Youtube comments of Realist The (@TheRealist2022).

  1. William will be quite right to wash his hands of Harry. Good riddance to bad rubbish.
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  2. To those that disagreed with the decision to fight for the Falklands, I can tell you that not one of us felt it was the wrong thing to do. Imagine if this British Sovereign Territory was invaded by the Argentinians and we did nothing? It simply was not an option NOT to defend the Island. Sometimes, it's expensive, in terms of lives and cash to do what is fundamentally the right thing to do. By God, I wish we had Maggie back now... those European bastards wouldn't know what hit them.
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  3. I was brought up as Roman Catholic. I know it is a scam.. largely... Sikhism seems to be the best choice for anyone wishing to follow an organised religion.
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  4. Harry used to be a decent lad. I've met him on a few occasions. He was genuine, compassionate and caring. This awful, loathsome creature that he's taken up with, has turned him in to the worlds biggest arsehole.
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  5.  @williamclarke8835  Reading something (probably a conspiracy work) isn't the same as actuality. My Mother lived through the war and my Dad fought in it.... they both saw Churchill as a warmonger.
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  6. LOLOL... sounds about right.
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  7.  @DavidSmith-ss1cg  Couldnt agree more. The British see him as a hero.... but that's so not true. My own mother even called him a warmonger.
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  8. @Ricky knowles The great and much missed Margaret Thatcher once said "when they attack you personally, you know they don't have a single reasonable political argument left". I so agree.
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  9. There should be a TV channel dedicated to woke stuff.... if you want woke, go there.. if you don't, avoid it. Simple.
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  10.  @lasersharpedge5489  NO nation is run by Freemasons.. you are reading too much Dan Brown.
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  11. This clown will not last the full five years if there is any justice.
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  12. He's just a lovely bloke. What you see here, is what you get, I believe.
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  13. What a loathesome character Derbyshire is.
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  14. This is a fine young man. He'd make a better President than "Sleepy Joe", the joke you have in the WH now.
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  15. @Mervin Robateua You'll notice the pyramid has a missing capstone. It's incomplete... that is, it's a symbol that means that mankind's work in striving for perfection is never done.. there is ALWAYS room for improvement.
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  16. @Lucy Arvada, if what you say is true, you are describing a poor girl with some form of mental illness. How about a bit of compassion!?
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  17. @Richard Olsen almost NOTHING is secret in Freemasonry. That's just your imagination.
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  18. @LingoJam Why not just call them and ask for a tour. That will put your mind at rest. Alternatively, if you have any questions, you can just ask me.
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  19. nunchaku101 Freemasons ARE harmless. We exist to help others and improve ourselves. If you people refuse to believe that, then that's too bad. Go about your business, proudly wearing your tinfoil hats and leave us to what we do best, serving the community.
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  20. @Joe Hoe So the Taliban, Boko Haram, Neo-Nazis... these are less evil than Freemasonry? Silly boy.
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  21. @seandobson499 Absolutely right. It's ALWAYS about money with the Catholic Church.
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  22. You'd think someone in a responsible job like hers.. a public servant...would be aware of the power of YouTube! hehehehe.
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  23. Shouldn't ALL news agencies just report the news in a non-biased and impartial way? This is a bloody disgrace.
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  24. @Abdullah Mohamed then continue to live in ignorance.
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  25.  Tanya Duvell  Deeply disrespectful. This is about commemorating those that never returned, not scoring political points. I am certain you have never ever served your country. In fact, from the comment you made, you are doing YOUR country a disservice.
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  26. City Sleepers you are confusing us with the Illuminati...which no longer exists. Freemasonry has NEVER opposed any religion as it is a secular society. The Catholic church however still bans it's members from joining. We do NOT bar ANYONE (including Catholics) from membership....we don't even ask what religion a man is when he joins!
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  27. @AmeliaBodilia Yes, I think this qualifies as such.
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  28. @ilikelampshades6 10k better off at the expense of winter fuel allowance. Pleased about that huh? You should run for Parliament.
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  29. @AnonHeX If I understand the question correctly, you are asking me why I don't believe in any specific religion. This is a personal opinion and I am quite willing to say I am wrong, if proved otherwise. It is not representative of any other Mason, but me. I believe that religion is a man made thing and was made and developed in such a way as to preserve the status quo for a few very powerful and clever people. They realised that there are a lot of very dumb people out there, who will believe any old claptrap that they are told in the name of religion...playing on their superstitions and their fears. For example, most people are afraid to die, because they do not know what happens after death... these guys come up with an answer (behave yourself and follow the rules *the ones they made up*) that you should follow and you will have everlasting life in Heaven. These clever people became "the Church"and still wield an INCREDIBLE amount of power.. not to mention wealth. I firmly believe that whatever entity created the universe, is so way way way beyond our comprehension that we, as human beings with our flimsy, pathetic brains could not come anywhere near comprehending "God" and thereby forming any sort of relationship with it. Also, why on Earth should any being so hugely powerful give a damn about us? Does a scientist in a lab that grows some mould care abut it? NO! We are as mould..we are insignificant. Isn't it hugely arrogant to think that God should care about us? He loves us? Wow.. tell that to a child with bone cancer... tell that to the millions that starve to death through lack of food and clean water...tell that to the countless Jews/Gypsys/Gays/Freemasons that were tortured and murdered in WW2....that's the kind of "love" I could do without thanks very much. No. What all the religious zealots imagine to be the truth is just wishful thinking. We'd LIKE all the myths and legends to be true.... but they aren't and in my humble opinion, those that DO believe in all that religious nonsense are having the worlds biggest con played upon them. A persons religion is (broadly speaking) dependent on where he is born on the planet. Is that right? Is that the way to form a religious dogma? And the rules of the religion, far from being divine, are largely based on the social structure of the location? So if it is socially acceptable for the woman to be the 2nd class citizen... it's because "God" said so? What a load of old bollocks. So whatever religion is the biggest, is dependent on population? Bloody hell, what a con! Wake up, you Muppets and smell the coffee.
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  30. If the Earth was REALLY flat, all the cats in the world would have pushed everything off the edge of it by now.
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  31. All his mates have deserted him. Proves the old saying, "with friends like that, who needs enemies"?
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  32. Mis Tacos VERY Christian of you to open your post by calling me a shmuck (ironic too seeing as that is a Jewish phrase!) and I have to ask...have you ever considered a career in the church?
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  33. @My body is ready 90% of the posts are from morons.
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  34.  @ikelaart  No it isn't. It was a theatre, then a movie theatre then developed and refurbished as a store and for various uses but never as a temple.
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  35. @Kyla Stanley Steady!... He's American.. we have to cut them some slack. At least he congratulated a British serviceman.. which is more than can be said for quite a few Yanks. And he did First Aid on a Yank Rupert too!
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  36. DailyMoFo1 and the deeper and deeper you get in conspiracy theories you get, the more and more paranoid you get...oh...and the tighter and tighter your tinfoil hat gets too!
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  37. @Jake Page What you saw was called the festive board, where the guys have a drink and dine after completing the work in the Lodge room. Most Lodges have them.
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  38. @DR HUCKSTABLE When asked about Freemasonry, a small minority of men will deny their membership. This is their right to do so if they wish. Why would they do that? Simply to protect themselves from morons who cannot think for themselves... and who knows.. some of the morons could be their bosses! It's not unknown for men to be attacked for being Freemasons and some Masons think they wish to do without the hassle. However, most men, myself included don't give a damn what others think. So many speculate and pontificate about Freemasonry when they know nothing. No Freemason is ever told to keep it to himself.. quite the reverse.. to speak openly about their membership and dispel myths and silly rumours about it... as I do here.
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  39. Grahams anger is palpable at about 8:00 talking about Rosie Kay. Absolutely LUDICROUS that a woman can be cancelled from her OWN COMPANY!
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  40.  @godmec81  Your Lodge is considered Irregular, in other words does not maintain the principles and tenets of the United Grand Lodge of England.
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  41.  @abd4620  She was still a CHILD. Would YOU marry someone of 13? Oh WAIT!.... Wasn't rape? Would YOU say a girl of 13 has the mental capacity to be able to agree to marriage? Oh WAIT!... You and your kind disgust me.
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  42.  @nathaniliescu4597  Remembrance Sunday. It's the nearest Sunday to November 11th (when World War 1 officially ended..the actual day is called Armistice Day) when we remember all those who have died in conflict. This year (2020) it will be held on Sunday 8th November.
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  43. @robbardo7210 What about the College of Cardinals. They meet in secret, behind locked and sealed doors.
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  44. @Rexford L No, that's not true. The rank system outweighs the awards system in the British Armed Forces. Holders of the VC do have certain rights and privileges afforded them (for example, a recipient in the British Armed Forces will receive an annual tax-free bounty of £10,000 per year as a reward)and at an investiture, the VC is ALWAYS awarded first, even before Knighthoods etc., but a salute from a Commissioned Officer is not one of them....HOWEVER... it is TRADITIONAL that an Officer will give a salute to the subordinate that has been awarded the VC. but if that Senior Officer does not salute the award, then he cannot be disciplined over it. It just means that the Officer is a prick.
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  45. @yyyjyyyj To use the word "Jesus" would exclude those members who are not Christian. Freemasonry is an organisation comprising men from all over the world who, naturally, all have different religions. We are about unity and harmony, not division and discord.
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  46.  @owaissaiyed01  Good morning Owais. Please accept my apologies for the lateness of my response. Our agenda is to take good men and make them better. To serve our communities. To exhibit kindness and charity to those that may need a helping hand. I really don't inderstand your question about funding our buildings. Some Masons meet in places that need little to maintain them, some are more expensive. My annual dues for one of my Lodges, part of which is used for building maintenance, is just under £200 per year. That's not a lot of money. As Will Derby said, the last POTUS who was also Mason was Gerald Ford. Out of the 43 others, only another 13 were Masons. Probably much less than you imagined. I never said nothing was secret...I said hardly anything. But they are merely modes of recognition and are easily found on the net and in books. They are unimportant, but as we have taken an obligation not to reveal them, purely as a symbol of our integrity, you won't get them from me. The star if which you speak is a symbol. Many different people use the same symbol, but have vastly different meanings for them. For example, the swastika. You immediately think of Nazis, right? Well for well over 1000 years, it has been a Hindu good luck symbol. The pentagram...a demonic symbol, yes? Well why is there 50 of them on the flag of the usa? See where I'm going with this? Nope...we're not hiding anything, (apart from the modes of recognition) hence my invitation for you and anyone else to ask me whatever you or they want. You say "the facts" say different. Well, you have all your "facts" wrong, my friend. You don't HAVE facts...you sir, have misconceptions.
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  47. We won't be the best in the world, if diversity and inclusion are any of the criteria used for selection.
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  48. @Biskutz You mean just like all those you see on the Old Glory? And those you see on the rank insignia of members of the armed forces? Oh and STARFISH... mustn't forget the wildlife.... You're reading far too much in to it, my friend.
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  49. I should think Sylvester Stallone is, even now, writing the script of the latest Rambo movie. "Rambo 6. Mission Afghanistan. John Rambo in a blockbuster explosive motion picture, rescuing Biden's trash". This man becomes more egregious day on day.
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  50. @Yvng Slvg You may ask me anything you wish.
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  51. Compared with what I think of them, "imbeciles and misfits" ranks as a generous tribute.
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  52. If Will Smith could do that to Chris Rock because of a silly joke about Mrs Smith's hair.. what would Barack do to Joan over this!?😂😂
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  53. Hardly, Jessica! Major wars...hmmm. War of Independence. WW1. WW2. Vietnam. Vietnam started in 1955...LBJ came to power in 1963, way after it started! WW2 FDR in charge entered WW2 2 years after it started...WW1, Woodrow Wilson in charge. So, you're wrong. The ONLY Masonic POTUS to be in office when war was started....was George Washington. There are 13 other POTUS'S that were Freemasons...who were not in office when major wars started. Took the wind out yer sails, huh?
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  54. @Grzegorz Brzęczyszczykiewicz Good morning to you. Thank you for your post. A post that shows thought and reason, rather than the emotional claptrap that we see in other posts. Yes, the Junta controlling your country was evil. And I mean.. evil. So many young men were lost in the conflict and all due to whim of one dictator, trying to secure his place in history for his own self-gratification. My sorrow is for the men we lost on our side, but also for the men on your side. they were little more than children. When Belgrano went down, it was a particularly poignant time for me. I was 17 and serving in the Royal Navy. The Falklands conflict (it was never "legally" a war as war was not declared) was a big shock and none of us ever expected it.
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  55. Well he's a little ray of sunshine, isn't he?
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  56.  @hazelholmshaw9415  No Hazel, not at all. Have you ever met him? No. Well I have and can assure you he has changed. His genitalia rules his brain now.
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  57. Someone else said he was fired.
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  58. Chief Petty Officers... backbone of the Navy. EVERY Navy.
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  59. .....but Ronaldo scores off the rebound!
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  60. A man with integrity and dignity. Seems like a really decent man.
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  61. @Windsor & Epstein Babysitting Services Completely agree. I am all for "the freedom of the press", but when the press is so corrupt with it's own political agenda, that goes out the window.
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  62.  @OldBastard-dj6er  Great. Then please print here your bank details. Your ATM PIN. You home address with the code to any alarm you have. Please, also record everything you and your spouse say in bed. No? Because they are......secret?
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  63. @Agenda21Truth the only people who say that Pike is revered are conspiracy theorists. Pike was a big fish in an extremely small pond and was a Freemason in the Southern Jurisdiction of the Scottish Rite. Outside of that, Freemason or no, hardly anyone had ever heard of him. He most certainly was not a spokesman for Freemasonry... such a person could not exist. It is made absolutely clear to every man that joins Freemasonry that every Mason is equal to every other one when to comes to regard and respect. So consequently, nobody and nothing is ever worshipped in Freemasonry. You have it very very wrong.
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  64.  passinthru  Oh, don't be silly. Just speak to a Freemason and ask him whatever you like. Or you can ask me here, I don't mind.
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  65. Lair Of Dionysus I would have thought that anything banned by Hitler, Mussolini and Franco should be regarded by any right thinking individual as good! We we're treated in the same way as Jews and gays etc....murdered in tens of thousands. If you think that sounds like a good idea, you are one disgusting individual. I pity you.
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  66. Shouldn't this apply to those MP's CONVICTED of sex offences? I always thought that British people were innocent until proven guilty.
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  67. Shapiro is an angry little man, isn't he?
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  68.  @michaelmccaffrey2731  Good morning Michael. It is not widely known, but Freemasonry uses archaic language in a lot of it's work. The word "Worshipful" in a Masonic context, does not mean that he is worshipped. In a Masonic context, "Worshipful" means "worthy of respect". It is used in the same way as a Judge..."His Worship, Judge Smith". Or perhaps, a Mayor, "His Worship, Mayor Jones". By the way, every single Brother who has been Master of a Lodge, is then called "Worshipful Brother XXXX" as opposed to "Brother XXXX" BEFORE he reached that office. So, even though I am no longer Master of my Lodge, I am still called "Worshipful Brother Cxxxxxx". Make no mistake, a Mason must have a belief in a single supreme being that created the universe. The identity of that being, we leave up to the individual Mason and the vast majority are Christian. Being a Mason is not sinful, so there is nothing to repent for. We all believe in whatever deity we believed, in before we were Freemasons, nothing changes. There are no further religious requirements when a man joins Freemasonry or at any time he is a member. Please feel free to come back to me if you have any further questions.
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  69. ALL lefty's refer to anyone that doesn't follow their doctrine as "far-right"... using that phrase in an emotive way to get the vote of the gullible (of whom there are many) and as such, should be called out.
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  70. @ K T The "secrets" aren't really secret.. you can get them from the internet and from the local library. It's just that we have sworn that you won't get them from us.. a sign of us keeping our word.. proving our integrity. All they are, are the signs, grips and words of the individual degrees. They are no use to man nor beast outside the Lodge as they are only ever used in the ceremonies.
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  71.  @Kitiwake  Most Freemasons are Christian. Some are not. But their religion is irrelevant as Freemasonry is NOT a religious institutiion.
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  72.  @snoglydox  That's not the point. She attempted to escape arrest, and during that, potentially harming or killing an police officer in the course of his duty. No sympathy for her whatsoever. If she had NOT stolen anything, why try to escape? All she would have had to would be to submit to a search. No stolen goods on her? Thanks for your time ma'am, have a nice day.
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  73. @skimp man Thanks for your post. Yes our organisation has Degrees. However, the Degrees are simply moral and ethical teaching. In other words, veering toward helping your fellow man and becoming a better person. By the time a man get as high as he can go, he'll be well educated when it comes to doing good work and being a good man in general it's not as if he's getting more and more "powerful". Freemasons don't "do" power... we have no interest in that sort of thing. Why on Earth would we try to use power "against the innocent"? We are humble, we exhibit self-control and we look for ways to help our fellow man. If a man joins for power and control he's soon weeded out and is either expelled, or leaves of his own volition. The "knowledge" of the Craft are the moral and ethical lessons of which I speak.. they are for the benefit of mankind rather than the benefit of that individual Mason. We like to give rather than receive. Who is to stop the Lodge being ruled like a criminal organisation? Er.. the brethren of the Lodge! the Master of the Lodge is ELECTED by the Brethren. Even if there was an "element" of bad guys in the Lodge that wants to put one of their own in the Chair, the majority would vote against. In any case, a Master must rule his Lodge within the principles and tenets of Freemasonry and they, among others, are moral rectitude, community service and philanthropy. when a man becomes the Master of the Lodge, he MUST give his unqualified assent to a number of conditions of his mastership. One of them is "You assent to be a good man and true and strictly to obey the moral law". This means you must be morally upright and to do good works. If a man does the opposite, the Brethren can complain to a higher power and he can be removed. In any case, Most Masters only serve a year in office before his successor takes over. The maximum a Master can serve is almost always just two years unless he has special dispensation from a higher authority. The Master of the Lodge is, in theory, the Chief Executive of the Lodge and his word is law... but in practice, decisions affecting the Lodge are agreed by a Committee.. it is done democratically. But if a Master decided to run the Lodge like a dictatorship, the Members simply would not attend, so his "decrees" would fall on deaf ears. In over 20 years as a Mason I have never met a Master who wanted to be a dictator. 99% of Masons are really lovely guys and like to do things to make people happy! You use the phrase "so many secrets".. well the truth is, there aren't many secrets at all..and in reality, they aren't secrets.. they are all over the internet and in libraries.. we swear not to reveal them, but thats only as a test of our integrity not because they are Earth-shatteringly important...they aren't.. they are only relevant in the ceremonies on the Lodge and are never used outside.... So if we can't keep these little things to ourselves, what would our word be worth? There is no immoral or manipulative use of power.. Masons just don't do that either.. it is exactly opposite of what our degrees teach us.. they teach us to be good, upright men..any man that has gone through these degrees and acts in accordance with them will inevitably do good works... You mention confession and communion. Why would you say that? Freemasonry is NOT a religion, a substitute for one, or a religious group of any description. We don't do confession or communion because church is the place for that. I am not going to go too deep in to the whole "why doesn't the Catholic Church like Freemasons" bit, because it is a complex issue, but I believe it is about tolerance. Members of Freemasonry have their own private individual religious beliefs.. we have Christians (Catholics too!), Muslims, Jews, Sikhs, Buddhists and non-religious members from all over the planet.... but we agree to allow each member to believe whatever they want.. it won't get in the way of our friendships...it is called "tolerance".. the Catholic Church doesn't like that and are all about building numbers up in an effort to control a large group of people. That is a PERSONAL opinion and not the outlook as Freemasonry as a whole. Freemasonry has no political or religious stance. It is FORBIDDEN to discuss religion or politics at our meetings. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have more, please come back to me.
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  74. @sysjls75...go.. "Airborne"? Sigh.. bloody yanks.. he's a member of the Parachute Regiment, an independent regiment of the British Army, ya muppet! Still.. thanks for the recognition of one of Her Majesty's finest. But for the record, The Queen does not routinely wear gloves when she shakes hands. It is only when there is a considerable amount of handshaking to be done! At this investiture, it is unlikely there would be many more presentations and appointments than this, because of the lack of a gloved hand.
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  75.  @naz0079  What a ridiculous thing to say..."I personally know my uncle in laws". Of COURSE you do... they're your uncles-in-law🤣 Well let me see... what makes ME qualified to say what I do? 25 years a Mason, Grand Officer of the United Grand Lodge of England, Past Master of TWO Lodges, holder of the highest rank in the Royal Arch and Scottish Rite Mason of the 33rd Degree. I think I'm slightly better qualified and disagree with you, from a standpoint of knowledge and experience. I have lots.. you have none. Just some dodgy relatives...
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  76. I've been a fan of Bill Bailey since the 1980's. Great comedian, great musician, great DANCER now. I hope he goes on Dancing on Ice, next!
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  77. @Amari Murry Please feel free to ask me anything you wish about Freemasonry. If your Dad has questions, please ask him and you can put them to me here.
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  78.  @user-anndalby  Ok... who are you going to believe... them.. or me? I'm a Mason of almost 30 years membership. I'm a Grand Officer of the United Grand Lodge of England, Past Master of TWO Lodges and holder of the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite. I think I probably know more about it than them...
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  79. @Sir Isaac It's easy enough to get in to. It's not a secret you know.
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  80. how prophetic of campbell
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  81.  @amandocruz300  No, we laugh at you because you are ridiculous and wear tinfoil hats.
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  82. @Kevin Escobar er...I think you're confusing us with the Bilderbergh Group. Most of the so-called "powerful" people are not Freemasons. And anyway, would would they have to join Freemasonry to do what they wished to do? The answer is.. they wouldn't.
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  83.  @jonsmith2217  lol...you really have just heard a few bits and bobs and have tied them all together. The physical penalties..the tongue torn out etc. Its explained that these penalties no longer apply. The trouser leg rolled up confirms 2 requirements. 1. You're a man 2. You have no manacle scars (in ancient times, criminals were held in manacles) and therefore do not have a criminal past.
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  84.  @glennturner4807  How about having high standards in your daily life, being a god citizen, obeying the law, co-operating and helping the officers of law enforcement or even, better still, become a Police Officer with this guy as a role model.
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  85. Most definitely. A wise junior officer (we call them "Ruperts") will ALWAYS seek guidance from a Chief. This is illustrated by the class of officer recruits during their basic training. The Chief had his squad of new officers fallen in and told them..."from now on, I will call you Sir and you will call ME Sir. The only difference is, YOU will mean it"! Always makes me chuckle...
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  86. Douglas Murray is an extremely reasonable and sensible man. Rita Panahi. Yes!
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  87. Exactly! I joined the Royal Navy at 16, but was selected for officer training in my early 20's. I finished my time as a Lt. Cdr. At no time did anyone consider me any different based on my rank. I was judged on my character and professionalism...just the way it should be. And I did the same with all I met in the service.
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  88. @J. R. Robinson you, like many, have been taken in by the anti-Masons. We are a SECULAR organisation, so that proves we do NOT worship God (or Satan!) as part of our Craft. It simply is not a part of it. Masons are expected to make their own privations to whatever God they believe in, so that PROVES you are WRONG WRONG WRONG. The Lucifer myth is simply a hangover from the Leo Taxil hoax (google it).. another indication of your gullibility. You think you know what happens in the 33rd Degree? Oh great.. so a NON-MASON knows more about Freemasonry than a MASON does? You are a very silly man.
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  89. @tankimus Please expand on this. When you say "high level".. what rank did he hold? What state was it in? How long was he a member?
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  90. You could see, when Biden was trying to sit down, his wife Gill next to him "scratching her face".... but in reality she was saying "stand up, Joe!"
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  91. I love Sky News Australia. It's HEAD AND SHOULDERS above Sky News in the UK.
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  92. POSTER GIRL...for the left? Bloody hell..should've gone to Specsavers...
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  93. Having served at sea with Andrew, I concur. The most horrible man I ever served with, officer OR rating.
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  94. Wrong. Research shows that around 13 of the 39 signatories were Masons. It's possible that others were, but as far as we know, only 13 can be proven. Check this out. http://bessel.org/masons/constmas.htm
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  95.  @jesussaves7615  Good morning Jesus Saves. Er.... Who mentioned Jesus? For what it's worth, Many Freemasons would agree with you. Why do you people always bring up religion when we are speaking of Freemasonry? Freemasonry has nothing to do with religion.
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  96. @Maks Milo Oh oh....another poor sap who's application to join Freemasonry was rejected...
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  97. @Miserable Old-Man Doubtful you were NOT invited as we DO NOT invite anyone to join. Looks like you want to seem impressive because someone you perceive to be important wanted you to be part of their group. It has to be "of your own free will and accord"..and thats part of the ceremony. So you are lying or are VERY forgetful! Some are nice and some are not? What did you expect? We are human beings.. some people you will hit it off with.. some you won't. Wake up and smell the coffee will ya? You make out that people only join because of the perceived mystery. Wrong again (you're making a bit of a habit of being wrong aren't you?) because I joined for what I consider to be the usual reason. I found out that several men whom I admire greatly were Freemasons and reasoned that any society where they meet together as equals can only be a good thing. My wife was opposed to my joining at first. Several years elapsed after I withdrew my application, but on meeting these guys and their wives over time she came round to my way of thinking. We joined because we are good guys who are like-minded.. what's wrong with that? You could not be more wrong about our "secrecy". Yes, in days gone by, our meetings were held in secret to avoid persecution from the Nazis. Hundreds, if not thousands of Freemasons were rounded up and murdered in the same way as Jews. Until then, Freemasons were as active in society as any other group. Recently though, we have adopted a policy of openness. We have websites, open days, we are in the phone book for God's sake! The United Grand Lodge of England's HQ is in Covent Garden in central London.. a HUGE building which runs free tours, several times a day almost every day of the year. Anyone can go in to the shop and buy Masonic regalia, ritual books, jewellery etc etc. Yeah.. some secret! It is true to say that some people join for the wrong reasons. However, the main route in to Freemasonry is when a man asks his friend if he can join. This entails long discussions about the Craft.. what it is and what it is not. If a man wanted to join to elevate himself, the Proposer would know ha and would not propose him. It tends to be the ones who petition a Lodge without knowing anyone inside. But even the majority of those go on to have long Masonic careers because at the interview stage, their reasons for joining would be fathomed out. We don't get many wrong. Come back when you know what you are talking about.
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  98.  @robertsmith3872  My apologies. I was mixing you up with someone else. I am an English Freemason and often cross swords with someone I mistook you for who is also English. I thought you meant British politicians. There have been 14 American Presidents in Freemasonry. I have no idea how many US politicians there are in Freemasonry. However, Freemasons are bound never to use their membership for personal gain or nefarious actions. If they are found to be doing so, they will be subject to Masonic discipline which may lead to them being expelled.
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  99. Elvis Presley was NOT a Freemason.
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  100.  @TheMwendaa  Strong words. You've made the accusation. Now prove it.
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  101.  @michwas7270  Nothing and nobody is ever worshipped in Freemasonry, at ANY Degree.
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  102. Al Murray. One trick pony.
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  103. @supercadcc People SHOULD be exposed for having such a lack of morality and being two-faced. I'm with Glinner all the way.
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  104.  @margaretcoyne9289  I said right from the beginning she was going to be trouble... another "Fergie". Harry has said in this interview, "I didn't want history repeating itself". Well it already has. Harry and Meghan are the new Andy and Fergie.
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  105. @Kerry Clegg. That speech was the same one he used several years earlier.... he just rehashed it. It wasn't speaking about Freemasonry, he was making it plain that the Whitehouse will be open, honest and frank with the press. So many conspiracy theorists use it and say he was making a stand against Freemasonry.... wrong. And anyway... you'd take the word of a man about decrying secrecy.... who had NUMEROUS secret liaisons with women behind his wife's back? Yeah, really solid source of trust and openness.... And..if secrecy is so bad, then please print here your bank details... the number you use with your card at an ATM.... the alarm code to your house... your personal diaries... your medical records... your tax details.... No? Why is that? Is it because they are.......secret?
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  106. As America is a huge melting pot... people from all over the world made their home there... so I can't understand how an American should "look".
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  107. @Steam Gent You can't possibly say that because nobody knows when Freemasonry started for sure. It is, however, true to say, that Freemasonry has influenced the world. An example is Alexander Fleming. He discovered Penicillin which has save BILLIONS of lives over the years. Henry Ford (not a particularly nice man by all accounts) revolutionised the production line process in motor-vehicle manufacturing providing millions of jobs. Mozart, who wrote to most magnificent music was a Freemason. The liberator of South America, Simon Bolivar was also a Freemason. Audie Murphy, actor, but more importantly the most decorated soldier of WW2 (maybe ever??) was also a Mason. Here are some more who need no explanation. Mark Twain Winston Churchill Douglas MacArthur Steve Wozniak John Brown Rudyard Kipling Rick Wakeman Buzz Aldrin John Glenn Ernest Borgnine Etc etc etc.
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  108.  @lauriestlyon8773  they scrapped the telly? Well, you should have moved to another hotel then, crabby!
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  109.  @annofcleavers5791  Agreed.
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  110. @Carl Defler. We ARE like Brothers aren't we? We fight like cat and dog over stupid things, but when the chips are down, there's no better team...forget the politicians..... we do it for the guys and girls on the ground.
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  111. Double it and add 1 for average motorway speed.
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  112. Yeah, that's true.. this was a one off...if you can't SEE the car in front, you don;t have a point of reference from which to count. But it's the old rule of thumb.. only go as fast as you need to so that in the event of something appearing in front of you, you can stop safely... this works best when ALL in a line of traffic adhere to that rule... it only takes one numpty....
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  113. What an absolutely clueless person. Out of her depth and completely unequipped to deal with the job at hand. Get rid of this God awful shower before they irrevocably damage this nation.
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  114. Only an Englishman...
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  115. Far too many incompetents in place simply because of DEI. Absolutely ludicrous.
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  116. I just love this woman!
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  117. @Dwane Yocum "networking" is strictly forbidden in Freemasonry. No Mason is allowed to benefit or profit as a result of his membership. Anyone found doing so is subject to Masonic discipline which can be as little as being banned for a short period of time, to complete and total expulsion from the Craft. Something on the scale of getting a carpenter from your Lodge in to fix your garden fence is perfectly ok. You'll know the joiner is a decent man, but for example, if you think you're going to get your fence fixed for free, that would be forbidden. You'd pay the normal going rate for the work.
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  118.  @boblotoldo3051  A man's occupation has nothing to do with whether he will be accepted or not.
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  119.  @matthewlaurence3121  He's talking about "Call of Duty"... I think it's the "Black ops" instalment of the Franchise. In it, the main character is called Mason and he has a sequence of numbers implanted in to his mind...the security forces are trying to find out what the numbers mean.
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  120. We pay far too much attention to social media. People who say these things just do it for the attention. There should be no arguing with them, just block them. Eventually their stupid posts will not be seen by anyone and they'll go away.
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  121. @Erik in Minnesota what you suggest is fine for some people. Some prefer to do it in a group. Some prefer the "team" or the Regiment" or the "club" way of doing things. You'll find a lot of Freemasons are those who have served with the armed forces or the Police Force. It's the cameraderie that drives them. That said, Freemasonry isn't just about charity (although that's a big part of it) there is another big aspect of it that you simply won't get by having food drives. One of the major parts of it is for moral self-improvement. A Masonic ceremony is like a two act play and the purpose of it is to present the Candidate with food for thought. what he does with that, is up to him, but we like to think that the average Freemason is a good man who will always try to make himself in to a better man.
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  122. If I thought my family was not safe in a particular area... I'd avoid that area. It's not a difficult concept to understand.
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  123.  @Kitiwake  Religion is irrelevant in Freemasonry.
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  124. Edmunds Life Isn't that the point when you are giving a speech?
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  125. @sandwichninja The first sentence is untrue. 99.99% of what we do can be discussed openly and fully. Ask away and I'll tell you 99.99% of what happens. "The second sentence is to explode the myth of the first sentence!
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  126. @AttitudeOfGratitude Pike was saying (rather clumsily and theatrically) that Lucifer is not the name for the Devil. Because you cannot call the prince of Darkness a name that, when translated from the Latin, means "Light Bringer". Stupid people can't understand that.
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  127. @J Yelvington Greetings from the UK, Brother. Might I make one tiny tiny correction to your post. You closed by saying:- "Any man who believes in a Higher Being than himself can join the Masons in the U.S.A. - regardless of his religious tradition." You and I know what you mean.. but that does give the anti-Masons plenty of ammunition. You should have said any man can APPLY. The way you said it makes it seem that a belief in a Supreme Being is the only requirement for membership. We both know that a man must be able to afford it, have the support of the family, have no criminal convictions etc. before he is admitted to Freemasonry. I know it's picky, but you have to be on your times when it comes to the anti-Masons.
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  128. Farzana Aubeeluck then explain why in the USA the Shriners, an offshoot of Freemasonry, paid for and runs, 22 hospitals for the treatment of sick children...any children...and..for FREE. Now that you know that, can you really say that your post stands up?
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  129. @Stay Educated We'll have to agree to disagree on the drip poisoning of society. Forget Jahbulon. It doesn't exist in Freemasonry and was only purported to be so, by complete whackos. In all my years in Freemasonry I have never ever seen anything like it. In the story of the Royal Arch, the real name of the almighty is found...and it is in three syllables. Some fools think it's Jah Bul and On... and THEY say these are short for Yahweh, Baal and Osiris. You can plainly see the shortened bits bear almost no resemblance to the longer ones. For example, how can "On" represent "Osiris"? You may have seen a human/goat like creature, that is said to have the name Baphomet. All this character represents, is up and down, male and female, animal and human etc etc.... the opposites of human life on Earth and was created by a 19th century "mystic" called Eliphas Levi. Some stupid people, think it represents the devil and they also think WE worship the devil.. so put two and two together and get five. There is no such thing as Baphomet or Jahbulon in Freemasonry nor in the world of the Templars. Philip iv of France played on the superstitions of the people of the time to win their support... to turn the populace against them..and bring them down. Rather like the "Witch Trials" in Salem, Massachusetts. Completely ridiculous. "Constant pop up"? Well, the all-seeing eye (sometimes called the eye of providence) is used to remind us that our words and actions are all under the watchful eye of whatever it is that created the universe and encourages us to do our best at all times. It's not a "Masonic" symbol per se, as it has been used by many different peoples from time immemorial. It is forbidden to let ones Freemasonry interfere with ones work. It is certainly forbidden to personally gain by virtue of one's membership. If anyone is found doing it, Masonic discipline is swift. it can lead to being expelled from Freemasonry. That said, the vast, vast majority of men in positions of power in all aspects of our daily lives are not Freemasons. It's just something that people assume. The black and white tiles are a reminder to us of life's ups and downs... rights and wrongs, good times and bad times... in other words, that life does not go smoothly. One will experience highs and lows in life. Expect it.. deal with it. Many conspiracy theorists subscribe that the "lower ranks" are kept in ignorance. they only things they are kept in ignorance of (until it's their time for promotion) are the ceremonies, the signs, grips and words of the Degrees being worked. There is nothing Earth-shatteringly important that is known by those "at the top" as you might say. An Entered Apprentice, on his first night as a Freemason is treated with as much respect and regard as a Mason of the 33rd Degree. We are all equal. No Masons "want to rid the world of corrupt organisations", regardless of their rank. That's not what we're about. That's not what we're for. We leave that sort of thing to the authorities. Yes, we want to make the world better for as many people as we can..but we only have 6.5 million members worldwide. Compare that to almost 8 BILLION. It's a tiny tiny percentage. the vast majority of our good works are unknown. In general, we don't advertise the good things we do. Did you hear about our programme to give every elderly person in our local hospitals a free iPad so they could communicate with their relatives during lockdown? No, I don't suppose you did...see what I mean? Did you know that in the USA, there are 22 hospitals for the FREE treatment of children... all children. Who built these hospitals? Freemasons. Who pays to keep them open? Freemasons. There are kids walking around (and grown-ups) now that otherwise would not be... because of us. They are an appendant body of Freemasonry called "Shriners". https://www.shrinersinternational.org Why WOULD the "higher rankings" be behind this? If anyone wanted to get up to nefarious activities... why would the have to join Freemasonry to do it? The answer is... they wouldn't. All I can say is that Freemasons around the world do a HUGE amount of good works for many different people... but because we are a tiny number, you rarely hear of it. But the people who benefit as a result of us, never forget us. I have no idea who came up with that last quote.
