10 Mind-Blowing Facts The Illuminati Don’t Want You To Know!

#1 “Illuminati” Means “The Enlightened Ones”

Even from their title, the group wants to make it clear that they know more than you.

"Illuminati" literally means "enlightened" in Latin.

Supposedly the group's members are better informed in the world's business than nonmembers

#2 The Illuminati are Not Religious

While many people claim the secret society is affiliated with Christianity, the group is actually non-religious.

Although popular culture often associates the group with the Catholic Church and even the Pope, the Illuminati want to remove the power of religion over the world. Don't think the Pope would sign up for that.

#3 The Illuminati Actually Fight Superstition

Although the society is the stuff of legend and myth now, they were originally founded to fight superstition.

But now the group is shrouded in such mystery, they seem to be conflicting with their own founding principles.

#4 They Officially Ended in 1785

Founded in Bavaria in May 1776, the Illuminati disbanded in 1785 when they were outlawed.

Because the group arose from those spreading enlightenment, conservative politicians hated them and outlawed all similar secret societies.

Since the group was pushed underground, it's been a quiet operation ever since if it still exists. But groups like Ordo Templi Orientis claim to be direct descendants of the original Illuminati.

#5 There are Three Classes

The original Illuminati published a three-tiered system of grades for the order back in 1782.

Class I "The Nursery" (containing the Noviciate, the Minerval and Illuminatus minor).

Class II "The Masonic Grades" (this involved three "blue-lodge" sub-grades of Apprentice, Companion and Master).

Class III "The Mysteries" (lesser mysteries included Priest and Prince, while the greater mysteries included Mage and King).

#6 Big Business and Banks Finance Conspiracy

Running a global conspiracy is expensive. And the Illuminati finance their scheme with big business and the big banks.

These influential connections can be traced back to the group's beginnings in Bavaria.

#7 Members Include: Jay-Z, Beyoncé, and Lady Gaga…

The Illuminati have long been accused of infiltrating world governments, but in the 21st century, they started targeting popular culture.

Many rappers including Jay-Z, Snoop Dog, and Kanye West have been accused of joining the Illuminati. Barack Obama and the Pope too!

#8 The Freemason and Illuminati are Different

It's a common misconception that Freemasons and the Illuminati are one in the same organization.

But Freemasons can be traced back to the 14th century. Despite their differences, both groups share a hierarchical system and non-religious affiliation.

#9 The Illuminati Creates Its Own Conspiracy

In order to keep you and the rest of the world on your toes, the Illuminati manufacture false conspiracy stories.

Because of so many stories, critics say it's too complicated to be true. But that's exactly what the Illuminati wants

#10 Every Level of Society Is Infiltrated – Allegedly

As far as we know it today, the Illuminati has infiltrated every level of world society. Many of these including the US government, NATO, the UN, Vatican City, and Hollywood are all supposedly infiltrated or even established by Illuminati members