time, but no one could accurately indicate the results of their “villainous activities.” The outstanding sons of humanity were Freemasons: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Niccolo Paganini, Joseph Haydn, Ludwig van Beethoven, writers Johann Wolfgang Goethe, Walter Scott, Mark Twain, Rabindranath Tagore, Oscar Wilde, poets Robert Burns, Rudyard Kipling. Theodore Roosevelt and several other American presidents were members of the Masonic fraternity. Winston Churchill was a Freemason, and the English King Edward VII was a member of the fraternity before ascending the throne. Freemasons included John Jacob Astor and Henry Ford, polar explorers Robert Peary, Matthew Henson, and Admiral Richard Byrd. Lunar pioneer astronaut Edwin Aldrin brought a banner with Masonic emblems in his pocket to the surface of the Moon. The US Constitution, which proclaimed human rights, was written by Freemasons.
They also lived and worked in Russia prominent figures who were Freemasons: A.S. Pushkin, A.V. Suvorov, M.I. Kutuzov, Zhukovsky, Gumilev, Sumarokov, Voloshin. Is it possible to imagine that these people could plot against Russia? The pride of Russia - Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy has said more than once that his views are very close to Freemasonry. The very fact that Russian Masonic lodges united so many of the best people in the country indicates the existence among Masons of an atmosphere of spiritual quest and a desire to bring good to people. After long period Russian history in 1991, the first Masonic lodge in the renewed Russia was established. Today Freemasons conduct their work in Moscow, Voronezh, St. Petersburg and Arkhangelsk. They are continuers of the world movement of Freemasonry and work in the field of spiritual architecture.
The details of Freemasonry are: Jewish candlestick, Greek columns, sword, dagger. Masons do not part with their symbols: a triangle, a candle, a compass, a protractor, a hammer, a spatula, etc. Several emblems serve as the seal of Freemasonry. The most common is a large circle, and in it are inscribed two intersecting equilateral triangle. The simplest seal of Freemasonry is the six-pointed star.
Each of the Masons tries to achieve perfection by taking “seven steps along the seven steps of the ladder leading to Solomon’s temple.”
The idea of Freemasonry is to create a kingdom of love and truth on earth. There's nothing wrong with that. Everyone who joins the Order of Free Masons hopes to master something secret by taking seven steps along the “ladder of perfection.” And what a Mason will find on the last step of this “ladder” is the main secret of Freemasonry.
The secret society of the Illuminati was founded in May 1776 by Adam Weishaupt, a professor at the Bavarian Ingoldstadt University, who believed that man, as a creature of Mother Nature, is not bad, the state, religion and environment make him that way. With his like-minded people, he founded an order, the main goal of which was to make a person enlightened and free him from the influence of all social institutions. The founder of the Order of the Illuminati himself was a Freemason and received the approval of the Masonic lodge for the activities of the new secret society. New members of the Illuminati did not join the order, but were recruited. Since 1784, the activities of the Illuminati Order have been prohibited in Bavaria. Until now, no one knows whether the Order has collapsed or is in hiding. But the sign of the Illuminati - the "All Seeing Eye" is on state seal United States of America. And this fact undoubtedly gives rise to a lot of assumptions and guesses regarding the Order of the Illuminati.
The headquarters of the Opus Dei (Work of God) organization are located in Rome and New York, whose activities are also shrouded in secrecy. It is known that it has 85 thousand members from more than 60 countries. This organization has $42 million in its accounts. Opus Dei belongs to the Catholic Church. This order was created in 1928 by priest Josemaría Escrivá. The main goal of Opus Dei is to support religious consciousness in society and force all sectors of society to regard work as a sacred act. All members of the order take vows of complete obedience and chastity and are required to obey a strict daily routine: prayers, reading religious literature, pacification of the flesh, including self-flagellation. Some members of the order wear chains (a chain with spikes). The majority of the members, called "cooperados", do not take any vows, but only cooperate with Opus Dei. Pope Paul II celebrated the achievements of Opus Dei in the field of mercy. There is information that the order had connections with Spanish fascists, with anti-Semites and persecuted some Catholics.