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  130.  @magyy8727  Margaret...secrecy is not necessarily a bad thing. For example, do you tell everyone your PIN for your ATM card? What about the alarm code for your house? Tell everyone? Do you invite passing strangers in to your house so that they can listen to your family business? When people work for corporations, they are bound by confidentiality agreements... secrets! When I was in the Royal Navy, my security clearance was Top Secret because I handled very sensitive material, which, if leaked to any potential enemy would put us at a disadvantage. So you see, although yes, there can be things of a nefarious nature that are kept secret. But it doesn't mean that because they are secret, they are nefarious. Or do you subscribe to "Politicians Logic"? All cats have four legs. My dog has four legs. Therefore, my dog is a cat! I've been a Mason for 23 years and have visited Lodges in 22 countries all over the world. Never once have I witnessed anything like you say. Madam, you are speculating over something of which you know nothing!
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  131. @SYed al-Mahdi that's rich, from someone that, with his name, probably worships a paedophile.
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  132. @Terra Lupis The "head" of a Masonic Lodge? Hmm... really? For a start, there are more than two secrets! Ok, without breaking the obligation of the Installed Master, there is a word given to a Master.. it begins with a letter G. How many other letters are there in that word?...not what are they.... but how many letters as well as the G?
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  133. Isn't that just lovely? Imelda more concerned for others and how they must feel, looking at her as Her Late Majesty. What a classy lady.
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  134.  @jkillvril4614  So the alarm code to your house is bad. Your ATM number..is bad. The contents of your diary.. is bad. See what I'm getting at?
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  135. @Aark Why? what did she say that was funny? What makes you think you know better then her?
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  136.  @harrietharlow9929  Masons are, by and large, intelligent and well meaning men. We try to better ourselves and serve the community.
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  137.  Stay Educated  I'm pretty sure Rockefeller was not a Freemason, but I cannot swear to it. If he was, it would be easy to find his Lodge and number. No trace of either. I am an English Mason and naturally, my knowledge is geared toward English things, but even I should be able to find that easily enough That said, I did do a lot of work in America and was pleased to join the Scottish Rite (not something we really have over here) and after years of service, was invited to the 33rd Degree in October 2018. THE highest rank in Freemasonry, is the Third, or "Master Masons" Degree. Now let's look at this so called "masonic creed". As John D Rockefeller died in 1937 and the "creed" mentions "TV" and "video games"...I doubt very much it is genuine. Just another example of gullible people believing any old tripe as long as it fits in with their prejudiced, nasty, evil ideas.
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  138.  @jesussaves7615  As I said, many many Freemasons agree with you that there is no getting around God. He is THE ultimate entity in the universe. We, as Freemasons MUST believe that he is the creator of all that exists. That is, in fact, our primary requirement for membership. So I don't understand what your problem is. Here's a passage from our book of lectures and ceremony which I have in front of me right now. If you like, you can contact me by email (therealist1964@yahoo.com) and I can scan it and show you myself or even made a small video of it. "As a Freemason, let me recommend to your most serious contemplation, the volume of the sacred law (we use that phrase because we do not discriminate who comes in to Masonry by virtue of his religion.. so the volume of the sacred law, is whatever book the man holds most dear..in a lot of cases, it is the Holy Bible) charging you to consider it as the unerring standard of truth and justice and to regulate your life and actions by the divine precepts it contains. Therein, you will be taught the important duties you owe to God, to your neighbour and to yourself. To God, by never mentioning his name, but with that awe and reverence which are, at all times, due from the creature to his creator....." and it goes on. This is delivered to a Mason on his first night. If he cannot abide by this, he has to leave and never return. I hope that goes some way to convincing you we have nothing to do with evil, the devil etc etc.
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  139. @REBEL You sound like you would make a good Mason. In time, when the circumstances are right, I'm sure you will make a fine Mason. Good luck to you, your wife and your little girl. Just do me a favour. Do as I do. Make it your mission in life to tell people on here, your story. Redress the balance so that these people get the view of a NON-MASON who can vouch for us.
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  140. Name them. WHO disappeared.
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  141.  @teemacmb8090  Freemasons meetings are usually held in the evenings. Some lodges meet monthly, some weekly. If you have Lodges that all meet weekly, it's unlikely you'll see them unless you happen to be passing by at the time.
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  142. In my view, Silva is the best bond villain. Bardem's performance was superb.
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  143.  @jagdpanther2224  Well, I am sure there is more to it than meets the eye... But a Masonic plot? From men who vow to help society rather than harm anyone? I suppose the black death, the plague, global warming and the death of Elvis is down to us too? Keep polishing your foil hat, you berk.
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  144. @Naz You don't know what you're talking about. Oh and I wouldn't place much store in what people like your Uncles-in-Law say... people like that have usually been thrown out and just say they have resigned in order to spare themselves embarrassment. I have personal experience of that. I had heard of a man badmouthing us.. and a bit of detective work helped me to discover that he was a former shipmate of mine.. who had been given a criminal record for having sticky fingers in the till!
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  145. @studentofthedagda Oh stop being ridiculous, this guy is full it.
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  146. This prick Jones will probably blame the Freemasons for making him Psychotic.
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  147.  @daa577  Lol he's QUIT as leader of the party. Or didn't you get the memo?
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  148.  @alexischrisalidis3128  The thing is, Alexis... even if I was an Entered Apprentice Mason who had only attended one meeting...I'd be "higher" than you....simply by virtue of the fact that I'd be a member and you would not be. As it is, I have been a Mason for 27 years. I'm a Past Master of two Lodges, a Grand Officer of the United Grand Lodge of England and holder of the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite. I know my stuff. What I said about Satanists etc., is true. Satanists cannot play any part in Freemasonry. It is impossible, due to the strict requirements we have for membership.
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  149. @Jesus Saves what about Muslims. They think the same of their religion. They think that if you do not believe, your soul will be lost forever. Same for Jews, Sikhs, Buddhists, Mormons, Jehovah's witnesses etc etc etc. Freemasons are people who are just content to let anyone think what they want and keep their own counsel.
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  150.  @chadwellington2524  Yeah.... and between 1 and 2 years after he put it up.. he's still alive and kicking. He's full of poo...about everything.
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  151.  @marksauder9247  Evil and corrupt? Evidence please. Always the same.. accusation without evidence. How pathetic.
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  152.  @michaelmccaffrey2731  Well we use the Masonic version, not the Greek one. I've already told you why we use the word worshipful (not worship!) and have given you a couple of examples of how the word is used differently to the definition you've given here. Trust me, NO worship of anyone or anything ever happens at our meetings. At some meetings, ALL the Brethren present are either the Master or are Past Masters....they're called "Past Masters" Lodges. Do you think we all go around worshipping each other at those? Hardly! We'd never get anything else done! I personally do not keep the sabbath, but many Masons do. I do not agree with organised religion for my own reasons, but as I said in another post, the majority of Masons around the world are Christian and obviously do keep the sabbath. Don't go down the "Nimrod" road. That's the biggest load of old tripe ever. These people are just mischievous in the extreme. As for Solomon, he doesn't really feature that much in Freemasonry at all. Solomon may well have been a Pagan, but we in Freemasonry do not copy his devotions at all. I will not repent for thing I have not done. I thank you for your kind wishes, but feel that never the twain shall meet.
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  153.  @didicoy72  He's only "ex", because he died!
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  154. Nigel says the things that others are afraid to... despite being right.
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  155. @Rain Love Many councils hold a prayer before they hold meetings. People pray before they eat food and after. It's an acknowledgement of a supreme being. We pray before a meeting to ask god to guide us in all we do...and after to thank him for a peaceful meeting and any good works we have done. But Lodge activities do not involve worship of any kind.
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  156. Exactly. Every single time we interfere with middle east matters, it backfires. Get out and stay out I say
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  157.  @7ngel  Oh give it a rest. Go back to your village and tell them.. I HAVE RETURNED! NO NEED TO INTERVIEW FOR THE ROLE OF IDIOT!
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  158. @John Doyle Speaks volumes about the sanity of her constituents. TBH, I believe the vast majority of them are black like her (I won't use the term "people of colour" because it means the same thing) and only voted for her because of the colour of her skin...so that makes her constituents RACISTS. And these people call white people racist? Don't think so.
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  159.  Mr motivator  the United Grand Lodge of England celebrated it's 300th anniversary in it's present form, in 2017... and Freemasonry has been around for years and years before that. If we had been plotting world domination... don't you think we'd have done it by now?
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  160.  @truthseeker7612  Fergie thought she was getting a lifestyle of parties, holidays, freebies and privilege. She was unable to conduct hersellf with the dignity and grace required of such a role. The Duchess of Cambridge is a shining example of such a person in my humble opinion.
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  161. Gold Dragon certainly not a religion...nor a substitute for one. Cult? There are lots of very loose definitions of that word, so I suppose it can be described as such in the loosest sense in that it is a practice enjoyed by a certain section of society. But it really is an organisation dedicated to good works.
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  162. robertjos show me evidence then.
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  163. @GOTT GAME Here's how "secret" Freemasonry is. All our ceremonies are performed without the aid of books, or notes. We have to learn them by heart. Know who helps me to learn them? My wife! And guess what?.... she's NOT a Mason.
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  164. Joe Hoe I could say the same about you. What makes us any different to any other group?
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  165. @Stephanie Gonzalez Not so. As we are not a religious society, and that all discussion of religion and politics is forbidden, we hold no opinion on any deity. Why would we hate a deity, of which so many of our members believe, anyway?
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  166. @lindastone6868 Lol... love it!
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  167. skimp man you obviously do not read my responses. If those things happened, it was not in the name of Freemasonry. They would be thrown out if they were here in England. I too wore the uniform. I worked and fought alongside your countrymen during my service of 23 years in the Royal Navy and found them to be top blokes....I am surprised by the behaviour of those men. It is inexcusable I have never heard the word geomancy and attempted to work it out phonetically....do it's as "I understand it". Do not make the mistake of comparing those men to Freemasons. They are not. I hope you find a solution to the problems you have encountered.
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  168.  @sabrina-bu4oj  Good morning Sabrina Thanks for the question, but you need to be a little more specific please. Do you mean those participating in the ceremony or those who are not?
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  169.  @TheRenekruse  God evening. Please accept my apologies for the late response. Why do I use a pseudonym? Why does Spiderman wear a costume and a hood? Protection from the bad guys. There are some nasty people out there and by the power of the internet, they can easily find where I live and where I work. This happened a while back when I did use my real name. I was stalked and abused. I don't care about that, I can take care of myself, but it got close to my family. I will not risk their safety. Our meetings are about as "secret" as the confessional box. They are as "secret" as a board meeting of a corporation. They are as secret as your house when your family are having conversation. If someone knocked at your front door and asked to come in and watch what you guys get up to, would you let them? Of course, not. You'd tell them to mind their own bloody business! So what's the difference between the confessional, the boardroom your house and a Masonic meeting? NOTHING. In fact, In Masonry' we're a darn sight more open than YOU are. Would YOU be happy for a complete stranger to have a tour of your home? Of course not! At any other time than when we meet, it's perfectly fine for anyone to come in and have a look around and we'll answer any and all questions. Those that attend a Masonic meeting have earned the right to be there. You have not. So why on Earth should we let any Tom Dick and Harry in when we meet? When you consider that Freemasonry has been around for at least 1000 years and is a global organisation. When you consider all the world leaders that have been around over the years and all over the world, the number of world leaders that have been Freemasons is microscopic compared to the number of ORDINARY me who have been. You are VASTLY mistaken. But let's look at some of our members. you say we are all villains? Buzz Aldrin, Mozart, Joseph lister, Ernest Shackleton, Rick Wakeman, Duke Ellington, Oliver Hardy, Sir Alexander Fleming, Paul Revere, George Washington, Ben Franklin, Simon Bolivar, Sir Christopher Wren, Sir Winston Churchill, General MacArthur. More than 200 British and Commonwealth servicemen have received the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the UK armed forces. And you think people like these are not good people? You have NO idea and your comments are laughable. Where do you get the ludicrous idea that we want to oppress anyone? We purposefully distance ourselves from religion and politics.. we have no interest at all in oppressing anyone. If you ask me, YOU are the oppressor of Freemasonry! Practice what you preach sir!!! I served in the Royal Navy for 25 years. In all that time, I saw much action around the world, defending the weak from those who wish to oppress them. I was involved in disaster relief, helping people in areas where there have been natural disasters. When based at various USN bases, I developed outreach programmes between British and US naval Masons, and the poor of the local area. And you say we OPPRESS PEOPLE! You have NO IDEA. HOW DARE you speak of me and my Brethren in such a manner. You are a stain on humanity and it is people like YOU who should look in the mirror with a sense of shame. You disgust me.
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  170.  @jagdpanther2224  Complete and utter tripe. Go and polish your tinfoil hat.
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  171.  @janicemclean7729  Completely agree. Great in theory...but then the immature and virtue signallers get in to the mix and then the whole thing turns toxic.
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  172.  @rohitk8797  We don't do a secret handshake...it's a grip. There's no up and down movement of the hands. And as it's a mode of recognition...one of the things I have promised not to divulge... you'll have to join to find out! :)
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  173. And you you know more about Freemasonry than those of us in it? Fool.
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  174. @Jim Steele Oh oh.. ANOTHER one who either 1. Applied to join and got rejected. And by the look of your post, rightly so. 2. Was a member, did something naughty and then got thrown out. Sour grapes.
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  175.  @2GZ_TV  by breaking the rules. For example, if you reveal the grips, signs and words of the degrees (the secrets) or are found to be profiting cash wise or through promotion etc..your offence will be considered by senior brethren. Your punishment can be a partial ban from meetings to being thrown out altogether.
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  176. @Ariana Austin Good morning Ariana. I am a little surprised by your post. Why is it crazy to find that your partners Grandfather was a Mason.. There are plenty of Masons in NZ...probably around 10,000. If you or your partner need any more info, have any questions on Freemasonry, please feel free to ask me.
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  177. @The Prophet of Putdowns In a war, brothers on opposite sides would treat their opposite number as the enemy first and a brother second. Freemasonry should always come after civil, civic and patriotic duties. Not sure what you mean about being dragged in to a war.
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  178. Oscar Wilde once said "The only thing in life worse than being talked about, is not being talked about"!
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  179. @ikean Crusader I found out that many men I admired and who were acknowledged to be pillars of society, were members. I thought that if it's good enough for them, it's good enough for me. One of my better decisions from 23 years ago.
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  180. @Øbi The second man was holding what is called a "Deacons Wand" and here's one here. http://humbersidemasonicsupplies.co.uk/furnishings-books/furnishings?product_id=115 The figure on the top is a dove bearing an olive branch. A "Deacon" in a Lodge is a messenger and the word comes from the Greek, meaning "attendant". The Deacons carry wands as per the builders of the temples in the old days. when the temple or cathedral was being planned, they would place a wand in the ground which would then cast a shadow... that was the line to build on. Fascinating, isn't it?
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  181. This person was a shadow chancellor at one point! See? It COULD have been worse ladies and gentlemen...
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  182.  @georgio94  It's not a case of BELIEVING something else.. I KNOW it to be untrue. I AM a Freemason and have been for over 20 years. Freemasons worship whatever God they worshipped before they became Freemasons.
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  183.  @josephberrie9550  What's a hindu? Lays iggs!
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  184. I appeared on This Morning back in the day, when it was hosted by Richard and Judy. I loathed Richard Madeley....until I MET him and found him to be just great. Really nice guy and not at all how I imagined him to be. I've never met Schofield...and that suits me just fine.
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  185. Trump just looked completely disinterested when "inspecting" the Guard. Talk about lack of respect. What an awful man.
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  186.  @chriskeenan1  Mother Kilwinning is not a Grand Lodge. It is a Lodge under the Grand Lodge of Scotland (as far as I am aware...Scottish Freemasonry is...strange!)
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  187. @royalandrosey Why? It's allegorical.
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  188. @Cass Hollerbach if you're curious about it, allow me to answer any questions you may have on Freemasonry.
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  189. @Yasira Osiris Yasira=crimes against common sense.
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  190. Lisa Nandy says she doesn't want to move Labour to the centre, but what she fails to realise, is that the last time Labour were successful, they WERE more central under Blair.
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  191.  @jesussaves7615  You said it yourself....you "don't care to study it". So while you are quick to accuse us of all sorts of things, when you are shown the error of those accusations, you turn your nose up. Well that's just typical of your sort of numpty.
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  192. @VoodooBot-999 Another loon who is trying to make himself look important. As a holder of ther 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite, I can categorically state that your post is complete nonsense. If these things are only ever revealed to the "higher levels"..how do YOU know them? The fact is, you don't. Because it isn't true. Stop being as prick, man up and apologise.
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  193. @Top Kek do you not think we have heard your claims before? For goodness sake, change the record, learn to think for yourself and stop coming out with all this twaddle. Can you provide any EVIDENCE of your obvious disdain for Freemasonry? If you have.. bring it on.
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  194.  @ChiefMac59  Fraternal Greetings from the United Grand Lodge of England. Thank you for stating what you did. You may have misunderstood my post. I was responding to an earlier post, in which the poster said that Freemasons study the Holy Bible....which is not true. I underpinned this fact, by hinting that the Holy Bible would be of little use to Brethren who did not follow the Christian faith! Thereby proving there is no religious study in Freemasonry.
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  195. THISMIS DOWN TO TONY BLAIR AND HIM ALONE!!!!!!!
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  196. I've already begun my training to be a Kung Fu Master. Well....I've got the haircut anyway.
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  197. Lol I love this guy.
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  198. @Broken & Broke what a load of old bollocks. We don't control anything! Where do you people get these stupid ideas?
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  199. @Illuminati Agent #43 Fine.. ask me instead. I'm nothing to do with CBS.
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  200.  @faker1819  I asked you to name some. You haven't. It's because you can't. And you can't because you have been telling lies haven't you?
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  201.  @faker1819  There's no verses in this thread. It must have "magically" disappeared.....post it again. Or is this a Masonic plot to discredit you?
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  202. @Soulboy Gabici The definition of Soulboy Gabici is a man who posts about things he knows nothing about.
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  203. @Enoch_Owl  Nail hit firmly on head. No wonder he shortened his name to Al from his real name Alistair.
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  204. @funkinfelix He's given far more OXYGEN than he deserves. He should have his bottom smacked and then be sent to bed with no supper.
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  205. @MaxLoop Freemasonry distances itself from all aspects of religion, politics, commerce, government etc. It has zero to do with the civil unrest. However, every Freemason has a responsibility to obey the law of the land in which he lives, so in theory, no Freemason should ever be involved in rioting.
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  206. @Waner Romero There's nothing wrong with working in a warehouse. Do you think joining Freemasonry will change that? Not at all. There's a guy on my Lodge that makes Pizzas, one that is an industrial cleaner and one that is a security guard. Not great paying gigs, or with much appeal about them, but it's earning an honest wage. These men are judged on their character and integrity... not what they do for a living or how much money they have.
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  207.  @klaytonbarnhart4615  Most Masons are just ordinary men, with ordinary finances.
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  208.  @raquelborn  The first duty of a member of the armed forces is to fight for the objective required. He's a sailor first and a medic second. You clearly have never served.
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  209. Hear hear. And I'm so glad that the world has seen through them. I really felt for Her Late Majesty... having this pillock and his harpie missus PLUS Prince Andrew, to deal with. Poor woman.
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  210. You'd have thought they would give these people a guide to staying out of trouble... like stay away from the women and keep yourselves to yourselves. Or maybe they have and some just ignore it.
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  211. robertjos it's a very bad thing and it's illegal. So it doesn't happen in Freemasonry
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  212. They say a country gets the President it deserves....
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  213. @brian thompson Except that... he isn't. ANOTHER gullible git who never got the memo about the Taxil hoax being...er...a hoax.
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  214. @Kris Sweeting Not strictly true. If you came to England and told me your dad's name and asked for help.. it would mean nothing to me and I would not be obliged to do so. What you CAN do, is to contact the Almoner of your Dad's Lodge and tell them, then they would be able to help. The Lodge is responsible for looking out for the family of their Brethren.. Freemasonry as a whole is not and this is simply because the mans Lodge knows who the family is. The rest of Freemasonry doesn't.
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  215. I have absolutely no problem with Harry wanting to bow out of royal duties... that is his choice. Where he has screwed up, is to announce to the world what his beef is. Airing one's dirty laundry in public is a crass and attention-seeking maneouvre.... which is rather puzzling as H&M said they wanted privacy. Such a decent man.... turned in to a scumbag, by a narcissist 3rd rate actress.
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  216. @Curtis Lilly Who's using the family brain cell today? I'll name a naval officer that wasn't a Freemason Hyman Rickover. But wth has that got to do with anything? The vast majority of naval officers (myself included!) are gentlemen. A lot of Naval Officers are Freemasons because being a gentleman is one of the prerequisites for membership. But of a crew of nearly 300, only three on my last ship were Freemasons... me and two enlisted men. So unless you have evidence on a subject, shut up. you make yourself look stupid.
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  217.  @theingridz  Sadly, Breivik was a Regular Freemason. However he only attended a few meetings as he didn't "gel" too well with the existing Brethren. Although his conversation wasn't "suspect" in any way, people chose to avoid him. He joined under the misconception that Freemasonry was a form of Nationalistic organisation, but it is not
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  218.  @RedRageStudio  I quite agree. It is arrogant in the extreme to say "I'm right and everyone else is wrong".
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  219. @Swedish James Tv Why do you guys always bring up religion? Freemasonry has nothing to do with Freemasonry
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  220. @Calum Roney well, you sure know how to drink, I'll give you that!
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  221. @iayyam NOBODY knows for sure where or when Freemasonry started, but the best guess that academics have come up with is 11th century Scotland.
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  222. Ohhhh I see. Applied to join and got rejected, huh? And this is how you react? Looks they were right to reject you.
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  223. He's doing a fine job of making himself unemployable...give it time.
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  224.  @steveaddison  Hmm....you're assuming he can read...I'm not so sure.
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  225. @Rich Pleh And you are the beginning of all lunacy.
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  226. my instagram is Illuminati_comic stop talking twaddle woman.
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  227. Farzana Aubeeluck show me ANY evidence of this..anything at all.
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  228.  @TheByard  Yes, I'd be a little annoyed if that happened... it's basic, for goodness sake. But Charles wasn't furious at all.
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  229. @Shy Guy Mercedes Benz I think you may not have it quite right. Sure, one reason that men join i to increase their circle of friends. But generally speaking, we join for cameraderie, self-improvement and to do charitable works.
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  230. Typical crap from Eddie. Farage is NOT anti-immigration...he wants CONTROLLED immigration. It proves how wrong these people are when they constantly misquote others and put words in their mouths.
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  231.  @Agenda21Truth1  My apologies. I was guilty of speed reading and can see that you and I are very much in accord.
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  232.  @gabogonzalez9428  No worship of anyone or anything happens in Freemasonry. you are very much mistaken.
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  233. @David Hall-Smith Well what would you like to hear?
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  234.  @ayoo1023  We don't worship anyone or anything AT. Funny that people always quote the Taxil Hoax, but always conveniently forget the bit where he actually did get everyone together and told them it was all made up.
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  235.  @ayoo1023  whatever Adam is, he is higher than you, simply by virtue of the fact he's a Freemason and you're not. DUH!
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  236. skimp man I'm not sure you understand Rebels post. We don't just land in your life and take over. We react to people who approach us for help.
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  237. @skimp man as I understand it, Geomancy is arranging buildings in a certain way. No, we don't do that. Why would we?
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  238.  @larrycrowne8330  It's a religious commandment that a man should nnot shake the hand of a woman?
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  239. People fighting for gay rights? Can anyone tell me please, of any rights that gay people are denied?
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  240. @Everlasting Curls He gives a little laugh as he pauses, because he's thinking to himself, "how ridiculous". And it IS ridiculous. Being a Freemason does not give us carte blanche to break any law we please! In fact, it's part of the First Degree that says we are to obey the laws of any land in which we find ourselves.
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  241.  @ShayakC14  I'm the Secretary of my Lodge. I decide what we're having.
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  242. DO NOT APPLY TO THESE GUYS PUTTING THEIR PHONE NUMBER IN THEIR POST. IT IS A SCAM. THEY WILL TAKE YOUR MONEY AND YOU'LL NEVER SEE IT OR THEM AGAIN.
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  243.  @ianHolmes-up2oc  Yes it will. We're fecked.
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  244. HAHAHA!!! He records MOTD, so he can fast forward through the boring bits lol.... luv it. Always good to see LeT tell it like it is.
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  245. jon smith what an imagination!
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  246. @Cortney Holt How do you know the Devil hasn't deceived YOU and is not using YOU as a weapon to thwart a group of men going around doing good works? Stupidity flows both ways, you know.
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  247. @Johnny Fairweather Glad to see you have found a new Lodge Brother.
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  248. They all became rap stars.
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  249. Golifa Primo, Er... he had to be on the ships in the face of the enemy and risk being blown up, drowned, burned alive, decapitated etc etc etc.... i other words, he was as much in battle as the men who manned the guns. Just like the storemen, the cooks, the clerks on board. As I said in an earlier post, my Dad was a Signalman too. On the Bridge of his ship, a friend of his asked him to move aside from the binnacle (google it) so that he could take a fix....my dad did so... 15 seconds later, my Dads friend had no head. It was as a result of the Bridge being hit by a shell and a piece of the shell casing taking his head off. If my Dad had been standing there 15 seconds later....I wouldn't be writing this now. Not all heroes carry guns and not all those that carry guns are heroes.
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  250. Turbo went on my CX-5 on a 64 plate SE-L Nav (January 2014) when JUST outta warranty. Mazda honoured the repair though.
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  251. @E MF She.....dropped it.
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  252.  @Buddy_Cole  Don't forget the enormous help you got from France, Spain and the Netherlands!
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  253. @sugarcane4648 In 1723, the "Anderson Constitutions" were compiled by Mason William Anderson. He was charged with standardising Freemasonry once and for all. It had existed for probably 700 years or so before that, but in various forms. They are a set of rules that anyone who wished to be called a Regular (ie official) Mason would have to follow. One of those was "men only". This is a reflection of the times, when the man was the master of the household and women were very much second class citizens. Another rule was that the rules set then could never be changed. So, although the world has moved on and women are the qual of men in many many things...in Freemasonry they are still not allowed to join. I have to say, if the rules WERE to be changed, I would be fully in favour of them joining if they wished.
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  254. @luis galdamez Nahhh.... he's just a whining meth-head
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  255.  @stevencopeland1401  The Green Goblin?
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  256.  @percyqshun3928  Still waiting for the proof, Percy.
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  257.  @percyqshun3928  Nope. That's a cop out. That is no proof of what you said first. Covert. Wrong.. we have websites, for goodness sake! Murderous Nobody is ever murdered in Freemasonry. If you think there are, name ONE. Non-Humans. Ask my Doctor, he seems to think I'm human and he's a lot more qualified than YOU are.
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  258. @vinny albanese Lol.. another victim of the Taxil hoax.
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  259. @Amy Dye so when were YOU last at a meeting Amy? You cannot possibly know what goes on. Your post is completely and utterly wrong. What "numbers" are you talking about? We are completely truthful. Ask me what you like. Our rituals have ZERO to do with witchcraft and sorcery.
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  260. Lovely gentleman.
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  261. Yeah... Rourke must have had about four faces by now!
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  262. @FrOzOne We are a Fraternity of approximately 6.5 million men worldwide whose aim it is for moral self-improvement and charitable works. We are men only and only include men who have a Supreme Being in their lives and have no criminal convictions.
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  263. These junior doctors are like most very clever people. Clever at their own job, but lefty and clueless about the rest of the world. They KNEW the salary when they became doctors (most have only been in the system for up to 6-7 years) so CANNOT say their pay is unfair. Yes, inflation has, in real terms, dented that salary but EVERYONE HAS. These cretins should go abroad and be someone else's problem.
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  264. @chriskeenan1 Oldest grand Lodge still in existence with a continuous lineage. It's just easier to say worlds oldest grand lodge.
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  265. "Ngoza" ....which isn't her birth name by the way..is just after making a fast few bob. Disgusting individual.
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  266. @Snoopy Snoop the "spatula" is a trowel and has a symbolic meaning.
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  267.  @jameswiggins2927  Why do you people say that? Just come out and ask if he's a Mason, for goodness sake! This isn't the 18th century, you know.
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  268.  @woodwaker1  I understand. It seems things are stacked against you ever going back there. Sorry to hear about your illness and your wife... but at least you have other activities to fill your time.
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  269.  @juicybear7696  She was BBC for SEVENTEEN YEARS!...having only recently resigned.
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  270.  @juicybear7696  Jesus...from awful to awful-er!
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  271. Only someone of significant ignorance would say AC's are finished.
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  272. TheNewFakk28 in Freemasonry the world Lucifer refers to the planet Venus. It means "Lightbringer" as it is visible just before the sun comes up. It is a misunderstanding that Lucifer refers to the Devil.
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  273. @DivineLove Oh change the record, you silly person.
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  274. Atlanta Light even an apprentice on his first day is higher than YOU... so how is it you claim to know more than him?
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  275. @RaRa-eu9mw It's not been done properly...but the concept is bang on. We are STILL much better off out of Europe.
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  276.  @CoolBelfer  Of course he hasn't. He's trying to appear knowledgeable by repeating stuff he's seen on here. Silly boy.
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  277. @Mike shell If "lower ranked" Masons aren't aware, how are you?
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  278. @Olivianne River He's been coming for 2000 years. What makes you think you're right?
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  279. @angeltruth4311 Welllllllllllllllllllllllll possibly. The fact is, that nobody knows the origins of Freemasonry. The guilds explanation is only a possible...it has never ever been proven.
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  280.  @jesussaves7615  You carry on causing division and hatred through your barbaric and ludicrous mindset...I'm SURE it's what god had in mind.... I'll exist with many friends of many races and beliefs. I wonder which of us will burn in hell when we die. Me, who loves the entire world... or you who wants every other part of the world apart from your ridiculous little group to burn in hell for all eternity.
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  281.  @jesussaves7615  Try this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_kxuWV2ix4
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  282.  @jesussaves7615  Maybe the Masons you know aren't Christian...in which case, Jesus would not be important to them at all. Is Allah real important to you? Same deal. It's YOU that has the hots for Jesus. We don't care what any other Mason believes.. it's nothing to do with us...we keep our own beliefs to ourselves. I did send you a link for a video where it is PROVEN that a Mason would be wise to study the holy book of his own faith. Here it is... again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_kxuWV2ix4
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  283.  @jkillvril4614  There is NO threat of death. A little knowledge can be a dangerous thing.. in your case, it just proves your stupidity.
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  284.  @Forgivehozame12  If your first name indicates your sex, then no. Women cannot be Freemasons.
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  285.  @colindavis2113  There's no end to our talents!
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  286. @bleujai5011 Baptism is not part of ANY Masonic ceremony. You have my word on that.
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  287. @Ethan Ball well there's no doubt that Solomon's Temple was real.... but there's so much that is NOT known about it.
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  288. Welcome to the plot of Dan Brown's new novel.
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  289.  @bombaway2029  How quaint. The penalty for revealing the secrets of Freemasonry is....expulsion. That's it. You may have heard tales of ritual disembowelling and cutting the throat.... but it is explained in the ritual that these are the ANCIENT penalties meted out by King Solomon. Nobody is ever hurt in Freemasonry. Epstein was NOT a Mason. I'm not saying his death is as the authorities say... but I do know, he was NOT a Freemason. If he was, his Lodge would have been splashed all over the newspapers. It hasn't, so he wasn't. I have no idea who Acosta is. Life does exist outside America, you know! Ah now Robert Maxwell. Fat crook who took his own life. So where are you going with that?
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  290. @Fluffysheepbruh but we don't discuss world events.
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  291. Julia Stepanova Good evening, Julia. We have no agenda, other than to improve ourselves from a moral standpoint and to promote philanthropy for the good of society. If you really do want to know our "secrets", it's easy enough. They are all over the internet. They consist of the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked. We don't care if you know them or not, because the CONTENTS are of zero importance...its keeping ones word not to reveal them that is important. Apart from those things, nothing else in Freemasonry is secret. Ask me anything you like.
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  292. LMAO!!!! Super soldiers? LMAO!!!!!!! MY goodness, that's the best one yet!
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  293. I despise Kielty with every fibre of my body.
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  294.  @raphaeljasi5517  If we do things behind closed doors, what makes you think they are sinister. YOU do things behind closed doors.. should we think the same about you?
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  295.  @raphaeljasi5517  I've been on here for years and created this account to quash the silly rumous about Freemasonry and to give people the chance to ask whatever they like about Freemasonry. But even when I tell people the answers to their questions... as Voldermort says.. they say I'm lying. What chance does that give us?
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  296.  @rosaleenrogan4770  Surprisingly, 99.9% of Freemasons are not "celebrities". And when celebrities join.. their "celebrity status" means absolutely zero. In Freemasonry, a man's character is the most important thing... not what he's worth.. not where he comes from... not what his job is....it's his CHARACTER that is important. For example, Tom Hanks is a Freemason.. but on his Lodge, he's known simply as Brother Tom.
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  297.  @hideentity1518  There is ZERO input from any religious character. Freemasonry is NOT a religious organisation.
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  298. @muneeb khan It is THOUGHT (though by no means certain) that we emerged from the guilds of stonemasons who created the great structures of the middle ages. They were OPERATIVE Masons. Freemasons are called SPECULATIVE Masons. We liken ourselves to those great structures. We believe that in the way an operative Mason strives to create a great superstructure, so should we as men strive to be the best versions of ourselves that we can be too. And honourable to "the builder". If you have further questions, please feel free to ask.
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  299.  Jonathan Soko  My wife is a woman. Really, I've checked! She knows almost as much about Freemasonry as I do. She's certainly better at the ceremonial stuff that we have to learn by heart. Now, you were saying?
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  300.  Miguel Deer  It is right to say that Benedict did not act correctly in the opinion of most people.. myself included. but Francis is a different Pope. He really is trying to bring the church up to date.. to root out corruption and scandal and make sure it is dealt with properly. It's not a quick fix. But I truly believe these things that have rocked the Church in recent times will be dealt with.
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  301.  @slave2tyranny  there is no more research to be done. It's been dead for over two centuries. The Illuminati YOU are referring to exists only in the pages of novels ....oh.. and the tangled mess that masquerades as a brain in the head of the average conspiracy theorist.
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  302. @Balaji Bala Every Freemason MUST have a belief in a supreme being of his choice, responsible for the creation of the universe. He must maintain that belief throughout his membership. No other religious requirements are necessary.
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  303. @Nivoldoog As brave as the cop is and as much as I admire all police officers doing a REALLY difficult job, no. He should not receive a decoration. He is simply doing his job. Would you decorate a firefighter for putting out a fire? Would you decorate a surgeon for saving a life on the operating table? Of course not. They're doing their job. A job they volunteered for. I'd salute his profesionalism and bravery all day long...but a gong? No. Police Officers face the potential of extreme danger everey single day..that's WHY he has a rifle in his patrol car.
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  304. @Dee Tovar She's a History Professor, you silly girl! All she said is absolutely true. I know you don't WANT her words to be true, but that does not change the fact that they are.
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  305.  @MrBear-cq6to  Er.... that's one of those Illuminati scam posts.... just ignore it and it'll go away soon.
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  306. @Maria Gonzalez Well, Maria...I got to 33..and nope... no sign of Old Nick!
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  307.  @Husslelyfe  No, nobody is invited to join. You have to approach us. If you don't know a Mason, you just Google your local Lodge...there should be a membership enquiry button somewhere. Then go for it. If you are in England, its the UGLE..if in the States, it's the Grand Lodge of....whatever state you are in.
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  308. @Designsounz.com Prove it. Or are you like the rest... strong on accusation and short on proof?
