Interesting Quote. Obviously Acton was speaking of the publics right or want to know. Some things must be kept secret, the world is not a safe place. Like a key that only resides in the mind of the keeper. 

Absolutely !!

It is no wonder that the term, " illuminate " was used. for those that are illuminated there is a choice given as to what the knowledge will be used for. One cannot served God and money both. This being said without going into great detail. Which would not be wise at the moment. 

Individual Sovereignty a creed of the Masonic order, feared by monarchal rule world wide. 1307 comes to mind very quickly. 

Freedom, an action verb. Liberty a noun. Economic, physical, and spiritual liberties. Freedom to move about without economic liberty is nothing more than a slave dragging a ball and chain. 

Absolutely !!

Absolutely !!

Very well said E Archer, NYC

" For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all to stand." Eph 6:12, 13. King James Bible. The old 66, the Rock upon which the Republic rest. God Bless and Semper FI

Absolutely, bread and circus for the masses. 

The wolf has never been far from the door, now it is sitting at your table. 

A little single malt and a good cigar, cheers. 

Waffler your a babbling idiot. Doing your masters biding. 

Absolutely, beware of politicians with good intentions. 

Seeing Cicero was counted as an enemy of the state for wishing to return to the Republican form of government, I would say his statement lends light to the struggles of his time. Question all authority when tyranny rules. Such as the current state of affairs in the U.S.A. 

A little more context. Stuart Chase, a Fabian socialist promoting and favoring a modern "capitalist welfare state" modelled after the Bismarkian German model welfare state. Now the siege seen more clearly upon the Constitutional Republican form of government established in the USA. 

The "wolf in sheep's clothing" Fabian socialism vs Gladstonian classical liberalism. The UK wishing to hold power globally through the promoting of the modern " capitalist welfare state" teaching communist tenants world wide. Post WWII 
The quote has nothing to do with a religious belief system. 

The American experiment, the break away from monarchy rule.
Not shooting the socialist messenger, but, the search for "truth" concerning our "ancient liberty" Chophshiy financial liberty, freedom from bondage and tax, at your pleasure, without care. This by way joins with Eleutheria liberty, Physical, manumission from slavery a freed individual, no longer to be enslaved. Which then comes forth Apeleutheros liberty, Spiritual liberty granting access to the presence of God a freed man. When religious held monarchies refused to grant there children these inalienable rights, life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, well defined. The experiment came forth through and by Divine Providence. The individual sovereign. God Bless and Semper FI 

I know you have faith Archer, I've always enjoyed your sharp mental capacity and depth of understanding. I did not mean to talk at you. It is many years later now and perhaps my writing skills have become better. I'm a wild card put in the deck to communicate abstract thought. God Bless and Semper FI

The amazing journey of exposing corruption and bias within the roman catholic religious belief system. Bringing to light the doctrines of Grace, Liberty and Freedom from one of the, if not the most indoctrinating of socialistic/communistic oppressive systems on planet earth. 

Adlai E. Stevenson II, a man who spoke out against corruption, found himself through and by his own belief system imbedded deeply with socialism/communisms ills through the State Department. Then spreading his brand of globalization along with the UN throughout Europe. The quote seems warm and fuzzy, yet mis-directing of the intent to deceive the public sentiment as so many current politicians do. Belief systems always carry over into political control of policy. 

A lie is sooner to become gosip and like fire travels quickly. Yet the truth remains stedfast, grounded in the laws of nature provided by our Creator. 

Truth sprouts anew as an old tree, when watered. 

"The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge." Proverbs 14:18

Ignorance is the turning point, when the dog bites one in the butt.