Freemasonry’s roots stretch back to the stonemason guilds of the Middle Ages, when skilled craftsmen built Europe’s great cathedrals and met in “lodges” to share knowledge. By the early 1700s, these lodges had evolved into a fraternity focused on moral development, charity, and brotherhood, welcoming members from all walks of life. Over the years, mischievous claims have tried to link Freemasons with the Illuminati, weaving wild theories about secret world control. These ideas often arise because both groups valued knowledge, used symbols like the all seeing eye, and operated privately — but they are entirely different.

The real Illuminati were a short-lived Enlightenment-era society founded in 1776 by Adam Weishaupt in Bavaria. Their aim was to promote reason and challenge superstition, but they were banned in 1785 by the Bavarian government. Whatever influence they had ended there — they no longer exist today.

Unfortunately, modern scammers and hoaxers exploit the Illuminati name, tricking people into believing the organisation is still active and that they can “join” it for money, fame, or power. These schemes are entirely fake — designed to deceive and take advantage of those who are curious or misinformed.

So, while legends live on, the truth is simpler:
Freemasonry is about self-improvement and community, not secret domination.

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