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  309.  @user-fz9ei1ig5s  Why would we? We're not a religious society. If our members wish to attend a religious ritual for god, they go to their own individual places of worship.
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  310.  @user-fz9ei1ig5s  What does "in the name of or nothing" mean? Ok.. a "ritual" is just a set of actions that are regularly repeated. for example, you get up in the morning, use the toilet, shower, shave, have breakfast, got to work, have lunch, come home, have dinner, watch TV, go to bed. That is a ritual! Now, you say Romans 12:1 talks about god only approving of cults in his name. This is Romans 12:1 "Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship". It has nothing to do with cults! And to be absolutely clear, it is a REQUIREMENT to have a belief in some sort of Supreme Being, by whatever name it is known. It could be God, Yahweh, Allah etc etc. We make no distinction between religions.. a man may have any faith he wishes.
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  311.  @user-fz9ei1ig5s  If you don't understand, there's nothing more to be said.
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  312. @D_N What a load of old tosh. You don't have a CLUE what you are talking about. People like you are just laughable.
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  313.  @FireWallthefts  It is not for me to comment on the many problems that the USA has. I am a British citizen.
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  314. Well you WERE though, weren't you? The Home Office was your boss.....
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  315. Why do they use the phrase "in power"? Surely the term should be "in office"?
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  316. @John Kimble Russians are, in my opinion, pushy, arrogant and self-important. And against the Americans, that's saying something!
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  317.  @tamaking86  It's men only in Regular Freemasonry. If your sister has joined "Freemasonry" it's the Irregular unrecognised type.
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  318. @ShaunFyffe-r7r Not at all gay. The Rev. James Anderson was asked to formulate a rigid set of rules and regulations to standardise Freemasonry worldwide. In 1723, his constitutions were published. One of those rules was that it was men only. This was a reflection of the times. In those days, women very rarely held any position of authority and this was merely the norm. nobody is saying it was right...but it's just the way it was then. Another rules was "none of these rules can be changed". Hope that explains it.
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  319. @BuzzardAK47 So, what you're saying is that your Dad is creepy and eerie too. What a disrespectful individual you are.
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  320.  @faker1819  If there's nothing new to respond to....I can't respond. It's hardly "hiding", is it?
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  321.  @christina7981  Confirm everything with your Master Mason hubby Christina.
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  322. This girl should be a member of the Tory Party... she's doing SO much for them!
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  323. One man's tacky is another man's bling. But to be clear, many Masons wear a Masonic ring, or tie tack or pendant. I wear one that I got in the USA and it has a G in the middle of the square and compasses design, even though in England where I live, there is no G.
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  324.  @MaxLoopTV  Freemasons all have different political views. Some on the left, some right some centre... but we know that politics and religion are the biggest cause of war and civil unrest.. so their discussion is forbidden in a Lodge. You'd never know what political side the guy sitting next to you is on.
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  325.  @misss.7863  I'm not saying she is. All I am saying is that her character appears to be vastly unsuited to life as a member of the RF. From what I have seen and heard for myself and of course, I am not privy to much, I have formed the opinion that she lacks any regard for Her Majesty and the role that the RF plays in British society. Andrew was and is someone I'd cross the street to avoid having worked alongside him while in the Royal Navy.
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  326. @MEMATI No. We have websites, run tours of our HQ for free, our book of constitutions is online where anyone can browse it. Here it is. https://www.ugle.org.uk/about-us/book-of-constitutions Also, you can ask me anything you like as I am a Mason. So no.. not a secret society.
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  327.  @Ralphthe2nd535  We don't. We do not want to destroy any country. We're not here to do that. We exist to improve ourselves from a moral standpoint and to be charitable. We have three grand principles in Freemasonry. Brotherly love, relief and truth. We'd hardly be showing brotherly love by destroying countries!
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  328. The Rock yup... classic post of a man who had his Masonic application rejected. Look. Man up, take it on the chin and move on. You're only torturing yourself, you know! Try the Girl Guides. I'm sure they'd have you.
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  329. . .and it's a cable toW..not toE. Idiot.
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  330.  @ATLAScorporation2023  His rights are determined by "Queen's Regulations Royal Navy" and the "Articles of War". He was in contravention of them. There is no argument here. Also, I would question your rather dubious statement that the only way to save a life is to take one. Having been in theatre myself a number of times, I have witnessed the fantastic work that medics do and I have seen them save life without so much as reaching for their sidearm. You are talking absolute nonsense.
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  331. Gold Dragon well there's a lot more to Freemasonry than rituals. But by your logic, every religion on the planet can be called a "cult"....because they all carry out rituals. The New Zealand Rugby Union side can be called a cult...because before every match they perform the "haka".....see how loose the word is? Freemasonry likes to use archaic language....and the word "ritual" just means "ceremony"...and the word "ritual" can also be very emotive...and not necessarily in a good way!
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  332.  @temkawilliams1224  Nothing and nobody is worshipped in Freemasonry. When was the last time YOU went to a meeting?
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  333. @guiness336 If you mean, how do you join Freemasonry...the usual route in, is to approach someone you know personally who is a Mason. If you do not know a Mason personally, you should Google Masonic lodges in your are and apply via the website. Hope that helps.
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  334. @a person I'd be delighted to help. I created my account for this very purpose... to answer any questions and dispel the silly rumours about Freemasonry. Please feel free to ask anything you like.
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  335. @Faroe Islander I'm not sure if you're a Mason or not, but if you aren't, I'll explain why there cannot be a zoom meting of a Lodge. A Lodge has to be "Properly Tyled".. in that there has to be an outer guard to the Lodge Room. In Zoom.. ya can't do that! :) However we are able to have committee meetings and suchlike by zoom. It really is a great aid to the continuity of the Lodge.
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  336. @Zoya Khrystova How wrong you are. Had our application rejected, did we?
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  337.  @XENON-04  My Brother Adam mentioned OWF and HFAF. These are female only organisations very closely resembling Freemasonry. They are the Order of Women Freemasons and the Honourable Fraternity of Ancient Freemasons. The Order of the Eastern Star is for both sexes.
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  338. @Strider LB My goodness, the asylums must have released all the lunatics. Your entire post is complete and utter rubbish.
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  339. I've had comms from the RN, asking me to return at my last rank in a non-seagoing role . I'd need to pay for food and accom. living on the base....plus other bits and pieces. Signing on bonus is laughable. The whole thing was just laughable. They take us for fools. It went straight in the bin.
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  340. @winston churchill People deal with stress in different ways. Service personnel, myself included, tend to have a "bollocks to this" sense of humour and that helps them get through tough times. I've lost count of the times I've heard of soldiers losing their legs after stepping on mines etc, only to wake up in hospital sans legs.. with a note asking them if they want to sell their slippers! Yes so these airmen have been shot down and ended up behind the lines... ALIVE. Two options here.. cry their eyes out and crumble like a pathetic wuss....or say "bollocks to this".. they chose the latter... bollocks to this.. there's a job to be done, let's crack on. It develops in your training. You are objective driven.. to work as a part of a team or to work alone to the same objective. The mood .... the mindset....the zeitgeist if you will..amongst the guys and girls is "I'm here to win this one" You cannot be blamed for the attitude you have, as most non-service people rarely get to see these guys in these situations.
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  341. @madzangels EXCELLENT example!
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  342.  Nonna Urbisness  Snowflake?.....lol..ok mate, yeah, I'm a snowflake.
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  343.  @sandwichninja  Nah... don't think I'll bother. Go away, you sad little person.
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  344.  @Margart526  Nope..it no longer exists and hasn't for over 200 years.
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  345. @Jason Marston yes I know, but the York is more than 3 and Scottish Rite consists of the full 33. We don't go anywhere NEAR 33.
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  346. @Fjord Rios did Lucifer create the world? No. Then he CANNOT be the Supreme Being. The SB we mean is the one that created the universe.
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  347. @Godfrey Luswata Great movie, though I preferred the TV series.
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  348.  @vaultvizion  As a group, Freemasonry is quite unique. The membership is free to interpret what is taught, in any way we wish.
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  349. @Simon Gradinaru How about you being stupid and us not believing you?
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  350. @Bertiferous Rex Good morning. Thought you may like to know, that the oldest documents of a Lodge come from Aitchisons Haven, in Edinburgh, Scotland. and they are from January 1599. The oldest documented MAKING of a Mason is of Elias Ashmole, who was made a Mason in Warrington, England, in October 1646. Ashmole was the man responsible for the creation of the Ashmolean Museum at Oxford University.
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  351. @Bionic man Oh, you mean like these gentleman? https://www.chicofreemasons.org/lodge-news/2019/2/21/black-history-month-celebrating-famous-black-freemasons
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  352. @dianeh1162 I have never had any respect for Oprah Winfrey. I'm sure she's a perfectly nice lady, but she's an EXTREMELY well paid media personality. What is there about her that I should respect any more than the lady that cleans the floor in my office?
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  353. @:Jesse Henley In actual fact, Jesse, 99.99% of what we do is NOT secret. And that which is, is perfectly harmless, being used as a symbol of integrity and that's all. But.. secrets. We ALL have secrets. The alarm code to your house. Your ATM PIN. Should we reveal the nuclear launch codes to any potential enemy? Should corporations tell all their business strategies to competitors? We ALL have secrets.
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  354. @Carolin von Petzholdt Apart from the fact that she is a woman and women cannot be a Freemason.
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  355.  @mako6874  I keep that private. There are too many lunatics out there and I'm not prepared to put myself or my family at risk.
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  356. Nobody and nothing is ever worshipped in Freemasonry. We're a fraternity, not a religion.
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  357. @Cygnus 67 Please provide evidence.
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  358. @Mickow Komani We meet as a Lodge and have a ceremonial opening. We agree the minutes of the last meeting. We then deal with the business of the evening. This may be a Degree ceremony, there may be a lecture or we may have a visitor delivering a presentation. We take communications from the various authorities in Freemasonry. We have a collection for charity. There are reports from the Treasurer, the Secretary and the Almoner (he's responsible for the sick and the widows of the Lodge) as well as miscellaneous other things. For example, we may have requests for charitable donations or requests for assistance in other ways. Then we have a ceremonial closing. After the meeting, we have a formal dinner. Hope this helps.
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  359.  @rightsarentwrong5635  There's about as much of a link to paedophilia as there is to Zen, and the art of motorcycle maintenance!
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  360.  @foxontherun7798  Freemasonry is an ancient fraternity and still uses some archaic language. Enlightenment. Simply means "Learning". Ritual. An old word for ceremony. Worshipful Master. Worshipful is an old word for "worthy of respect". Master. An old word for "Chairman". A Cult is defined as a group of people bound together by some form of religious belief or practice. Freemasonry is secular and religion has nothing to do with it. Therefore Freemasonry cannot be regarded as a cult. There are plenty of cops in Freemasonry. Along with other things, Freemasons promise to obey the law of any place they find themselves in and to obey the Civil Magistrate. If a Police Officer breaks the law, he would probably lose this job AND be throw out of the Freemasons.
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  361.  ThePhilRivers  I was invited to the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite in October 2018. Since then guess what? I have killed NOBODY. Seek professional help, ya loon.
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  362. @Axios Media Cummunity they also left out the part where we are plagued with mindless morons who can't have a thought of their own, so they simply regurgitate the same old claptrap they have read in the comments sections of YouTube by the conspiracy theorists, tinfoil hat wearers and religious zealots.
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  363.  @Austin8thGenTexan  Indeed they do. I am here purely to educate those who will listen to reason and TRY to educate those who will not! Sadly, there are a great many people out there with only two brain cells....and the only reason they have two is so that the other one doesn't feel lonely!
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  364. Anyone that believes Alex Jones is not worth talking with. If they are stupid enough to believe him, then it's their own lookout.
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  365. @JosèSuave-v7i  did you know.. Mr Bean stole Acasters GF?
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  366. @chelkee Rong as a 33rd Degree Mason, I completely and utterly refute your ridiculous claims. Walter Veith (among others) makes all sorts of weird claims in order to sell his lecture tours, videos, books etc (very lucrative.. there's a market for tripe swallowed by gullible people) but never ever backs them up with evidence.
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  367. @《BRELAND 》 Google your local Lodge. For example if you're English, the United Grand Lodge of England. If you are in the USA, Google the Lodge of your state.
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  368. @Elijah The Prophet Prove it. Tell me what part of Freemasonry makes you think it is Satanic in nature.
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  369. Maat11 I doubt you met a Grand Master. More likely a Master Mason. Big difference! Anyway, you don't need to personally know a Mason. Just Google the Grand Lodge of wherever you are and click their contact details for how to join.
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  370. @Rononset Of COURSE we can say what goes on in meetings. If you believe your own words, you have either got it completely wrong.. or are not a Mason. The ONLY things we cannot divulge the sign, grip and word of whatever Degree is being worked. Everything else is completely open for discussion.
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  371. @nerboh lyncarlo Freemasonry is a secular organisation. Religion doesn't come in to except through the private thoughts of the individual Mason. Why should a secular organisation mention Jesus Christ? and if he was mentioned, that would exclude those brethren that do not share the Christian religion. There are members of every major faith on the planet all meting in unity as friends.... when the alternative is to have a war between everyone... Now thats GOT to be a good thing. Masons are not moving towards the planet Venus.. or Lucifer as it is known. Lucifer is NOT the Fallen Angel, Satan, the Devil. Thats a mistranslation from the Holy Bible.....or to be correct from one of the many translations of the Holy Bible. Sorry guys.. you've been barking up the wrong tree for years.
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  372.  @taylormade2826  ....and the ones on our roads here in the UK, are made anywhere but the USA!. Don't let the badge fool you.
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  373.  @ashwinfdes903  Exactly the phrase that came to me..."clear thinking".
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  374. Laughable nonsense from these creatures. They ought to be barred from office.
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  375. What numbers do you mean?
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  376. ElricBro no. The world's oldest existing grand lodge is the United Grand Lodge of England. Over 300 years old. The oldest RECORDED making of a Mason is from 1646. If we were trying to take over the world.. don't you think we'd have done it by now?
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  377.  @gnosticsoul7317  You mean among the other 10-15 statues of Civil War figures???
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  378. Firearms are issued where the threat level is sufficient to warrant it.
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  379. @Qjdubbs Same same same....you people are always full of allegations....but never ever follow them up with concrete evidence. Present the evidence and your case will be much stronger.
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  380. Baron Trump is very impressive.
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  381. REBEL ty rebel.
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  382. @REBEL You sound like a Mason "in waiting"...... I look forward to the time I can call you Brother.
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  383.  @old_redlk3319  Good afternoon, Stephanie. You are completely correct. Freemasonry is nothing like a religion. All discussion of religion and politics is prohibited when we meet. Why? Because those are the two subjects that have the potential to cause hostility, even among friends and family members. Two words...civil war! Brother killed brothers, friends killed friends... over politics. Freemasonry is about unity and harmony... not division and discord. Also, a religion needs a central figure of belief, like a god of some sort. Freemasonry has no god. It needs sacraments. Freemasonry has no sacraments. It needs a promise of salvation. There is no promise of salvation in Freemasonry. There is no religious teaching and no worship of any kind. To be clear, though, you may have heard that the head of a Lodge is called the "Worshipful Master". The word "Worshipful, in this context, is taken from the old English and means "worthy of respect". You may have heard of the term used like "His Worship, the Mayor"....or perhaps in a court, "His Worship, Judge Smith". Masons are expected to follow their own respective religions, be that Christianity, Islam, Hinduism etc. and indeed they retain their religious preference even when meeting... but the discussions should be left to outside the Lodge room! Also, there are many members of Freemasonry who are ordained members of their own Church. A Freemason Brother of mine, performed my wedding and baptised my children. He also performed the funeral service for my father, even though my Father was not a Mason.
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  384.  Wonder Woman  No, You're right, I don't "know" him, but I've a better idea of him than most, if not all, here (I doubt if you have met him at all) and I stick by my words. I agree wholeheartedly with Ann of cleavers assessment.
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  385.  @Kingston.777  We don't have a central figure for worship. Every Mason worships the same god he worshipped before he became a Mason and no further religious affiliations are ever required.
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  386. Here's the same actor, Alex Jennings, in another role to do with the Royal Family. Prince Andrew told to bugger off! Nails it again!
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  387. I've always loathed this woman...even when people were fawning all over her in "Roseanne".
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  388.  @myusernameissoobnoxiouslyl1466  America hasn't had a President who is a Freemason since Gerald Ford! The one before that was Harry Truman 40 years before! You seem to think that all the institutions you mentioned are teeming with Masons. Not true. Even so, it is FORBIDDEN to use Masonic membership for anything other than Freemasonry. Anyone found doing so, is subject to Masonic sanction. Secret? Hardly. If we are talking about it here, the fact we have WEBSITES that list the meeting times and the members on them, open days for anyone, the ability for anyone to buy our books online and in person. If you REALLY believe what you said on your last post, then you have been SOOOOOO duped. Elite? Yes, we have members among us that could be considered high profile.. but the vast vast majority are ordinary working men, trying to be better men.
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  389. @Darin Humbert Darin, you just love to show your ignorance, don't you? What are you, 12? 13? Albert Pike was a BRIGADIER GENERAL and author of Morals and Dogma. Idiots misread this book every day, think that they are Sherlock Holmes, but actually end up being Homer Simpson. Aleister Crowley was never a Freemason. Elementary, my dear....DOH!
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  390.  @KT4RAM  Probably not a great help Greg as he'd have to be there when there was a Lodge meeting there. Oh and by the way.. a Lodge is a group of men meeting together as Masons.... the building is called a Masonic hall..or centre etc. He's far better googling his local Lodge and telephoning.
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  391. Women CANNOT be Freemasons. Anderson's Constitutions from 1723 forbids it.
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  392. @BU3 D Good for you.... glad we could help. Consider joining when it's right for you.
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  393.  Kesha Kennon  Well, you're probably right about Rockefeller...
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  394.  @leematthews5697  Nah. Ya don't.
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  395.  Persona non grata  Look Persona, I KNOW what Freemasonry is, being a 33rd Degree and having over 20 years under my belt. The thing about these books, videos, lectures etc "exposing" Freemasonry is that it's simply malicious gossip that cannot be verified or disproved. and these things make a HANDSOME profit for the authors and presenters. They have realised there is a rich seam of "gullible" out there and they have large wallets! I have a collection of books at home and have seen numerous presentations "exposing" us.... and they are all, without exception, laughable nonsense of varying degrees. Why is it you are happy to believe these people without any confirmation of facts but not a Freemason with no confirmation of the facts? Have you ever heard of hearing things "from the horses mouth"?
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  396.  @TheEpicAB  Name one and supply the evidence to back it up.
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  397. @JJSPARROW1978 We do NOT say our Lord is Lucifer. Lucifer plays absolutely NO part in Freemasonry. Freemasonry has NO deity as it is a fraternity and not a religion. When are you idiots going to get this in to your thick skulls?
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  398. @SuperYT It's entirely up to the individual Mason as to whether he wishes to keep his membership to himself, or not.
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  399. Her Later Majesty will be spinning in her grave. The lack of respect for this lady and the institution is astonishing.
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  400. @Marvin Cooper I think sysjls75 thinks that this soldier was part of an airborne detachment as per the US Army. Most Yanks can't see past their own shoreline, ya see. Decent people and good soldiers.. but they all wanna be BRITISH! :)
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  401. GREAT JOB! As a Freemason, I often comment on Masonic videos on here and am constantly plagued with references to Albert Pike's book "Morals and Dogma", where gullible morons claim Pike was saying Lucifer is the "Masonic God". They are, of course, incorrect. They see the word "Lucifer" in the book and instantly jump to the wrong conclusion. I have heard the origin of the word "Lucifer" before and have explained it to them...naturally they say I'm lying. However, simply directing them to this video will do the job a lot better! Thanks!
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  402. @Jake Taylor of the last three men to join my Lodge, one works on the line at Ford Motor Company, before him, a supervisor at Amazon and before him a Neurosurgeon. All of us meet as Brothers and as my Brother Adam said in the previous post, as EQUALS. What matters is a man's character...not his wealth, background or social status!
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  403. @Lea Evans It's always puzzled me why, when it comes to very religious people, grammar goes out of the window. To use the word "LORD" in a sentence it has to be in one of the following forms:- Jesus is THE Lord. Jesus is A Lord. Any other way is grammatically incorrect.
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  404.  @AmethystDragon78  Hey, YOU made the accusation so YOU should provide evidence! I find all sorts of claims about all sorts of things and when I ask them for proof, NOBODY ever comes up with any. You are exactly the same. Pathetic.
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  405. @Zoocsgo What misinformation?
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  406.  @Zoocsgo  There's only so much a man can fit in to a video. But yes, there are three Degrees in Regular Craft Freemasonry. Other Degrees are not Freemasonry. they are appendant Degrees of it. To some it IS just a club. Freemasonry, is largely up to the interpretation of the individual. To most it is a way of life. A code to live by. If any Mason you know is being "heinous"... they are missing the point and disobeying the rules. I was invited to the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite in 2018. There is nothing nefarious about it. Rest assured, Freemaosnry is a benevolent fraternity, dedicated to moral self-improvement and charitable works.
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  407. @MZ Your post is ludicrous.
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  408. The officers at the coal face are, on the whole, exceptional. It's the "leadership" that is the problem, largely ruined by DEI.
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  409. Agreed. She'd be an excellent President!
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  410. To prove that trans people who have gone from male to female want to do so for an unfair advantage... not just for "inclusion"... I'll bet you never ever saw a female transitioning to male and wanting to compete in male competition.
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  411. @fffffflora Dark energy? You mean you're a superstitious half-wit? At our meetings, firstly, we have a ceremonial opening. Then the minutes of the last meeting are voted on and signed. There may be a Degree ceremony, or a lecture, or a discussion on various aspects of the running of the Lodge. Then we have the communications which come from our ruling bodies and then there are general communications. We may hear requests for charitable donations. We may decide on fundraising activities or other ways we can help the community. There is a cash collection for charity and then we have a ceremonial closing. After the meeting we have the "festive board", which is a dinner with some speeches, toasts etc and then we go home. "So much secrecy"? Nonsense. That's just what the conspiracy theorists would have you believe. 99.99% of Freemasonry is open for discussion with anyone, Mason or not.
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  412.  @jackieespinal9116  yes I've been a Mason for over 20 years. The eye is just me playing with the conspiracy theorists on here. Makes me smile when they come out with crap like "oohhh that's the eye of Lucifer"! Lol
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  413.  @theprophetofputdowns8114  If you mean rationalism, then yes. It remains, that a Masons priorities are well documented. If a Mason finds himself fighting a Brother, he must do his duty by his conscience first. This lead to the Broken Column. You may find this interesting. http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/broken-column.html
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  414. @04dram04 Er.... no we don't. That simply does not happen.
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  415. @Olly Williams Thanks for your comment. However, you do need to be careful about referring the Side Degrees as "higher". They are no higher than the Third Degree, the highest Degree any Mason can attain. I find it easier to explain the Side Degrees to non-Masons in this manner:- Imagine the numbers 1 to 3 as a column with 1 on the bottom. On top of 1 is 2 and on top of 2 is 3. You should then imagine 4-33 radiating out to the left and right of the 3 depending on if you follow Scottish or York Rite. None of these numbers should be higher than the 3 in the first column.......4-33 should be on a level with the 3 in the column.
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  416. @nadine singh Why do you say that nadine? When did you last attend a meeting?
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  417. @mufaser abdulqadir Dahir What makes you say that?
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  418.  only Jesus Christ  Freemasonry has no deity, no doctrine, no sacraments and no promise of eternal life. It is far from being a religion.
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  419. John Calvacca John, you probably have a bigger SHOE size than Sarah Palins IQ!
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  420.  @chrisWheatley140  Like a lot of people today, you are judging the man by TODAYS standards. You really ought not to do that. For example, Washington had slaves. Anyone who was anyone, had slaves in those days. Now, we have grown and developed in much more civilised beings and naturally view such behaviour disgusting.
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  421. If we could put British crews on American boats, we would have an unbeatable platform. Tom Clancy said that...
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  422. I think he is English and did of course serve in the Royal Navy. He probably either emigrated or is visiting family in Calgary. The Canadian Navy is called the RCN, the Royal Canadian Navy.
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  423. @Mini Two-Side Gamers It's in New Mexico... right between areas 50 and 52.. duh!
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  424. @Mario Spiteri Hardly any. But we acknowledge that ours is SPECULATIVE Masonry. None of us ever claim to have actually worked the stone. That is for the OPERATIVE Masons.
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  425. @Jaeden Perrault Well you're certainly making no secret of the fact that you're a bloody idiot.
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  426. @catherine7484 Good shout. This is a terrible time for "the firm". It appears that the narcissism from which his wife suffers, is seeping in to him.
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  427. @Mari Lidia Not sure if you are male or female by your name. If you are female, you are ineligible to join Regular Freemasonry. Female Freemasonry (which is Irregular....ie not "official") does exist, but you need to google it to see if there are any branches nearby. If you are male, you may apply join by googling your local Lodge and applying via their website.
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  428.  @KingMickeyMouseOoO  There are similar groups that admit ladies only.
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  429.  @KingMickeyMouseOoO  it is. However, it is thought that Freemasonry was formed from the stonemasons guilds of the middle ages. Working raw stone was heavy work..only men could do it. So it's a traditional thing.
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  430.  @KingMickeyMouseOoO  I agree. But we have had a poll in this country. It was a while ago and as a result, I don't have exact figures, but the results were, generally, ladies don't want to join...and those that do, would prefer the ladies Lodges. Very few would join Freemasonry. A friend of mine who is Mason is married to a Lady Mason. She said she's quite happy where she is.
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  431. BAAAAAAAAAAA!
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  432. @Movies Hub Nobody would ever ask or require any Muslim Mason to deny Allah. No Muslim Mason would have any problem with any Brother having his own beliefs.
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  433. @Taka Ohashi Yes he was a Freemason. Political and financial beliefs have nothing to do Freemasonry and as such you question is pointless.
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  434. @Muddy Poole Well, thank's very much!
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  435. I wouldn't work for Reeves.. and CERTAINLY wouldn't EMPLOY her. But hey... a politician that lies. THERE'S a shock!
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  436. @Big Lew this is where that phrase came from, but no pain is inflicted ever.
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  437.  @joshiewashe9486  That's up to the individual...we don't tell anyone what to think when it comes to their god.
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  438. @Red Heifer Heyyyyyyyyyyyyyy a post from you that hasn't been "mysteriously deleted". Congrats!
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  439. @Ancient of Days Lucifer has ZERO to do with anything Satanic/Demonic... you have ZERO idea what Lucifer is.
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  440. @Percy Qshun Prove it. Name one. Go on, I dare you.
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  441. @The Rock You keep asking these silly questions and I keep telling you.. NO WE DON'T!
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  442. @Auntie Bee Dance Fitness It's a square and compasses. They symbolically represent integrity and limiting our desires in every station in life.
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  443. @Brian J Malmsteen ....not to mention a reputation for paedophilia!
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  444. @alonelypotato2788 LOLOL NO! That is absolutely untrue. It COSTS a man to join Freemasonry. WE pay to be members.
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  445. @Blsck Asheru 92 Masonic and historical scholars have evidence to support that Freemasonry PROBABLY began around the 11th century in Scotland. I'd rather believe them than you.
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  446. @igusti staya Why would we? We are speculative Masons.. not operative ones. Stop showing your ignorance.
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  447.  @igustisatya3802  aaaannnnnddddd you just proved your ignorance beyond reasonable doubt. Don't waste my time.
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  448.  @igustisatya3802  If you are ignorant of a subject, ask questions, don't just jump in with both feet.
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  449. Jacobe Qunicer What a silly boy. Does you mother know you're out?
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  450. @ AG fashion channel HabibAbubakar No.
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  451. @Chris-Sol Mon SOME of them were Masons.. but by no means "many of them".
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  452. Edinburgh Festival will probably not be held, as there will be almost no comics able to perform. And YOU SCOTTISH PEOPLE VOTED FOR IT! HAPPY NOW?
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  453. @soyeb ravat You have evidence of this? How do you know unless you yourself are a member.
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  454. @soyeb ravat Ok,let's be specific. You mentioned that Masons worship the Devil. You mentioned that Masons are Evil. You mentioned that Satanism takes place at Masonic meetings. Lets start with those three.
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  455. @Gio Naffaa So if those of us who are in Freemasonry don't know.. regardless of how long we have been a member or how senior our rank is...how do YOU know? When was the last time YOU were at a Lodge meeting?
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  456.  @georgio94  You have ZERO idea what happens in Freemasonry and you are just speculating and regurgitating what you have read here and on conspiracy sites. Have an original thought one day. You may enjoy it and have another one!
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  457. @dafoex If a man wanted to behave in a nefarious manner, why would he have to join Freemasonry to do it? Answer... he WOULDN'T. Almost no politicians...and certainly none of that much influence....are Freemasons.
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  458. @MatthewStein-m8y Good morning, Matthew. First off, we don't take "oaths". We take "obligations". They are different. Google them. The physical punishments described in the ritual, if a Mason breaks his obligation, are indeed severe. But, worry not! For right after they are described, to the Candidate, it is explained that they are ANCIENT penalties and NO LONGER APPLY. Funny though, all the conspiracy theorists mention these blood-curdling punishments...but CONVEINENTLY FORGET....to mention that they no longer apply! The absolute worst thing that will happen to anyone if they divulge the secrets, would be expulsion for life. And by the way, even if those penalties were real today, nobody is ever hurt as a result of Freemasonry. A Freemason's obedience to the law comes before his Freemasonry.
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  459. @Money Color And your evidence for this is?
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  460. @timl8302 Almost......Goose and Gridiron...not Griddle. That was on June 24th, 1717. It was the coming together of four London lodges to create the "Grand lodge of England" with Anthony Sayer as the first Grand Master. In effect, there were two "Grand Lodges" in England at the time. In 1813, the "Ancients" and the "Moderns"....came together to form the UNITED Grand Lodge of England, which is, of course, still working.
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  461. @Jez It based on the tradition that the stonemasons of the middle ages were all men, due to the nature of the arduous work in those days.
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  462. @Eddie Khayamovich Why don't you become one, too?
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  463. I say...that's a bit unfair on Russell Crowe.
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  464. @richardpercy6149 Her Late Majesty was immensely proud of her armed forces. I was privileged many times to have dealings with her and with all the family. She was so very very proud.
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  465. @happierabroad It's true to say we aren't all the same. There is REGULAR and IRREGULAR Freemasonry. Regular Masonry is the official one. One of the things we subscribe to when we join is complete acceptance of the laws of any place we find ourselves and that we are bound by them. Murder is illegal wherever you go in civilisation. the thing about morgan is that he was a liar, a cheat and a swindler. He claims to have been an oarmoy officer, yet no regiment anywhere has ever heard of him. His disappearance was just after he had been mouthing off in a saloon and there;s a good chance he was thrown out. His body has never b3een recovered, therefore you cannot say with ANY degree if certainty that he was murdered, either by us or by non-Masons...even though he had probably done enough for someone to want to bump him off! the story goes that he was going to "reveal the secrets of Freemasonry". That's nonsense. the secretc of Freemasonry consist of merely a sign, grip or tokenm and word. nothing worth killing anyone over. I never swore an obligatoin I'd protect those secrets... just that you wouldn't get them from me.... so you see, there's absolutrely no reason for us to WANT him dead. There is no inner circle and outer circle. I've been a Mason for 25 years and know far more than you do, Oh, and before you say "you're not high ebnough to know"...I hold the 33rd Degree of the Scottish rite and have done since 2018. Over to you.
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  466.  @pinkdoe1725  nope...nope, we don't.
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  467.  @abigaildelaney7653  your dad is exercising his right to privacy! Freemasonry itself does not forbid your dad from telling you what happens at a meeting...that's just your dad's choice. There are VERY few secrets in Freemasonry.
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  468.  @krishnan-resurrection714  What? What's Freemasonry got to do with it?
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  469.  @sharonsimmons6427  You'd have thought a guy with his money would have got a DECENT surgeon to do the job, not a plumber doing it at the weekend! Brain injury? If that's the case, he needs someone to look after him.
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  470. @Anes mazari There i no one central location of an HQ of Freemasonry. Each Grand Lodge is independent of the rest.
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  471. Gotta think about this though..if this Harpy resigns, what will they replace her with? In the words of Jerzy Balowski, acting as a vampire in the Young Ones episode "Nasty"...."My god, what a choice"!
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  472. @AliTDB MORE utter nonsense. Washington was invited to become Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Virginia in 1777.... you don't get that sort of involvement if you have only attended a handful of meetings! He declined that invitation, being unable to do it justice, because of inviolvement with other matters. As the American War for Independence drew to an end in 1783, Washington was approached once again to accept a position of leadership within the Freemasons. At this time, Washington was involved in several lodges in addition to the Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4. The newly formed Alexandria Lodge No. 22 (located in Alexandria, Virginia) requested that Washington become its Master. Since the war was ending at this time and George Washington was hoping to return to civilian life for the time being, he accepted this position.
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  473.  @amalpv5600  There are different interpretations of various symbols within Freemasonry, some of which, differ between Freemasons themselves. For me, the pentagram reminds me of geometry. the geometry required to make such a shape. The science of the universe.. the planet, the solar system, the galaxy and the universe could not exist without geometry. It also reminds me of the five points of fellowship explained to a Mason when taking his Third Degree. Here's an explanation. The central bonds that hold Freemasonry together are found in the obligations we have taken and the commitment to which we honor them. The word fraternity has its origins in the Latin word "Frater," which means "Brother." Thus, our Fraternity is a Brotherhood, or sacred band of Brothers, committed to mutual support, understanding, and affection. The symbol which best communicates our commitment is the Five Pointed Star, presented in the Master Mason's Degree. Each point of the star represents a point of fellowship and reminds us of our obligations to each other. As a group of equals, the Five Pointed Star should guide our actions toward one another. With the first point of fellowship, we are instructed to go by foot to answer the needs of others, including that of a Brother Freemason. This is not to say we ignore others in our benevolent acts. We look carefully not to ignore our Bothers in need. Beyond helping with Masonic instruction and guarding a Brother's fidelity, we should strive to insure our Brethren reach their potential and serve the Order to the fullest. Helping them to improve themselves helps us be better Freemasons. Within the second point of fellowship, we find the power of our devotion, especially as directed for the benefit of a fallen Brother. When we kneel to pray, we call upon the most powerful force to bring about good. Acknowledging our dependence upon The Most High can lead to the wisdom to see His path, the courage to choose that path above all others, and the strength to carry out His will. Clarity of action and concern for the welfare of our Brethren makes Freemasonry a stronger Fraternity. With the third point of fellowship, we are reminded of the responsibility of trust. Holding in our heart the secrets of our Brother Freemason is a sacred responsibility. We do have some discretion with those secrets, but our honor requires treating them with the utmost respect. When communicated to us confidentially, a Brother's words are to be securely guarded, as we would wish our own words to be properly guarded. We earn the trust of others by giving trust, and our Brother is our most trusted friend. In the fourth point of fellowship, we are charged to support the character of our Brother, either before his face or behind his back. In an age when people eagerly seize rumors concerning the conduct of others, we must guard the character and integrity of our Brethren on all occasions. As Freemasons we are charged to erect our Masonic edifices, not tear them down, and a careless word can do more harm than good. With the fifth point of fellowship, we are encouraged to give wise counsel to our Brother Freemason and to support him in his time of need. In Ancient Craft Masonry, the hand symbolized the support, while the whispered counsel, if found worthy, was equally common. The key is to see the responsibility of communicating good advice and providing support and help in implementing that advice. No matter who we are, we will need some help at some time, and, as Freemasons, we should strive to be available to offer our assistance to others when needed. Thus the Five Pointed Star reminds us to extend love and affection to our Brother Freemasons, doing for each of them as we would wish done for each of us. Each point carries an important lesson and responsibility found within the teachings of the Third Degree. Never forget that five-pointed ritual and the bonds that unite us into a sacred band of friend and brothers who strive to emulate the love of the Supreme Grand Architect of the Universe.
