MORE SECRET SOCIETIES

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

The Knights of Columbus is the largest network of Catholic men and

their families throughout the world. Founded in

1882, most of the rituals of this organization are modelled

after those of the Masonic Lodge. Today it has over 11,000

councils all over the globe and boasts of the insurance policies

that it provides for its members.

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS

The Knights of Pythias was the first fraternal organization

to receive a charter under an act of the United States Congress.

It was founded by Justus H. Rathbone, who had been inspired

by a play by the Irish poet John Banim about the legend of Damon

and Pythias. A member must be at least 18 years of age.

He cannot be a professional gambler, or involved with

illegal drugs or alcohol and he must have a belief in a

Supreme Being.

KU KLUX KLAN

The Ku Klux Klan (KKK), informally known as the Klan, is the

name of three distinct past and present far-right organizations

in the United States, which have advocated extremist

reactionary currents such as white supremacy, white

nationalism, and anti-immigration, historically expressed

through terrorism. It is classified as a hate group by

the Anti-Defamation League and the

Southern Poverty Law Centre.

BILDERBERG GROUP

Also known as the Bilderberg Club, the Bilderberg Group is a

secret society composed of some of the most influential men in

the world, including prime ministers, presidents and international bankers.

It is believed that the major purpose of this private club is

“to create an aristocracy of purpose” between the United States

and Europe. This organization is so private that only its steering

committee decides who should be enlisted as its members.

THE LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE

Founded in 1888 by the Scottish Dr. Wilson, the Loyal Order of Moose

dedicates itself to providing health benefits to its members.

The organization went through hard times in the 20th century after

it lost most of it members until a man named James Davis took the

reins and helped Moose recover from its membership slump.

He convinced and recruited thousands of new members and

established a thriving network of Moose Lodges throughout the

United States.

FREEMASONRY

A fraternal society that was established between the 16th and 17th century,

Freemasonry has over six million members today and remains

actively engaged in the conduct of charitable works in the secluded

communities of Scotland and England. Its members uphold the

constitution drafted by Scottish minister James Anderson, where the

establishment of fraternal friendship is central.

P.E.O. SISTERHOOD

A women’s organization with about 250,000 members in the

United States and Canada, P.E.O. Sisterhood was organized

on January 21, 1869 to provide opportunities for education to

all its female members around the world. The society has

organized chapters in the United States and Canada and is

known for being the second sorority to have ever been

formed in the United States. Currently headquartered in Iowa,

Canada, P.E.O. Sisterhood maintains its traditions of

secrecy even after its “It’s OK to talk about P.E.O.”

campaign in the 20th century.

THE IMPROVED ORDER OF RED MEN

The Improved Order of Red Men was organized on December 16, 1773

by some members of the Sons of Liberty to promote liberty as well

as to challenge the tyranny of the monarchy of England.

Throughout the course of the Revolutionary War, members of

the Red Men joined the Continental Army to push for the downfall of the

English crown. The rituals of its members are patterned on the rituals

practiced by the Native Americans.