Another secret society, Skull and Bones, was founded in 1832 by Yale University senior student William Russell. The goal of the society was to thoroughly prepare members of society to manage all areas of American society. Each year, only 15 people could become new members of the society. Subsequently, almost all of them became either political and social leaders, or famous athletes, etc. Today the society has about 800 members. According to some reports, it was the members of this secret order that brought Hitler to power. The Fuhrer's financier had business connections with an American bank, which was owned by a member of the Skull and Bones society - grandfather former president USA Bush Jr. The ceremony for accepting newcomers into the ranks of a secret society looks like a costume performance. The desire of members of society to emphasize their elitism can be seen throughout. On the day of graduation from the University, a graduate member of the order receives $15 thousand, and for the wedding he is supposed to give an antique grandfather clock. Although the activities of this order are ridiculed in America, they say that despite this, America is ruled by Skull and Bones.
Just north of San Francisco is Bohemian Grove, an upscale vacation spot. It is the property of a men's arts club called the Bohemian Club. It was organized in 1872. Every year in July, the most influential people from all over the world come here to spend a two-week vacation. In the beautiful grove everything has been done for the accommodation and entertainment of club members and their guests. There are about a hundred comfortable sleeping houses in the grove. Guests behave at ease - walk, play, talk. Although Bohemian Grove's motto is "Spiders Don't Come Here to Weave Webs," there is evidence that many political and financial deals are made here. It is said that the Manhattan Project was approved in Bohemian Grove in 1942, leading to atomic bombing Japanese cities.
The symbol of the Bohemian Club is the wise owl. The annual ceremony of burning the effigy takes place in front of the statue of a forty-foot owl as a cleansing procedure for club members.
In 1973, the influential banker David Rockefeller and Harvard University professor Zbigniew Brzezinski created the Trilateral Commission. The Commission was conceived as an organization that would include “the best minds in the world.” The commission represented the interests of three parties - North America, Japan and Western Europe. At the meetings of the commission the fate of the world was decided. Members of the secret society set themselves the goal of promoting regional cooperation on all issues. In fact, the tripartite commission resolved issues in the interests of a narrow circle of people from each country. It is believed that the commission took part in the preparation of the Soviet “perestroika”. The Trilateral Commission is actively promoting a “new world order.” The Trilateral Commission has developed a fairly effective mechanism to influence events in the world.
As history has progressed, a huge number of secret societies and conspiracy theories about them have appeared. So, we present to your attention a list of the ten most powerful, popular and famous secret societies, as well as alleged secret organizations. Go.
The rating opens with "Opus Dei", or the Prelature of the Holy Cross and the Cause of God - the personal prelature of the Catholic Church, the main conviction of which is the belief that people can achieve holiness and usual life is the direct road leading to piety. The order was founded in 1928 in Spain by Catholic priest Josemaría Escriva de Balaguer, with the blessing of Pope Pius XII.
Surprisingly, in the pages of one of the best-selling and overrated books in the world, The Da Vinci Code, by Dan Brown, it was claimed that Opus Dei is a secret organization whose goal is to destroy the Priory of Sion and everyone who tried to reveal the “truth” about Christianity and the truth about Christ's supposed royal lineage. In addition to the book, there were also a huge number of contradictions associated with the strictness of the religious structure of Opus Dei.
Because the Catholic Church prohibits secret societies and membership in them, Opus Dei whistleblowers often complain that the organization is secret and pursues secret and sinister policies. Although…
After the publication of The Da Vinci Code, public attention turned to the Priory of Sion. In fact, to the disappointment of those who wanted to join this community, it was fictitious. It was a hoax perpetrated in 1956 by the pretender to the French throne, Pierre Plantard. Existing letters written by Plantard, de Chérisey and de Sède to each other in 1960 confirm that the three engaged in outright fraud, describing schemes on how to deal with criticisms and various allegations in order to maintain the existence of their fictitious organization. Despite this, many people still continue to believe that the Priory of Sion exists and functions to this day.