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  474. @IamTheBiggs You CAN be a Mason without knowing one. All you need to do is to contact your local Lodge or Grand Lodge. Their website will have a button for those who wish to join or a "contact us" button. click it and get the ball rolling. As a heads up, here are the criteria for membership. 1. Have a belief in a Supreme Being-that created the universe. 2. Be male. 3. Be free of criminal convictions. 4. Be able to afford the fees without undue financial stress on the family. 5. Have the support of the family. If you have any questions, please come back to me.
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  475. @ Navoda Wickramanayake Actually, I'm here to dispel the silly myths that the Dan Brown books have created about Freemasonry. And there are a few!
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  476.  @chriskeenan1  It's always a bit of a sticky one, this.. the thing is, MKL No. 0 regarded itself as a Grand Lodge in it's own right.. but not recognised as such by English Freemasonry.....and never the twain shall meet! But the fact remains.. both are magnificent orders.
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  477. @MR D I don't think you're telling the truth. Show me where it says that. That phrase never really came in to use until after WW1.
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  478.  @ToboØji  As I said, SHOW ME.
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  479. @Patriot78 Prove it. Or shut up.
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  480. @David Luther Truth.
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  481. @royalandrosey  It may be...but just like King Arthur and the Knights of the round table...there is absolutely no evidence that Arthur...or the temple existed.
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  482.  @royalandrosey  Solomon was a King, not a deity. So why does "faith" come in to it?
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  483. @kevinsabharwal1822 As far as I know... although this is not 100%... he was a Master Mason, which IS the highest rank in Freemasonry. He joined the Scottish Rite,. which is an appendant order of Freemasonry, where he took the 32nd Degree.
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  484. @Darrin Morgans Your plea is pointless. Freemasons as a group, do not involve themselves in religion or politics. The myth of the Rothschild family all being Masons does us more harm than good. You should have used your time in a more productive way. Please don't reply to this, as I am pretty sure you are a conspiracy theorist and I tend to limit my time talking to you guys.
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  485. @christian luis What's the problem with that?
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  486. @Britt Scott No, not anybody. There are certain requirements a man must satisfy before becoming a Mason. 1. Must have a belief in a supreme being that created the universe. 2. Must be male. 3. Must be free of criminal convictions. 4. Must be able to afford the fees without undue strain on the family budget. 5. Must have the support of the family. If a man can satisfy those conditions, he may apply and then he is subject to interview and ballot. IF he gets through those... he can be Initiated.
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  487. @FADHLUR RAHMAN We have never worshipped anything, let alone, "Lucifer".
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  488. @Sammy VZ Hi Sammy. No it is not Satanism. It is not religious in any respect. A Satanist would not be able to join our fraternity because the obligations he would have to take are diametrically opposed to the beliefs and lifestyle of a Satanist. If you have any more questions about Freemasonry, please feel free to ask me.
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  489.  @nickforsman2647  Not realllllllllllllllllly Nick. It's obviously better if the rituals are kept private... they have a greater effect on a man if they are delivered afresh, I'm sure you will agree. But the obligation a man takes, prevents him disclosing the sign, grip and word of the Degree... not the ritual. My wife is a better ritualist than I am because she helps me with it..holding my ritual book and correcting me as I try to learn it! lol.
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  490. @amanda baker Hall did write things contrary to the good of Freemasonry. Then.. he realised he had it all wrong. So wrong in fact, that he JOINED and eventually became a Mason of the 33rd Degree.
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  491. @Kyle VA "Freemasons honors awards"? Must be a local thing because it certainly isn't part of regular Freemasonry. The obligations we take underpin the values that decent people practice. They are totally incompatible with those who worship the Devil etc. Businessmen in robes? Er.. Freemasons don't routinely wear robes except in the Royal Arch (and only as Officers of the Chapter ..most of the members do not wear robes) so I think that you may be mistaken in some way. Red sunglasses? Er... nope.. not at all Masonic. "eastern start"? If you can't even get the name right, why should we give you ANY credence? It's "Eastern Star". And they are not Freemasons but merely an order for those who have CONNECTIONS with Freemasonry. "Intangomints"....not a clue what you mean by that. I think you have an EXCELLENT imagination, but this account is short on facts.
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  492. @galgan You are a homosexual martian, knowingly or unknowingly.
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  493. @Savannah Robinson The fact is, 99.999% of what we do is NOT secret. We do have 3 Degrees ending with the sublime degree of a Master Mason. Much later, there was devised further study of the Scottish Rite up to the 33rd (of which I am one) but this is no higher than the Master Mason. We are nowhere near as secretive as the conspiracy theorists would have you believe, so please feel free to ask me anything.
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  494. @liam Hamlin Well they can't cover everything in a short video. I'm a Freemason, so if you have questions, please feel free to ask.
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  495. @Rabbi Hussain Have you been taking your meds?
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  496. @paulhackney5524 Correct. But Roy Disney, his Brother, was a Mason and this is where the confusion comes from.
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  497. @StoneKey Why do you think it is weird?
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  498.  @stonekey2143  Oh. Then why did you say weird? but, in any case, when the pandemic is over, why not just call them and ask for a tour. There's usually someone who can meet you, conduct you round the Lodge room and answer any questions you may have. Don't worry, we won't try and recruit you...we don't do that. It is forbidden to invite anyone in to Freemasonry... they must approach us.
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  499.  @spowmocro8012  That's where you are wrong my friend. It is impossible for any Freemason to be involved in any Satanic activity. Know why? It's because the PRIMARY requirement for any man to be admitted in to Freemasonry., is a belief in a supreme being that created the universe. Satan, did NOT create the universe...and even Satanists admit that. I've been a Freemason for a loooooooong time and never once have I taken part in any ritual that I would consider to be "Satanic" in any way. Even when I was invited to the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite in 2018.
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  500. @Cobbido No problem. Just ask away.
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  501. @Kevin Jones Have any of those relatives of yours done or said anything to make you say that? And I'm talking about specifics. And I'm NOT talking about "opinions".... give me facts.
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  502. @KE2073 Then ask me anything you like. I'll wait.
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  503. First, I'd like to CONDEMN the violence that ensued after the murder of these kids and the assault on the others. The vast majority of those involved in the violence were simply thugs, using that events of Monday as an excuse for a riot. There is, however, a lot of strong feeling, that the governments, both Tory and Labour are not doing enough to halt the spread of Islamic terrorism. Let's be very clear on this.... Not all Muslims are terrorists...most are lovely, decent people...but in the vast majority of terror attacks, the perpetrators are Muslims. So is it any wonder, that many people are fearful of attack by those Muslims who do NOT regard Islam at the religion of peace.
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  504. @danny yo It's one of the 5 K's. It's proper name, as stated is a kirpan. It symbolises a Sikhs duty to uphold justice and to protect the weak.
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  505. @Brute4rce don't judge us all on your own standards.
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  506.  @Brute4rce1111  Yes. Something you are clearly NOT.
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  507. Only males can join, but that doesn't stop anyone learning about it. You assume the "secrecy", as pushed so hard by the conspiracy theorists, is real. It is not.
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  508.  @roscoep.coltraine6344  TBH, it was probably CBS that gave her that label. And you're right. No lodge would confer that rather dubious title on anyone. Yes, there are Masonic scholars, but as so much about Freemasonry is merely speculative, most of these people would also, never ever, consider themselves as such. They're a modest lot. 😊
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  509. @Radolph de Leon It is true to say that there are a lot of elderly Freemasons, but they will have been in for 40, 50, 60 years or more. there are lots of Masons in their 20's 30's and 40's too. In my Lodge, we have 2 men in their 20's four in their 30's and 1 in his 40's.
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  510. @3:08 "stap my vitals"! LOL... Sooooooooooooo British!
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  511. @lalo-kt4e Nonsense. Washington took a hiatus from his MOTHER lodge. He DID participate in many Masonic ceremonies in other lodges and other towns in the USA. He remained a member of the Craft till his death. The Illuminati NEVER infiltrated Freemasonry...it existed for only ten years and took the knock in 1786.
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  512.  @metrognome2225  If you are not a Mason, how do you know the secrets?
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  513. @Matthew Vanio Nobody takes this speech seriously. A man who kept armies of lovers secret from his own wife saying secrecy is a bad thing? A tad hypocritical, methinks.
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  514.  @boblotoldo3051  Not being privy to the conversation, it's difficult for me to comment further. Let me tell you though, that in my own Lodge we have Chief Executives, a Bishop, a Finance Director and Insurance Salesman, a Security Guard, a Fireman, a Chauffeur a Pizza Maker, a Doctor and three Caretakers (Janitors). That's just a short rundown of the many varied occupations. we come across in Masonic membership. Last year, the most senior member of the Lodge was the Brother that makes pizzas. A man's integrity and character are the definiing factors on what makes a good Mason...not his background, his cash or his occupation.
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  515. @Gio the doodle bug Arion It MUST be your decision to join. Joining Freemasonry, for me, was one of the bet things I ever did. And if you join and give it a fair trial.. but don't like it, you can always leave. It's not a problem.
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  516. @xmusico187 A convicted felon? Surely, your Grand Lodge or District makes due enquiry as to a man's character? How could that body let that pass?
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  517. If Sunak were to resign, wouldn't it be Oliver Dowden taking over? Or, would it be the Chairman of the party, Richard Holden?
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  518.  @anthonynapier2887  We dodged a bullet when we refused your application.
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  519. @Jess Jess Nooooooooooooooooo no such thing as witchcraft and even if there was.... not a thing we'd get involved in.
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  520. @killamaita  If you're referring to Freemasonry...there are no pyramids in Freemasonry.
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  521. @user 123 Good morning User. Freemasonry is the worlds largest fraternity. It is dedicated to moral self-improvement and charitable works. For example, there are 22 hospitals in the USA for the free treatment of children if their parents cannot afford it. Who pays for them and runs them? Freemasons do. It is specifically an order called The Shriners, but to join the Shriners you have to be a Master Mason. I loved the Simpsons "take" on it. Homer's order was call the "Stonecutters" (see what they did there?) but it bears no resemblance to Freemasonry in reality. The Lodge you see in the film is part of the United Grand Lodge of England, the worlds premier and oldest Grand Lodge. Nobody knows for sure where or how Freemasonry started. the best guess is that we emerged from the guilds of stonemasons from the middle ages, that built the magnificent cathedrals and other structures of the day. NO Freemason should ask for, nor receive preferential treatment by virtue of his membership. No gain should be sought nor expected too. for example, no promotions, getting away with speeding tickets, no networking etc. All frowned upon.
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  522. @Jax Ace what complete and utter poppycock.
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  523.  @Nia.s.Care.  By doing that, you prove your own ignorance.
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  524.  @Nia.s.Care.  Killings? Wth are you talking about? Satanic? Change the record, dear... that's oooolddddddd news. And you say i know nothing? When's the last time YOU went to a Lodge meeting? "Those" people? I'm a 33rd Degree Freemason and think that I know a damn sight more than you do about it. Everything you have said is incorrect.
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  525. @treadway Out of a membership of 6 million, almost no politicians are Masons. And of those that are, their career and Freemasonry are completely separate. That's a rule in Freemasonry.
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  526.  @treadway.  Many many people do create their own realities. It is a desire for intrigue, mystery and the unknown. Sadly. there are many gullible people who believe them, rather than those of us who are Masons.
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  527.  @nickrich56  thanks for the post of common sense! And yes, we'd be happy to take people round our Masonic halls and answer any questions that anyone has...in fact we do this already. Most halls will conduct guided tours for free and also I am here to answer anything that anyone asks.
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  528. @Roskellan Yes, the man is useless as a Mayor. But what does that say about the electorate that put him there!?
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  529. @The Trenchface Nope. Got that?
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  530.  @barrynewell4767  Sad lonely pathetic people with no lives... they think if they give the appearance of knowing something that other people know... it will make them interesting. Lol... nahhh...
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  531. @ConquerThaFuture The origin of Freemasonry is unclear to anyone, even the best Masonic scholars. To say we date back to Solmon's Temple is highly highly unlikely. The best guess so far is 11th century Scotland.
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  532. @Howard Massicotte I have reported that video to YouTube for incitement to murder. I haver also reported YOU for promoting it.
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  533. Not true. Try to think for yourself and not let others do it for you.
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  534. @troubledspirit3328 I loathe that Wooton fellow. The best place for him is on the red carpet of any "celeb" do, rather than presenting anything serious.
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  535. @Jared V. she probably meant you are a "Lewis". a "Lewis" is the uninitiated son of a Mason.
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  536. I hate it when I agree with Joey Barton.
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  537. @lay lover Why? You won't meet a kinder, more charitable and more morally upright bunch of men.
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  538.  @laylover7621  You have heard ignorant people say that. It is not true. Honestly.. you may ask me anything.
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  539.  @pabloma21  Ah yes, this famous clip! Trouble is, that although this does take place in a Lodge room, those men are not Freemasons. It's a bachelor party! You'll notice none of them are wearing any form of regalia. The Lodge is not set up as would be for a meeting as below. https://themasonslady.com/2014/06/17/a-look-at-the-lodge-room-and-its-officers/ No pedestals, no tracing board.. no ashlars nor columns...and the seating is all wrong. This room was often hired out to various group for various functions. On this particular occasion, the use was not known to the Brethren.. but the day after it happened...they were informed that they would not allowed to use the room again. Nice try.
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  540. @Cam Lee Because there is nothing stopping her from knowing as much about Freemasonry as anyone else. We're not a secret society, you know? Get your head out of the Dan Brown books and read some reality.
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  541. @0:24 I can see four soldiers with no caps on while marching in a platoon. Why?
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  542.  @emilysevastou5075  What does that mean? Is English your first language?
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  543. @Emilia AslinHow do you know she's a lesbian? What has that to do with Freemsonry? It's NOT a secret society. A secret society is defined as " a group of individuals with a common aim or belief, the existence of which is known only to it's membership". Nobody is ever harmed in Freemasonry or even those who write books about us. That's silly, childish, laughable conspiracy theorist nonsense.
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  544. @@O.R.C.A. @O.R.C.A Rest assured, that idiot is spewing complete and utter twaddle.
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  545. Indeed. I've visited Lodges in 23 countries around the world.
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  546. @Nasshole Ballshit The problem with these videos is that you cant please everyone all the time. There will be questions not answered and there will be edit's that don't do the production any favours. If you have any specific questions about Freemasonry, just ask me and I'll tell you.
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  547.  @nassholeballshit5443  The question is up to the questioner, not the person being asked the question. That's the way questions and answers go... So. YOU ask me specific questions about things that you want to know. I will then answer those questions. Easy.
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  548. @Christina Griffith As a Mason of over 20 years experience, I can vouch that all they said was true.
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  549. @toyia Yes, there is. but people all over the world do not believe that this being is the same. A Freemason tolerates the beliefs of all others while maintaining his own private beliefs. He does not see the fact that others believe other things as a reason for division. Now that's GOT to be a good thing, right?
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  550.  @bootybunkerspelunker  it's only ever called a "secret society" by morons living in their own little world.
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  551. @PriscillaVanSutphin Firstly, I highly doubt you were abused by anyone and are simply an attention seeker. Secondly if you WERE abused by "OTO"... then why not SPEAK to OTO? This is Freemasonry and completely different to OTO. Idiot.
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  552. JAMES BROWN hear hear!
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  553.  @AdamtheFreemason  LOL... nice one, Adam. Sometimes, my Brother, you are just banging your head against a brick wall with some of these idiots.
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  554. @Moose Johnson Did you know that Martin Luther King Sr. was a Freemason? And that on his return from Memphis, M.L. King Jr. was to become one too? How do you know there were no Masons in the cases you mentioned? There probably were...did you think of that? Obviously not.
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  555.  @lvke357  Indeed. A fine and brave man.
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  556. @Reg Rangihuna You're deluded. Seek professional help.
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  557.  @anthonyamaglo1591  Good morning. The minimum requirements for application are:- 1. Have a belief in a Supreme Being, that created the universe. 2. Be male. 3. Have no criminal convictions. 4. Can afford the fees without undue stress on the family budget. 5. Have the support of the family. If you can fulfill those conditions, you may apply to join. You should google your local Masonic Lodge and apply via their website.
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  558.  @anthonyamaglo1591  my Name is "The Realist".
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  559.  @whendidyoutubeaddhandles  The same could be said for YOUR house when the doors are closed. So?
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  560.  @katpage9378  Lucifer is not an alternative name for the Devil/Satan. He was in fact a Babylonian king who "fell from grace" and only became the character you believe him to be, due to a biblical translation. Concrete proof that the word "Lucifer" cannot have appeared in the bible until one of the translations is.. the first bibles were written in Aramaic and Hebrew. "Lucifer" is a Latin word, meaning "light bringer". These languages predate Latin by around 500 years so the Latin word "Lucifer" could not possibly have been in the bible until it was translated...and it was translated from the Aramaic/Hebrew a few times before it got to English...and that is where the error crept in.
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  561. All Masons have one god, whether it be God, Yahweh, Allah etc. It is THE primary requirement for membership.
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  562.  @valeriecronin6772  Quite right. It is my belief that Meghan (or NUTMEG as she is known now) is a nasty piece of work. It will all end in tears. The couple will divorce in the next few years and Harry will worm his way back to Britain. But he will no longer hold the esteem of the nation that he enjoyed, pre-Nutmeg.
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  563. @baddie hisa What's odd about it? Car crashes happen all the time.
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  564. @Maureen Brandon Not quite. It is thought that speculative Masons took the moral uprightness of the stonemasons guild system and applied it to all mankind. The incident of the widows son is purely allegorical... it never happened. It is a story by which we get across certain moral messages for the betterment of the Candidate taking the Degree.
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  565.  @maureenbrandon3108  Hi Maureen. This is why I started my post with "it is thought that..." And this is because NOBODY can be sure where when or how Freemasonry started... the details are lost in antiquary. But having been a Mason for such a long time and having studied our origins as far as I am able. I really do believe that I am right and that you are wrong. However, I am happy to agree to disagree. Ok, I must take issue with you calling us a "murderous occult". I think you mean "cult", by the way. I'm not going to argue about the word "cult", because that word is so open to interpretation it can fit almost anything! I object to the use of the word "murderous". Nobody is ever harmed as a result of any Masonic ceremony. Nobody. Now, I realise you are talking about Hiram Abif, the principal architect of the temple. But I assure you... he's a made up character. No such character ever existed and no such events ever took place. He was invented in the 1720's by Masonic scholars in order to complete the parable. There is NO evidence of any kind anywhere to substantiate your belief. We only ever mention old Hiram when we are performing the Third Degree.. we don't go on about him all the time. God doesn't lie? Er...I know. But what's God got to do with all this?
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  566.  @Billfye123  Not at all. 100% Wrong.
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  567. @Billfye123 So you are quite happy to hang on every word of one of history's most evil men? Did it ever occur to you that perhaps Hitler might have told a fib or two?
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  568. @David Puddy oh change the bloody record, you fool.
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  569.  @davidpuddy8023  David, I've been a Mason for over 20 years... have travelled all over the world visiting Lodges and AM a 33rd Degree Mason. There is NOTHING in Freemasonry that can be called "Luciferian". You don't even know who Lucifer is, otherwise you wouldn't have used that phrase. It really hacks me off that people still think like you do. We do not have a god of our own. If a man is a Christian and joins Freemasonry, he CONTINUES to be a Christian until he dies. If a Jew joins Freemasonry, he CONTINUES to be a Jew.. and that's the same for every man that joins. The confusion often arises through our use of the phrase "Great Architect of the Universe", which we often shorten to G.O.A.T.U. People think that is the name of an individual God. It isn't. It's the phrase we use so that brethren of all faiths can pray together at the start and end of a meeting. So when the Jewish Mason is saying it, HE means Yahweh. when a Christian says it, HE means God. When a Muslim says it HE means Allah. I hope I have explained it adequately.
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  570.  @anlicexshevanel3031  So what about Muslim Masons, Bunny? Do they study the Bible? And Sikh Masons? Do they study the Bible?
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  571.  @anlicexshevanel3031  Hi Bunny. I'm a Mason too. ALL Regular Lodges MUST have a holy bible opened when the Lodge is in session, plus the holy book of any other faith of any Brother in attendance. But please be careful how you structure your posts here. Your post made reference to the Bible..this would make some of the religious nuts on here think we are a Christians only fraternity, which, I'm certain you know it's not.
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  572.  @SilusValeriusVT  Knights Templar have never ever been linked to Regular Freemasonry.
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  573. @ur mom Why do you think you should be scared?
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  574. @Jonathan Recinos Nothing and nobody is ever worshipped in Freemasonry.
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  575. @Anthemer 601 Freemasonry is a fraternity whose aim is to take good men and make them better. It is concerned with moral uprightness and philanthropy. It has members from all over the world, all classes, all races and all religions. All it's members are regarded as equal. You very often have CEO's sitting with garbage men, each of them regarding the other as their equal. More questions? Feel free to come back to me and I'll do my best to answer you.
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  576. @Kyle VA The Secrets of Freemasonry are the signs, grips and words of the Degrees being worked. They are the ONLY secrets in Freemasonry.
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  577.  @kyleva9903  Because I've been a Mason for over 20 years, I'm a Past Master of two Lodges, am a Senior Provincial Officer and am a member of the United Grand Lodge of England. Enough?
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  578. @MsTeo Freemasons meetings are usually held in the evening. They will come and go only to attend meetings etc...they won't be coming and going all day like a supermarket for example. If you are curious about the place, then just Google it. You should be able to find what Lodges meet there (a Lodge isn't a building.. it's a group of men who meet together as Masons... the building it a Masonic Hall or Centre or suchlike) and they will almost certainly have their meeting times and dates too. You only find it "creepy" because you don't know what happens or what the Masons are.
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  579. @Eileen Penland So women who identify as men are a race, are they? Not a "SEX"? In actual fact, we have a gender reassignment policy to comply with the law of the land. Here it is. https://www.ugle.org.uk/gender-reassignment-policy
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  580.  @davidbriggs8863  Nobody said men of the 33rd Degree are not religious. The way you say it, makes it seem like a requirement! FREEMASONRY is not a religious organisation, however, that doesn't stop the members (of ANY Degree) from being so.
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  581. @Dixers DC They are probably stumbling over their words because they have a CAMERA pushed in to their faces and that would be disconcerting for anyone who is not used to it.
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  582.  @dixersdc3963  Nope.. no seedy secrets. In fact, the "secrets" we do keep aren't really secret anyway.. they are all over the internet.. we call them "secrets" because WE won't disclose them. Not because they are Earth-shatteringly important.. they are quite inoccuous, really..but we swear to keep them.. and do. as a sign of our integrity. God? That's your own business in Freemasonry. All discussion of religion and politics is forbidden, likewise, using your membership for personal gain... forbidden
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  583.  @chaosking5245  Well, of course it wasn't... all reasonable people would agree with me.. but I don't understand what that's got to do with the film, especially the section you mentioned.
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  584.  Dog Bone  This should answer most, if not all, of your claims. https://grandlodgeofvirginia.org/myths-of-freemasonry/
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  585. @tinagomez4418 You have it all wrong. Most respected? No. Not at all. You understand what Freemasonry is? How is that, when it's not about Freemasonry? It's about an appendant Degree of Freemasonry, called the Scottish Rite. Pay no attention to Pike if you want to know what Freemasonry is.
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  586. ​ @tinagomez4418  Good afternoon, Tina. Thank you for your most respectful and complete response. If only all correspoindents could be as your good self! As for the first paragraph of your response. In Freemasonry, there is no instruction as you mention. It is left to the individual Mason if he wishes to follow such a path. Some Masons do and some do not, but it is most certainly not de riguer! What men ARE invited to do, is to "make a daily advancement in Masonic knowledge. But as I said, all Brethren may proceed according to the compass of their own individual attainments and abilities. Alchemy? Absolutely not. As for the second/third paragraph... I do not know what you mean by "the full truth", so cannot comment on that too much. But..I suspect that you fall in line with what most conspiracy theorists peddle..and that what is revealed, is nefarious, satanic and vile. No...that really is not the case. As a holder of the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite, I can categorically state, that that bunk is completely untrue. Yes, the bunk that the conspiracy theorists/religious zealots will spew out is full of mystery and intrigue...but that's how they sucker you in. In truth it's rather more mundane, I'm happy to say. What I will tell you, is that various things are revealed as the individual Mason progresses. But that's what happens when anyone learns a subject. You learn new things. Otherwise, what would be the point of studying anything? When I said pay no attention to Pike, it was really his massive tome "Morals and Dogma" to which I was referring. That bloody book has caused so many people to jump on us and accuse us of all kinds of wrongdoings. However, it has over 1000 pages... funny how, if it is as many people say, a manual of Satnaism, Luciferianism and pure evil... people only ever mention a few lines! Pike did not write Morals and Dogma. He wrote only half of it and borrowed the other half, from other works, written by various other people. It is not a manual of Freemasonry. It is a discussion of the 32 lectures of the Scottish Rite, an appendant body of Freemasonry. Pike did use very florid language and used words, that today are usually used in different contexts. The big word of course, that everyone jumps on, is "Lucifer". Conspiracy theorists almost wet themselves when they see that! There are two dfacets of this. Firstly, Pike is saying it is ridiculous to use that name for Satan. Satan is acknowledge by all as the "Prince of Darkness". Pike is saying How can a word that means "Light Bringer"... also be used for the "Prince of Darkness"!? He goes on to use it in it's LITERAL sense. He goes on about Masonic knowledge...which we call "light". Lucifer means "Light Bringer"....so "Lucifer" = knowledge of Freemasonry". it does NOT reference the devil. The foreword of Morals and Dogma is, quite savage in it's appraisal, but fair in my opinion. If you remember, I told you that is was only half written by Pike...and so the foreword says, and I quote "It would have been better if he had written less and borrowed more". It also says that those who read it, may believe every single word iof it, none of it, or some of it. It's up to the individual. This is PROOF that it is not a Masonic manual, but one man's writings on his opinions of the Scottish Rite. Pike himself was a great man. He WAS and indeed IS respected. But the "most respected"? No. Everyone has equal respect in Freemasonry. He was a big fish in a small pond... the Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction. He is only really well known BECAUSE of that book and the mistaken controversy it continues to cause. Soldier, Freemason, academic, lawyer, Episcopalian Christian. Yes, he was a great influence on the Scottish Rite and to Freemasonry in general, but when it comes to that darn book.. he REALLY dropped the ball! Masonry, like all things, has evolved over the years. The core elements still remain. These, we term our "principles and tenets". We also have ancient landmarks that cannot be changed. In fact they were constituted by the Reverend James Anderson, 300 years ago in 1723. It's also important to realise that Freemasonry is one subject. the main appendant bodies ( in the USA anyway) are the Scottish Rite and the York Rite. Just because these have higher numbers within them, does not mean they are superior to the what your countrymen would term the "Blue Lodge". The HIGHEST Degree in Freemasonry, is the Third Degree, sometimes called the Master Masons Degree. A good way to explain it is this way. In Regular Craft Freemasonry (Blue Lodge) there are three Degrees. Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft and Master Mason. If you ally these to Cub Scout, Venture Scout and Eagle Scout, then the appendant degrees are the merit badges attached to the Eagle Scout. they are NOt superior to the Third Degree. If you DO want to know about Freemasonry today, then talk to a Mason of today. I received the 33rd Degree in 2018 and am more than happy to talk to anyone about it. 99.99% is not secret and can be discussed with everyone. That said, if you really are interested in the subject, I would ABSOLUTELY tell you to talk to other Freemasons and to look in to Masonic history. Just be aware, that there is a LOT of disinformation out there. And some people who claim to be/have been Masons don't always tell the truth. And those that have, that give us a bad name..have usually been thrown out or perhaps have been rejected in the first place. This is their way of hitting back. i have absolutely no reason to lie to you do I? What would be the point? All I ask, is that if you ask me anything, you apply logic, reason and the balance of probability to my responses and then make up your own mind. You can even contact me by email if you wish . therealist1964@yahoo.co.uk I look forward to hearing from you.
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  587. @sharon Asher No Sharon, that could not be further from the truth. In Freemasonry, nobody worships anyone or anything. There is NO adoration of any kind. The only religious requirement is for a man to have a belief in some sort of benevolent Supreme Being...the one that created the universe. A man doesn't need to profess a religion.....as a matter of fact, all discussion of religion and politics are forbidden at meetings. It's because these are the two subjects that cause the most trouble in the world. Think about it.. all the wars that have ever been, have been about religion or politics. We are about unity, not division. Please feel free to ask me ANYTHING about Freemasonry and I'll do my best to answer you. If you prefer, do it in email. therealist1964@yahoo.com
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  588. @Donna Stowers Good evening, Donna. There is no hood, It is more a blindfold. It is a symbolic representation that the man is in darkness.... which is ignorance of Freemasonry. The noose (we call it a cable-tow) is an outward sign of the solemnity of the ceremony the man is going through and also am acknowledgement that the man is, ideally making a lifetime pledge. The poignard (or dagger) placed to the naked left breast underpins the seriousness of the association with Freemasonry. There is no question of the Candidate being hurt in any way should he decide not to go through with the ceremony... it is all just symbolic. The noose, for example, is not even tightened.. it's left loose round the Candidates neck.. There is NO bath tub of blood. There is no being submerged in anything... that's just silly. No running round naked either. My goodness, what a vivid imagination you have. In Craft Freemasonry, there are three Degrees. A man must be of the Third Degree, and have served at least ne full year as a Warden of the Lodge, in order to be eligible to be elected to be Master. If a man chooses to follow the Scottish Rite, he can reach the 32nd Degree well within a year, with several Degrees being conferred on a Candidate at meetings. The 33rd Degree is an honorary one and is by invitation only.
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  589. @Ryan Wosser My sister in law has two brain tumours. She has been back and forth to many appointments with no problem and no appointments have been cancelled. And yes, we live in England.
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  590. @S.A.I. That's funny.....In all my years in Masonry (lots!) and in all the Lodges I've visited in 22 countries around the world... I've never ever seen anything that can even remotely be construed as Satanic. You must be thinking of something else.
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  591. @Bob Whyte Bob, that suit is Saville Row. This man knows what he's doing.
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  592. @Ugandan Knuckles Churchill was indeed a Freemason. His Apron is on display at Freemasons Hall museum in London.
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  593.  @liquidbraino  a compass is an instrument which points to magnetic North..it is used in navigation. CompassES...feature in Freemasonry.
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  594. @OFFICIAL ListenGreatMuzik Every man that wishes to join Freemasonry must have a belief in some sort of Supreme Being that created the universe. It doesn't matter what religion he is or even if he has a religion... Freemasonry is NOT a religious institution. ALL discussion of religion and politics is banned at our meetings.
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  595. @LastmanGaming there's no such thing as a Freemason in jail. If a Freemason is convicted of a crime, he is immediately expelled.
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  596. Pasted away? Was he a paper hanger?
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  597. @Peter Q As a 33rd Degree Freemason, I have ZERO power! I don't even get custody of the remote control for the TV! Money? I struggle toi make ends meet every month just like most people. Joining Freemasonry will never make you rich!
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  598. @ppsvandijk Pike was NOT head if "USA Freemasonry", you berk. He was a big fish in a small pond, namely the Southern Jurisdiction and outside of this area hardly anyone had ever heard of him! It is IMPOSSIBLE to have a head of all US Freemasonry. He did NOT state that we worship Lucifer. All you are doing now is displaying your COLOSSAL ignorance! NO reference is made of, or alluded to, in Freemasonry. Christianity? How could a MUSLIM Candidate be referring to his Christianity? HOORAY! YOU GOT SOMETHING RIGHT! Lucifer DOES mean Lightbearer!! But that is in reference to the planet Venus NOT the Devil. Lucifer is NOT the Devil!!! I wish I could get hold of you.. physically... and "educate you".
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  599. @HERITAGE RESEARCH CENTER Who's using the family brain cell today?
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  600. @pmewUK You must be Rigbys buddy! either that or you work for Sky News! Such is the crap that comes from your keyboard! Misquoting in order to get a prejudicial argument across. And by the way, "misquoting" is just another word for telling lies. Your post states that Hunt said "I accept the figures I like....", but that's not what was said. RIGBY said "accept the figures you like".... and Hunt corrected her by saying he accepoted the ones he agreed with. Agreeing with something does not necessarily mean he likes them. Ashamed of yourself? No, probably not.
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  601. @j...bro Scotland Yard has NEVER been "shut down". None of the things you describe ever happened. You need to reset your BS meter.
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  602. @God's Child Honestly, we really aren't. If you carry on claiming this, you just make yourself look more an d more silly. I've been to meetings all over the world and never ever have I seen anything remotely resembling Satanism. Where do you GET these silly ideas?
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  603. Anthony ramsis and you are simply jumping on the bandwagon....too bone idle to think for yourself. What you say is false false false.
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  604. @William Siegel there's no pride involved you silly man. Freemasons exhibit modesty and even self-deprecation. Humility is a wonderful characteristic that we encourage in all. Rethink your post.
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  605. @Cory D Still waiting, Cory.... It's been a week now.
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  606.  @AdamtheFreemason  Completely agree, Adam. I think it was Goebbels that said "If you tell a lie enough, it becomes the truth". Well that is certainly so... especially when you are dealing with people who do not have the wit to tell the difference.
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  607. @diaminds3958 Why do you lie? There is NO worship of anyone or anything in Freemasonry. We do not take oaths...we take obligations...quite different.
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  608. @diamonds3958  I witnessed a Third Degree ceremony a week ago, where I delivered the "Traditional History " to the Candidate. In the Craft, I am a Third Degree Past Master and hold the 33rd Degree of the Ancient And Accepted Scottish Rite. I am a Past Master of two Craft Lodges and am a Grand Officer of the United Grand Lodge of England. I have been a Mason for 30 years and have visited Lodges in 23 countries around the world. I know what I am talking about.
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  609.  @SpinachDaily  Hi Spinach. A typical Masonic meeting has a formal opening. Then the minutes of the last regular meeting are read out and then voted on as to their accuracy. Then there may be a lecture on a given subject. Or we may invite people involved in charity work to give us updates on what's happening. There may be new information from our Provincial or Grand Lodge that needs to be discussed. There is often a Degree ceremony, where someone is promoted. Once a year is the Installation meeting where officers who have been in post for a year are given new roles. Then we will receive communications from various Masonic authorities, followed by a cash collection for charity. We will receive reports from the Treasurer, the Secretary and the Almoner. The Almoner is the man responsible for the sick of the Lodge and the widows of Brethren who have passed. We then have a formal closing and then all go in to the dining room and have a lovely three course meal. Hope that helps.
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  610. @Sk2Neat I am a Freemason and am happy to answer any questions you may have.
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  611. @Jibril Evans We're not a secret organisation.
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  612.  King Biscuit  He already did.. but it's so secret.. nobody knows about it... including him.
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  613. Yup. With verifiable minutes, anyway... Lodge of Edinburgh, No. 1 Often called "Mary's Chapel Lodge from I think 1599.
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  614. @Bricktop Alternatively, 22 hospitals for the free treatment of sick children.
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  615. Great piece. Meghan is completely guilty in my view.
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  616. @Jaycee C Freemasonry is the worlds oldest and largest fraternity. Our members are dedicated to moral self-improvement and charitable works. It is open to men who believe in some sort of supreme being, but the identity of that being is left up to the individual. If you have questions about it, you may ask me anything.
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  617. @protercool8474 You forgot the million dollars PER DAY raised for charities. You forgot the 22 hospitals in the USA for the FREE treatment of children, if their parents cannot afford it. You forgot the thousands of soup kitchens Lodges run, to provide for those in need. You also forget the Three Grand Principles on which Freemasonry stands... brotherly love, relief and truth. But you're right about one thing. We don't work stone.
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  618. @Colin623 Yep.. hence me being a leaver rather than a remoaner.
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  619. @Mario Renata Here they are. Fool https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/shc Here's a photo of one of them https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=shriners+hospitals&client=opera&hs=zVH&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi2o__425vcAhVkDsAKHQNJCOkQ_AUIDCgD&biw=1293&bih=686#imgrc=hF9kMG8nKvSkvM: Ok?
