The Pyramid
Money isn’t the source of all evil; instead, it’s the pathway to true freedom.
Popular culture often highlights the Illuminati’s perspective on money as neither inherently good nor evil. Some misunderstand our encouragement of work and wealth as an endorsement of self-interest, missing the true symbolism of the Pyramid and its motivational messages. In our principles, wealth transcends personal gain and instead acts as a tool to support one’s responsibility toward advancing the human species. Through wise use, money is seen as a resource that can drive positive impact and collective growth.
The pursuit of wealth solely for personal gain is ultimately empty, but using wealth as a force for positive impact is one of humanity's most important duties.
With greater financial resources, a person has more power to make a positive impact on those in need. For example, a kind-hearted person without wealth may be unable to help a friend whose home has been lost to fire. However, if that same person is financially well-off, they have the capacity to provide shelter and support, helping rebuild what was lost. Financial abundance enables one to go beyond mere good intentions and take tangible actions that benefit others.
Money itself lacks emotion, voice, or purpose – it’s neither good nor evil until directed by those who use it. Its impact is entirely shaped by the intentions of the people who control it.
While there is nothing inherently wrong with being poor, glorifying poverty often stems from a limited perspective. A person with few resources can help, but someone with wealth can create far-reaching change—like building a hospital that serves thousands. The ability to give back scales with one’s means; while those with little can still make a difference through their time and efforts, the wealthy have the potential to impact lives on a much larger scale. Money, in itself, is simply a tool, and its true value comes from how one uses it to benefit others. As the Pyramid symbolizes, those in positions of greater power have a responsibility to use their influence to support those who rely on them.