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Summary: Thought Provoking, but Steeped in the Lingo of the Genre
Review: Conspiritorial writing at its best and worst. This book has enough facts, coincidences, and historical references to make a conspiratorialist out of anyone. Unfortunately, the author has difficulty seperating his emotion from his reason and this shows in his writing. Instead of presenting his thesis and supporting information from a factual/rational perspective, he loads his dialog with dramatics. The sensationalist style can be an immediate turn-off to a reader not willing to see past the authors style to the heart of Marrs' argument. My advice is read past the words and take a look at the world around you, then draw your own conclusions.
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Summary: Better Than X-Files
Review: His critics dismiss Texe Marrs with the label "Fundamentalist Christian." So be it. But at least he takes a stand. At least he reads the Bible of his faith. At least he applies it to the world around him.I like Marrs' books. They have the excitement of conspiracy theory. But grounded in Bible study. If you don't believe in the Bible (or are afraid your friends will think you're a nut if you do) you probably won't like his books. But if you're into Bible prophecy, and use the Christian Bible to guide your life, then I think you'll appreciate Marrs' perspective. I'll admit, I try not to put any Christian writer on a pedestal. God is still the definitive Author. But there's a place for writers who use the Bible to comment on current events. I appreciate the work they do. Especially when it prompts me to go back and read Bible passages they've pointed out. So, Mr. Marrs: I thank you for taking so much flak, yet still keeping the faith. And I eagerly await your next book.
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Summary: Circle Of Ignorance
Review: I am truly interested in learning more about those so-called secret ancient societies like the Illuminati and Freemasons. In commencing my research, I have never been more dissapointed in the available literature and research available. Circle of Intrigue claims to be an intensely researched work into these societies, but it is primarily paranoid dialogue against just about every and any group. The author, Texe Marrs, is obviously a hate/fear-monger, mainly when it comes to Jews, gays, women, and anything he sees that he doesn't understand. If there is truly a secret plot by secret societies to create this so-called New Order, then Marrs has drastically missed the boat to inform and educate. His research is hate dialogue against Jews, for instance, claiming that they control just about everything. He frequently speaks kindly of neo-nazi, white-supremacist and militia groups, claiming that the World Trade Center and Oklahoma City bombings were really committed by Jews trying to polarize the masses against these citizen militia groups. He makes the argument that these militia groups are somehow society's last bastion against the Jewish conspiracy. But my most critical comment is that in his bibliography, he lists many literary sources, but wastes the book by primarily preaching against these alleged conspirators. He never critically analyzes any excerpts from his sources. Impartial observation is critical in examing issues like this, but Marrs is so paranoid and full of blind hatred that he never gives the reader the opportunity to decide for him/herself if these societies are truly evil. There is no new/informative/insightful information in this book. Paranoids and militia groups could probably use this book as a bible for fear and hatred. Circle of Intrigue is not for the serious reader intent on learning more of these secret societies.
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Summary: "Conspiracy theory" for born-again Christians
Review: I became interested in Marrs' series of "conspiracy theory" works after reading some of the work of David Icke. David Icke (see for instance "The Biggest Secret") attributes the rise of key political leaders around the world to the work of a handful of extremely wealthy, malevolent individuals who are the most recent offspring of certain ancient bloodlines that can be traced back to the "Babylonian Brotherhood" or "Illuminati", and beyond. Marrs makes similar points from a somewhat different perspective in his book "Circle of Intrigue". What made me give up on his book, however, is that Marrs is one of the Christian extremists -- so, from his perspective, the chain of corruption among world leaders is mainly an anti-Christian plot rather than an anti-humanity operation. So Marrs spends a good bit of time showing not only that political leaders are corrupt, but also that they aren't actually Christians either. If you're a devout Christian, this approach may well be just what you're looking for. I personally found David Icke's insight that all the major religions were also the creation of the Babylonian Brotherhood to be more revealing (though I can't say that I can swallow Icke's work entirely either).
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Summary: "Conspiracy theory" for born-again Christians
Review: I became interested in Marrs' series of "conspiracy theory" works after reading some of the work of David Icke. David Icke (see for instance "The Biggest Secret") attributes the rise of key political leaders around the world to the work of a handful of extremely wealthy, malevolent individuals who are the most recent offspring of certain ancient bloodlines that can be traced back to the "Babylonian Brotherhood" or "Illuminati", and beyond. Marrs makes similar points from a somewhat different perspective in his book "Circle of Intrigue". What made me give up on his book, however, is that Marrs is one of the Christian extremists -- so, from his perspective, the chain of corruption among world leaders is mainly an anti-Christian plot rather than an anti-humanity operation. So Marrs spends a good bit of time showing not only that political leaders are corrupt, but also that they aren't actually Christians either. If you're a devout Christian, this approach may well be just what you're looking for. I personally found David Icke's insight that all the major religions were also the creation of the Babylonian Brotherhood to be more revealing (though I can't say that I can swallow Icke's work entirely either).
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Summary: Very revealing
Review: I found both much information that I had already known about and much very revealing information that I had not previously known about in this book. It is very much based on factual materials. The unfortunate thing is that many people won't wake up to the facts even when it hits them square between the eyes.
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Summary: the author is crazy!
Review: I unwittingly bought this book expecting, well, I don't quite know what I expected, but man did I ever make a mistake with this purchase! I found the author's writing to be nonsensical, redundant, paranoid and presumptuous, and it was hard for me to tell what was fact and what was fiction. It is my impression that this guy needs to find other hobbies, like, oh I don't know, say visiting with a psychiatrist every once and a while. But that's just my opinion. A book without substance, just a lot of hooey!
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Summary: Give me a break.
Review: I was urged by my uncle to read this piece of conspiracy tell-all. I found it interesting to say the most but tossed it aside as fiction. Maybe it is, maybe it isn't. However, it's very fun to read about our imminent destruction because of the illuminati and their control over the world. It's even very laughable when you read secret lists of people behind these conspiracies that only Mr. Marrs has access to. If you want to believe that we're all going to die soon and that the Great Tribulation is staring at us straight in the face, sure, read this book- you'll have fun and probably be convinced. But if you'd rather live out the remainder of your life in peace, read this book and laugh.
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Summary: The back of the dollar bill is conclusive evidence
Review: I've read many books on this subject but this is one of the best, and I'm so glad I purchased it. For any of you cynics who doubt any of these "conspiracy theories", as you say in a sarcastic tone, think about this -- why is a pyramid and an all-seeing eye on the back of our $1 dollar bill? Take a minute to stop, get a dollar out of your pocket, and really look at it. What does a pyramid or an eye have to do with the United States of America? Absolutely nothing. I've asked this question many times of cynics, and not a single one could answer it. They try, but nothing comes to mind, so they hem and haw and drop the subject. The dollar itself is tangible proof of the "conspiracy".
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Summary: The back of the dollar bill is conclusive evidence
Review: I've read many books on this subject but this is one of the best, and I'm so glad I purchased it. For any of you cynics who doubt any of these "conspiracy theories", as you say in a sarcastic tone, think about this -- why is a pyramid and an all-seeing eye on the back of our $1 dollar bill? Take a minute to stop, get a dollar out of your pocket, and really look at it. What does a pyramid or an eye have to do with the United States of America? Absolutely nothing. I've asked this question many times of cynics, and not a single one could answer it. They try, but nothing comes to mind, so they hem and haw and drop the subject. The dollar itself is tangible proof of the "conspiracy".
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