Section Seven

Kohler asks Langdon about the symbol in disbeleif that it is that of a Satanic cult. Langdon explains to him that it is, but it is not the same as a Satanic cult today would be. The Illuminati were educated men who stood as adversaries to the church. Over time the basis of a Satanic cult has evolved from its original biginnings. Kohler and Langdon go on to talk about the ancient brotherhood, and what it was about. They talked about the idea of the Illuminaty being active in the present day, and Langdon is convinced that they are not, but Kohler has a hard time believing that after seeing Leonardo Vetra's body, and the symbol branded into his dead body. Langdon tells Kohler that the Illuminati would not have killed Vetra due to the fact that they only killed people of the church. This makes Kohler show Langdon Leonardo Vetra's study which makes him realize what Kohler meant.