Authors famous book“Holy Blood and Holy Grail”, misleadingly claimed:
- The Priory of Sion has existed since 1099 and included such great minds as Isaac Newton and Leonardo da Vinci;
- The Order protects certain royals because they believe they are literal descendants of Jesus and his supposed wife Mary Magdalene, or at least King David;
- Society strives to create a “Holy European Empire”, which should become the next hyperpower establishing a New World Order leading to peace and prosperity;
This group differs from others in that it has no official membership. This is an annual secret conference of approximately 130 participants, most of which are influential people in politics, business and banking, as well as heads of leading Western media. Entry to the conference is by personal invitation only. The meeting is usually held in one of the five-star hotels in the world. Topics discussed at the conference are kept confidential. The first meeting took place in 1954 at the Bilderberg Hotel in the Netherlands.
This meeting was organized by several people. Polish immigrant and political advisor Joseph Retinger, who was concerned about the rise of anti-American sentiment in Western Europe, proposed holding a conference where European and American leaders could discuss all pressing issues.
Although the agenda and list of participants were publicly available, details of the meeting remained unknown. In addition, the content of the conferences is kept secret, and visitors undertake not to disclose the issues discussed. The justification for the group's secrecy is that at a meeting, participants can speak freely without fear that every word may be misinterpreted by the media.
Needless to say, this group is constantly surrounded by controversy and theories.
The Illuminati (call themselves “enlightened”) is a secret society of occult-philosophical and mystical nature, which was formed on May 1, 1776 in Ingolstadt, by Adam Weishaupt. It was originally known as the "Bavarian Illuminati". The group was considered outlaw at the time, but many influential intellectuals and progressive politicians joined its ranks. Due to the fact that the Illuminati did not consider faith in the Almighty to be the main thing, the society became especially popular among atheists. In addition, most of the participants are humanists. It is widely believed that the Illuminati seeks to overthrow existing religion.
Internal panic over the change in leadership, and government attempts to outlaw the group, led to its destruction in 1785. Despite this, theorists such as David Icke and Was Penre have argued that the "Bavarian Illuminati" exists to this day. Although there is very little evidence for this theory. It was even believed that the Skull and Bones Society was an American offshoot of the Illuminati.
Many believe that the Illuminati still controls the operations of the world government and that they want to create a One World Government based on humanism and atheistic principles.
Sixth place in the list of the most famous secret societies in the world is occupied by the Templars - international, philanthropic, knightly order associated with Freemasonry. This is a modern offshoot of Freemasonry, which is not directly related to the spiritual knightly order founded in the Holy Land in 1119 by a small group of knights led by Hugh de Payns, after the First Crusade. Modern Templars deny their connection with the medieval order, but actively use its symbols and ideas.
To become a member of the society you must be a third degree Mason. Despite Freemasonry's claims that no Masonic organization is a direct descendant of the medieval Knights Templar, certain titles and rituals are apparently copied from the medieval order. These are known as "jubilee titles" or degrees. However, despite the official statements of the fraternity, some Masons, "non-Masons", and even anti-Masons insist that certain Masonic rites and titles have direct Templar influence.
The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn (or, in most cases, simply the Golden Dawn) is a magical order, an occult organization active in Great Britain during the second century. half of the 19th century- beginning of the 20th century. Its members practiced theurgy, magic, alchemy and encouraged the spiritual development of their adherents. Considered the progenitor of most occult groups.
The Golden Dawn's belief system is largely drawn from Christian mysticism, cabalage, alchemy, the religion of ancient Egypt, Freemasonry, Hermeticism, Theosophy, magic, and Renaissance letters. William Westcott and Aleister Crowley are the most famous members of the group.
