"And He said unto me, Go in, and behold the wicked abominations that they do here. So I went in and saw; and behold every form of creeping things, and abominable beasts, and all the idols of the house of Israel, portrayed upon the wall round about." — Ezekiel 8: 9-10 I f you were one of the most wealthy people in the world and you had a boundless source of income and riches, with what kind of possessions would you surround yourself? Would you choose to live in a palatial estate; would you furnish it with luxurious décor, statuary, paintings, and other art? Would your tastes reflect your lifestyle, your religion, your worldview? Few of us have the unlimited resources to acquire the possessions and décor that our souls and eyes so fancy. But the elite Illuminati are easily able to afford such extravagant trappings. Indeed, some search the world over for statues, art, furnishings, and images that perfectly express the hidden, inner desires of their hearts. By these means—by these outward manifestations—we often can know what manner of men or women they are. The Owl Idols of the Bohemian Grove Some years ago, I discovered that in his sprawling mansion in California, a very wealthy oil tycoon displayed a number of figurines, statuettes and images of owls. At least one was located in every room, aisleway, and gathering area. What’s more, visitors noted that upon the gentleman’s accessing each of these areas and rooms, his eyes immediately sought out the owl figure and fastened on it. It was as though he were bewitched by these idols. And, in fact, so he was. In Adam Weishaupt’s Order of the Illuminati (1776), two of the seals honored the Owl of Wisdom, connected to the goddess Pallas Athene (Minerva to the Romans). This was her sacred bird and its award to the initiate stamped him as a person of god-like intelligence and superiority. No doubt, the elite of today’s Bohemian Club count themselves among the same distinguished fraternity of the wise. 42-foot tall owl erected during the Bohemian Grove ritual, Cremation of Care. For years, this man had attended the annual elitist devil-fest known as the Bohemian Grove, a nature gathering of wealthy politicians, bankers, diplomats, and corporate chieftains held in the redwood forest about 50 miles out of San Francisco. There, the attendees stage a satanic ritual called the Cremation of Care in which they worship a 42-foot tall owl idol, whom some believe to be a likeness to the ancient pagan god Molech. During the fiery ritual, screams sound out and either an effigy or, perhaps, a real human being is sacrificed to the towering devil. How curious that this rich man has become fascinated by this great owl idol and that his sumptuous dwelling is populated by smaller recreations of it. The man’s daughter privately confided to me that once, when a maid had accidentally misplaced one of the owl idols in a room, her father suffered a severe panic attack when he could not readily locate the figure. Above left, Athenian Owl at the Acropolis — the chief temple dedicated to Athena/Minerva — in Athens (c. 500 BC); above right, an exact replica at the Bohemian Club in San Francisco, which even includes the missing beak. Notice also the hand sign by the Bohemian at left. (From the book, Perfectibilists, by Terry Melanson) The Papal Residence—Phallis, Obelisks, Serpentine Pillars, and Grisly Bones Michelangelo’s famous Vatican statue shows the Old Testament prophet Moses with horns. The Pope of Rome is certainly a rich, rich man. In his roomy and luxurious apartment within the Vatican, the man deemed by hundreds of millions of Catholics God’s infallible representative on earth is everywhere surrounded by curious art and regalia. Outside in the courtyard is an Egyptian obelisk, phallic sign of the ancient Sun God, Osiris. Inside St. Peter’s Cathedral, skulls and bones dominate—artifacts of dead popes and bishops. There is Michelangelo’s statue of Moses—believe it or not, with horns! Greco-Roman goddess statues—not to mention images of Mary—are found, and a strange serpent is painted in a cupola area. The fabulous altar itself has four imposing serpentine-shaped pillars and an odd canopy. Arcane signs of astrological worship can be seen. Do these strange things, these artifacts of curious religious lore, truly reflect biblical Christianity and the simple things of Christ Jesus?

The Egyptian obelisk outside the Vatican at Saint Peter’s Basilica. Serpentine pillars hold up this strange canopy over the altar inside the sanctuary of Saint Peter’s Basilica. Pope Benedict is accused of covering up crimes of pedophiles in the Catholic Church. Note the six-pointed star on his Dagon mitre headdress. "Parable of the Rich Fool" Jesus cautioned men to disregard such manifest wealth. The Holy Word prohibits the display of idols and graven images. Instead, Christ advised, man will be happy if he stores up treasure in heaven, where moths and destroyers cannot enter and mar and harm them. Jesus, in his "Parable of the Rich Fool," warned us to beware of covetousness, "for a man’s life," Christ observed, "consisteth not in the abundance of the things he possesseth." To the rich man who laid up goods for himself and cared not for the spiritual hunger that needs feeding, Jesus admonished, "Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall these things be?" (Luke 12:20) "The Devil is in the Vatican" Is it any wonder, then, that the chief exorcist in the Vatican, a Father Gabriele Amorth, was recently quoted (The Telegraph, Mar 11, 2010 and Times Online, March 11, 2010) as exclaiming, "The Devil is in the Vatican." Sex abuse scandals in the Roman Catholic Church are proof of this deviltry, said Father Amorth, 85, who has been the Vatican’s chief exorcist for over 35 years. According to Amorth, satanic possession has taken place even inside the confines of the Vatican, aided and abetted by "cardinals who do not believe in Jesus and bishops who are linked to the Demon." He added: "When one speaks of ‘the smoke of Satan’ (a phrase coined by Pope Paul VI in 1972 in the holy rooms), it is all true—including these latest stories of violence and pedophilia." "Here one sees the rot," said the exorcist. What an amazing confession, made by a man who is said to have dealt with over 70,000 cases of possession. Do the Pope’s and the Vatican’s fabulously rich trappings—his incredible collection of crowns, art, vestments, tabernacles, jewels, etc., and the occult nature of many of these things, enhance the attraction of demons to the Vatican’s sanctuaries and residences? Is this become an abode of devils? Does the true God reside in a notoriously decadent place made up of gems, precious stone and marble, or does His spirit reside within the heart and soul of men and women who trust in His Son and have given their lives over to His service? The Marks of Satanic Possession In my eye-popping video exposé, Where the Rich and Famous Dwell (available in VHS or DVD format), I take viewers on an exclusive tour of the luxurious homes and residences of many of the planet’s most wealthy Illuminists. The architectural secrets of the Astors, the Rothschilds, the Vanderbilts, the Gettys, and many others are laid bare. The satanic smoke clearly has entered therein and the marks of satanic possession are in great evidence everywhere. Truly, Jesus’ "Parable of the Rich Fool" continues to convey a powerful message. It is far better for a man to store up spiritual riches in heaven than to envy and covet the material things of this world. Eventually, each of us will have to give an account of all that we did—and had—in this lifetime. The Bible says that it is appointed for a man once to die, and afterward the judgement (Hebrews 9:27). "I Came To Set the Captives Free" What about you dear friend, do you own your earthly possessions, or do they own you? If you are in bondage to the world, know this: You can be made free. Indeed, this was the very reason Jesus came in the flesh. He said: "I came to set the captives free."