In the 1780s, the Illuminati tried to promote a political conspiracy. They were quickly discovered and liquidated by the Bavarian police.
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The Illuminati, Myth and Reality. 2. A Small Bavarian Secret Society Grows
Thanks to a new adept, Baron von Knigge, the Bavarian Illuminati grew into a substantial Masonic organization, recruiting princes and leading intellectuals.
The Illuminati, Myth and Reality. 1. The Origins of the Bavarian Illuminati
The only way of dispelling the myth of the Illuminati is to tell their real story, It starts with an Enlightenment secret society in Bavaria.
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The Saga of Providence. 5. President Jung’s Trial and Detention
The movement’s founder was sentenced to a 10-year prison term. His followers maintained he was innocent, and kept the group alive and growing.
The Saga of Providence. 4. The Holy Son, Jesus, and President Jung
During their founder’s detention, members were sustained by their firm belief in his messianic role.
The Saga of Providence. 3. The Thirty Lessons
The movement managed to continue and grow notwithstanding the detention of its founder. One of the reasons was his unconventional theology.
The Saga of Providence. 2. A Controversial Movement Grows
While vilified by the media, President Jung’s group expanded in Korea and internationally.