1. The Illuminati Was a Real Organization
The Bavarian Illuminati was a secret society founded on May 1, 1776, by Adam Weishaupt, a professor of canon law at the University of Ingolstadt in Bavaria (britannica.com). Weishaupt, educated by Jesuits, established the group to promote Enlightenment ideals, challenge religious influence, and advocate for rationalism. The society’s structure was influenced by Freemasonry, and it aimed to recruit individuals of wealth and social importance to further its objectives.
