Comments for The Illuminati: Cutting Through the Gordian Knot of Ignorance and Disinformation at http://www.ldsfreemen.com , comment 1 to 4 out of 4 comments http://www.ldsfreemen.com Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:49:34 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.ldsfreemen.com/steven-montgomery/the-illuminati-cutting-through-the-gordian-knot-of-ignorance-and-disinformation.html#comment-139 Illuminati infiltration of the Mormon church dates back to Joseph Smith, Jr.'s very day. Yale University (another early target of Illuminati infiltration) and John C. Bennett are the earliest links I've found to Illuminism in Mormonism. John C. Bennett became involved with Joseph Smith in the Nauvoo-era of the church, if I remember correctly. He was mayor of Nauvoo before Joseph Smith, and he was councilor to Joseph for a time, etc. After the succession crisis, John C. Bennett attempted to return to Mormonism through James J. Strang, who was up in Voree, Wisconsin, with his faction of the members of the Church. James J. Strang used a letter from Joseph Smith, Jr., to justify his ascendancy to the presidency of the Church. The letter purportedly appointed Strang as Smith's successor. The letter survives at Yale University. Recent forensics prove that the second page of the letter, in which Strang is named successor, is a forgery. John C. Bennett's time as a councilor to Strang was as rocky as was his relationship with Smith, but in that time he founded a lodge of the Illuminati in Voree and crowned Strang "king" in the lodge of that distinction. Joseph Smith, Jr., wasn't so much a chump to associate himself with John C. Bennett, as some might presume. I think Joseph Smith was smarter than that, and that he was in-the-know, and that he was trying to keep his greatest enemies as close to him as possible. I think there is especial genius in positioning Brigham Young as the president of the Twelve, as Brigham had great standing and pull with the Masonic orders (especially in Iowa). - Derek P. Moore Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:07:24 +0100 http://www.ldsfreemen.com/steven-montgomery/the-illuminati-cutting-through-the-gordian-knot-of-ignorance-and-disinformation.html#comment-134 Thanks to both "Paul Chappell" and "least of these" for their commentary. To Paul, I should probably get around to reading "Holy Blood, Holy Grail," some time soon--if just for fun. To least of these, I hope to publish an article soon on the "Mark of the Beast" and "666." Watch for it. My hope is that is it will prove to be interesting, thought-provoking, maybe controversial (to some), and perhaps paradigm busting. - Steven Montgomery Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:17:34 +0100 http://www.ldsfreemen.com/steven-montgomery/the-illuminati-cutting-through-the-gordian-knot-of-ignorance-and-disinformation.html#comment-133 There is another book concerning secret combinations written by an SDA minister who got the impression from the bible that there was such a thing. It is titled "Illuminati 666". I agree that a knowledge, to some extent, would allow one some insight into the Lord's preparation and work in these days. Thank you for a fine article, I was surprised to see an article on this subject published. - least of these Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:03:35 +0100 http://www.ldsfreemen.com/steven-montgomery/the-illuminati-cutting-through-the-gordian-knot-of-ignorance-and-disinformation.html#comment-132 I have read Robison's work and highly recommend it. If you can get past the obviously anti-Christian elements, another look at the Jacobins and their sources can be seen in "Holy Blood, Holy Grail", and its sequel, "The Messianic Legacy." Ignore the chapters on the Saviour, and focus on the history, in the first book, and the investigation in the second book. Particularly, the last few chapters of the second group shows how many of these evil groups are connected today. Very interesting. - Paul Chappell Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:44:48 +0100