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  620. @Prince Velkan While it is true that we have men of very high achievement in Freemasonry, the vast majority are ordinary working men, struggling to pay the bills, just like anyone. But you comment that we can use the knowledge and skills of these men... well that's what they do anyway.. for 8 hours or more per day every working week. I'm an Engineer by trade and served as a Deputy Marine Engineering Officer on British warships. I am now a director of an engineering training company that provides hands-on training for young people who may not be academically gifted, but are good with their hands. We then try to find them placements with various companies. But when I attend my Lodges (I'm a member of several Lodges) the last thing I want to talk about is work! Yes, I enjoy my job and I believe it helps others tremendously... but there has to be a separation. It gives me a chance to do something different, enjoy the company of men I would not otherwise get to meet and to help those who may be less fortunate than we are. And we're NOT a secret organisation. Our Lodges all have websites these days. Masonic halls have our logo outside. Our HQ in London, England is a huge building in Covent Garden which runs free tours of the place for anyone for free, several times a day, most days of the year. Here's our website. www.ugle.org.uk So we're hardly a secret organisation, are we? We don't do something great? Well, the answer is.. we do! In UK, w have an air ambulance service, getting to casualties in places where normal ambulances can't go, to provide life saving-care. Without support from Freemasonry, most would not be able to fly. We provide cash for disaster relief throughout the world. We have given MILLIONS to the Red Cross and the Red Crescent to save the lives of those poor souls to whom mother nature has not been kind. My local cathedral needed a lift (elevator) to be installed so that the disable and elderly could explore this magnificent gothic building.. guess who paid for it? https://www.freemasonrytoday.com/more-news/provinces-districts-a-groups/freemasons-continue-over-a-century-of-support-for-liverpool-cathedral#:~:text=The%20installation%20of%20a%20new,Masonic%20support%20for%20the%20Cathedral. In the USA, the Shriners built and continue to finance 22 hospitals for the FREE treatment of all children. https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/shc And the smaller but no less vital things. We made sure that in a dozen hospitals around my locality, those who could not be visited by family and friends due to covid, were given tablets to keep in touch. Free.. to keep. https://www.barryanddistrictnews.co.uk/news/18473605.south-wales-freemasons-donate-100-tablets-hospitals/ Myself and a few of the Brethren of my Lodge, recently renovated a kids playground because it had been closed due to being unsafe. The local council said it had been scheduled to be refurbished, but due to budget cuts, the renovation had been shelved. We paid for materials and did the work ourselves. now, the local kids can play in safety. I hope this makes things clear.
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  621. Oh grow up, you pillock.
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  622. @Will Great Will!!! You don't think people should have secrets!? Please print here your bank details, your ATM card pin, your passport number, tell us where you keep the spare key to your house and please show a picture of the contents of your wallet. What's that? You aren't going to do all these things? Why?.. BECAUSE THEY ARE SECRET?!......sigh..
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  623. @Danny Casey in regular Craft Freemasonry, there are only three Degrees. There are 30 other Degrees which are known as appendant Degrees. They are not in any way superior to the Third or Master Masons Degree.
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  624. @Golly GothGirl Neither. Just s bunch of guys living morally upright lives and being charitable. Don't believe all the hype.
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  625. @bill coop prove it.
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  626. @bill coop I'm waiting Bill. Prove it.. or shut up.
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  627. @silver rone and Libel IS illegal. Understand?
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  628. @carl3678 But WHY would anyone in a position of power NEED to be a Mason to make "shady deals"? The answer is... they wouldn't. You really ought not try to see something that isn't there.
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  629. @Suzi Khan Moving to Masonic light means learning about Freemasonry.. knowledge of Freemasonry.... how is that hard to understand?
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  630.  Jonathan Soko  If, by "man of his house", you mean his word is law and that's the end of it.. then no I bloody well am not. This isn't the dark ages.
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  631.  Jonathan Soko  So to you...being a "man" means having control of a woman. My goodness, what a cretin you are. Conversation closed and you blocked.
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  632. @AUSAR WA'SET HERU Actually Jesus Christ is for all mankind, regardless of race, colour creed or social standing!
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  633. @Chubbychecker182 Yes. These are the rules of the United Grand lodge of England, the worlds premier Grand Lodge. If a male Freemason transitions to female, he/she may retain their membership. If a female transitions to be a male and then join Freemasonry, that's ok too. Hope that's clear.
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  634. @whiplash Why?
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  635. @FredGarvinMaleProstitute It's NEVER been a secret society. What DID happen, is we went "underground" and did meet in secret, during the rise of Fascism. Hitler and his cronies put us on the death list. Half a million Masons were murdered in the same way as the Jews and the gypisies. So we did meet in secret...for fear of being murdered. We were our own worst enemy by continuing the meetings in secret...right up to the 1970's. But these days, we are as open as the day is long.
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  636.  @user-mq9lx9im3x  Do not think for one moment that the people that do these signs and symbols have ANY idea what they are? No, they do not. Our signs and symbols when used properly, are used in our meetings and nowhere else. We DO NOT use them in music videos and on company logos...and those that do, don't have a clue what they mean.
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  637.  @trickers24  Yes we have "secrets".... that are all freely available on the internet. All they are, are the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked. Everything else is open for discussion by anyone. Penal codes? While it is true that physical penalties for revealing the secrets are explained to the Candidate during the Degree ceremonies, it is ALSO stated that these are ANCIENT penalties... from the time of King Solomon, when justice was a darn sight more harsh!.. It is explained that these penalties are no longer necessary. Nobody is ever harmed in Freemasonry. That particular work by Pike is very poorly written and it was written for the time it was published. We've moved on a lot know and the phrasing we use is quite different. Pike did like to use floral language, even for the day, so many things are misunderstood. Pike was a passionate Freemason and held the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite, but he was also an Episcopalian Christian. Even today, some people describe their passions as their religion...without meaning ACTUAL religion. In England, for instance, soccer is some peoples religion! The book was 50% his work and 50% borrowed from other sources. His bit was so poorly written, that even the foreword of it contained the comment "It would have been better if he had written less and borrowed more"! Most lodges around the world do not have altars. This only really tends to be in the USA. For example, in England, a man will kneel at the pedestal of the Master of the Lodge when he is making an obligation. This is not for any other reason than to have physical contact with the place he is joining...hence the raised trouser leg. It is not in reverence to his god. It is easy to confuse Freemasonry for a religion, especially when the conspiracy theorists get their hands on things! But it really is not. It is missing vital qualifications..it has no deity of it's own, it has no sacraments, no clergy, n promise of salvation. These things are an absolute MUST for any religion. Ritual ceremonies? Well, the word ritual MEANS ceremony. And everyone has rituals. It just means a set of actions that are repeated over and over. For example, your alarm clock goes off. You get up, shower, dress, have breakfast, brush your teeth, go to work, come home etc etc.... you probably do that 5 days a week. That in itself is a ritual. Churches perform rituals too, by the way! The word "ritual" is not sinister in any way. More questions? Ask away.
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  638.  @trickers24  I never revealed anything I took an obligation to conceal. You may THINK I did, but you don't KNOW what those things are😊. I was invited to the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite in October 2018 and you're not even an FIRST Degree! So you cannot say that what is right and I am wrong, that's just ludicrous.
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  639.  @trickers24  I think I know a damn sight more than you do. You've obviously looked at a few websites on here and think you're an expert! lol
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  640.  @trickers24  My obligation went like this. "Be prepared for morons on YouTube comments sections and be kind if you can. If they persist in being stupid... ignore them". I have NO idea where you got that crap you came out with above, but that is NOT an obligation used in Freemasonry. You even confuse "Initiation" with the 32nd Degree! You are full of bull.
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  641. @user-iz2cb2ti9j We do not refer to the Christian god, not to distance ourselves from Christianity, but rather to enable us to be inclusive to men of all faiths. Your logic is what we call "politicians logic". My dog has four legs. My cat has four legs. Therefore my dog is a cat.
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  642. @JACOBS'S LADDER What's wrong with having two bibles side by side? I'm a 33rd Degree Mason. We cannot cast spells. Now listen to me very closely.. NOBODY casts spells... that's just fantasy.. make believe.. it is not true. So you don't like closed doors huh? so next time you and the family are sitting down to dinner, why not leave your doors all wide open and invite any passing strangers in. It must be ok.. because GOD said there are no secret's behind closed, doors, right? Fool.
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  643. @Laszlo Official Well, you're the expert on "dumb" Laszlo.
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  644. @Ted Howard Hiram Abif is an allegorical character... he never existed and therefore does not feature anywhere in the Holy bible. He features in an allegorical tale in the Third Degree of Freemasonry.
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  645. Something tells me he would have been a great serviceman whatever branch he went in to.
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  646.  @RobMedvedev  He probably just wanted a lift home.
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  647. @Samuel Antwi Yeah right.. read this. https://www.freemasonrytoday.com/freemasonry-cares/masonic-charitable-foundation/freemasons-give-45-000-to-victims-of-southern-african-cyclone
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  648.  @jimjoe9945  I've read M&D and you probably haven't. You have probably just read one or two passages that conspiracy theorists usually round on and always take out of context/misread/completely make up. Ask yourself this... if we really WERE in to naughty things... do you REALLY think Pike would PUT IT IN A BOOK???? Lavey was never a Freemason and as such his words should be regarded with some caution. Satanists are excluded from Freemasonry, as the PRIMARY REQUIREMENT for membership, is to have, at the centre of one's life, a single supreme being, responsible for the creation of the universe. Satan did not create the universe and not even Satanists believe he did. This effectively rules out Satanists for membership. I do not know any Satanic rituals, so cannot comment on the rituals. but I highly doubt there are any similarities. We do not take "oaths"...we take obligations. An oath is made to a deity, an obligation is taken for onesself. I am unsure about an afterlife. Of course I believe in a creator, as per my previous statement about the supreme being. Jesus is the way the truth and the life? Most Masons would agree with you. Most Masons are Christian.
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  649.  @BiffJohnsonIII  Yup...thought so. The insults flow instead of an answer to the accusation. Dear oh dear.
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  650. @Animation Nation Everything mentioned and done in the Degree ceremonies is symbolic...it MEANS something. For example, the "Square". Encourages a man to be fair and equitable in all things. Ever heard the phrase "square deal"? That's where it comes from. A Candidate in the ceremony of Initiation.. the first ceremony he goes through, raises a trouser leg. Looks ridiculous when taken out of context, right? But this is done for two reasons. It is so that when he kneels, there is a physical contact between the man and his Lodge. It punches home, the connection between us all. It also shows that he has no marks on his legs which would have been left by manacles. This ensures he has never been a convict! Obviously, not all convicted criminals wear manacles.. and those that do, are not scarred by them these days. It's purely traditional. Our ceremonies try to get over a philosophy of brotherly love, relief and truth. They are designed to encourage a man to build himself in to the best version of himself that he can. A small correction. In Freemasonry, every man is considered with equal respect and regard. It doesn't matter if you are a Grand Officer with 60 tears in Freemasonry.. you are JUST as important as a man who has just been Initiated! We do not give a damn about colour, creed, social status, income, occupation etc etc. I'll give you an example. Recently, the Master of my Lodge was a Taxi Driver. Before that, he was a Sous chef. Not particularly "high profile" jobs.... not at all well paid. He took over from a man who had been a Hedge Fund Manager. they are the best of friends. They regularly socialise out of the Lodge. Their families are friendly too. I am a 33rd Degree Freemason and am a Grand officer in the United Grand Lodge of England. I am usually the one serving the wine at the meal afterwards and regularly help with the clearing up etc. I may be a Grand Officer.. but I still have to take out the garbage in the mornings! From time to time, we DO get men who see themselves as something special because they gain a certain position. They are very soon given extra, informal, instruction that their behaviour may not be acceptable. Sometimes it's too much for them and they leave. Sometimes they take on board what has been said and see the error of their ways..making them in to better men. I created this account to enable anyone to ask me anything on Freemasonry. If you have any questions, please let me know.
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  651. @Jon B Your friend probably got thrown out.. most likely because he was a convicted criminal. That's what we do, if it comes out that anyone has had a conviction, or if any of our members gain a conviction while they are members. He's probably told you not to join so that you can't find out what he's been up to.
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  652.  @cosm1cstar  I'm a Mason. I know the real truth. We are not evil in any way, shape or form. We exist to make good men better, and thereby make society a better place. We are far from perfect, but the importance rest on TRYING to be perfect. When we fall short, as we invariably do, we pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off and start all over again. As you see fit to insult SharonLismanBaxter, you are in fact incorrect. We are extremely transparent. Your notion that all aspects of Freemasonry are shrouded in secrecy, is simply a case of you regurgitating something you heard on some stupid website, no doubt. You may ask me anything you like. I can tell you 99.9% of what happens in Freemasonry. Aside from the traditional modes of recognition, we have nothing to hide.
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  653. The first lady says Stonewall was all about debate and accepting that we don't all see eye to eye. But the verb to stonewall... means to stand silent, unresponsive and bland. Surely that is the OPPOSITE of what this lady liked about the organisation.
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  654.  @randumbrantz9212  I think what you were trying to say, and I apologise for being presumptuous, that the values that those documents tried to elicit, are similar to those in Freemasonry. Being British, I am no expert on those documents, but have a cursory knowledge. I think you are on the right lines. Seeking a true Mason for years? I'm a Mason and if you have questions, please feel free to ask.
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  655. @Joost Goulooze Actually it's enlightened with 60watt bulbs, which are considerably brighter than YOU!
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  656. @hey.its.callie.0567 Sacred texts? Completely incorrect. Morals and Dogma is a collection of writings of an old man hundreds of years ago and is comoletely irrlevant today. It has ZERO imnportance in Freemasonry and is only relevant to ceertain parts of the Scottish Rite, which is NOT Freemasonry, but an appendant Degree. Get your facts straight before you post, otherwise, you look like an idiot.
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  657. @braceface Mai Not at all. You should be glad your dad is. Please feel free to ask me anything.
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  658. @Jesus flores Indeed you are correct. We try to make good men better and it is in the hope that those men will in turn pass on that good to the community and the world as a whole.
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  659. @Jamie Goldenseal He's not clever. It's not clever to supply endless crap to those who lap it up. You've only got to look at Simon Cowell for that. There's a rich seam of "gullible" out there and Jones is the miner.
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  660. Hence his use of the word "usually".
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  661. @Danny Bartlett Yes. Nobody knows where and when we started, but the academics have guessed 11th century Scotland.
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  662. @Patrick McAsey Patrick the "point" of Freemasonry is a big question. Men join Freemasonry for a variety of reasons and a combination of them too. Some join because they have spent time in the armed forces and want to recreate the cameraderie of it. Some join purely for the social aspect. Some join to develop themselves as human beings. Some join to develop their confidence. some join for the charitable aspect, wanting to serve their community etc. And.. some join for a combination of all/some of the above. Why did I join? I found some papers in a desk I had inherited. They were Masonic so I thought I should hand them to a friend I knew was a Mason. We got talking and it turned out that, unbeknown to me, many of our mutual friends were Masons too. these were men who I admired as being decent men. pillars of society etc. I knew I wanted to be a part of an organisation that would have these men as members. Eventually I asked him if I could join. He said he had been waiting for me to ask for ages...Freemasons are not allowed to invite anyone to join! Generally, Freemasonry teaches it's members to be upright citizens... men with integrity...this spills over into community service and charity. For example, my Lodge runs a soup kitchen for the homeless four nights per week. it is financed by a wealthy Mason who is no longer physically able to do it, so we take turns to work nights. We do this not for pay or expenses... just because it needs to be done for the homeless of my city. It is the RIGHT thing to do. And I'm not blowing my own trumpet... there are many many Lodges that do this.
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  663. Yep! Same here!
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  664. @juicy36 LMAO!!!! 1. The Illuminati do not exist. They were a philosophical group that lasted for all of ten years at the bac end of the 18th century. 2. "Celebrities" are the LAST people that would be in it. Boy, you people are a new level of stupid, aren't you?
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  665. @Alison Hill As my colleague and Brother Adam has already stated, in 2017 we celebrated 300 years in our present form. The earliest RECORDED making of a Mason is from 1646.... Freemasonry is considerably more than 200 years old! What a load of BS YOU talk Alison. Now go away, you're annoying me.
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  666. Money Talkzz How ridiculous. We are NOT scary and we do NOT have any power!
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  667. @Davis Chaggy then Google your local Lodge.
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  668. @kingdizzy2125 ANYTHING in Freemasonry can be discussed with non-Masons apart from the traditional modes of recognition. It's high time, Masons stopped trying to be "mysterious" and just be up front.
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  669. @nassereslami8001 You ought to listen faster.
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  670. @Fact Check So how long have you been a member?
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  671. @Gar Sm Would you have the LABOUR PARTY take the reigns? Are you for FU***NG REAL???? Dianne Abbot can't count.. Corbyn would sell us to Russia/The IRA in a heartbeat, John McDonald wouldn't do much except moan about the Tories even thought they would be the opposition! Hasn't it occurred to you, that when Corbyn became Labour leader, he put together a shadow cabinet. He chose a group of people.. he best he could find.... to oppose the Tories front bench. One by one they resigned because even THEY couldn't stand him, his policies, his methodology and his thinking. So what does he do? He repl;aces them with the SECOND best he can think of... same thing happens. Approximately 75%of corbyns original cabinet have resigned or been sacked. Now.. Can you REALLY trust the judgement of a leader who could have got it so SPECTACULARLY wrong in the first place? I REALLY hope Corbyn stays on as leader.. while he is there, he will not be able to pull he wool over the electorates eyes....not even the daft students who only voted for him because he said he was going to do away with tuition fees... now these students, young, impressionable and callow, believe everything that he says... providing it's to their advantage of course!.. but they never thought to ask HOW he was going to pay for it? He had no CLUE how he was gong to pay for that and all the other things he promised. It was so funny at PMQ's the other day when an issue was being discussed.. I can't remember which..but it was something that needed to be paid for..I think it was NHS funding... and the Tories proposed a way of paying... Corbyn rose and completely destroyed all hat the PM said, saying those methods would be a otal disaster for the country.... only for the PM to reply.. THOSE WERE THE SAME METHODS YOU PROPOSED THREE MONTHS AGO! Stay there Corbyn.. the country is safe with YOUR LOT in opposition!
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  672. @FireWallthefts Yes. May I help you?
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  673.  @FireWallthefts  You are clearly disturbed. Seek professional help.
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  674. @chellecat As a Mason of the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite, I completely and utterly refute your allegations.
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  675.  @Bukubands223  It's not secret. Yes, we have a tiny piece of information secret, but this really is benign and only kept secret as a symbol of a mans integrity.. after all, he has taken an obligation to keep those to himself. This info is nothing to do with helping mankind! We, as individuals and as a group, try to be morally upright and to help our fellow man as best we can. Feel free to ask me anything you like about Freemasonry.
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  676.  @rainbowappleslice  The last guy I saw being Initiated was 24.
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  677. @Julieann1437 I notice you haven't named the "horrible things" of which you speak. Please name them.
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  678. This article is shameful. Don't get me wrong, I loathe the three stooges on Top Gear wholeheartily, but I feel it was mounted because it is now fashionable to have a dig at Top Gear. This article has been created for the wrong reason. Why didn't they finish the article with a flourish of "oohh aren't WE politically correct"!?
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  679.  @yerobalogun6896  The Tyler of a Lodge is the "Outer Guard"... symbolically to protect the members from anyone wanting to enter the Lodge who has no right to.
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  680.  @kipmoore3599  You are not 33rd Degree.
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  681. @neilmclean9752 Because he thinks it makes him look better.
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  682.  @rfb5206  REGULAR Freemasonry....ie OFFICIAL...does NOT accept women. Recently, there has been an addendum to the membership eligibility of the United Grand Lodge of England, the worlds premier Grand Lodge. It concerns "trans-people". To wit, if an existing member who is male, transitions to be female, his membership is unaffected, because his sex at the time of his initiation was male. If a cis woman transitions to be male and then wishes to join Freemasonry, that's fine. If a male transitions to be female and then applies to join, they will be rejected. These conditions have been set in order to comply with the law of the land, something that Freemasons must do in all cases.
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  683. @torquetrain8963 Nobody knows the origins of Freemasonry, but academics have postulated that Freemasonry goes back approximately 1000 years. Almost certainly, it does NOT go back as far as Solomon, who supposedly rules Ancient Israel around 3000 years ago. However... there is no real evidence that he existed at all. In Freemasonry, Solomon only really appears fleetingly in the Third Degree.
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  684.  @deebo5375  define "cult" please.
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  685.  @cbands7954  Defending my Brothers and my Craft.
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  686.  @faker1819  As a Mason of 23 years experience, both in my own country and 21 others around the world, I can categorically state you are incorrect and the OPPOSITE is true.
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  687.  @faker1819  Name some, then. And I want chapter and verse!!!
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  688.  @faker1819  If you are talking about the video I said I was going to make about our own Holy Bible, I DID say it would be when I could get access to it. It's in a locked cupboard, in a Masonic Hall that's been locked down since March 2020. When I can get in...I'll make the vjd.
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  689. @Aki Gab ANOTHER load of claptrap. 1. No worship of anyone or anything, let alone Satan. 2. Freemasons come from all walks of life, religions, social strata and education. In my Lodge we have Managing directors with Doctorates etc., security guards and musicians with no qualifications to their name... all of these have been the Master of the Lodge. 3. Several are ex-military, from officers, down. 4. We don't care if a man has ten billion in the bank, or just lives hand to mouth like most people. 5. Queens CANNOT be members. Men only. 6. None of the the Rothschilds are Freemasons. There.. that's EVERYTHING in your post debunked. I'd go and get your tinfoil hat resized mate..it's obviously too tight and it's crushing your brain.
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  690. @David Thompson One quality of Freemasonry is for it's members to be modest. That's true of the vast majority of Freemasons. We are a modest, kind society who only want the best for those who cannot help themselves.
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  691.  @allentwowalktwo9946  the "secrets" of Freemasonry are the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked. Keeping them to one's self, is a symbol of a man's integrity. However, they are freely available on the internet and in libraries. We don't care if you know these things, they are only ever used in our ceremonies, the important thing is to keep one's word.
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  692. @Mila LOL.... noooo... if you found them out you'd be saying "What? Is that it?" In any case, our secrets are all over the net and in libraries. We don't care if you know them or not because they are not important....but you won;t get them from us.. purely because we have promised not to tell them..they are merely a symbol of our integrity.
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  693.  @AdamtheFreemason  Adam, the min age for Initiation has now been reduced to 18 by UGLE.
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  694. 'lillylynn3370 Actually you don't. And the reason you don't? We don't have a god. We are a fraternity, not a religious organisation. Every Freemason worships whatever god he worshipped, before he became a Freemason and at no time is any other religious affiliation ever required after he joins.
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  695. LOLOL They'll annihilate each other and disappear in a puff of smoke!
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  696. @Umran Afzal Good morning, Umran. The pictures you saw would not have been in the actual Lodge room, but probably in the dining room. Most Masonic dining rooms have these pictures as Freemasons take an obligation to be loyal to the sovereign of their native land. As stated elsewhere, Prince Philip is a Freemason and was Initiated in to Navy Lodge No. 2612 many many years ago. Her Majesty the Queen is not a Freemason as we do not admit females. The floor you saw of black and white is symbolic. It helps us to reflect upon life's differences.. good times and bad times...good and evil.. right and wrong. The "podium" you saw is known as a pedestal. In a Lodge room, there are three. One for the Master and one each for the Senior and Junior Wardens. They assist the Master in the running of the Lodge. Each pedestal has a gavel. As you only saw one, the others may be getting re-varnished or something. I have no idea about the plaque you saw, so cannot comment too much on it...other than the fact we were certainly not responsible for the wars you mentioned, although many Freemasons were involved.
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  697.  @Soul_N_Control  A Third Degree Freemason is a "Master Mason". A Second Degree Freemason is a Fellowcraft Mason.
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  698. Why are the boats escorted here, instead of being taken back to France!?
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  699. @OScar Go for it. Tell me here.
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  700.  @ronalddaub7965  2 possibilities here. 1. You're telling lies. 2. You have completely understood M&D. Personally, I'd go with 1.
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  701. I'm an ex-Catholic. Currently I don't believe in organised religion,although I do believe in some sort of God.. some sort of creator. This had me crying in places and I don't know why.
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  702. I'm sitting alone watching this and I ACTUALLY APPLAUDED this wonderful lady!
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  703.  @user-cd5mt8ee6l  Even if I was just an Entered Apprentice on my first day, I'd be "higher" than you. Let me give you my Masonic CV. 25 years a Freemason. Past Master of TWO lodges. Most senior rank in Royal Arch. Grand Officer of the United Grand Lodge of England. Holder of the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite. Visited Lodges in 22 countries around the world. Now. What are YOUR qualifications for what you say? Someone that "broke free"? You mean someone who was thrown out of Freemasonry, but of such low character and integrity, wouldn't admit it and made up the story he left, thereby m aking him seem heroic to people like you that live in cloud cuckoo land. Your Grandfather would be spinning in his grave if he knew what crap you were talking and how unutterably stupid you are. You are a disgrace.
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  704. REBEL Any time Rebel. Good luck.
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  705. @Viktor Von Doom Hitler killed over 100,000 Freemasons. Hardly the action of a "friend".
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  706.  @TheSenseiKai  Part of a Masonic meeting may involve a Degree ceremony. Two act playlets that teach a moral lesson... so yes, I suppose you could call it LARP hehehe. but we don't use books. All the ritual is learned by heart... no books allowed. Yes, Masonic research has uncovered all sorts of material when it comes to the history of our order. There is even a Lodge that is DEDICATED to Masonic research Quatuor Coronati. https://www.quatuorcoronati.com
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  707.  @TheSenseiKai  Glad you think it sounds interesting. It really is, to the enquiring mind. It is still necessary to be proposed and seconded to join, but it's perfectly ok to approach a Lodge (nobody is ever invited to join... the Candidate has to approach us first) to tell them you are interested in joining. They will invite you to interview and you may be able to get someone to propose and second you from that. Some Lodges invite prospective Candidates to any social functions that the Lodge holds in order to get to know the Candidate really well. If and when they think you are suitable, they will discuss a date for your Initiation. All you need to do is to Google a Lodge in your area. For example, if you live in Florida, Google the Grand Lodge of Florida etc.
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  708.  @queenceecee733  Thanks! These people amuse me too!
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  709.  @wdtaut5650  I prefer my version of that. You can put a Ferrari badge on a Ford...but it's still a Ford.
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  710. @stanleymasterson1135 Lonely misfits? Oh, you mean like Mozart, Generals Schwarzkopf and MacArthur, Astronauts including Buzz Aldrin and Gene Cernan, Sir isaac Newton, Sir Alexander Fleming, Rick Wakeman and Phil Collins, Tom Hanks etc. Yeah...right.
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  711. @Gamer Why, have the lost him?
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  712. @axolorian_187 We're less dangerous than people like you who tell lies.
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  713.  @axolorian_187  Nobody is going to take serious, anyone that cannot spell simple things like TEMPLE and HEXAGRAM. Idiot.
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  714. @user-qg5wg9ut2o Sadly most of this film is pure tripe. Please feel free to ask me ANYTHING you wish about Freemasonry.
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  715. @Official Slim Soulja It's to make the obligation you take as a Mason more solemn and serious. We take an obligation (a promise) not to reveal the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked. THAT'S why we a belief in the highest authority there is in a man's life, is required.
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  716. @back2paranormal She knows a damn sight more about us than you do.
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  717. @Support Team Ok, then ask me anything you like. No pre-arranged questions here.. just me answering your questions with, I hope explanations which will prove I am telling the truth.
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  718. @David Stanton The only ones who get rich from Freemasonry are the conspiracy theorists.
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  719.  @davidstanton3174  Have you heard of Bro. Mike Neville? He's a retired DCI from the Yard. Gives a very interesting talk on "Crime and the Craft" and he's written a book in the subject too! Proof that we're not ALL sweetness and light! Mind how ya go😊
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  720. @Mandy_Land Er.........no. Having been a Freemason for nearly 23 years, I can categorically state, I do not eat insects and my skin is not green and scaly.
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  721. @MMID303 Christian based? Not really. A man may be of any faith if he wishes to join. Yes we MUST have a holy bible present at our meetings, but that's more of nod to our supposed beginnings, when all the men that supposedly started it, were Christian. If any member present is of a different faith than Christian, then his own holy book must also be present. Shriners is what's called an "appendant order" of freemasonry, of which there are many. Yes, to join, you must be a Regular Freemason first.
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  722. @Andrew Scott Lucifer is not the Devil, Satan etc. It's the Latin word for the planet Venus and means "light bringer" It does not feature at all in Freemasonry. If there were an Olympic event for wrongness.. you'd win gold, my friend.
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  723.  @2025-e4n  And you know this....how?
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  724. @Willie Davis your first name belies your character.
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  725. @ Shot in the Dark So what happens when a woman keeps her word? Does that make her a man? What a ridiculous statement to make.
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  726. You work under the care of a helper...
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  727. @Just John feel free to ask me anything. Much easier to find out what you need to know in an interactive way.
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  728. @MathematicalFaith Sources are OTHER conspiracy theorist films on here.
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  729.  @AdamtheFreemason  Hang on Adam... if its beef for the festive board, she's right, my Brother.
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  730. @Susie Ashcroft Many years ago, there was a papal bull issued by the Roman Catholic Church, which said that if any man were to join Freemasonry, he was to be excommunicated. It was all one way.... Freemasonry has never ever barred Catholics from joining...or any other religion for that matter...but when the papal bulls were reviewed, the ones they wanted to maintain were officially reissued... the ban on men joining Freemasonry wasn't. That means that yes, according to canon law it's ok for any Catholic man to join Freemasonry if he wants to. Why is it secret? Well the short answer to that is... it's not! Freemasons take an obligation not to reveal certain things.. but not because these things are important... in this case, it's the promise itself that is important. It's important that the man maintains his promise and this is regarded as a symbol of his integrity. What are the contents of the "secrets"? They are the signs, grips and words of the Degrees. That's it. EVERYTHING else in Freemasonry is open and can be discussed by anyone at all. I am more than happy to answer any questions you may have about Freemasonry. I cannot divulge the signs, grips and words exactly to you... I will maintain my promise to conceal them. But I can let you know, for example, the origin of these secrets. And by the way, we CALL them secrets, but in fact they are easily available on the internet and in libraries. You may ask me anything here, or if you prefer, my email which is therealist1964@yahoo.com
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  731.  @AdamtheFreemason  Adam......so sad that you knew that mate...
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  732.  @AdamtheFreemason  Wellllllllllllllllllllll..................... lmao
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  733.  @dmitrishostakovich9559  WHAT branch?
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  734.  @jennifercuddy5663  Stalin was NOT a Freemason. We have NO God. Each member has his OWN God, just as most people do.. but there is NO Masonic God. That's a conspiracy theory formulated by the likes of Eliphas Levi and Leo Taxil. Google them and the word Baphomet.
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  735.  @jennifercuddy5663  Jen... we don't HAVE a God. What would be the point of having a God of a secular society? Sure, Freemasons have to have a belief in A God... but it's the one they believe in before they even consider joining Freemasonry. The belief that YOU have is from a 19th century hoax by a guy called Leo Taxil. A Frenchman that was a little bit fed up with the Church. so he made up all sort of ludicrous claims (like Freemasons worshipping the Devil etc) and suckered the church in. He later held a press conference to tell everyone how stupid the Church of the day was and that he had made it all up. Really.. Google it. But don't take it so hard that you have been duped. It is much much easier to BE duped than it is to admit to BEING duped.
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  736. That's what they called themselves. But in practice they were far from being Socialists.
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  737. @Rodger Lewis If Jesus does return, I am 100% sure that most of the wacky Christians will be the first ones in to the flames!
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  738. @Unite America That's a hoax. This explains it better than I ever could. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Protocols_of_the_Elders_of_Zion
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  739. @reighbh13  I was a civvy instructor in the Sea Cadets after the RN. I lasted around 3 years before resigning through DEI. It's the kids I pity. Most are great and you'd do anything for them, but those in charge are more concerned about how they appear to the political correct mov, rather than what's good for the kids.
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  740. Reginald McNabb hello Reginald. I've been a Member of the United Grand Lodge of England for over 20 years. I am a Past Master of TWO Lodges, am a Member of the Royal Arch (currently the First Principal in my 2nd term of Office) am a Senior Provincial Officer and currently the Secretary of my Craft Lodge. I know my Masonry. Your post impressed me. Please ask me anything about Freemasonry here and I'll answer honestly.
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  741. @Reginald McNabb Good luck on this, the most wonderful of journies. I hope that as you find out more and more about our wonderful fraternity, you come back on to YouTube to defend the Craft.
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  742. Typical example of some loser that applied to join and got rejected.
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  743. @tavishc45 No worship of anything or anyone happens in Freemasonry.
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  744. @Don Settie not from us, Don.
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  745. @Jonak Dowerah We can't even decide whether to have a cheeseboard or ice cream for dessert...I hardly think we could control the world.
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  746.  @jonakdowerah3771  Well, I don't believe that is so...but if it is, Freemasonry has nothing whatsoever to do with it.
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  747. @karenmathers4553 So what about Macron, Hollande, Sarkozy et al? All NON-Masons.
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  748. @Mcbubber Nugget "Regular" Freemasonry is a world wide fraternity. The United Grand Lodge of England is the oldest in the world and has a set of principles and tenets it sticks to. All other Grand Lodges that wish to be called "Regular" must adhere to these principles. So yes, Freemasonry around the world, is, broadly speaking, the same. That said, there are some groups of people who CALL themselves Freemasons, but because they do not adhere to the same principles and so CANNOT be called Freemasons.
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  749. @william braval Do you get tired of being with friends? People you respect? People who are morally sound? If you do, I feel sorry for you.
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  750. @Anthony Bauguess To add to the comments of my Brother Adam, yes, he is perfectly correct. There is no doctrine. The ethos of Freemasonry is to improve onesself from a moral standpoint. A by-product of this, is to embrace the ability to be considerate of the needs of others and also to act on that ability. It is the done thing for a Freemason to behave in a decent and upright manner, to think of others before himself, to exude compassion and kindness and always to maintain an attitude of humility. It is thought that we emerged from the stonemasons guilds of the middle ages. One of the aims of these guilds was to look after those members who may have fallen on hard times, until such time as they were able to look after themselves again. This moralistic way of behaving, with care and compassion, was based on the teachings of the Christian bible as 99% of the population of Great Britain were Christian. Nowadays, we admit members from any faith. Members all believe in their own personal faith, but respect the beliefs of other without necessarily agreeing with them.
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  751.  @jaynebuchanan4612  "Keep sacking people"? I can only think of Lawrence Fox, Dan Wooton and Calvin Robinson. Wooton and Fox behaved very incorrectly.. Fox made very sexually disparaging remarks and Wooton did nothing to curb that, even laughing along with Fox. I do not believe these remarks were enough to be sacked, but certainly severely punished. Calvin Robinson was only sacked because he defended his friend, Wooton. In my view, Wooton is one of the most egregious journalists around, and as you can imagine, that's up against some pretty stiff opposition! Fox is well-meaning, but he's no politician. Robinson seems like a decent chap, to me.
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  752.  @PoppiesAndPride  Because speech is MOSTLY free. The illusion that we can all say what we want, whenever we want, has caused so many to be prosecuted. Yes the individual can say anything, as long as it causes no ham or is likely to cause a breach of the law. For example, I can go around saying I hate people who wear red hats... but if there is a person with a red hat walking past, I could be prosecuted as "inciting hatred". It has become ridiculous of late, especially with the influx of the new Labour gov in the UK (I live in the UK) where the indigenous population cannot protest against what they genuinely feel to be a huge influx of illegal immigrants, but those who wish to "behead non-believers" can scream it all day long, anywhere they wish. And of course, it isn't just verbal. Anything said on social media these days is subject to the same laws, if not even MORE laws... for example, "the malicious communications act" of 1988, hardly ever used since it's inception, is now very very commonly invoked to prosecute those who vent their feelings that way. So no...free speech doesn't exist anymore and you can thank the politicians for that.
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  753. @None Yo Business At least we can use the correct version of the word "they're".
