That's your choice and perogative to disregard the evidence. No offense, but you have plenty of company with others who have their head buried in the sand about it.
I know you didn't compare those like your friend who might be aware of the grand conspiracy as being wackos, but you may as well have said that by the example you gave. That's exactly the type of thinking those in the grand conspiracy want all of us to have.
Were those like John Robison and the Catholic priest Abbe Barruel conspiracy freaks for writing about the Bavarian Illuminati in helping to expose it in Europe? Were the European monarchs and government leaders wacko for recognizing it and putting a stop to it then? I'll let you answer yourself on that one.
God establishes among His people brave men and women that are aware of their duty to His people. It's especially a calling ordained for His leaders over His people in the Christian west. And that's exactly the duty the European monarchs and leaders performed in the 18th century when Weishaupt's Bavarian Illuminati order became exposed by the Bavarian police.
Because documented evidence exists for that, it makes your vain comparison an insult to those righteous leaders of 18th century Europe that were willing to make a stand against the grand conspirators of 18th century Illuminism.
Will you also infer that the plan for world Communism is a subject for for conspiracy freaks too? I'm sure the Communists love those whoever would think like that.
The principles of collectivism which both Robison and Barruel documented from exposed Bavarian Illuminati papers reveal Communist idealism in an earlier form. That's why their works are very important still today, that is, for those among Christ's leaders who are called to lead and look after His sheep. Some of those Christian leaders are very aware of this matter, and are making a stand against it. I'm glad those with their head buried in the sand aren't in those positions over Christ's flock.
Acts 20:28-31
28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which He hath purchased with His own blood.
29 For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.
30 Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.
31 Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.
(KJV)
How is it that Apostle Paul warned those Church leaders about the wolves in sheep's clothing? Our Lord Jesus did too in John 10, so why is that? It's because that is a warning to those of Christ's Body, especially the overseers. In Jude 1 we were well warned about the "crept in unawares" that were ordained of old to condemnation in being against Christ. The grand conspiracy is a Biblical matter, a matter that our LORD and His Apostles warned us of. It is a Message especially to the overseers among His Church. And that's what the overseers of His Church in 18th century Europe did with banning the Illuminati order then.
But where are those called overseers of Christ's Church today? Why aren't they warning Christ's sheep about this matter today? (Some are doing that, but not enough). Instead, a lot of them are busy telling Christ's sheep not to be concerned about it, especially those in the Church that tell they're going to fly away prior to the tribulation. Those of Christ's sheep that listen to those hirelings well deserve to be deceived about this, and of flying away.
Please don't PUT WORDS INTO MY MOUTH!
First I love my friend dearly. My concern is she spends much time looking these things up and little time reading her Bible. I often spend a good hour just reading the Bible and praying with her on a regular basis to calm her down after getting worked up over the latest information in these conspiracy theories.
What are Christians supposed to be doing? Seeking first the Kingdom of God.
Don't tell me what I think OR do not think OR how to spend my time. I have the Bible for that Thanks!
I am not concerned about what the Devil may or may not be doing in secret societies because I know God has it ALL under control.
Jesus told His disciples to go and share the Gospel message not follow the Devils workers around and spy on what they are doing and report it back to the Body of Christ.
It is a waste of time. It will not change one IOTA of what these wicked people are planning, because they are not just doing the work of the Devil to setup the Anti-christ but they are fulfilling God's Prophecies. God is allowing wicked men and women into positions of authority and that of government leadership.
RO 13:1 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.
I have my eyes on Jesus and I give my full energies to serving the Lord as did the Apostles and Disciples of Christ.
I have limited time on the computer and limited time to read and follow things up. If I do spend time researching anything it is what I can share with others that will bring the to the Lord. I have some hobbies and interests outside the Bible and these enable me to get to know people and to keep up various friendships. People with whom I have shared the gospel or want to share the gospel. I try to witness to these people through my life and that takes time meeting up with them.
If you want to be involved in fear mongering and put your trust in information about these societies you cannot be fully sure about how authentic and accurate or True they are, go ahead. I have better things to do with my LIFE. One of which is to fellowship with my Christian friend who is so caught up in these conspiracies she gets upset and distressed by them that she requires someone who is willing to pray with her regularly to get some peace because she has alienated her other Christian friends with this stuff.
Why am I not moved by anything my friend shares with me about these people? Because I am firmly established in the Lord.
PS 55:22 Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.
PS 55:23 But you, O God, will bring down the wicked into the pit of corruption; bloodthirsty and deceitful men will not live out half their days.
But as for me, I trust in you.
PS 18:2 The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge.
He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
JOS 1:6 "Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them. 7 Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. 8 Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."
You are totally out of your tree to attack me for not giving much credit to the Enemies of God. What do I care what they do they are not my concern. What do I care what you think you are not my judge!
I am digusted you think I have to bow down and listen to Conspiracy theorists?? I am a Child of God and I am only required to be about God's Business as did Jesus. I follow Christ.
How absolutely ludicrious to judge me because I do not follow your fanatical interests.
The Bible cleary tells us to warn Christ's Sheep about False Teachers and Prophets who are the Wolves in sheeps clothing. You don't need to try and find out if they are card carrying members of a secret society to call them out for teaching Heresy. The fact they deny Christ and teach another gospel is more than enough.
The Shepherds of God's flocks have more other things to teach and preach from the Bible as well, not waste their time and effort on what kind of secret societies these heretics may support. Heresy is a simple thing to establish and wether they are a Druid or a member of the Illuminati or a plain old Satanist doesn't matter.
Christianity is not just about telling people there are wicked people out there. It is about CHRIST! The Bible is about GOD! Not the devil, not secret socities or anyone else that serves the cause of Satan today. Christianity is also about living our lives for Christ, growing and maturing in God's Word and learning to Obey His commandments. There is so much more to being a Christian than End Times Prophecies. First you need to be established in the LORD to be able to withstand what Satan is trying to throw at Christians today.
EPH 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
A Christian makes themselves ready to face the enemy in God's Word and what do you do with all that you have PUT ON? The Word of God! Then make your STAND. How can you stand if you are too busy running around filling your mind with this stuff. Why don't you spend the time more usefully and get the armour of God on so you can do spiritual battle?
How did Jesus defeat Satan in the desert? He said "it is written". Jesus knew his scriptures. It takes a lot of time to know your scripture well and off by heart. I would rather spend my time on the Word of God as it is our ultimate weapon.
For me my walk with God doesn't need to be chasing those people who choose to be members of secret societies it is to simply follow Jesus.