The Illuminati is the name of many groups, modern and historical, real and fictitious, verified and alleged. Most commonly The Illuminati refers specifically to the Bavarian Illuminati, an Enlightenment secret society, described below. However, it often refers to an alleged shadowy conspiratorial organization that controls world affairs behind the scenes, usually a modern incarnation or continuation of the Bavarian Illuminati. Illuminati is sometimes used synonymously with New World Order.
Since 'Illuminati' translates to 'enlightened ones' in Latin, it is natural that several unrelated historical groups have identified themselves as Illuminati. Often, this was due to claims of possessing gnostic texts or other arcane information not generally available.
The designation illuminati was in use from the 14th century by the Brethren of the Free Spirit. In the 15th century the name was adopted by other enthusiasts who claimed that the illuminating light came, not by communication from an authoritative or secret source, but from within, as the result of exalted consciousness, or "enlightenment".
2006-06-17 05:40:26
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answered by Kismet 7
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illuminati were the scientists "the illuminated" ones who struggled with the Church to take the science as far as it has reached today. says Dan Brown in Angels and Demons. It is a very good read
2006-06-17 09:25:00
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answered by Pinky Patel 3
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The word? The book?
2006-06-17 08:49:33
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answered by Natasha 4
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It means the enlightened ones.
2006-06-17 18:27:17
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answered by samanthajanecaroline 6
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the "illuminated ones" only attained by those of special breeding.
2006-06-17 08:50:33
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answered by sunset 3
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read dan browns - angels and demons..
they'r some cult or sumthin!
2006-06-17 08:50:57
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answered by the conquistador 1
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I do. I suspect you know as well.
2006-06-17 09:23:19
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answered by itsmeee2006 6
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the conspiracy
2006-06-17 08:54:22
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answered by kapkaal 1
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