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  754.  @wendywesley9220  Thanks for your response Wendy. No, absolutely not for billionaires! 99.999% of Freemasons are just ordinary working men who struggle to pay the bills every month. Yes, there are also men who are very very rich! But in Freemasonry, all men regard every other member as their equal... the richest men respect the poorest men and vice versa. In my Lodge we have company directors, we have a Lord, we have a Security Guard and two taxi drivers. The guy who is the security guard and one of the taxi drivers have been the Master of my Lodge. Equality is one of the greatest things in Freemasonry. We do not have any influence in the running of anything other than Freemasonry. We don't control councils, governments, corporations etc...in fact we take a vow NOT to use our Freemasonry to do those things. Freemasonry is not a religion, nor a substitute for one. ALL discussion of religion or politics is forbidden. And because of this, a Freemasons meeting is the only place on the planet where traditional mortal enemies can meet as equals and friends. I have often had a meeting where Catholic and Protestant, Sunni and Shia and Arab and Jew have met together. Not a hint of any division between them. Now that's GOT to be a good thing. Why do we exist? Well there are a multitude of reasons for a man to join, but generally, we meet in order to try to become better men... better husbands.. better fathers.. better members of the community. The reason I am here and use this name is to dispel the myths of Freemasonry. so many people "know" what it's all about, but they aren't Masons. so please, ask me anything you like about Freemasonry and i'll gladly try to answer you. If you prefer, you can use my personal email therealist1964@yahoo.com
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  755.  @wendywesley9220  Hi Wendy, the costs for joining vary from Lodge to Lodge so I'll give you the figures for my Lodge. The first years membership includes a set of one-off charges, plus the annual fee for the Lodge that you join. This is around £350-ish for the first year and then £200 per year after that. There is a deduction for under 25's. It is the easiest thing in the world to leave. A man simply has to write to the Secretary of the Lodge confirming his intention to leave. That's it. To be honest, not many leave, unless forced to due to other circumstances such a relocating for work, or a change in financial circumstances meaning they would find it difficult to afford the fees. It seems like a "top-secret club" because that is a much perpetuated myth.. it simply is not true. Very often, a Masonic Hall is open to the public. For example, Freemasons Hall in London, England, is open. It runs free guided tours for anyone.. several times per day, most days of the year, of the building, the library, the Lodge rooms, the museum and of course the shop where we buy our regalia, ritual books etc etc. Questions are freely answered by the Mason taking the tour. "Regular" Freemasonry is men only (although there are women's versions... we don't formally recognise them but have a good working relationship with them) and this is probably due to the possibility that we hail from medieval stonemasons guilds.. who were... due to the nature of the heavy work.. all men. We have men and women who act as waiters and waitresses for the formal meal we have after our meeting. They are employed by the Masonic Hall where the Lodge meets. but there are no "servants" as such. We are encouraged to talk about Freemasonry and I can tell you anything you wish to know, other than the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked. We make a promise not to reveal those.. not because they are Earth-shatteringly important... it's just as a symbol of our integrity. All else can be discussed openly. We go through "Degree" ceremonies, which are, very simply, two-part morality plays... they teach moral lessons. We, as moral men, mix together at our meetings and socially and this mixing rubs off on us and this makes us all the same.. caring, kind, compassionate men. As stated previously, women do not play a part.. they cannot be members...however, when I am trying to learn by heart a part of the ceremony, my wife holds my book and go through it.. she keeps a check on me as I practice and helps me to practice. Freemasonry is a worldwide fraternity. There are some Grand Lodges that are not recognised by the United Grand Lodge of England, the worlds oldest Grand Lodge, because they do not operate under the same principles as us. And in some countries Freemasonry is banned completely, but they tend to be in oppressive regimes in the Middle=East. Yes, there most certainly is Freemasonry all over Canada. Here's a link to a Lodge in Vancouver. I hope I've answered your questions adequately. http://vancouver68.com/
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  756.  @wendywesley9220  Hey Wendy. There's no restriction on joining based on a mans nationality. For example, in my Lodge, we are mainly English, but we have men from France, Syria, Dar Es Salaam and Brazil. To give you an idea, here are the essential qualifications for joining. 1. Have a belief in some sort of Supreme Being...can be any religion or none. 2. Be male (for regular Freemasonry) 3. Have no criminal convictions. 4. Be able to afford the fees without undue financial strain on the family. 5. Have the support of the family. That's it. Yes we are centuries old, but nobody knows for sure where or when we started. The first DOCUMENTED making of a Mason was 1646 in Warrington. England. It was the founder of the Ashmoleon Museum, Elias Ashmole...but of course, Freemasonry was around long before that...possibly as far back as the 11th century.
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  757.  @wendywesley9220  My pleasure. No apology is necessary, I assure you. It's easy to be swayed in here due to the many many fools that occupy these places. However, you won't be able to join the Vancouver Freemasons as they are "Regular" Masons. You'd need to join a female version of Freemasonry. TBH, they are 99% the same as us and only differ because they exist for ladies only. This may be of use to you. https://freemasonry.bcy.ca/texts/women.html
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  758. Jeremy Vine Show. Otherwise known as a "Party Political Broadcast on behalf of the Labour Party".
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  759. @djturnz There are certain things that your friends will have taken an obligation not to reveal. Also, we PREFER not to reveal the ceremonies, as a potential Candidate may be watching and will know the ceremony he is about to go through. It is far better if a Candidate experiences the ceremony afresh.. it has a far greater impact on him. However, there is nothing to stop us talking about it, if we wish. Sadly, even some Freemasons do not realise this and think that EVERYTHING that goes on in a Lodge room must be kept hush hush. Do you have any enemies? It may well be that an enemy of yours is a member. The rule on this is, that if anyone man has a problem with another man at the meeting, he must not enter that Lodge, but invite him to withdraw so that they may settle their differences amicably. If your friends know of an established member with whom you have a problem, they will not propose you. I'm happy to answer any questions you may ask.
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  760. @Ru Yaesu No. It's not. It is a SECULAR society.
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  761.  @ruyaesu4449  Lol.. DOLT...age? Sorry, it was probably a typo, but a dolt is an idiot! I think you meant dotage... but in reality, men in their dotage are just as welcome as men in their prime! I recently attended a celebration of a Mason who was celebrating 75 years as a Freemason, an extremely rare occasion. This Brother could not hear too well and his sight has been better, but apart from that he was fit and well for his age. i know of a man who passed away in November 2018 who had just celebrated 80 years as a Mason. He was initiated just after his 21st birthday and retained his membership all his life.
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  762. @King D. Google your local Lodge then.
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  763. The thing is, if ANY worker says anything that their employer deems to be "bringing them in to disrepute", they can be fired for gross misconduct. Why should "Lefty Linny" be any different?
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  764. Well then you need glasses.
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  765.  @ahyan14  Why "anti" Masonic? We're a fraternity that deals in self-improvement and charitable works. What's there to be anti about?
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  766. Sorry...but the G doesn't stand for anything specific. It's up the individual Freemason.
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  767. @Mark Murray Hi Mark would you mind emailing me, please? I want to pick your brains over someting. Thanks! therealist1964@yahoo.com
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  768. @celiabeverton6603 that could be said of Labour's entire Front Bench!
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  769. @Corcaigh O'Gormghus Indeed he was. O'Connell was a member of Connor Lodge, No. 189 in Dublin. He was Initiated in 1799.
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  770. @Biggedy Biggedy Bong Ethnic minorities make up a tiny percentage of the UK population, so it naturally follows that this would be reflected in the number of minorities in Masonry. We have no problem with men of any race, creed, colour, political persuasion, background applying to number among us. The last two men that entered my mother Lodge before the lockdown were from Pakistan and Brazil. One is a doctor of medicine and the other a teacher. I believe that our diversity makes us better men.
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  771. @Kunta Kinte What's chilling, is your view of Freemasonry without actually knowing anything about it.
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  772.  @jaluntaylor4596  If you knew anything about it, you'd know there was nothing "chilling" concerning Freemasonry.. So it's not an assumption on my part, but a statement of fact.
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  773. @Sky Neo this is one of the things that really hacks me off. SO MANY people say we're a "secret society" but I think they say that because it just trips so easily off the tongue! This journalist is no better than the others who say it. Hopefully by the time he had completed the interviews, he had learned a thing or two.
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  774.  @XENON-04  Yes indeed Xenon. They are not "officially recognised" as being Freemasons by regular Freemasonry, but relations are extremely cordial between "us and them". In fact a friend of mine in my Chapter has a wife who is a lady Mason. she has been to our social nights and we have been to hers.
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  775.  @XENON-04  Yes that's right. If you need any more info, come back to me.
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  776. @Angie Purtill Why do you say that Angie? When did you last attend a meeting?
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  777. @Austin Herman Austin.. you are getting worked up for nothing. No Freemason ever works with devils. We don't lure anyone in. Please think about this... the conspiracy theorists are lying to you. None of what you say is true. It really saddens me when you get decent people like you being fooled in to believing this rubbish. Ask yourself this. Is there ONE SHRED of evidence or is it merely suspicion? The answer is that there is NO evidence. I'm not talking about some guy writing a book.. that's not evidence. There is NO evidence.
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  778.  @austinherman8869  But we're not hiding anything. Everything we do is perfectly open for discussion with non-Masons. Again, you are assuming something to be true, that isn't. but it's important to know that we're not a religious organisation. We have members from every faith on the planet, so if that's the case how could we be religious? Everyone would disagree with everyone else. Really. Just ask me anything you like and I'll tell you the answer. I hate that someone gets so upset when there's really no need to.
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  779.  @austinherman8869  Rewrite the ten commandments? That's just ridiculous. We have had nothing to do with that. And anyway, the ten commandments are only relevant to Christians... what about the Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs etc., that are also members of Freemasonry? They wouldn't care, because it's got nothing to do with them. What would be the point of trying to change the commandments, if it only affected a portion of those that are Masons? There would be NO point.
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  780.  @austinherman8869  Freemasons agree with you, Austin. It is the Primary requirement for a Freemason to have a belief in some sort of supreme being that created the universe. We encourage all members to follow their own religion, but do not tell them WHAT that being is. That's up to them. Each Freemason believes HIS deity is the right one and that all others are false.... but does not let that difference of opinion cause any divide or disharmony. We all agree to disagree. ALL Freemasons acknowledge that whatever their supreme being is, it is omniscient, omnipotent and omnipresent. There is no consorting with demons of any kind. That's just ridiculous, Austin. As I said, a lot of Freemasons agree with your faith, but absolutely know that there is NOTHING in Freemasonry incompatible with ANY faith. Would you agree that all men should be in harmony? That peace and love are so very very important? That violence, war, hatred are the ultimate destructive forces?
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  781.  @jordanbelfort4223  What do we plan then, Jordan? Let's have some specifics. And don;t just come out with "covid" and "sars" etc.... EVIDENCE PLEASE.
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  782.  @Zay97  The "secrets" are actually quite well known to anyone who can do a quick search on the net. They consist of a sign, grip and a word. Why do we promise to keep them to ourselves? Just so we have something TO keep secret... we promise not to disclose them and keeping that promise is SYMBOLIC of integrity. We don't care if you know what they are, as they are of zero impoirtance.... ui's jsut that we have made a promise not to disclose them... keeping that promise is indicative of the man's integrity.
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  783. Hornady Setiawan it varies from Lodge to Lodge. For my lodge, it costs around £300 to join. After the first year it then goes down to £180 for every year after that.
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  784. Apologise for the language? Why not apologise for the EGREGIOUS BIAS YOU ALWAYS DISPLAY!?
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  785. robertjos you volunteering?😁
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  786. @akuma_productions Oh well.. if it's on the Dark Web, it MUST be true!..... Sigh. Silly person. Does your carer know you're out alone?
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  787. Evidence to the contrary?
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  788. No such thing as high level and low level Masons... we are all equal.
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  789. @Stephen Luke well this was made by CNN... not Freemasons... but even if it was... we make no movies.. we're secretive... we make movies, it's a cover up job... what sort of chance do we have against you pricks?
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  790. Asahel Naivolasiga yes they are.. but then they will be your benefactors too until such time as youh can support yourself.
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  791. @Ryan Yeager I echo the sentiments of Belenus Six. You summed us up nicely.
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  792. @Lamin Fatty Freemasonry is NOT a religious society.
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  793. @Christian Herrera No. Our last big charity push from my own Lodge was to refurbish a children's playground... sadly it was just as Covid hit us... with several brothers from my Lodge, we supplied the materials and expertise to completely overhaul a kids playground. The old one was closed down and deemed unsafe. There was no set date for its refurbishment by the council because of funding. We took it upon ourselves to do the job for them. Now the kids can play in safety. THAT'S the sort of thing we do.
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  794.  @kyeo7454  Complete and utter tripe. If you were a Freemason, you'll know that:- 1. We don't kill anyone. 2. There is no such thing as Baphomet. People who wish to be SEEN as having secret knowledge always come up with that. 3. There are 33 Degrees in Freemasonry. Why do sad bastards like you feel the need to lie about us?
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  795. @Ruben Magdaleno It all depends on your definition of "poor". I am not rich and I am a member. But those who struggle to pay their bills every month should NOT join. When we interview potential Candidates, we make it clear to them that there is a financial obligation to membership. We would rather a man can pay his bills at home comfortably before being asked to pay his dues and his charity contribution. We do not wish the family to be adversely affected by the pressure that an EXTRA financial obligation would make, so would reject his application. If the mans financial situation improves, we would be happy to re-interview him.
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  796.  @nicolevelez7919  The teacher? No, she's only wounded and did not die!
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  797.  @nossasenhoradoo871  Lucifer is the indirect Latin name for the planet Venus.. it means "lightbringer" and is only important because it heralds the risings of the sun. the sun is important to us because labour could only be carried out when the sun was up.. Freemasonry is about labour of varying kinds.
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  798. Absolutely right to get up and get off. We all remember the German pilot Andreas Lubitz, who deliberately crashed his aeroplane in to a mountain due to his mental state, killing all on board. That poor woman was very obviously emotionally strained. I really feel for her and hope she has received the help that she needed.
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  799. @Kathy Caballero What a load of old cobblers you talk.
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  800. @mortiel84 Freemasonry is a FRATERNITY...not a RELIGION.
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  801. @M Maverick if you look at her walking down the stairs, she obviously has mobility issues, possibly spinal, so her body language would naturally be different to anyone else with no such issues. WHY would she lie, anyway? What would be the point?
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  802. It all started to crumble with the departure of Andrew Neil.
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  803. No, we are not Satanic in any way. Good or bad that we're not? Good.
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  804. @Kream Drizz 432hz If we DID control the government, the world would be a much better place!
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  805. It's Rufus Hound? I thought you said it was a comedian? He's about as funny as getting an arrow through the neck...and then finding there's a gas bill attached to it. I LOATHE this unfunny excuse for a comedian.
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  806. @douglaspinsak1246 No...Freemasonry has no god. It is secular. And by the way, Satan doesn't exist. He is just the boogeyman for grown ups.
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  807. @Adrian Bonnington Why do you say that? The earliest recorded making of a Mason was in 1646, Elias Ashmole. Although this is in the time frame of Bacon, no other documentary evidence of Freemasonry exists apart from a scrap here and a scrap there. Why do you think Bacon created the Hiram story? I won't be buying your book, though.
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  808.  @elenimichailidis2642  LOL..........well please excuse me! It's been a whole eleven hours since my post to you! FYI. I have a job and a family and occasionally, I devote some time to them! Anyway. I asked you a question. Why are you hostile to Freemasonry. I cannot see a response. Once you have responded to my question, I'll get back to you.
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  809. @Jeff Shannon Please tell us your Lodge name and number. Tell us your rank. Tell us the date of your Initiation. Tell us what was removed from your person for your First Degree.
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  810.  @firemedcop  Why? If you're no longer a member, these details shouldn't be an issue. IF you were a member, you'd know that. Made it to the "State Level"?? Lol... Why won't you say, Jeff?
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  811.  @Weirdastronount  Ignore Jeff. He's nothing more than a fantasist.
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  812. Two-faced politicians. Never saw THAT coming...😉
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  813. @Bartosz Pelc Nobody "secretly rules the world" You have been reading too much Dan Brown. There are many Grand Lodges. Each Grand Lodge has it's own Grand Master. there is no overall head of Freemasonry.
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  814. @Fan Account In a predominantly white country, what do you expect? There are plenty of non-white men in Freemasonry.
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  815. @Mason Willms Why not join, then? Don;t wait to be invited... we don;t invite anyone.. YOU have to ask to join. Your Grandfather may be waiting for you to ask.
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  816. @Boogie_man Indeed it is. all it takes is a letter to the Secretary (and these days, even an email will do) and you're out. If you are all paid up, you are regarded as a Mason in "good standing". You may reapply to the same Lodge or any other, no problem. If you have NOT paid your fees and leave the Lodge, you will not be able to join another.
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  817. Excellent work, Brother. A fine example of what we do for our communities and beyond!
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  818. @Alex Of course we exist. We're not hiding the fact we exist and are extremely open.
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  819. @Mister Johnson FDR was indeed a Mason, but the pyramid and eye are not exclusively Masonic symbols.. they have been around years and years before Freemasonry was established.
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  820. The Ashlars (rough and smooth) are manufactured by the same company that makes the Tardis.
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  821. @The Scoop What's the title of the book? No Masonic book... issued as an official Masonic text.... says that. It's just someones opinions. That's the thing about Freemasonry. It doesn't tell you what to think.. but it does give you food for thought.
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  822. @Eulk Htleaw Did he question her on that? I must have missed that bit.
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  823. 666 the NUMBER of the beast. 667 The NEIGHBOUR of the beast.
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  824. @Jacob Daniels Well, she's not. But why do you say she is?
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  825. @Dustandfuzz Absolutely not. A religion requires a deity, catechisms, a promise of eternal life, clergy etc. Freemasonry has NONE of that.
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  826.  @floophee  Matthew Ch7 V1-3
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  827. @Dalyce Poulson It was founded in 1776.
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  828. @Mike Kline Pike was a big fish in a small pond.Outside of the Southern Jurisdiction, hardly anyone had ever heard of him.
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  829. @Jacob Brown Good morning Jacob. We use the sun as an allegory for knowledge. Knowledge, is finding something which was previously hidden. If you are standing in total darkness with a bar of gold on the ground in front of you, you don't know it's there. The sun comes up, you see the bar.. bingo! You are few thousand better off! It's the same with knowledge. Knowledge of the self.. of the world.. of anything you want. Hence we use the word "light" as an allegory for knowledge. Hence the Master of the Lodge, the most senior member, represents what we all seek.. knowledge. I have never ever carried out any act of worship in any Lodge of which I have been a member or any Lodge that I have visited, in 22 countries around the world, right form my First Degree to my 33rd. And nobody else did either. Lucifer has nothing to do with Freemasonry. This is a misunderstanding of a rather clumsily-worded passage in a book that wasn't even about Freemasonry, from a man that only wrote around 50% of it and whom used archaic language even for the day. What's worse, is that most of the time, people who reference that passage, have not even read it, but simply repeat what others say, through sheer laziness. They cannot be bothered to read it for themselves. There is no Masonic god. Each Mason must have a belief in a higher being who is responsible for the creation of the universe. This is the god they believed in even before they were Masons. There are no further religious requirements at any time in Freemasonry. none of the ceremonies a man goes through are religious ceremonies dedicated to any god whatsoever. The sun is not regarded as the creator of all life... god is.. whatever god each individual Mason believes in, be they Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Sikh, whatever. The sun is necessary for sustaining life, not creating it. Please feel free to comment or ask questions.
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  830. @cadavher I think you may have let your imagination run away with you here. We Freemasons are not monsters. If you had asked, one of the guys would have helped you to reverse out, or would have been happy for you to enter the car park in order to turn round. No sweat.
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  831. FECKING HELL! Imagine going in to that....
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  832.  @T-bit  Tony, you are obviously a thinker... that's a good thing to be when you enter Freemasonry. Best of luck to you. But don't forget.. we don't "invite"..if you want to be a Mason, you must ask one of your relatives to join.. by rights, they should never approach you.
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  833.  @T-bit  Hello Tony. I'm glad your father has explained the procedure to you. I have news for you though.. you already ARE a Lewis! (not Louis!)..because a Lewis is the UNINITIATED son of a Mason. If you ever did join, you would cease to be one. Even some Masons think a Lewis is just the son of a Mason... but the crux of the matter is it is the UNINITIATED son.... One of the things that Freemasonry can do for you, is to increase your confidence. Lots of men struggle to speak in front of large groups at first.. but with time, you will find it flows. and yes, your Dad is right... at any point in your time in Masonry where you may need a hand, either with the ritual, or the history etc, there will certainly always be someone who can help and guide you. Good luck!
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  834. @In New York I Milly Rock No you didn't. Nobody can become a Freemason until they are an adult. The ONLY way your post is true, is for that guy's NAME to be Mason.
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  835. @eplayer009 Easy now! Well, of course you know that us controlling the world is nonsense. Although, sometimes, I do think, that looking at the stae of it, it would be a good thing if we did! Freemasonry is APOLITICAL and is SECULAR. In other words, we distance ourselves from religion and politics. This being the case, we have no special knowledge above and beyond what any other member of the public knows. So your notion that we know more than government does, is just plain silly. Freemasonry is a fraternity, dedicated to moral uprightness and charitable acts. No more.
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  836. @Who CouldItBeeeNow Save us a seat.
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  837. @Simple-Commentator-not-really The vast majority of Freemasons are far from rich.
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  838. @Paul Nguyen So you're ATM card number.. your bank details... the alarm code to your house.... all "dark" are they?
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  839.  @mako6874  Oh boy, another conspiracy theorist. Following the same old same old routine of accusing us of things without anything mentioning specific and with zero evidence. Go away, you sad little person.
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  840.  @ainz9513  A former Archbishop of Canterbury was a Mason.. the former Chief Rabbi was too.. plus many many members of the clergy of different faiths have been Masons.
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  841.  @roadrage5621  And many many Freemasons would agree with you.
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  842.  @mihrijahaskovic4791  Well seeing as Freemasonry has been going since, it is believed, the 11th century... he's taking his bloody time!
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  843.  @jimdennett46  The arrogance comes when you insist you are right and nobody else cold possibly be right when you are discussing a thing which is solely reliant on faith as religion is.
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  844.  @jimdennett46  Nobody knows who Jack the Ripper was so that's a ridiculous argument. Also, there is zero proof that if he was male, he was a Freemason.
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  845. @Anne Stanton It's like any particular interest. You can study and study till the cows come home. We undergo various ceremonies that confer Degrees on us. However, they should not be confused with academic Degrees. Please... rather than just make accusations or innuendos, ask questions. Try asking ME.
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  846. @Anointed Cherubim Nobody who is innocent has anything to fear about a court room. If you are not comfortable there... then you must be nervous of being found guilty! Actually, there are some very nice Masonic Lodge rooms. But did you know, that the inside of a Lodge room, is a loose depiction of the supposed architecture of King Solomon's temple?
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  847. @pitalovez5617 Complete nonsense. There are men of all colours in Freemasonry.
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  848. @AngelieWhite Nope... we don't. Now.. shall we try acting like a grown-up?
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  849. @Jessy LeBron Who's using the family brain cell today, Jessy?
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  850. @quartzboye Well as Freemasonry is not a secret society, that doesn't include us.
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  851. @'Don't Follow Exactly. This whole story is a fantasy. Freemasons are kind, try to be morally upright and are extremely charitable. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
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  852.  @JustBill1138  lol...nice one, Brother. Hny to you.
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  853.  @godschild5587  your 100% proof is 100% incorrect.
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  854. @Marsbonfire Yeah that's completely inaccurate. It's nearer three million...
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  855. @Damn Right....er... ok then.
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  856. @Pete Wood It's not often I agree with Cleese...I loathe the man.. but on this occasion.. yes... he's right.
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  857. @QueenMaq The "secrets" are simply the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked. That's it. We don't have any hidden knowledge, no magic spells and certainly nothing that can guarantee us any benefit or advantage. In fact it is forbidden for us to benefit by virtue of our membership. Please ask if you need any more info.
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  858. @jino j You guys ALWAYS say this. In fact you guys have been saying this for over 1000 years.. and guess what.. NO SHOW! you never give a time.. you never give a place... know why? Because you are talking complete rubbish.
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  859.  @robertmashburn8330  Get yourself back, Brother! It's never too late.
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  860.  @JustContentStuff  We don't read the bible. It is there, merely as a symbol that we are all under the watchful eye of God and that because Freemasonry was founded by Christian men, we adhere largely to Christian principles of morality. We have members from every major religion on the planet. We do not have a central figure as our "God" as each Mason as his own. We respect each others beliefs, while not necessarily sharing them.
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  861.  @DaffroDuck  Some Lodges will bar you from entry if you just turn up. A Lodge has every right to do that. In any case, it's just plain old courtesy to contact the Lodge prior to your visit. However, most lodges are happy for an impromptu visit, provided you can produce your Master Masons certificate and be proven by the JW.
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  862. @chepre 777 Or just live in the real world.
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  863. @Aurelio Castrellon Most Masons can easily get to the 32nd Degree. The 33rd Degree is by invitation only. This invitation is seen as something of an honour and is usually extended to those who have given sterling service to Freemasonry and the community, well above and beyond what would normally be required by even the best citizens.
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  864.  @piggod1234  Don't go down that road, you'll make yourself look an idiot. Pike was a big fish in a small pond. Outside the Southern Jurisdiction, hardly anyone had ever heard of him. The only reason he's famous now, is because he was responsible for an awful book that conspiracy theorists cling to. He only wrote half of it back in the 19th century and the half he is responsible for, uses florid and archaic terms that means quite different things today!
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  865.  @lisalush8220  You can start with Jay Z if you like.. but you'd be wrong. Care to name some others? I'll start you off. Rick Wakeman, Phil Collins, Tom Hanks (Probably) Shaq., Steve Wozniak, Buzz Aldrin. As for politicians...well there have been 14 presidents of the usa who were Masons.. but the last one was Gerald Ford.
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  866. @seanbrown There's no reason why you shouldn't join (providing you qualify) and if your dad stopped you.... it was for an invalid reason. Questions? Feel free to ask me ANYTHING about Freemasonry.
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  867.  @jayworkman747  I know you will not believe me, but tales like this are simply untrue. If any Freemason DOES partake in these things, it is in complete opposition to the ethos of and philosophy of Freemasonry. Freemasonry is dedicated to the OPPOSITE of what these people stand for.
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  868. @Michael RR PH Masonry began because of the prejudice of some white American Freemasons. These days anyone can join any Lodge....regardless of colour EXCEPT a few Lodges in the "Deep South" of the USA. These Lodges CALL themselves "Regular"...ie "official" Masonic Lodges... but to my mind, as long as they exhibit this prejudice, I do not consider them as such. I did visit one of these Lodges once, while unaware of this practice. I vowed never to return until this practice was outlawed.
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  869. Why do these REAL females even bother racing? They ought to BOYCOTT ALL RACES that feature a trans woman. Only then will something be done about it. I WAS gonna say that they should have some balls...but that would have really confused the issue.
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  870. @Solomon Arthur Proof, please!
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  871. @SAlaaitie Alternatively, rather than listen to a man who has never set foot inside a Lodge room in his life, who is, I am sure, well meaning, but misguided, you can just ask me, a Freemason of over 20 years experience.
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  872. @Adhiyaman ABR Google your local Lodge. Go to their website and find the membership button.
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  873. @The3DShow I'm afraid I don't believe you. Children do not go to Masonic meetings. Whatever happened in your family, it was NOT to do with Freemasonry or psychics. The death of loved ones and their subsequent funerals can be very emotional times. Sometimes people say things that they don't mean and it's possible a huge family argument has taken place. meaning that different parts of the family don't speak to each other. I suspect something similar has happened there. Also, Freemasonry does NOT condone any wrongdoings like ruining credit ratings etc. You seem to be a little paranoid and I recommend speaking to a counsellor. You have issues.
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  874.  @mikescoladeviousmike6377  3 initiations? Surely the root of the word should tell you, there can only be one initiation...that word is "initial" ..ie just one.
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  875. @Tony Peso LMAO! Where DO you guys get these ideas? Freemasonry is NOT an enemy of ANYONE. We believe a man's religion is his own business and we are happy to accept applications from men of any religion and of none. The primary requirement for membership is that the man must believe in one Supreme Being, that he believes is responsible for the creation of the universe. Where you are a member of a religion or not... it does not matter.. as long as you have that belief. The Catholic Church, however DOES have a problem with us, though. Many years ago, the Pope issued a bull, threatening excommunication to any member who joins Freemasonry, because he thought it was in direct conflict with Catholic Dogma. He was so very very wrong. We even have Catholics among us... quite a few! My Best Man at my wedding is in my Lodge and guess what... he's a Catholic! It is my belief that the Pope issued this bull because we refuse to condemn men of any religion other than Catholicism. I'm more than happy to answer any questions you have on Freemasonry. That's what I'm here for.
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  876. @yolo X Game?
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  877. @Happiness Peace Is that the same as the takeover of your brain cell?
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  878. @Erica Avellanet Erica...who's using the family brain cell right now?
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  879. JACOB REES-MOGG FOR PM!!!!!
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  880. @Mr. JF V Nobody and nothing is ever worshipped in Freemasonry. Don't listen to the crackpots, otherwise you will become one yourself.
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  881.  @kentfrederick8929  Actually, there are plenty of Catholics in Freemasonry... the intelligent ones!
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  882. @Michael White No it's not.
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  883.  @monafinlayson4637  Yes, Mona and I find that repulsive. Not the fact that they are atheists... that's their business. I know many fine people who are atheists, including my two grown up children! It's the deception. Deceiving the members of their Lodge who trust their word. I mean, it's fine if, when you are a Mason, you change your mind and decide you no longer believe.. that's a choice. But in such a case, any man that is a Mason should resign immediately. You have my sympathy to be associated with these people.
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  884. Mr. Scrappy We Freemasons are not secret. I can tell you 99.9% of what you would probably ask me if you had the chance. What you probably don't realise, is that the vast vast majority of Freemasons are hugely patriotic too. It's just that we prefer to go about our business in our way. I do hope you're not saying you are right and we are wrong.
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  885. @Humphrey ndegwa Maina No.
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  886.  @216er  Actually, the Illuminati were a society that did meet in secret, free from the harassment of the church at the time (the church then, was very powerful indeed... much more than now) and was a philosophical and scientific group. They lasted for around ten years and disbanded around the end of the 18th century. The reputation they have has been VERY skewed by the likes of Dan Brown. They were not bad guys. They have absolutely nothing to do with Freemasonry.
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  887. @KWEBBLES KWEBBLES A belief in a supreme being is required because when a man becomes a Mason, he makes a series of promises (we call them obligations) not to reveal certain things. He is required to do that in the presence of the highest authority there is, the creator of the universe, by whatever name he is known to the Mason taking the obligation. This is to make the promise more solemn and serious and ultimately, more binding. Ally it, if you will, to a juror being sworn in, or a witness in a trial. Also, what happens when a President of the USA is sworn in? He places his hand on a holy book, doesn't he? So, the courtroom... the swearing in of the POTUS.. are THESE religious occasions? No, of course they aren't...and Freemasonry can be exonerated from being a religious organisation based on the same logic.
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  888.  @kwebbles7719  It's fine to have an opinion, but that doesn't stand against the knowledge of someone who knows, through 24 years of experience that you are incorrect. I'm not being rude or obtrusive, I'm pointing out your error. I think your gratitude should be forthcoming for putting you right.
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  889.  @kwebbles7719  Nope. I have no idea why you are having to work with a "Shaman". By the way, what is he charging for his "services"? Our rituals are best defined as two-act morality plays and are in no way reaponsible for whatever is going on with you. You don't have to believe me, you can see it for yourself. Go to Amazon or Ebay or any Masonic retailer and buy a ritual book. You'll see there's nothing there that could possibly be responsible for any problems you may be experiencing.
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  890. @wbl89 As a 33rd Degree Freemason, I completely and utterly refute your allegations.
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  891. Why did you post that?
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  892. @Noor Collo We don't call it secret...it's the conspiracy theorists that call it so. We are extraordinarily open.
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  893. @LegoJuggalo although the Master of a Lodge decides proceedings, in reality, everything is done on a consensual basis. If a Mason has a problem with the Master, he simply does not attend, but that's very very rare. In fact it is explained in the First Degree that if a Mason has a problem with another man in his Lodge, he should invite him to withdraw from the Lodge room to settle their dispute. If this cannot be achieved, it is stated one or both of them should not re-enter the room until is Is settled.
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  894. No. Gravity is a CONSEQUENCE of acceleration. Why can't anyone SEE that!?
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  895. @Do Summnoiz My car has the plate 665... the NEIGHBOUR of the beast.
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  896. 'Andrea I always offer to speak to people about it here or at my email therealist1964@yahoo.com if they wish, and anyone can ask me anything about it, but hardly anyone has bothered.
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  897.  @borkokostic8290  In 23 years membership there has been NOTHING to indicate I should run. You have it all wrong. Here are other famous Masons. Oliver Hardy, Buzz Aldrin, Sir Isaac Newton, Sir Christopher Wren, Harry Trueman, Audie Murphy, General MacArthur, General Norman Schwarzkopf, Oscar Wilde, Alexander Fleming. If you don;t know some of these men, just google them. You will see that they are all great men. Do you REALLY think they'd be involved in something evil? If you still do after our exchanges, then there's really no more to say. Just continue to live in ignorance.
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  898. @Uriel Torres Good of course. Don't believe all the conspiracy theory nonsense.
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  899. He won't last long.
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  900. What on Earth does that mean?
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  901. This is the MOST despicable, unpopular and disgraceful little twit. He demeans the office of Speaker. It's no wonder he has not and will not receive ennoblement, usually offered to all who who have previously occupied the office of Speaker.
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  902. What about it?
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  903. @russron Please make sure you use the word correctly. It is compassES... not compass.
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  904.  @FREEDUMB4ALL  That'd be the Altiyan Childs video. Sheeeeeesh! Well I haven't seen the entire 5 hours of it, but what I have seen is simply dredged info from conspiracy theorist websites. He'd probably get a guest spot on Infowars! Let's look at Mr Childs. Musician, but troublemaker. So much so, that even though he has had some success, a lot of his efforts have ended in catastrophe. Many people of any note in the music business will not work with him and those that have, have curtailed their collaboration soon after beginning it. He's hardly a paragon of virtue! He is a druggie and hangs with gun-totin' meth-heads! On 4 April 2011, Childs' personal manager was arrested after police uncovered a chemical lab that was used to manufacture large quantities of prohibited drugs. Childs' shared the property with other housemates, including his manager. Childs had moved out of the property days before the raid took place. His manager was also charged over illegal weapons, which included rifles, pellet guns and a Taser. Childs however, was not charged. In January 2012, Childs was found guilty in Taree Local Court of having methamphetamine and marijuana in his system after being pulled over while driving in November 2011. His driver's licence was suspended for six months and was fined $600. As a result of the incident, Rockdale City Council stripped Childs of the key to the city it had awarded him, prompting Childs to launch a tirade alleging corruption at the council. The incident also led to Childs falling out with his X Factor mentor Ronan Keating. On 24 January 2012, it was announced that Childs had parted ways with Sony Music Australia. A spokesperson for the record label told News Limited, "He wanted to move in another direction and the decision was mutual. We wish him all the best." During this time, Childs announced on his official Facebook page that he would be releasing a tell-all memoir titled Altiyan & Goliath, detailing the "deepest truths" about the rise and fall of his post X Factor career. In late 2012, Childs signed with independent label Oxygen Music Group. His second album Born Before the Sun was expected to be released in 2013. The first single, "Headlines", was released in December 2012 and failed to reach the ARIA Top 100. In March 2013 Oxygen Music announced Childs was no longer their client. He was signed to Vibe Management and it was announced Childs would be going to the US to sign a recording deal, and doing a series of performances and interviews, including shows at The Viper Room in Los Angeles, the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego and Tao Nightclub in Las Vegas. An article in the Daily Telegraph stated that these venues all denied Childs was performing at them. Childs returned to Australia in May 2013 and made a statement on Facebook saying the trip had not gone as planned because he had been let down by his American agent. He claimed he has now been offered a contract to release his album in the US and France. He also stated he was no longer with Vibe Management. On 20 December 2013, Childs released "Dreams" as the first single from his second studio album Born Before the Sun. On 13 March 2014, Childs independently released the album's second single "Girl". The third single "Celebrity" was released on 4 July 2014. Born Before the Sun was released on 27 September 2015, through independent label 9LoveRecords.The album is a collection of material Childs had written over the past 15 years and comes almost five years after his self-titled debut album was released.Born Before the Sun was made available predominantly in digital format, with physical copies made available to buy from Childs' official website. In 2016 Altiyan was cast in the title role for Gateway Theatre Production's Jesus Christ Superstar. The show was a success, selling out all six shows in Queensland. The show was held at The Events Centre in Caloundra. Reviews were positive. On 15 April 2021, Altiyan released that five-hour youtube video on Freemasonry, and its secretly antagonistic relationship with Christianity. Altiyan claims to be a former member of the Masonic fraternity, breaking his Masonic oaths in order to produce his 5 hour presentation. The conclusion of the presentation is that international Freemasonry is in fact Organised Satanism in disguise. Childs stated in his Freemasonry presentation that he has since retired from music and now dedicates his life to leading people to Jesus Christ. It is known that he lives on his own property in NSW with his wife Samantha. Is this the kind of guy you wish to learn from?
