26 Nov 04
Originally posted by KneverKnightRead the Hiram Key with a grain of salt.
Of course. I thought that Freemasons were connected to stone masons, but this idea may be wrong. It could be that Freemasons merely adapted the symbols of real masonry to identify with the idea that both groups have knowledge that is held secret.
I've been meaning to read "The Hiram Key"
Technically, the only stuff that is 'really secret' are
the 'Modes of Recognition,' that is the secret words,
grips, and hand gestures that accomany each degree.
Literally imparting ritual (or specific parts of ritual,
depending on jurisdiction) is also considered a no-no.
However, the ethical messages, the general gist of
ritual, and the symbols are all free topics for Masons
to discuss with 'profane.'
The purpose of Masonry is, through the improvement and
strengthening of an individual's character, he improves the
community. The allegory of the construction of a temple
only serves as a metaphor for explaining how this is done
on a personal level.
Nemesio
See:
http://web.mit.edu/dryfoo/Masonry/Essays/anon-builder.html
27 Nov 04
Originally posted by KneverKnightAnd they are so powerfull,in their charity.They raise funds for those who would never know.Only the fund-raisers know what they where doing.I put it to you that,that is not masonic.I put it to you,that it is Christian.
Thanks for the link.
The Masons here where I live seem to be never far away from charities and general community works.
27 Nov 04
Originally posted by bestmateWell, given that not all Masons are Christian and that none
And they are so powerfull,in their charity.They raise funds for those who would never know.Only the fund-raisers know what they where doing.I put it to you that,that is not masonic.I put it to you,that it is Christian.
of the Blue Lodge ritual is specifically Christian, I'd simply
say that both Masonry and Christianity (ideally) are Altruistic.
Nemesio
27 Nov 04
Originally posted by bestmateHow is a Mason raising money for charity non-Masonic?
And they are so powerfull,in their charity.They raise funds for those who would never know.Only the fund-raisers know what they where doing.I put it to you that,that is not masonic.I put it to you,that it is Christian.
27 Nov 04
Originally posted by KneverKnightMason's rock,
How is a Mason raising money for charity non-Masonic?
I believe their traditions about cutting rock without metal etc go back to the time of the tower of babylon,
that's a point doesn't america go against god by building so many towers.
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