what exactly is a (free)mason?
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From: Sydney
Originally posted by ricosuave
i see the insignia "G" with angles added on the top and bottom on some license plates.
i see the insignia "G" with angles added on the top and bottom on some license plates.
I assume the angles are the compass and the square rule that form the masonic symbol. The centre is usually the all seeing eye but if there's a G I guess it stands for God, or Grand Geometrician Of The Universe (GGOTU).
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From: Irvine
Originally posted by jschmidt
It is a protestant-based secret society (not particularly in the ominous way) with a long history that has included many presidents beginning with George Washington. It was started, I believe, as a political and social counterpoint to the Knights of Columbus.
For centuries, members of these groups have promoted the idea that the other is engaged in some insidious activities including shadow governments.
They don't worship in those temples, they drink, carouse, and perform innocent brotherhood rituals. Most of their members are really old and Freemasonry is dying.
Think fraternity and you'll be able to understand a good bit about what it is and how it works.
It is a protestant-based secret society (not particularly in the ominous way) with a long history that has included many presidents beginning with George Washington. It was started, I believe, as a political and social counterpoint to the Knights of Columbus.
For centuries, members of these groups have promoted the idea that the other is engaged in some insidious activities including shadow governments.
They don't worship in those temples, they drink, carouse, and perform innocent brotherhood rituals. Most of their members are really old and Freemasonry is dying.
Think fraternity and you'll be able to understand a good bit about what it is and how it works.
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From: Shawnee KS USA
Originally posted by jschmidt
They don't worship in those temples, they drink, carouse, and perform innocent brotherhood rituals. Most of their members are really old and Freemasonry is dying.
Think fraternity and you'll be able to understand a good bit about what it is and how it works.
They don't worship in those temples, they drink, carouse, and perform innocent brotherhood rituals. Most of their members are really old and Freemasonry is dying.
Think fraternity and you'll be able to understand a good bit about what it is and how it works.
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From: Longmont, CO
Huh...? Bleary eyed and just woken up, this morning I was flipping through some channels and caught the very end of a commercial for The Masons of Texas. Go figure. They're now running TV spots. They listed their website, too. http://www.gltexas.org/
Grand Master... Nanny?
Don't forget to pick up some 2002 Masonic Merchandise while you're visiting.
Grand Master... Nanny?
Don't forget to pick up some 2002 Masonic Merchandise while you're visiting.