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  905. @victoria & Johnny rodriguez Ok.. then let's see the oath. Come on... show us here what the "oath" says. Then I'll show you the oath I took when I joined.
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  906. I am not usually a violent man, but that creature at the end that wants to get pregant...with an implanted womb from a REAL woman and thern KILL....MURDER ....a foetus just to be the first dickheade to do that... yup....I'd never get trired of punching that prick in the face. and if I DID get tired.....I'd get someone to take over till I'd got my breath and then start all over again.
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  907. @Kelly Ziklo She would have been paid to answer the questions she was asked. But ask yourself this. Why would she lie? what would be the point?
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  908. @Dean C. Bollocks.
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  909. @Hisoka Well, ask him about it, then. If he won't answer, you can ask me.
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  910. @dn.c. Mozart remained a Mason to his death. He was initiated in December 1784 and died in 1791. You are an idiot.
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  911.  @qertyiou  Wrong again Bill. You really are making a habit of being wrong about thing aren't you? Duke Ellington. Rick Wakeman. Mozart. Sibelius. Etc etc.... I'm not going to address any more stupid comments you make. You really aren't worth my time.
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  912. @Qui-Gon Jinn We're NOT a secret order. Why do you say that? Did you know 14 Presidents of the USA were Freemasons? At least 7 astronauts, including the second man on the moon, Buzz Aldrin and the first American to orbit the Earth, John Glenn, were Freemasons. I am a member of the same Lodge as Buzz Aldrin. If you have any questions about us, just let me know. As I said, we're NOT a secret order and in fact are extremely open.
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  913. @KadiBaddie It's entirely possible that George Floyd was a member, although extremely unlikely. However, as soon as he received his first (of many) convictions, he would have been expelled. It is impossible for a convicted felon to be a Freemason.
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  914. @GrowlerThunder51 If that means Satan to you, you need to get some serious psychological help.
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  915. @HSdriven Nope. His Holiness the Pope is NOT a Freemason.
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  916. @ emanuel deadwyler Indeed.....exactly what Freemasonry promotes.
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  917. He was an atheist so cold not have been a Freemason.
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  918.  @unironicallyablueraspberry4959  It's impossible for an atheist to be a Freemason. The PRIME requirement for anyone to be a Mason is a belief in a supreme being that created the universe. You are wrong wrong wrong.
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  919. Wow..it was like Margaret was in the room there!
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  920. @HeavensLuv How utterly ridiculous. It is IMPOSSIBLE for a Satanist to be a Freemason.
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  921. @Deplorable what things?
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  922. Hippy parents. Never ends well.
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  923. @mikemasci7512 Hi Mike. It's important to realise that there is almost nothing in Freemasonry that MUST be kept confidential. Whether a Mason discusses all the other things in Masonry, is left up to him. So if your relatives didn't say much about their meetings, that's through choice, not by order of Freemasonry. In fact, sometimes, things do happen at a meeting where confidentiality is advised. Often, we get requests for charity. People who really are in need. If you were such a person, would YOU want everyone to know? Of course not. And yes, that's one of the things we do. We help people. It is also true to say, that yes, it is forbidden to invite anyone to join...a man must come to us and this is so that he comes of his own free will and not coerced in any way. Also true, is...no women. This is a traditional thing and is quite legal. A recent poll told us that even if they could be members, most women would not want to join anyway. Secretive? Not at all. Other than those things I mentioned earlier, 99% of Freemasonry is perfectly open for discusion with non-members. Questions? Ask me anything you like. Men often wear Masonic jewellery or polo shirts etc and other Masons, of course recognise this and will make themselves known. It's a very sociable organisation.
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  924. @Gill12283 Is there any other kind?
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  925. @Moloko mo There is not and never has been, any conflict between Freemasonry and Christianity.
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  926. Linehan "cancelled!"? From my perspective, it just means he's being ignored by a section of society for whatever reason. Well, I'd be quite happy to be ignored by the sort of person who thinks a man has a natural vagina and a woman can have a natural penis. Cancel me if you like and see if I give a damn. The fact he's been bumped off Twitter...well who gives a damn? It's a social media platform run by idiots. It really isn't important. It will all blow over and soon, people will be saying "what on EARTH were we thinking"?
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  927. @Caleb Gift Nope, not a bit of it. Completely the wrong idea.
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  928. @The Devil's Advocate they couldn't ALL have been Grand Masters! That's not the way the constitution works in Freemasonry! You mention Spaight Jr. who was a Mason...er.. fine.. what's the problem. He didn't sign the D. of.I but was a Mason? Ok.. fair enough..but that supports my contention that not all of the signatories were Masons..and my contention that there is only evidence of 13 of them to be signatories still stands. I'm not saying that 13 is an accurate figure...but of more had been signatories, ther would probably be evidence of their Masonic membership.. remember.. in those days, Freemasonry was completely open..... if you were a Mason, everyone know about it. But you know what? Even if they ALL were.. what's the problem with that? America as a country has done alright hasn't it? Sadly, I visit the USA rarely.. less than once every few years, as I am no longer serving in the Royal Navy. Beforehand, I was a regular visitor, on exchange visits etc. So sadly, it will be a while before I get to Lexington.
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  929. The Rock SANIBEL, Fla. — Mayor Randy Henderson of nearby Fort Myers recently had to withdraw a proposal to rename a local bridge in honor of Henry Ford. In 1915, Ford built a winter residence next door to Thomas Edison’s house, and today the two homes are a popular tourist attraction. But Alan Isaacs, the director of the local Jewish Federation, and others criticized the idea: “He (Ford) really has a very dark history as far as the Jewish community and Jews are concerned.” Henderson said he didn’t know about Ford’s anti-Semitic history prior to the controversy, yet nonetheless “there’s a legitimate outcry against this and it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to read Mr. Ford’s background.” Ford’s “background” is indeed “dark.” Let me count the ways. In 1919, Ford purchased The Dearborn Independent, then an obscure newspaper published in the Michigan city that was the headquarters of his automobile company. For the next eight years, the weekly publication reflected his bigoted views. One of the paper’s chief targets was the so-called “International Jew,” a sinister figure cited as the root cause of World War I. In 1921, The Independent printed the “Protocols of the Elders of Zion” even though the book had by then been exposed as a forgery created by the Russian czar’s secret police in 1905 to foment virulent anti-Semitism. The fraudulent document described an alleged secret cabal of Jewish leaders who plotted to control the world. Nevertheless, the Independent published the discredited document, giving it both wide distribution and global credibility. Ford’s newspaper merged racism with anti-Semitism by calling Prohibition-era whiskey “n_-r gin” and labeling jazz “Yiddish moron music.” Ford and his publication attracted attention throughout the world, including from Adolf Hitler. In fact, Ford is the only American mentioned by name in Hitler’s notorious “Mein Kampf,” published in 1925. Anti-Semitic Independent articles translated into German and other languages during the 1920s were used to “prove” Nazis were not alone in their pathological hatred of Jews and Judaism. “You can tell Herr Ford that I am a great admirer of his,” Hitler said. “I shall do my best to put his theories into practice in Germany. ... I regard Henry Ford as my inspiration.” By 1925, The Independent had a weekly circulation of 900,000. But two years later, a libel suit was brought against Ford and his paper and was sent to trial in Detroit. The auto magnate did not testify because he (ironically) suffered an auto accident, and Ford’s doctors felt he was not able to appear in court. The trial came undone when a reporter interviewed one of the jurors, and the judge declared a mistrial. However, Ford issued a public apology, and in a full retreat, the famous automaker retracted his anti-Semitic views. In December 1927, he ended publication of The Dearborn Independent, claiming he never read the articles in his own newspaper and placed the blame for the anti-Semitic views on his underlings. His mea culpa confirmed the widespread perception of Ford as kind, gentle, and generous, enabling him to disavow his publication without taking responsibility for it. Ford opposed America’s entry into World War II, blaming the conflict once more on “international bankers,” well-known code words for “Jews.” In 1938, the automaker received the Grand Cross of the German Eagle from Nazi Germany. The Nazi award incensed many Americans who had refused for years, even decades, to buy Ford products. However, when Ford’s grandson, Henry Ford II, assumed control of the company in 1945, he began a lifelong campaign to support both the American Jewish community and the State of Israel — positive efforts that helped erase much of his grandfather’s negative impact. In addition, “Hank the Deuce,” as he was called, played a major role in the development of the philanthropic Ford Foundation. In an ironic twist of history, earlier this year, Mark Fields, an American Jew, became the new president and CEO of the Ford Motor Company. (Rabbi A. James Rudin, the American Jewish Committee’s senior interreligious adviser, is the author of “Cushing, Spellman, O’Connor: The Surprising Story of How Three American Cardinals Transformed Catholic-Jewish Relations.”) Copyright: For copyright information, please check with the distributor of this item, Religion News Service LLC. 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  930. The race card played again.
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  931.  @datjitt1077  Say hi to the Warden of the institution for me. If they ever allow the mask to be taken off, that is.
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  932. @Steve Atkinson Please explain why you think as you do.
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  933. @mean machine I'm not rich, nor Jewish. And before you say "oh you must not be high enough to know.... I'm higher than you are and that's what matters.
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  934. @BullMarketbegins NO worship of ANY KIND occurs in Freemasonry. When I was invited to the 33rd Degree of the AASR, there was no opening of books, no great reveal and certainly no devil/god intervention!
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  935. Starmer. What a creep.
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  936.  @Mirror245  I have nothing to repent for, unlike you, who has broken the 9th commandment. How hypocritical you are.
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  937. @Bryson Johnson Anyone would know I'm a Freemason because I wear a Masonic ring. Freemasons are encouraged to talk about their membership.
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  938. @Troy DeCamp your name should be TroyDeMoron. WHY WOULD THEY HAVE TO BE MASONS TO BE BUSINESS INSIDERS????? THEY WOULDN'T.
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  939. @Flat Out HEY!!! Lucille Ball was good but I never worshipped her....
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  940. @Theempiresf49 Again you assume something which is simply untrue. There are around 6 million Freemasons in the world and the vast majority of them are ordinary hard working men, trying to pay the mortgage and feed the family. Yes, there are members of Freemasonry that are "high flyers" but far far less than you think. I cite my own example. I joined the Royal Navy and served for 23 years as an engineer. I retired from the sea and had a number of ordinary jobs, ranging from working for the Salvation army to working in a convent school! I decided to start an engineering apprenticeship company for those young people who were not necessarily academic, but wanted to work with their hands. I got a bank loan and have worked hard to build it in to what it is. Every year, we have 25 young people pass their apprenticeship and go on to enter the world of work. Status? No. High position? No. Yet I am a Grand officer of the United Grand Lodge of England a holder of the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite
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  941.  @khosruzzaman4207  Don't be suckered in by the conspiracy theorists. None of what they say is true.
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  942. @David Lucey Hi David. Yes, all Masonic Lodges are entirely self-funded through membership fees. The fees vary from Lodge to Lodge, but as an example, my Lodge charges £200 per year. This is made up of fees to pay to the Grand Lodge, the Provincial Grand Lodge and there's an annual charitable donation as well as the fee paid to the hall where we meet. We will always have a collection at the meeting as well. Members are expected to donate what they can afford. For example, a man may be in an average paying job and doesn't have a huge amount of disposable income so he may just put a few pounds in. Another man may be in a high paying job, so he would be expected to donate more. It's each according to his means. At no time does any one Mason know what any other Mason has contributed. It is not important. After the meeting, we usually sit down to a three-course dinner, often with wine or beer thrown in. This will cost approximately £25. We raise millions for charitable purposes but we don't collect the cash from others.....all our charitable giving comes from us. People think that Freemasonry is restricted to those with plenty of cash. Not the case at all. However, if a man on a lower income, who is struggling to make ends meet applies for membership, we would refuse him, because if he has to pay fees on top of his already strained family finances, it would almost certainly cause disharmony at home. We prize the family very highly and would rather see a home under less financial pressure than one more member on our books. I hope I've answered your question. Please feel free to ask more.
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  943. She was still a better than Starmer has turned out to be.
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  944. @Yolanda Garcia This woman is not a Mason as ladies cannot join Regular (ie official) Freemasonry. Yes, we are all going to die and we are all going to face our maker. Freemasons are encouraged to be morally upright and to be philanthropic, something that the Holy bible says we should be.
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  945. What are you trying to say, Philip?
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  946. Hateful woman.
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  947. skimp man the pleasure was all mine.
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  948.  @blu4431  She CAN'T name them, because their "disappearance" is a figment of her imagination....or a lie. In fact, I'd go with "lie".
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  949. @Virtual Hidden Bot Poppycock. I am a Grand officer of the United Grand Lodge of England and am an ordinary working man. There... that's your ridiculous notion blown out of the water.
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  950.  @evanssamuelbiju4315  I joined because I found that men I respect hugely, were members and my best friend was too. I thought that anything these men are involved with must be a good thing. I hope to improve every day and to learn lore about myself and I think I achieve that. I'm also hugely aware of the great divide in society... the "haves" and the "have nots". We work to try to make the lives of the "have nots", a little better. The men of whom I spoke, were (and are) pillars of the community, involved in charitable works, with long happy marriages and well adjusted kids. I hope I am regarded as such by those I respect. Normally, the route in to Freemasonry is to approach someone you know is a Mason and ask them. You will never be invited... that's strictly forbidden. If that man thinks you qualify, he will propose you for membership. If you do not know anyone in Freemasonry, you may look up the website of your local Grand Lodge and apply that way. it will take longer, as nobody will know you... and they will need to get to know you before they are willing to propose you. Qualifications for membership are:- 1. Must have a belief in some sort of supreme being that created the universe. 2. Be male. 3. Have no criminal convictions. 4. Be able to afford the fees, without undue stress on the family budget. 5. Have the support of the family. If you have all the above, you will be invited to an interview. If successful, after a time, when you have paid the joining fees and lodge dues, you will be Initiated and take your place in the Lodge. It is worth stating that, if you do not take to it, you are free to leave at any time.
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  951. @John Pollard on the contrary, Freemasons are the most trustworthy people you could ever meet.
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  952.  @SCrltpimpernel  How FANTASTIC! I hope to visit one day, Brother!
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  953. @Viktor Von Doom ...and how many orderlies does it take to hold you down, while they put your strait jacket on? You are clearly as mad as a balloon, so don't waste our time by posting.
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  954. @ArsenioMarcelino All Freemasons would agree with you.
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  955. Exactly. So with that mindset, please print here your ATM number..your bank details, your home address, your medical records, your latest diary entries...what did you talk about with your partner in bed last night? What? No? Oh...I guess that's because those things are... secret?
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  956.  @Daddyvader7  Don't be tricked into believing all the bull about us. There are people out there who are so so gullible and will believe the likes of David Icke and Alex Jones. If you have any questions, please just ask.
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  957. @nightshadehelis9821 We're not a secret club. How can we be a secret club, when you know about us? Also, not accepting females is purely tradition. It is probable that we emerged from the stonemason guilds of the middle ages. That work was only ever done by men, due to it being very arduous. So, traditionally, we have only ever admitted men. BUT..... You say we are not tolerant and accepting? Current regulations for the United Grand Lodge of England state that if a male member wants to transition to being female, that persons membership will not be invalid. In other words, the member may continue as if nothing had changed. If a woman transitions to a man and then applies to join, that person will be treated in exactly the same way as any other applicant. That seems pretty tolerant and accepting to me.
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  958.  @Kingston.777  Here's an excerpt of my Masonic CV. A Mason for 30 years, Past Master of TWO Lodges, Grand Officer of the United Grand Lodge of England and holder of the 33rd Degree Scottish Rite for 6 years. Why? What Degree are you?
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  959.  @jimjoe9945  Read my posts above. You are quite wrong.
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  960. @TheBlondie There are two ways. Ask someone you know and they will start the process if they think you are worthy. If you don't know any Masons, you can apply by the website.
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  961.  @angtartitus1235  A typical meeting involved a ceremonial opening. The minutes of the last meeting are voted on. There will be a Degree ceremony, or possibly a lecture. There will be reports from the Treasurer, the Secretary, the Almoner (the Almoner looks after the sick of the Lodge or other Brethren or widows who require assistance) and other Brethren who have something to say. There may be requests for assistance from members of the public, communications from our governing bodies, or other Lodges etc. There is also, usually a collection for the charities. There is then a ceremonial closing of the Lodge and a nice meal afterwards. Hope this helps.
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  962. Penny and Kemi for the top jobs.
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  963. @cute hure You REALLY expect anyone to take your claims seriously when you can't even spell? Go back to school before you talk to the grown-ups!
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  964. A matter of honour.
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  965. Liverpool has been under Labour control for only 38 years in total since 1835. Conservatives 65 years. Lib. Dems. 12 years. No overall control, 16 years. Other years have shown Whigs and others in power. So to say Labour has been in control for 108 years, is, frankly, bollocks!
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  966. @Davy Jones what's suspicious about being taken out for a beer?
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  967. @nexstar55 or perhaps because it's....false?
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  968. @Jagzilla I know you are lying. If we really were up to no good, you'd be falling all over yourself to write it down here. You are a pathetic individual. As a Freemason of almost 23 years, I completely and utterly refute your ridiculous, laughable allegations.
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  969. @Aggy Junior Yeah, we Freemasons love to use those novelty doorbells🤣
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  970. @ My username is so obnoxiously long and there is absolutely nothing you can do about the matter Completely incorrect. If The USA was run along the lines of Masonic philosophy of brotherly love relief and truth, the USA would be a mush better place to live. Large parts of the place are a cesspit. Why? Drugs, Greed, lack of leadership, immorality. You have created that mess for yourselves.
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  971. @duplivert I would never associate myself with the DerrenBrown100 post, but I have to say that Icke's claims really are ridiculous. The stuff he comes out with is complete and utter rubbish. Don't get me wrong...I think the authorities do keep stuff from us, but Icke is far from being a nutter, and in my humble opinion, manipulates information he has found and makes it in to the fantastical stories which are lapped up by people who are on a certain wavelength. He is like Jim Mars and Alex Jones... it's his income. He makes a LOT of money with this stuff. Let me ask you a question. If the conspiracies he goes on about had any grain of truth in them, wouldn't he have found himself bumped off by now? Wouldn't the controlling reptillian shape-shifters think he's getting dangerously close to the truth and arrange for him to have an "accident"? The fact that he is walking around now is a testament to the ridiculousness of his claims.
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  972.  @pharma37  Hey, don't worry about it. The navy, jusy like all of the armed forces, is not a job like any other... it's a way of life. It's not for everyone. Best of luck in whatever you decide to do.
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  973. @liferdog3697 Although I agree with all of your post (I followed a similar path to yours!) the best part of your post was "don't make excuses". Too many people today don't take responsibility for their actions and that, in my very humble opinion, leads to a weak character. a weak character is a weak link in the chain...or society. And that's why society is the cesspit it has become. I am a Director of an engineering training company for those kids who are not necessarily academic, but are good with their hands. I ALWAYS act as I expect others to do and instill the same in my staff. When we place our kids with employers, their report (which we get quarterly while they are under probation) ALWAYS makes reference to their maturity and integrity within the job. The rest of society ought to take note.
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  974. Maureen Brandon Hilary Clinton is not a Freemason. Females are not allowed to join Regular Freemasonry. Bill isn't a Mason either, by the way.
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  975.  @maureenbrandon3108  Public knowledge? LOL... as far as I am aware, it hasn't. Would you be kind enough to send me a link or two to those claims, so that I may investigate? Thanks!
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  976. Carroll Nickles CBS is.. SATANIC? My goodness, such an advanced level of paranoia.
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  977. @Stephen Goddard of course it's a society, ya fool.
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  978. @allastair16 Ask away! I'd be delighted to tell you what you want to know.
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  979. Great Britain leads the way AGAIN.
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  980. @Ella Dystopi Well there are certainly plenty of bigots on there, that's for sure.
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  981. @funnyman9616 No it doesn't. Novus Ordo Seclorum means "new order of the ages".
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  982. @Roxanne Olson Roxanne, thanks for the post and what you say about us. Also, thanks for being the person you are, concerning yourself with the care and support of others.
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  983. @Amy Fisher Good morning, Amy. Nobody knows for sure where the name comes from, nor our origins, but after painstaking research over many years, the best guess is that we emerged from the stonemasons guilds of England and Scotland in the middle ages. These are the men that built the great gothic cathedrals of the day. The fez is part of the regalia of an appendant body to Freemasonry called "The Shriner's". they are the "fun order" attached to Freemasonry and afaik, have no connection to the Moors. It emerged when a few Freemasons were invited to a party at the home of an Arabian diplomat. They were very taken by the way the house was decked out and decided to use the Arab theme for their new fraternity. As for the rest of your question, I am afraid I do not know.
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  984.  @AdamtheFreemason  Live Action Role Play. LARP-er.
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  985.  @AdamtheFreemason  We've ALL been in cuckoo land for the last year Bro! lol🤣
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  986. @ SANDY BROCKMEYER Nothing to do with Freemasonry.
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  987. @MyDenis0 We do not think aristocracy is anything special. In Freemasonry, all members are equal, regardless of their background, upbringing, politics, religion, status etc. What IS important, is a man's character and his integrity. Many men of the "aristocracy" are Masons...and are no better or worse thought of, than members who are not. We also do not care what faith a man has (including Catholicism) as that is a matter for him and him alone. In my Lodge, I do not know what faith the majority of my Brethren are, because it is of no bearing in Freemasonry. The heirarchy of the Roman Catholic Church think we have some sort of agenda against it. This is untrue and is based on the Pope many years ago, making assumptions about us, that were not true. We have absolutely NO problem with the RCC and there are indeed plenty of Catholics in Freemasonry.
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  988.  @jonathanduquec.8167  How are we destructive?
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  989. @frankthompson6503 Nonsense. There is NO requirement for a Mason to be a Christian. He can be of ANY religion, and even, like me, follow NO religion, but have a belief in a supreme being.
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  990. Mohammed Farook. I'm guessing this guy is a Muslim...you know..Islam...the religion of peace!
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  991.  @unholyscare  Don't listen to Carlos Chapas. All he is doing is regurgitating the same old claptrap that is all over YT. He is incapable of any original thought, so contents himself with copying and pasting crap to crap. If you want to know about Freemasonry, ask a Freemason, like me. Ask me anything and I can tell you.
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  992. I wonder what would happen, if a Christian man drove a car in to a crowd of Muslims leaving a mosque? It would be a case of absolutely no messing about, off with his noodle...job done.
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  993.  @dalehufton8194  My apologies, I meant to say if such a thing happened in an Islamic nation.
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  994. @lostn65 Freemasonry is more than just a club... it's a lifestyle. We live our lives to a high moral standard showing integrity, kindness, charity etc.
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  995. @chris georgalis WOW..... the Boy Scouts worship Satan!? WOW!
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  996. @Mary Hamm the problem with that is that most simply say what others have said without reading the damn book he wrote. Consequently, misquotes abound. Also a lack of context colours the words incorrectly. Also, Pike wrote about the Scottish Rite. That's not Regular Craft Freemasonry.
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  997. @Speedchamp467 How is it that you think those people who are NOT Masons know more about Freemasonry than those of us who are? That's just ridiculous.
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  998. @David Wayne Choate Why don't you then?
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  999. @Lee Matthews Lucifer is not the name of the devil or satan. It's the name of a Babylonian king, mistaken as the devil.. It's a biblical mistranslation.
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  1000. AnonHeX are you now, in a nutshell, asking me why I need to be a Freemasons to do what I do and to believe what I believe?
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  1001.  @Sunflower-og1lm  Ladies Freemasonry is nowhere near as widespread as male Freemasonry. It all depends on where you are in the world. I suggest you Google it. It's important to realise that female Freemasonry, although 99% the same as the men's is not recognised by us guys in Regular Freemasonry. We have very good relations with female Freemasonry, it's just that we disagree on what a "Freemason" is... we, Regular Freemasons insist you have to be a man to be a Mason. Nothing sexist.. it's just that its likely that Freemasonry grew from the stonemasons guilds of the middle ages...and they were all men due to the nature of the job.
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  1002.  @ultradeni  Hi niky. The United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) has a set of principles and tenets, ancient landmarks if you will. One of those is that to be a Freemason in a "Regular" Lodge (an official Lodge.. there are some UNofficial ones!) you must be male. It is thought that this came about, because of the supposed origins of our fraternity.. that of the stonemasons of the middle ages.. who were all male. Naturally, in those days, the heavy and arduous work of building cathedrals was a male only preserve. This has followed on in Freemasonry. Recently, with the law surrounding transgender people, things have "developed". Here is the quote from UGLE https://www.ugle.org.uk/gender-reassignment-policy I, personally wouldn't have a problem with ladies becoming Freemasons, but I am sure I am in the minority. There are two organisations that I know of that are 99.99% the same as the male version of Freemasonry.. and both are female only.. that is the only difference. 1. The Honourable Fraternity of Ancient Freemasons. https://hfaf.org 2. The Order of Women Freemasons. https://www.owf.org.uk There are similar organisations in the USA and other parts of the world. I do remember a radio phone in show when the tone of the callers was "if we women anted to join Freemasonry, we join the ladies order.. not the mens"! I hope that's answered your question. If you have other, then please just ask.
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  1003. @John Okeeffe There's no reason why she cannot be an expert. Despite popular belief, hardly anything in Freemasonry can be regarded as "secret"..and that which Is regarded as such is easily available in public libraries and on the internet.
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  1004. @georgiaboi71 If the lower "degreed Freemasons" don't know what's going on.. how do you?
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  1005.  @FvckTheSystem_  I believe Dandelion is referring to me.
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  1006. @vytis47 ALWAYS? How many times have you applied? And if you knew that it has to be monotheistic, why did you apply a second time?
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  1007. Fraternal greetings. Indeed, not the oldest. The Grand Lodge of England was constituted in 1717, becoming the United Grand Lodge of England in 1813.
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  1008. @Austin why?
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  1009. Spot on. Thank you for the honest and straightforward post.
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  1010. @thasinullah shajahan Buzz Aldrin, Mozart, Oliver Hardy, Alexander Fleming, George Washington, Ernest Shackleton, Simon Bolivar, Peter Sellars, John Philip Sousa and 105 recipients of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy (including the two senior officers from the film "Zulu") to name but a few. Yeah... REALLY evil.
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  1011. @truth seeker We haven't so far, so why should we start now?
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  1012. @susette mclachlan Nope. Females are not allowed to join Regular Freemasonry. But it goes to show just how NOT secret we are, because this lady knows so much about it. If you are curious, please feel free to ask me anything you like about Freemaosnry.
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  1013. @Karen Earle To play mind games, anyone that opposes us should at least HAVE a mind.....that rules you out, anyway.
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  1014. @Abraham velilla OES is for either sex.. not just women.
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  1015. @Dan Smith Which "religious Mason" are you talking about? I didn't see anyone laughing during prayer.
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  1016. @Perris Cole There are about 6-6.5 million Masons in the world...so to use an Americanism..."do da math"!
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  1017. @GiovaniJony Females can join a female only version of Freemasonry or one which admits both sexes. YOU know nothing.
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  1018.  @kenkings01  Sadly, that is too common. Many of the people who tell you that will take money off you to be "introduced" to Freemasonry and will tell you any old crap to get that money off you. The same is true of migrants trying to get to the UK. The people traffickers tell them lots and lots of lies that when they get to UK, they will be given houses, cars, money... it just isn't true.. they just want the money of the migrants to supply boats for them.
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  1019. @johndillon4349 The usual route is to approach someone you know personally, who is a Mason. If you do not know anyone, you should google Masonic Lodges in your area and apply via the website.
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  1020. @Dale Mcalpine If only a few privileged Masons know... how do YOU know?
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  1021. @Colorado Licing Off Grid Let's get one thing clear right from the start. We have NO hidden knowledge of anything. Your whole assumption is incorrect. We are NOT overlords of the planet...we are ordinary men trying to be better men. Colleagues of the 33rd Degree tend to be men who have served the community and the Scottish Rite well and are invited to that Degree as and when a vacancy arises. We get no special info when we get there. So the "narrative" is intact.
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  1022. @FilmFire96 No. That is not true. Nobody and nothing is ever worshipped in Freemasonry.
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  1023. @Clayton 137 Many Freemasons would agree with you about the power of Jesus Christ....however, what does JC have to do with FM?
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  1024. @Geneva Lynn Prove it. Pope Francis is NOT a Freemason.
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  1025.  @porky1566  sooooo what you're saying is....you're not a Mason...but you know more about it..than someone who IS...a Mason. Rrrrrriiiiiggggghhhtttttttt......
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  1026. @Eerimen Bzej Who's using the family brain cell today then?
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  1027. MR.STAN.666 The guys here saying they can get you in to the Illuminati are scam artists. The Illuminati no longer exists and has not since the back end of the 18th century.
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  1028. @Antivlog Who? The Catholic Church? Islam? Judaism? Hindusim?
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  1029. @Meg Bourgeois Good morning, Meg. It is true to say that being a Freemason entails certain instances of speaking in front of a few people. some people are ok with this and others may be nervous. It is true to say that the more you do speak in front of people, the better you get at it and along with that, confidence grows. And yes, I have certainly increased my circle of friends, but these are more than friends. would trust them with my life and the lives of my wife and children. They are all honourable men, that one can count on. that is not automatically true among ones "friends" who are not Masons. But there is much more to it than that! Freemasonry tries to make men who are already good men, in to better men. It usually succeeds. There is also a huge charitable side to it. It really is a force for good!
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  1030. @Luna ft One of the conditions for joining a Lodge is, because it costs money to join and maintain membership.. and monetary donations to charitable causes are expected from each brother, membership of Freemasonry must not put any financial strain on an individual/family. To join a Lodge when you are barely surviving would be a bad idea. Also, it sounds as though you want to join Freemasonry for what you can get out of it. This is the wrong reason for joining. You join to see what you can do for others. Sadly, even if you were a multi-millionaire, I'd oppose your joining if you came to me for that very reason.
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  1031. Yeah.. also known as "Lord Voldemort".😂😂😂😂
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  1032. @chris Warren No we're not. Why would you say such a thing?
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  1033. @gnewt75 What is it exactly that you are accusing us of? Do you have evidence?
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  1034.  @gnewt75  Well, you're probably right on that one. Just one problem. Freemasonry is not a secret closed-door society. People just imagine that to be true...and...er.. it aint.
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  1035.  @jun1448  There is nothing in Freemasonry that is incompatible with any religion. We have men of all the worlds religions in Freemasonry and no incompatibility is ever reported.
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  1036. @Dustin Ellis Wrong. We don't "offer" memberships to anyone.. Candidates have to approach us. That many secrets? Hardly anything in Freemasonry could be regarded as "secret". Do you even know what form these secrets take? No, you don't, so stop talking bollocks man. You're right. We can't tell our wives.... or anyone who has not taken the same obligation. We make a promise and stick to it.. it is symbolic of our integrity...and that's the only reason we swear not to reveal them.
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  1037. @The African Son Why do you want to join?
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  1038. No. The opposite is true. Freemasons do not discriminate in any way.
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  1039. @AJ Ahmed I am sure there IS a District Grand Lodge of Pakistan.. but sadly have no information on it.
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  1040. Kamala just does not understand how bad things are in the USA. When asked what she would change if she became President..she said she couldn't think of anything.... so that means she's quite happy for people to suffer!
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  1041. @Robert Smith care to name them? In fact... just name six.
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  1042.  @dreamdiction  Who's using the family brain cell today?
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  1043.  @girlgirl1801  I get camaraderie like I had in the Royal Navy. I get opportunities to meet people I'd never normally meet. I get the chance to help people who can't help themselves, from all over the world. I get to learn from men far greater than me, on how to better myself. But please don't lecture me on your god. I have no real idea of any aspect of god...and it is my contention that nobody else really does, either...religion is nothing more than "wishful thinking".
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  1044.  @tropicalstrings  Can you explain what you mean by "sounding Muslim"? I'm not, by the way, nor will I ever be. I disagree with organised religion so I have NO religion at all.
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  1045.  @mohamedtarek-cy2wl  We don't hate Islam. What would be the point of that? We have many Muslims in Freemasonry.
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  1046. @kingtim41 I can understand your hostility, based on some of the ridiculous loons that post here, but I would adopt a different posture. The introspective attitude adopted by some Masons, does create a false sense of suspicion. Rather than broadcasting what we do, I like to answer questions about what we are, what we do etc. Of course, I would never divulge the modes of recognition, but all else is open for discussion with all. Of course, it is upo to you how much you tell people, but my advice is, answer all questions honestly and openly (aside from the modes of recognition of course) and start a dialogue. If people speak with you respectfully, you must answer respectfully. If people speak to you like a dick, respect their ignorance....once. After that, you should treat them as they trreat you. Best of luck.
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  1047. @users-pt6rm7wf3s Please give examples of the evil you accuse us of. Then supply evidence.
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  1048. @someguyguy4019 I never experienced anything like this whan I took the 33rd Degree. Although the people in that video do appear to be wearing something approaching Masonic regalia, although the video is so unclear, it is imposible to see exactly what they are wearing, the ritual in which they are participating, is nothing to do with Freemasonry. At no point, in any Masonic ritual are children involved.
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  1049. @Jacob Muirhead do you mean 2B1ask1?
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  1050.  @Brenda-nu4lg  Good morning Brenda. It is extremely unlikely that Floyd was a Freemason. Even if he had been, as soon as he was convicted of one of his many crimes, he would have been expelled. If any Freemason is convicted of a criminal offence, he is automatically expelled. And just because he has a pretty tattoo, does not mean he was a Freemason at all. A man has to be of good character to be a Freemason and this is why I feel he has never ever been one. Also, it is important to know that a man's wealth is of no importance. As long as he can comfortably afford the fees for membership, without undue strain on the family budget, he can be a member. Freemasons generally, are just normal hardworking guys, paying their mortgage and putting food on the table. Questions? Just ask.
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  1051.  @jokaribecker32  The problem with "research" is that most people think it means looking at videos on here. It is extremely unlikely Floyd was a Freemason. He most definitely was not when he died as a Freemason must not have any criminal convictions. As soon as he committed one of his many crimes, he would have been automatically expelled.
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  1052. @Diogenes The vast majority of Masonic charitable giving IS.
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  1053.  @AdamtheFreemason  Good morning, Adam. That's the first time I've heard that. In my very humble opinion, I don't think it's a good practice... because how would it square, if you had, say, 100 members present? You'd have to count all those balls and if there was, say, only 99... then the Candidate would be rejected. with the B and W balls, all you'd need to look for is one black among all the white. I'm not saying it is wrong.... just inefficient.
