THE GOALS OF THE ILLUMINATI

The Illuminati is a secret society that originated in the 18th century, and its history is often shrouded in mystery and conspiracy theories. The term "Illuminati" is Latin for "enlightened" and refers to various historical secret societies and intellectual movements. However, the most well-known reference to the Illuminati is associated with the Bavarian Illuminati, a group founded on May 1, 1776, by Adam Weishaupt in Ingolstadt, Bavaria (modern-day Germany).

Adam Weishaupt, a professor of canon law, established the Bavarian Illuminati with the aim of promoting Enlightenment ideals, reason, secularism, and the separation of church and state. The organization sought to influence political and social change by infiltrating existing power structures. The Illuminati's goals included the promotion of rationalism, the reduction of religious and monarchic influence, and the advancement of scientific knowledge.