The Illuminati

[Michael]

Angels & Demons from the Book to the Movie FAQ – Do the Illuminati Really Exist?

Here's a link to an interesting article on the topic. I just thought I'd share it because it contains some good information on the topic. I put this in the Entertainment section since it is inspired by the popular contemporary books/films.

But the existence of the Illuminati is an historical fact, isn’t it?

Yes, it is. The Order of the Illuminati was established on May 1, 1776 at the University of Ingolstadt, then part of the Kingdom of Bavaria, in Germany, by a professor of law called Adam Weishaupt (1748-1830). The Illuminati were an interesting organization, with both esoteric rituals and a political aim, based on the Enlightenment philosophy and ultimately aimed at overthrowing the Roman Catholic and politically conservative Kingdom of Bavaria and replacing it with a liberal republic.

Article (http://www.cesnur.org/2005/mi_illuminati_en.htm)

[The Drunk Girl]

Not to long ago I watched a show on the secret societies of the world. As interesting as it was, I found it hard to tell what is actual truth and what is just conspiracy theorists having a hay day. I suppose it is all in where you look and what you want to find.

[Michael]

Not to long ago I watched a show on the secret societies of the world. As interesting as it was, I found it hard to tell what is actual truth and what is just conspiracy theorists having a hay day. I suppose it is all in where you look and what you want to find.
Then you must read Umberto Eco's "Foucault's Pendulum". :lol:

Wikipedia calls it "a thinking man's Da Vinci Code".

It is brilliant satire.

[The Drunk Girl]

Then you must read Umberto Eco's "Foucault's Pendulum". :lol:

Wikipedia calls it "a thinking man's Da Vinci Code".

It is brilliant satire.

I'll look it up tomorrow when I'm off.:)

"The Da Vinci Code" was a good novel in my opinon---story and plot line wise, but some of the "facts" and rituals that were presented seemed a little out there for me.