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Masonic conspiracy theories

RecordOBS-0709
CategorySecret Societies/Groups
StatusDEBUNKED
SummaryConspiracy theories about Freemasonry allege political control, religious subversion, and cultural influence. These theories often claim Freemasons secretly govern governments, worship Satan, or are part of a New World Order. They have been documented since the late 18th century.
OriginLate 18th century, beginning in France and Scotland, with various theories evolving over time.
Claimed
  • Freemasonry controls governments, particularly in the US and UK.
  • Freemasonry is a Jewish front for world domination.
  • Freemasonry is involved in occult or Satanic practices.
  • Freemasonry is part of a New World Order.
  • Freemasons infiltrate the British judiciary and give fellow Masons preferential treatment.
Evidence / consensusThere is no evidence that Freemasonry controls governments or engages in occult practices. The theories are based on misinterpretations and hoaxes, such as the Taxil hoax.
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Catalogued. The claims are numerous but uniformly lack evidentiary support. The Taxil hoax remains a classic example of manufactured conspiracy.

Sources

  1. Masonic conspiracy theories - Wikipedia

Sources are external and provided for verification. Listing does not imply the Observer endorses their claims.