Linking secret societies to "heretical" religious knowledge.
The "Rule by Secrecy" refers to the idea that true history is kept in the shadows to maintain a "New World Order." Marrs argues that by controlling education and the media, these groups ensure the public remains focused on partisan politics while the underlying structure of power remains unchanged regardless of who is in office. Critical Perspective Rule by Secrecy: The Hidden History That Connec...
While the book is a foundational text for conspiracy researchers, historians generally view it as a work of . Critics argue that Marrs relies on "guilt by association," takes mythological texts too literally, and overlooks the chaotic, uncoordinated nature of real-world geopolitics in favor of a clean, overarching narrative. Linking secret societies to "heretical" religious knowledge
A major pillar of the book is the influence of international banking families, specifically the and Rockefellers . Marrs posits that by controlling the issuance of currency and the debt of nations, these families exert more power than elected heads of state. He suggests that major conflicts, including the French Revolution and both World Wars, were funded and manipulated to consolidate this financial control. 3. The Ancient Lineage Critics argue that Marrs relies on "guilt by
Marrs argues that world events are not accidental but are directed by a hierarchical structure of secret organizations. He visualizes this as a pyramid:
Suggesting they survived their 14th-century suppression to become the architects of modern banking.
Older, more secretive orders like the Illuminati and the Freemasons , who allegedly provide the ideological and spiritual blueprint for world governance. 2. The Banking Connection