TLDR;
This video explores the origins and beliefs of secret societies, tracing their roots back to ancient religious transitions and examining their core philosophy that "mind leads to matter." It contrasts orthodox religious interpretations with the esoteric knowledge preserved within these societies, particularly their understanding of creation, the nature of God, and humanity's potential for spiritual awakening. The lecture uses examples from the Bible and the poem "Paradise Lost" to illustrate these concepts.
- Secret societies originated as a way to preserve ancient knowledge and traditions against the rise of monotheistic religions and empires.
- They believe in the power of the mind to shape reality and see the material world as a manifestation of divine thought.
- "Paradise Lost" is a foundational text for many secret societies, containing hidden secrets about the universe.
Religious Development in the Western World [0:16]
The Western world's religious development is simplified into three stages: the mother goddess civilization, polytheism, and monotheism. The mother goddess civilization, arising from agricultural societies, centered on the womb as a divine portal and emphasized interconnectedness and balance. Women held high status as representatives of the mother goddess, symbolized by a bird and paired with a bull representing virility. This society lacked property, hierarchy, and exclusive sexual relationships, with sex viewed as a communal act within fertility cults.
Transition to Polytheism and Monotheism [5:30]
The transition to polytheism was driven by war and competition for resources, especially women. This led to the concepts of property, hierarchy, and marriage, diminishing women's roles and elevating men's. Warring societies developed gods, creating a hierarchy of gods or pantheon, where the victor's god became dominant. The shift to monotheism occurred with the rise of empires like the Roman Empire, which enforced Christianity. This transition altered the worldview, emphasizing matter over mind and literal interpretations over metaphorical ones.
Worldviews: Mother Goddess, Polytheism, and Monotheism [10:48]
In the mother goddess civilization, mind was believed to lead to matter, and the world was understood through metaphors. Polytheism continued this system but added the idea of gods controlling human affairs, with fortune and fate influencing even the gods. The unwritten laws of the universe, like justice, were considered fundamental. Monotheism introduced the concept of one true God, leading to the dominance of truth, evil, and the individual. These concepts, counterintuitive to human intuition, underpin modernity.
The Emergence of Secret Societies [19:29]
As monotheism triumphed, it suppressed polytheistic beliefs, driving women and their fertility cults underground, leading to the creation of mystery schools. These schools preserved the knowledge that mind leads to matter and developed secret sexual techniques to connect with the universe. As they became popular among the elite, they were perceived as a threat by the empire and transformed into secret societies to maintain their secrets against Christianity and empire. These societies, like the Knights Templars and Freemasons, aim to preserve the secret of the universe.
Christianity: Orthodox vs. Apocryphal Perspectives [23:40]
The orthodox Christian perspective, derived from the Bible, tells a story of covenants between God and humans, including those with Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, and Jesus. These covenants outline the relationship between God and humanity, with Jesus's sacrifice creating a new covenant open to all. However, this interpretation raises questions about the original sin, the necessity of destroying the world, and the purpose of Jesus's sacrifice. Secret societies offer an esoteric interpretation, drawing from texts like the Book of Enoch and the Gospel of Thomas.
Esoteric Beliefs: Nephilim, the Monad, and the Demiurge [34:14]
Secret societies believe God destroyed the world because of the Nephilim, offspring of angels and women, who enslaved humanity. Unable to kill the divine Nephilim, they became demons. The true God is the Monad, whose divine energy creates life forms, including the diets. One diet, Sophia, created the Demiurge, a monstrous being who created Earth and humanity. Secret societies believe the God we worship is the Demiurge, a false god, and Jesus was sent by the Monad to reveal this truth.
The Message of Jesus and the Role of Secret Societies [41:05]
Jesus's message was that even in this prison created by the Demiurge, there is a divine spark within each person that can be activated to return to the Monad. This requires rejecting materialism and pursuing spiritual happiness. Secret societies see it as their duty to protect this secret, believing it is the only way to save humanity. They believe most people cannot accept this truth and wait for individuals to awaken and approach them.
Paradise Lost: Satan's Speeches and Hidden Secrets [48:13]
"Paradise Lost" by John Milton, a foundational text for secret societies, contains hidden secrets about the universe. Satan's speeches reveal these secrets, with his ascent from hell symbolizing the soul's journey to the heavens. His speech convincing Eve to eat the fruit reveals the truth about God, aligning with the Bible's account that Satan was telling the truth about the fruit granting knowledge and making humans like God. The Bible portrays the Nephilim as offspring of angels and women, with heroes like Hercules being Nephilim.
The Truth Within and the Path to Redemption [1:06:52]
Secret societies believe that when praying, people are praying to the false god, and the true God is within. The path to redemption involves believing in oneself, making mistakes, and finding the light within. This light connects individuals to the Monad, guiding them toward truth and redemption. The possibility for growth and imagination lies within each person, and the Monad rewards those who believe in themselves, even if it means defying authority and transgressing societal rules.