Antimasonic Party (N.Y.).

William James Carr, born in England and later a Canadian naval officer, became known for his writings on vast global conspiracies. Initially gaining attention for books about his naval experiences, Carr later focused on alleging he had uncovered a widespread conspiracy. He was described by folklorist Bill Ellis as a significant influence in shaping the perception of the American Illuminati. In the 1950s, Carr was active in anticommunist organizations and led the National Federation of Christian Laymen in Toronto.

Carr's theories often revolved around the idea of an "International conspiracy" controlled by the Illuminati and "international bankers," whom he identified with families like the Rothschilds and Rockefellers. His work, written from a Protestant perspective, promoted anti-Semitic interpretations of conspiracism, linking an alleged Jewish Illuminati banking conspiracy to mind control and the establishment of a one-world government. His ideas were influenced by earlier conspiracy theorists and were popularized in various circles, including Christian fundamentalist and far-right movements.

William James Carr served as a naval officer during both World War I and World War II. His initial publications focused on his military experiences, particularly as a submariner. During World War II, he held various positions, including naval control officer for the St. Lawrence and senior naval officer at Goose Bay, Labrador. He also contributed to the Canadian Intelligence Service, publishing "Checkmate in the North" in 1944, which detailed a supposed Axis invasion plan for the Goose Bay area.

After retiring from the navy, Carr dedicated his writings to conspiracy theories, often from a staunchly Protestant viewpoint. He lectured on "International conspiracy," dividing it into "International communism" and "International capitalism," both allegedly controlled by the Illuminati and international financiers. Carr's work, including "Pawns in the Game" and "Red Fog over America," promoted anti-Semitic narratives, suggesting a Jewish Illuminati banking conspiracy using mind control to establish a one-world government. His ideas were influenced by earlier writers on secret societies and conspiracies, contributing to the popularization of anti-Masonic themes.

A central theme in Carr's conspiracy theories was his concept of an alleged plan for three world wars. He claimed this plan was devised by Albert Pike. According to Carr, World War I was orchestrated to overthrow the Russian Tsar and establish communism, while World War II was intended to destroy Nazism, empower political Zionism, and facilitate the creation of Israel. He further posited a future World War III, aimed at eliminating the white race and religions, to be instigated by secret powers. The exact origin of this scenario and its connection to alleged letters from Pike remains debated, with Carr himself acknowledging discrepancies regarding documented evidence.

Carr also explored a Luciferian conspiracy, which he termed the "World Revolutionary Movement" and later the "Synagogue of Satan." He clarified that this term was not intended to refer to Judaism but rather to a group described in biblical passages. His writings suggested this conspiracy was active since the time of Christ, forming part of a transhistorical, Manichaean struggle against a satanic force aiming for world domination. This concept of an ancient, ongoing conspiracy, driven by a malevolent force, was a distinct feature of his worldview.

“I wish to make it clearly and emphatically known that I do not believe the Synagogue of Satan (S.O.S.) is Jewish, but, as Christ told us for a definite purpose, it is comprised of 'I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.' (Rev. 2:9 and 3:9)”

“The Keeper of manuscripts recently informed the author that this letter is NOT cataloged in the British Museum Library. It seems strange that a man of Cardinal Rodriguez's knowledge should have said that it WAS in 1925.”