The Moors and the Jews of Spain felt the weight of the oppressive hand of Obscurantism no less than did the Kabalists and Alchemists of the Middle Ages. One would think Esoteric philosophy and especially the Occult Arts, or Magic, were an abomination to these good holy fathers? And so indeed they would have the world believe. But when one studies history and the works of their own authors published with the imprimatur of the Order, what does one find? That the Jesuits have practised not only Occultism, but BLACK MAGIC in its worst form, 4 [Footnote 4. Mesmerism or HYPNOTISM is a prominent factor in Occultism. It is magic. The Jesuits were acquainted with and practised it ages before Mesmer and Charcot. –ED.] more than any other body of men; and that to it they owe in large measure their power and influence!

https://blavatsky.net/theosophy-or-jesuitism/

"Theosophy Or Jesuitism" From H. P. Blavatsky Theosophical Articles, Vol. III 1888

Hypnotism, so early mind control attempts. They truly embody the CIA in almost every aspect. Except they serve Rome.