A. Royden D'souza

The exoteric teachings were designed for the masses. They presented truth in simplified, personified forms—stories of gods and goddesses, myths of creation and destruction, moral tales accessible to the common understanding.

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) stands as one of the most influential and controversial private organizations in American history. Founded in 1921, this nonprofit think tank has served as a revolving door between Wall Street, Washington, academia, and media for over a century.