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“We are ascending to the top. We are not in freefall in the bottomless abyss of consumerism and celebrity culture. We are the people of the summits, of the highest heights. We are those who seek to see further than ever before. We look to the stars and beyond. And we look inside. Because there we will find God.”

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Voices of the Movement

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Adam Weishaupt
Adam Weishaupt

Adam Weishaupt (February 6, 1748 - November 18, 1830) was a German philosopher, mystic, and political theorist, considered one of the founders of modern Freemasonry and secret societies. He was an advocate of rationalism and Enlightenment thought, and made significant contributions to political theory. more

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