The fundamental documents of the order, known as the "Cypher Manuscripts" were translated into English language, using a cipher written by Johannes Trithemius. On 60 sheets of document, they described magical rituals, a basic structure that comes from the Rosicrucians.
The Order of the Eastern Templars is an international occult-religious organization that has existed since 1902. It was originally conceived by Karl Kellner, Franz Hartmann and Theodor Reuss as a Masonic academy that would reflect the symbolism of several occult and mystical communities. But in 1912, the organization turned into a carrier of the teachings of Thelema under the leadership of the occultist Aleister Crowley.
The Order considers itself associated with Freemasonry, but it has not received recognition from Masonic organizations and is classified by a number of researchers as “pseudo-Masonry.” On this moment has about 3,000 members. They have several levels of initiation, and also perform stylized rituals with the participation of virgin clergy, children and priests. Gods from Egyptian mythology and the devil are mentioned.
Rosicrucianism (Rosicrucian Order, Rosicrucians, "Order of the Rose and Cross") is a theological and secret mystical society believed to have been founded during the late Middle Ages in Germany by Christian Rosenkreutz.
It is interesting that between 1607 and 1616 two anonymous manifestos were published, first spreading in Germany and then throughout Europe. They bore the names Fama Fraternitatis RC (Glory of the Fraternity) and Confessio Fraternitatis (Creed of the Fraternity). Under the influence of these documents, representing the "most honorable order" of mystic-philosopher-scientists spreading the "worldwide reformation of mankind", the ground was set for the movement that Frances Yates later called the "Rosicrucian Enlightenment". The third important document in society arose back in 1459. He described how Christian Rosenkreutz, a traveler and alchemist, married the king and queen in the Wonderful Palace.
“Rosicrucianism” was associated with Protestantism and, in part, Lutheranism. According to historian David Stevenson, "Rosicrucianism" also influenced the development of Freemasonry in Scotland. Many secret societies claimed to have received their continuity and sacraments, in whole or in part, from the original "Rosicrucians".
There are now a huge number of Rosicrucian groups, each of which claims to be the closest to the original.
Freemasonry is an international movement aimed at the spiritual improvement of the individual and the brotherhood of people different religions, nationalities and views. Some researchers suggest that Freemasonry originates from associations of builders who built the pyramids in Egypt, others argue that the movement dates back to the end of the 16th century. early XVII century from building associations of masons.
Be that as it may, Freemasonry is now widespread throughout the world and is represented in various organizational forms- lodges, grand lodges, supreme councils, chapters, Areopagus, consistories, federations and confederations. The total number of representatives of this movement in the world is estimated at 4,000,000 people.
Masons conduct their regular meetings in a ritual style. They use special signs and handshakes to expose oneself to other possible Freemasons. Marks vary by lodge and are changed and updated frequently. This protects the groups from outsiders wanting to enter the lodge. Freemasons wear special stylized clothing that was worn by freemasons in the Middle Ages. The most famous wardrobe item is the apron.
To become a Freemason, you must be recommended (in some cases 3 times) by someone already in the lodge. You must be over 18 years old and sufficiently educated. Many religions prohibit joining this order, for example, Roman Catholic Church, anathematizes such people.
Skull and Bones is a secret society of Yale University students, formerly known as the Brotherhood of Death. It is the oldest university secret society in the United States. It was organized in 1832 and uses rituals similar to Freemasonry to this day. Its members meet every Thursday and Sunday in a building they call "The Tomb."
The names of people included in the society were never kept secret until 1970. It is known that Bush father and son, the Rockefellers, as well as many representatives of the highest US elite were its members.
Interestingly, some have suggested that the CIA is composed entirely of members of the order. However, in 2007, the Central Intelligence Agency issued an official statement that it had no connection with the Skull and Bones Society.
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