Does the Illuminati exist

Answer 1

The Illuminati were a secret society in the 18th century that practiced mysticism and philosophy. They were heavily prosecuted for that during those times and today they don't exist anymore.

The Illuminati often play a role in modern (and not so modern) conspiracy theories. Some people believe their society still exists and that they are after world domination.

American presidents and celebrities are often claimed to be members of the Illuminati.

But, there is no hard evidence of the existence of the organization since 1784. Conspiracy buffs in recent years have adopted a fictional book's claims the Illuminati still exist, as being real. There is no actual evidence of this. They will claim Masonic imagery as "Illuminati", even though the real Illuminati was not a Masonic organization. Since the Masons actually exist, this allows them to pretend the Illuminati do too. Recently they have decided that the "Okay" gesture is Illuminati, and have taken to posting images of celebrities making the "okay" gesture as proof that the celebrities are Illuminati. I just made the gesture myself, so when do I get my membership package?

No matter how many web pages they make, and no matter how many YouTube shorts with ominous music they make, the CT's can't get past the simple fact that there is *zero* evidence of the Illuminati currently existing. No one has been convicted in a court of law as being Illuminati. Claiming someone, especially a celeb, is part of a criminal conspiracy is a risky thing to do without an unlimited legal budget.

Answer 2

In real life, no. they broke up around 1785. The modern, imaginary Illuminati are no more real than unicorns.

Of course, you have as much right to declare yourself an Illuminatus as anyone else. You can be one if you want. But it is very wrong to call someone else one just because you envy them, the way people do these days. That's accusing them of conspiracy-- not something you want to try unless have an unlimited legal budget.

But in real-life terms, all the real Illuminati died centuries ago.

Answer 3

This is sort of like (exactly like) asking, "Should you believe in vampires?" or "Should you believe in leprechauns and pots of gold at the ends of rainbows?" Since 1785 everthing related to Illuminati has been fiction and paranoia. It does not exist.

If however you want to believe in tooth faries, elves, unicorns, mermaids, centaurs, and every other mythological critter, put your tinfoil hat on straight and believe away.