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  1054.  @AdamtheFreemason  But you'd still need to count how many balls are in the box, compared to how many Brethren of the Lodge are present. You'd need to know that someone has not put a ball in. That's seriously open to miscalculation, my Brother. As I said, if you have, say, 100 Brethren of the Lodge present, you;d need to count 100 balls... and if the Master makes a mistake... and thinks there's 100 balls in the accept section when there are actually 99... that means one Brother, who has rejected the Candidate will have his wishes ignored. If you use black and white, it would be very evident at a glance that someone had rejected him. I completely respect the traditions of a Lodge and it's own way of doing things... I would never ever mention it at a meeting as a visitor. It would be completely inappropriate and downright rude to...but your way is very very flawed, in my humble opinion. Might I suggest that you discuss this with your WM, DC and Sec. at your next Committee meeting and point out to them, the problem I have highlighted.
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  1055. @Scotty Can't sell your soul. It doesn't belong to you, it belongs to God. What other traditions would we follow? Of course they are man-made. False felllowship? Not a bit of it. I have made very close friends throughout my time in Freemasonry.. men who I would trust with my life. Membership of Freemasonry isn't about gaining "success", however, many successful men have been Freemasons. Norman Schwarzkopf, Buzz Aldrin, Shaq, Rick Wakeman, Kings of England, 14 Presidents of the USA etc etc etc.
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  1056.  @Washyourbum28  He may have been a Freemason at some point.. but I seriously doubt it. In any case, as soon as he was convicted of his many crimes, he would have been expelled. It is not possible for any man with a criminal conviction to be a Freemason. So most definitely.. at his death he was NOT a Freemason.
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  1057. Well that told HER! LMAO! Go get her Anne!
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  1058. @Edwin Dennis what a load of old tripe. Dad couldn't have joined in college as he would not have been old, enough. Why lie? He went quiet when asked about it? Well of course.. because it never happened and he wouldn't know what to say!
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  1059. MrPerla2005 complete bollocks. We revere our ladies most highly.
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  1060. @Mrs. Hoot To expand on my answer to your question, Freemasonry is a system of morality illustrated by symbols. There are many symbols in Freemasonry, but the main three are the called the "Great Lights in Freemasonry" and those are the things to which you referred in your question. The Holy Bible. Lodges that practice Regular (official) Freemasonry (there are some "Lodges" that CALL themselves Freemasons... but are not) must display an open Holy Bible when the Lodge is opened. This is because the United Grand Lodge of England is the most senior Grand Lodge in the world and the teachings of Freemasonry are strongly allied to the moral issues covered by the Holy Bible, Freemasonry originating (as war as we can ascertain) in England (or Scotland!) in the middle ages... when Christianity was the chosen religion of the country. Freemasons welcome members from all faiths and if there are members present who share a different faith, their holy book is also displayed. The square. You called it a ruler.. but it is in fact a masons square and is used to measure stone and make well squared edges of 90 degrees. The square represents our morality as men and reminds us to be true to all mankind. You will have heard of the phrase "getting a square deal"... meaning you have had a deal where you have been treated fairly... this phrase comes from Freemasonry! Its morally right to act fairly in all dealings, whether that be in work, or socially, or charitably. The Compasses (not "compass") Are a reminder to us to work within due bounds.. to act within the limit of our authority as men and to contain our passions and desires. Some say they represent the circle (because compasses are used to draw perfect circles) and this represents the eternity of god, by whatever name he is known to anyone. If you need any more information, then please let me know.
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  1061. @Giavanna Sebastiano A book that is the product of several translations.... Aramaic, Greek, Latin, English... and with bits missing...not to mention, cherry-picking the best bits and leaving out the not so great ones by the religious scholars down the years. Sorry.. the Holy Bible, and probably most holy books, are nothing more than works of fiction at best, and at worst, the controlling bonds of millions.
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  1062. Giavanna Sebastiano thank you for your good wishes. Be well.
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  1063. @Giavanna Sebastiano I have heard your claim many many times and have always refuted them. I always find it amusing when a no-Mason claims to know more about Freemasonry than those of us who are. That's like a plumber going in to an operating theatre and finding a cardiac surgeon working on a patient and then saying to him "you're doing that wrong, you know"? It's absurd! You either believe us (we have ZERO reason to lie about anything) or you don't. It really doesn't matter.
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  1064.  @janetcummins2048  Good morning Janet and thank you for your response. Yes, you are perfectly correct. There IS only ONE Supreme Being. "Supreme Being" is a phrase that can only be applied to a single entity. I don't really want to argue semantics, but we really are limited by our language when trying to describe something which really is way way way beyond our comprehension. Yes, our fraternity was created by man and is, therefore, fallible. No Freemason ever says that our fraternity is perfect. It isn't. But we strive to be the best we can...we all know we will never be perfect.. but we continue to try. I feel you may have the wrong end of the stick when it comes to the supreme Being. We believe the Supreme Being is whatever the individual Mason believes it to be. As Masons we believe any man can believe in any God that he wishes, without necessarily sharing that belief.
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  1065. @STEVE REEVES I was a Lt (at the time) in the engineering branch and outranked him when I served with him. He had zero respect for the command structure. All the wardroom hated him. He has few "friends" on board and all those that said they were, secretly hated him too.
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  1066. @Christina Velazquez Freemasonry has a set of conditions for any man to approach us for membership. 1. Be male. 2. Have a belief in a Supreme Being of some kind.... doesn't matter which one, as long as it's also one that created the universe. 3. Have no criminal convictions. 4. Be ABLE TO AFFORD THE FEES. 5. Have the support of the family. A sizeable proportion of the guys you described DO have convictions. If they are short of cash, how can they be expected to pay the fees for membership let alone give donations to charity?.....if anything they are the ones who NEED the charity. There'd be no point in them joining even if they were conviction free.
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  1067. We Freemasons do not create a council of our own. Where do you GET this nonsense?
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  1068. @CJ HAving been invited to the 33rd Degree in 2018....I have to refute your ridiculous allegations.
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  1069. @Alvin Gonez A lot of Freemasons keep them. Those that are not Christian regard them as a mere story and do as they wish. However, as most Masons are of a highly moralistic background and keep them, they adopt other religions.
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  1070. @Whitney Goss. Did you know Hitler executed almost 100,000 Freemasons? What's it like to have the same mindset as the worlds most prolific murderer?
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  1071. @Serendipity Min Oh come on! Do you REALLY think we sacrifice babies? How ridiculous! We are ordinary law-abiding men, trying to be better men and to improve the world around us, with high morality and charitable works. In our free time we do exactly what non-Masons do, PLUS we have social events as fundraisers, barbecues, quiz nights, race nights, cultural tours, that sort of thing. A few months back, me and some of my Brethren spent two weeks working on a children's playground that had been closed because it was in need of repair and was deemed to be potentially dangerous. The local council didn't have the money to fix it, so we did it. Our own time, our own cash. If the council had paid for it, it would have run in to tens of thousands. That's an example of what we do. We are community minded and philanthropic. Don't believe the conspiracy theorist rubbish that you see on these pages.
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  1072.  @serendipitymin7935  No, not at all. Religion is irrelevant in Freemasonry. In fact, all discussion of religion (and politics!) is forbidden at Masonic meetings because they are such divisive subjects. I have several Brothers in my Lodge who are Muslim (as well as Sikh, Hindu , Jewish, Christian, etc. We are all great friends and often socialise outside the Lodge, Covid permitting!
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  1073. @Josh adams no Josh, Freemasonry does not require the relocation of any of it's members. Some Masons like to keep it private, most are happy to talk about it. Almost nothing is secret and 99% of it can be discussed openly. If you'd have any questions, please feel free to ask.
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  1074.  @bedbug5944  Generally, Lodges are like anywhere else. Inclusive of all races, creeds, colours. Sadly in some Lodges in the deep south of the USA, racism is alive and well. I visited a few Lodges there...never again.
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  1075. @hahna77 First of all "...and up"? There is nothing after the 33rd Degree. Also, You assume that Degrees 4-33 are of Freemasonry. They are not. They apply only to the Scottish Rite, which is AN APPENDANT ORDER...Of Freemasonry. I hope that helps.
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  1076. @Big Flower Nah... we don't.
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  1077. @Sdi Juma To make good men better, to exude kindness and to improve the lives of others.
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  1078. The anchor in the show is quite right...our enemies are laugning at us. Time to get real, folks. A career in the armed forces is not just a job...it is a way of life and this "General" think's it's like being the Managing director of a typing school or something.
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  1079. @josh martinez and your evidence for this is?????
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  1080.  @clare_jordin  Claire, Pike was an Episcopalian Christian. There IS no such creature as Baphomet, he was made up to fool Christian zealots by a man called Le Taxil. The hoax he perpetrated was over 120 years ago and it looks like it's still fooling idiots to this day. I'm a 33rd Degree Mason. Are you calling me a Satanist? Change the record, you silly woman. Try to think for yourself rather than let that vacuous space inside your head be filled with bull.
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  1081. @Steph Saball This is a common thing in the USA. It is done with the express permission of the family. If they say no.. it doesn't happen. I won't be having it at my funeral, though.
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  1082. @XENON Ohhhh dear...I see the medication is wearing off... perhaps you should get the dosage increased....
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  1083. @Stupid Channel Most people assume that those outside Freemasonry know nothing...are intentionally kept in the dark and that everything that happens is secret. Not so. It's an urban myth. Even that which we call the "secrets" are all over the interent and in libraries. We don't care if you know what they are... the actual contents is extremely insignificant... its the act of keeping the promise not to reveal them, that is used as a symbol of our integrity as men....a vital quality in a Freemason. We don't broadcast what is entailed in our rituals... if a man reads what's going to happen, this will take a lot of the impact away....however, there are no rules saying we CANNOT divulge them. The only things we are forbidden to reveal (the "secrets") are the soign, grip and word of the Degree being worked. All else is open to discussion.
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  1084. @Christine Sage Such a shame.. your surname means "wise"... pity you can't follow that up.
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  1085. @Jennie McClintock The Illuminati ended at the back end of the 18th century and has never "infiltrated" Freemasonry.
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  1086. Lol how straw-clutchingly ridiculous!
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  1087.  @taktical7665  obverse...means the front of something...as opposed to the REverse.
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  1088.  @littlegirlinthebigworld2566  Because she's a member of staff at the university... Why is it creepy to have men only?
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  1089. What a loathesome individual she is.
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  1090. @Brendan Alimony Well, we've been going for centuries.. we're well established and organised.
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  1091. @Dave s There's no mum more proud of her kids than Mummy Majesty and Her armed forces. We love you too Ma'am.
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  1092.  @alunsinus_prime  Please understand that Freemasonry is not a religion, nor a substitute for one. It is a fraternity. In the ritual, various horrific penalties are described should a Mason reveal the secrets... and the conspiracy theorists LOVE to talk about them. What they "forget" to mention is, that later on in the ceremony, it is revealed to the Candidate, that the penalties are ANCIENT penalties, from the time of Kong Solomon and no longer apply. The absolute worst thing that would happen to any man who reveals the "secrets"...would be to be thrown out. Simple as that.
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  1093.  Greg Fisher  Apparently, an Irish Mason was interviewed and his comments can be heard near the end of the video.
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  1094. Your loss. You said you were just an EA. Had you progressed to MM, you would have been more involved and could have helped to shape the Lodge. the personality of a Lodge is based on the personalities of its members. Don't complain about the dark, if you're not prepared to look for the light switch.
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  1095. @RealCasperMan  Thanks for the response. Sounds like you were right to resign. But you should have sought another Lodge. As I said, Lodges reflect the Membership...there are plenty if other Lodges that are very vibrant and progressive.
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  1096.  @akongvlogg9737  Good morning, Analiza Please forgive the late response. The normal route in to Freemasonry is to approach someone you know is a Mason. If you do not know a Mason, you may apply by simply Googling your local Masonic Lodge. Search by region or state, depending on where you live. The websites usually have a "contact us" button, so you should use that. There are certain requirements for membership. They are... 1. Have a belief in some sort of supreme being that created the universe. 2. Be male. 3. Have no criminal convictions. 4. Be able to afford the fees comfortably. 5. Have the support of the family. Providing you fulfil all of these, you will be invited to an interview and it will be down to the individual Lodge as to whether you will be accepted or not. Freemasonry has members from all the worlds religions. This is possible because religion is not an issue in Freemasonry. We do not allow any discussion of religion or politics at our meetings as these two subjects are likely to cause division and disharmony, when Freemasonry is about unity and harmony. The whole Catholic thing is often brought up. We have nothing against any religion... but the Catholic Church doesn't like us. Says that Freemasonry is incompatible with Christianity, despite no senior Catholic ever having BEEN a Mason to find out! There are many Catholics who are perfectly ok with membership of Freemasonry. In fact, I'm an ex-Catholic...my entire family is Catholic. I guarantee there is nothing incompatible with any religion in Freemasonry.
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  1097.  @SlightLeeBased  I'm a Freemason from the United Grand Lodge of England. Feel free to ask me anything you like and I'll do my best to answer you.
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  1098. @aaronmore2691 I suspect you are not telling the truth. Why? Because no Mason would ever say "we read the bible". We GENUINE Freemasons are encouraged to talk about our Freemasonry...and reading the bible is not something we do in Freemasonry. Why would we? We're a fraternity, not a religion.
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  1099. @Rebel 47 It's impossible to burn a Lodge.
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  1100.  @littlepenguin807  You're confusing us with politicians.
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  1101.  @littlepenguin807  Please name some. You're a sad and pathetic loser aren't you? ALL of the men in my Lodge, of those that are married, are married at least 15 years apart from one..married just over 1 year.....not a sniff of affairs or alcoholism. I'm sure you'd love it to be true....but generally, men in Freemasonry are the opposite to what you say.
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  1102. @Timofeo That has nothing to do with Freemasonry. I'm not saying you won't find men who are Freemasons there... but they do not go there as Masons. I'm sure there are plenty of men who play golf there..does that mean golf is linked to Bohemian Grove?..... no
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  1103. STRANGE! ALL THOSE CLOWNS WHO WANT TO "DEFUND THE POLICE" HAVEN'T COMMENTED ABOUT THIS BRAVE OFFICER...I WONDER WHYYYYYYYYYYYYY?
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  1104. Why?
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  1105.  @ryanehlis426  No he didn't. He was never a Mason, despite what he says. Schnoebelen is a chancer and always will be. He also claims he was a vampire! What a loon! He writes books and gives presentations and does this for CASH. He has realised that there is a rich seam of "gullible" running through the planet and it has CASH to spend! He wishes to relieve them of that burden! I notice that you have NOT answered the question that my Brother Adam Halsted has asked you.. you have just made further allegations. I can only assume that you do not HAVE any answers and, like most here, are regurgitating the same old claptrap. You have no original thought, making YouTube the sole source of your education. I pity you.
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  1106. @Lane Morrison Lane Morrison: Rejected Masonic applicant. Result. Sour grapes.
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  1107.  @lanemorrison4145  lol...looks like we made the right choice then.
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  1108. @Petar Kandic If I can be of any assistance with advice, I am happy to do that. Good luck.
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  1109. @cheryl Hopkins They both are.
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  1110. @matez Social vlog We don't want you. Go away. You bother us.
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  1111. Hard hitting. Funny...but ultimately sad.
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  1112.  @shelbsparton9261  Seriously? I've never played Runescape..is it really from that game?
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  1113.  @benn2946  Good afternoon, Benn. We DON'T regard "Lucifer" with any reverence in a Satanic sense. Pike was talking about "light"...which to a Mason, is knowledge of Freemasonry. "Lucifer" is a Latin word for the planet Venus and roughly translated, means "light bringer". It has absolutely NOTHING to do with Satan/the Devil. It is not a MASONIC term... just a term used by Pike at the time. He loved to use florid language..he WAS a lawyer after all! So "Lucifer" is never used in Freemasonry. LucIS is used, though. It is used in the phrase "Anno Lucis" meaning "in the year of light". We don't routinely WEAR skulls and crossbones. The skull and crossbones symbol in Masonry is used in Freemasonry as a symbol for death (a feature of the Third, or "Master Masons" Degree) which is something that comes to us all...and this illustrates that we are all essentially equal as we all end up the same way. There is no "secret message" held in our aprons. They elaborately decorated and do feature symbols... but then symbols are used in every day life. If you the figure of a man walking at a roadside... that's the symbol for a crosswalk, yes? There is no demonic influence. Why WOULD there be? We're a fraterity, not a religion. Please tell me SPECIFICALLY where the demonic influence is. If anyone is being fooled, my friend it is you..and the many people duped by the conspiracy theorists. Did you know that a sizeable proportion of conspiracy theorists that come out with nonsense about us, are actually men that have either applied to join us and have been rejected, or men who have been thrown out of Freemasonry...usually for acquiring a criminal record...so naturally,. they want to hit back. They know that we do not acknowledge such crap as a body. We ignore it... because we know reasonable and sensible people won't take any notice of it. On a personal level though, I hate it. I hate that decent people are bering duped by these arseholes and I don't want them to get away with it. More questions? Ask away.
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  1114. @tammyslade1375 He promoted DEI...simple as that.
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  1115. @Sac Castro then why aren't you one? Continue the family line.
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  1116. @king yakattack Largely, because it never happened.
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  1117. @christianmiranda3404 I wonder why you chose to mention the facts that he was black and gay? That actually says more about you, than it does about him...
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  1118. @Juan Enrique Oliva Oficial Glad to be of assistance Juan. Thanks for speaking up for us.
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  1119. @Chantal Di Donato all she says is perfectly correct.
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  1120.  @indigosoulwarrior4969  So do lots of members of the Christian church...and lots of them are guilty of sexually abusing children.
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  1121. @Eric Black What's the problem, Eric?
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  1122. @James-r9m6v There is NO requirement for a man to be of any particular faith. That is false. The last man to join my Lodge is Muslim. Also, there is no worship of anyone or anything. Baphomet was a made up creature used to discredit the Knights Templar. The Knights Templar (who have recently been exonerated by the RCC) have absolutely nothing to do with Freemasonry. You need to check your facts before putting them down here. You make yourself look foolish.
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  1123. @Flash If secrets are bad, please print here your bank details, your ATM PIN, your home address and alarm code to your house. What's that? You're not going to? Is it because those things are.....secret?
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  1124. @Arthur Gallardo Sadly, not true. Most Masons are just like me. I struggle to make ends meet every month...I pay my mortgage and i struggle to put cash together to pay bills etc.
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  1125. He should be sent back to Britain? Bollocks, no, we don't want him!!! For a guy that wants privacy, he's got a funny way of showing it.
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  1126. @Richard Marston I think you're talking about the G. The square and compasses as per the USA (and many other countries) have a G in the middle. English Freemasonry does not.
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  1127. @julianramirez764 Utter tripe. Only 14 presidents have been Masons. Almost NO "celebrities" are Masons. Satanism? Oh change the record ya dick. And how do I know? I was invited to the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite in 2018. Probably around the time you were born.
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  1128. @britainlott1602 Freemasonry is not a religious organisation, so your idea that we learn god, is simply false. Almost nothing is known of Satan, so for you to say he worshipped Satan, is simply laughable. NO worship of ANY KIND happens in a Masonic Lodge. DESTROY humanity? My Lodge runs a soup kitchen for the homeless of my city. The Shriners of the USA, have built and continue to fund 22 hospitals for the FREE treatment of children if their parents cannot afford it. does that sound like the actions of a group that want to destroy humanity? Are you for real? What an idiot. Go and polish your tinfoil hat.
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  1129. @Juliana Stuart I'm sure he was a fine man, Juliana.
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  1130.  @prayunceasingly2029  Trump is NOT a Freemason. If you're so sure, tell us his Lodge name and number.
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  1131. @Redward Ranger You don't need to be rich to be a Mason. The vast majority of men are ordinary guys who pay the mortgage every month and live a simple life. For example, if a man wanted to join my Lodge, he'd need to pay around £300 up front (which includes his first years annual fees) and then a year after that, around £220 per year. We ask that each man make a charitable donation each month according to his means. There's a meal after each meeting which costs about £20. These fees are well within the reach of most men. Thinking outside the box is fine. Many Freemasons do.
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  1132. @Evan Paga Of course we do not accept the poor. One of the rules regarding applicants to join us, is that he must be able to comfortably afford the required fees, without putting undue stress on the family budget. A poor man would not be able to do that. As well as that, a large aspect of Freemasonry is about giving. If a man has nothing to give, there'd be no point.
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  1133. @zee4265 We don't recruit/invite. If you wish to join, you must approach a Lodge.
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  1134.  @flossycee1012  Good morning Flossy Cee. I'd just like to correct you on that, if I may. We are most definitely not a secret organisation. That's a misconception. The HQ of the United Grand Lodge of England is an enormous building in the centre of London. It has the name of our organisation all over it. We run free tours of the building for anyone, several times a day, most days of the year. We have guides to answer any questions anyone might have. Our Book of Constitutions (our rule book) is free for anyone to read interactively here. https://www.ugle.org.uk/about-us/book-of-constitutions ...so we can hardly be called a "secret organisation". And you talk about living together in peace? Freemasons regard each and every member as their equal. We don't care about the colour of a man's skin, his creed, his background, his cash...we simply don't care...those things are irrelevant. I have visited Lodges all over the world and dined with people who, traditionally, would be at each others throats! I have dined with Sunni and Shia, Catholic and Protestant, Arab and Jew. We all sit together as equals, friends, Brothers. Our religion and politics is left at the door....now tell me ANYWHERE in the world where that happens aside from a Masonic Lodge? It simply doesn't. So Freemasonry PROMOTES living in peace. If the rest of the world followed our example.. it would be a much better place.
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  1135. @dustyk103 ALL Regular (ie official) Lodges must adhere to certain principles and tenets,. otherwise they cannot legitimately call themselves Freemasons. It is impossible for ANY Freemason to be a Satanist, because in order to BE a Freemason, a man mustr have, as the central figure in his life, a supreme being, that is responsible for the creation of the universe. Satan did not create the universe and not even Satanists believe he did. So, your notion that some Lodges could be Satanic, is ludicrous.
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  1136.  @t1aonation673  Nope. Nobody tells me what to do. I guess the truth is something alien to you.
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  1137. @Ken Masters Please give me documented examples of our mission as you see it.
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  1138.  @namelessnobody7611  No, we just think that about you.
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  1139. "People can't see this"... because the people that voted for her or admire her are dumber than SHE is! Come on Cenk, it's plain to see!
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  1140. The LAW covering refugee movement says that refugees should be taken in at the first safe county they arrive in. When they get to that country and move on, they cease to be refugees.. they then become migrants.
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  1141. Why doesn't Obama try this. Yes, the people of America have the right to bear arms. But limit it to one pistol. The right to bear arms is maintained.. but limited, so that, it is hoped (nobody can tell for sure if it will reduce casualties/deaths or not)there will be less harm done.
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  1142. If there were less examples of idiocy, people would not think you had an inordinate supply of idiots.
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  1143. Norwegian733 I think you'll find that "Americans" were either born in the USA or are naturalised..not from the four corners of the world.  Immigrants come from different parts of the world... not Americans.
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  1144. Cant wait!
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  1145. The majority of Americans I have met are quite ignorant of anything outside their own culture.  I trained a load of American aircrew and found their stupidity quite astonishing, quite apart from their ignorance.  And to think these guys are the ones who can mete death on people... makes a chill run through my body. 
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  1146. Wanetta Renay Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnd thank you for proving my point.
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  1147. @BOREAN soldier How on Earch can Jesus be Lord? He can be A Lord... but the way you have structured your sentence, the word Lord SHOULD be an adjective and not a noun.
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  1148. these officers should have realised that the perps refusal to be compliant was hiding something. Is piss easy to get this guy on his face on the ground.. they waited way way too long.
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  1149. The "skull" on Mars supposedly from the death of a secret mission there.... Human flesh would not decompose on Mars. It would be largely as it was left due to the lack of moisture and bacteria as we have on Earth. The Bootes void is easily explainable. If you have a handful of rice, say and drop it on to a piece of black paper.. you will see ares of paper almost obscured by rice and you will see large areas with no rice in it at all. It's the same theory in this void. Because space is endless, of course you are going to have bits of it (and not just the two dimensional example like the rice and paper, but the three dimensional space which is of course bigger) with lots of stars in and some of it with nothing in it. Peeps are, as usual, seeing weird things that just aren't there really. Try Paranormality:- why we believe the impossible by Dr. Richrd Wiseman. It will open your yes. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Paranormality-Why-what-isnt-there/dp/0230752985?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creativeasin=0230752985&linkcode=xm2&redirect=true&tag=httpricharcom-21
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  1150. @Howard Halifax Well said sir!! Now, may I open an account please?
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  1151.  @royboy6301  ...and don't forget she was shagging Corbyn too!
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  1152. @Ryan Smith this is not Easter Star. It's English women's Freemasonry. Easter star does not exist in England.
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  1153. @Viper TheLegend I played golf once. Not for me. More a rugby man. Lexus? Nah.. I drive a Toyota. The current Master of my Lodge drives a Ford. The "handshake" isn't a handshake.. it's a "grip"..the hands don't move up and down... and it's only done as part of the ceremonies in the Lodge Room. And if that bell-end Clarkson did it..I'd take what he actually did.. with a pinch of salt.
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  1154. @Sanan Ahmad Google you local Lodge.
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  1155.  sara and patrick 2.0  Why?
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  1156.  @sananahmad9715  If you wish to be a Freemason, you need to google your local Lodge and then apply via their website. It's not rocket science, Sanan.
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  1157. @Daniel Godfrey Firstly, we don't have a secret handshake. We have grips. The hands do not go up and down. secondly, the grip is useless....without the word to go with it.
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  1158. @Josiah As a holder of the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite, I completely and utterly refute your ridiculous allegation. What makes you think that YOU who is not even a Freemason know more than those men that are? That Ladder you were talking about.. you're not even ON it, ya fool! Those that "leave" and then proceed to badmouth Freemasonry, have invariably been thrown out, but not having the strength of character to admit that, they make up all sorts of ludicrous stories, that gullible people like you believe. Go back to your conspiracy theories. You deserve each other.
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  1159. @Mischa WORLDS leading expert? Rubbish. I don't believe she was even referred to as such. She may be an authority on it, but I'm not sure the "worlds leading expert" can be attached to anyone.
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  1160. FUN FACT! Kia have developed a new car which has a single button, that when pressed, it performs a perfect u turn. It's called the Kia Starmer.
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  1161. I DO wish people wouldn't refer to ships as THE Michigan or THE Nimitz etc. Michigan and Nimitz etc, are names. If you had a son called Robert, and he came home from school, would you say "hey, here comes the Robert", would you? You'd say This is the last we'll see of Michigan till she surfaces again".
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  1162. @GeeGee Gee ask me. I'll tell you.
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  1163. Was. He's dead.
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  1164. @Get Better with Me what time do you have to be back at your cell?
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  1165. This boat would be undetectable to our sosus warning nets in the Atlantic. It's doubtless our sonar would even pick it up....and if it did, it would sound like a seismic anomaly or whales humping....anything but a submarine.
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  1166.  @sweetoblivion250  Your folks must be so proud of you!
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  1167. @Leg-xx5md Fools? Oh you mean like Isaac Newton? Mozart? Buzz Aldrin? Martin Luther King? Joseph Lister? Alexander Fleming? Dr. Barnardo? Anti-Christ? Most Masons are Christian. No worship of any kind happens in Freemasonry. We're not a religion, we're a fraternity.
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  1168. Untrue.
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  1169.  @murphychris9811  I'm a Mason. I'm not a Tory. My best friend is a Mason. He's staunch Labour. Freemasonry transcends politics. ALL discussion of politics (and religion) is forbidden in the Lodge, because they are the subjects most likely to cause discord and bad feeling. If we were all Tories, that wouldn't be an issue, would it?
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  1170.  @murphychris9811  "just coz they say something doesn't means its true" well the same applies to YOU! My best friend? He's the Union Convener at work. Sound Tory to you? Not at all. You're a bigot.
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  1171. @Viduranga Rajapaksha Let's see the proof then. Or are you just full of bull?
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  1172. @ {زِّمَنِ* أّلَوِفِّأّء} Many Freemasons would agree with you!
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  1173. @bobbyoty And now we know that you spout absolute drivel so can we please have you shut down?
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  1174. @James Kirk are you a relatively new Mason?
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  1175.  @jameskirk207  I am. 33rd Degree Mason, having been a member of Freemasonry for over 20 years, Past Master of TWO Lodges, Grand Officer of the United Grand lodge of England, Past Z of the Royal Arch. Ok? The reason being, your definition of the higher power. The higher power we are required to believe in, is any one that you like, providing it's a benevolent one (an unbenevolent one would not be acceptable based on the obligations a Mason has to take) and must be the one who created the universe.,,hence the Great Architect.... Grand Geometrician etc. Your definition seems to make no such claims.
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  1176.  @jameskirk207  ok.
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  1177. @Kyle VA You are mistaken as many are. The requirement for membership is not to believe in a higher power.. but to believe in one being who created the universe. That's why we refer to it as the Great Architect of the Universe. A generic name for whatever created the universe and is non-specific so that no believer is excluded. If we used a specific name of whatever creature that is, those that do not use that name would be excluded... and we don't believe any men should be excluded based on his religious beliefs. It is a deeply personal thing and that is not what we are about. So, by debunking your definition of what we must believe in, your post is null and void.
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  1178. Many people CLAIM to be Masons or perhaps EX-Masons... usually it's a complete load of old bollocks.
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  1179. @Crystal Davis Why do you think that, Crystal?
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  1180. @Spicy Pepper Mushroom I'll bet you're one of those people who, if you were down on your luck, begging on a street corner, and a passer-by gives you ten dollars, you'd run after them screaming "hey, why wasn't it 20"???? You sicken me.
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  1181. @Dan Bowins So, you'd never see a doctor? You'd refuse life saving surgery for your child? Doctors and surgeons take oaths. Some guy decides to rob you... you can't go to the police.... because they take an oath too. Oh and if your country is under attack, it would be taken over by a foreign power...because there'd be no armed forces... because THEY take oaths. And if you're at a trial where a friend of yours has been unjustly charged with an offence...and are called to give evidence to help free him....you wouldn't be able to do that.... because it involves taking an oath I don't think you've thought this through.
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  1182.  @muletowndumpsters  In England, we call that "moving the goalposts", Don. I prove you wrong and then you change the parameters. Imagine a football player falling three yards short of crossing the touchline....no score...do you think they then move the line three yards closer? NO! Well that's a metaphorical example of what you just did. Do you realise how silly you look now? And in any case, the obligations we take (they aren't oaths...) are "in the presence of"... the Great Architect of the Universe....( a generic phrase intended to make a man think of his own personal god) not TO it. It's a PROMISE. Now are you telling me that you've never promised something to somebody?
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  1183. Free speech curtailed. He should never have left the stage when beardy ushered him off
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  1184. The fact that an IDIOT was elected speaks volumes about her constituents who must also be IDIOTS
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  1185. @Eva Rivers Libby 1. You CANNOT join the Freemasons if you are female. 2. NOBODY is ever invited to join Freemasonry. If they are, the person doing the inviting is behaving improperly. 3. We are NOT a religion. This makes me think you are not being truthful. Care to comment?
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  1186.  @oraevalibby1890  LOL......ok , now I think I see where the problem is. There are some orders who regard themselves as "Women Freemasons", but Regular Freemasonry.... the original version...set out some ground rules.. and one of those is...men only. Not because we are sexist....we think no less of women than we do of men..it's just tradition. So... maybe in womens Freemasonry it is permitted to invite a lady to join.
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  1187.  @Philosopherseyes  Good morning, Philosopher. Firstly, no Freemason is under a "vow of silence" as you mean it. Yes, we must not reveal the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked, but all else can be disclosed. We make that "vow" or promise, not to reveal those things, simply to give us a promise to adhere to and that adherence is a symbol of integrity. Secondly, we do not worship Satan. We do not worship anyone or anything in Freemasonry. You are confusing us with a religion...we are not. We are a fraternity. This is 100% truth. If we did worship Satan, why WOULD we dent is so strenuously? It is not illegal. There are plenty of people who openly do so. So there would be no need for us to deny it. It is IMPOSSIBLE for a Satanist to be a Freemason.
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  1188.  @whatsupbato  The PRIMARY requirement for membership, is a belief in a supreme being that created the universe. Satan, did not create the universe and not even Satanists believe he did. So if the highest authority in your life is Satan, you do not qualify for membership. It's very simple. Yes, we do not differentiate between men of different backgrounds and religions and consequently, we have men of all the worlds religions and those who do not have a religion per se, but do believe the universe was created by a single entity. I hope this answers your question.
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  1189.  @whatsupbato  It is forbidden for any Mason to invite a man to join. Those that wish to be Freemasons need to approach us. It's actually in the ritual, that a man must "come of his own free will and accord". You most certainly do NOT have to be rich or white! I have already stated that we do not care about a man's background, his colour or his creed. We are interested in the mans CHARACTER and INTEGRITY rather than anything else. However, you MUST be male. The worlds premier Grand Lodge, is the United Grand Lodge of England. It has set a series of principles and tenets in order to achieve "Regularity". Any Grand Lodge wishing to achieve Regularity and to be recognised by the UGLE, MUST adhere to these principles and tenets. Consequently there are many Grand Lodges around the world. The USA has a Grand Lodge for every state. Every Grand Lodge is independent of every other one, but all work on the same principles. It has to be said that there are other groups, notably on the continent of Europe, that STYLE themselves as "Freemasons" but do not adhere to the aforementioned principles and tenets and as such, are not recognised by the UGLE. They are often those responsible for the more risible actions which have taken place around the world, for which we REGULAR Masons are often blamed. All Regular Masons around the world are regarded with the same respect and regard, regardless of what Grand Lodge they belong to and what rank they have attained.
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  1190. @wombat47 At least the leader of our country doesn't have one foot in the grave and a vice who smoked pot and then prosecuted others for doing it. shameful. We've all heard the phrase "God Bless America". It should read "God HELP America".
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  1191. @Patrello Gorelawme I assume you have proof of this? If so, you must report it to the Police.
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  1192. Then the pope was an idiot. He has everything wrong. NONE of the features of which he spoke are true. And these characters lead billions of Christians around the globe? Trouble is, the arrogance of "papal infallibility" means a pope will never admit he was wrong.
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  1193.  @KingMickeyMouseOoO  Here's an example. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyyLdfH6XBA
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  1194. Wow.. what a fantastic and positive young lady.
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  1195. @chris georgallis Ben Franklin, Norman Schwarzkopf, Audie Murphy, Harry Trueman, Paul Revere etc etc. Weak men? Yeah right.
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  1196. @Lisa Mckinney yawwwnnnnnnnnnn if you're going to come out with bull, make it NEW bull!
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  1197. In my work, we can be punished for saying something to someone else, which is overheard by someone who is "offended" by it. This was BLATANT THREAT OF MURDER. Double standards? MY company tows the line on the basis of what the law is. So surely the law has to be applied in this case.
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  1198. @James Tucker I suspect Jack Brrown is a new Mason and hasn't quite got all of the right info and terminology.
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  1199. @Mandy_Land No. No. No.
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  1200. @kakashi99908 Freemasons have never physically worked stone. We see ourselves as buildings...and try to make those buildings as good as they can be. We are called SPECULATIVE Masons. The guys who actually work the stone are called OPERATIVE Masons.
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  1201.  @kakashi99908  There is no official demarcation between the two, operative and speculative. It's just that operative stonemasonry consists ONLY of stonemasons....those who work stone. Freemasonry consists of men from all walks of life and that includes stonemasons. We have doctors, lawyers, firefighters, retail workers, sailors, soldiers and airmen, security guards, police officers, butchers, bakers and candlestick makers...and even stonemasons in Freemasonry. So when a Freemason whose job is as a stonemason attends his lodge... he then becomes a speculative Mason.
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  1202. @Lathin Jose Then join a Lodge and see for yourself. If you find it is bad, just leave. Don't be suckered in by the conspiracy theorists.
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  1203. @KJweb20 No, Trump is not and never has been. The last President to be a Mason was Gerald Ford.
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  1204. @smirnov8579  What would be the point?
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  1205. @KJweb20  Trump is not a Mason. And even if he was, he'd have been expelled now due to his convictions.
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  1206. @WN Sam Nope... Freemasonry has nothing to do with any of those things you mentioned.
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  1207.  @nonestand9273  Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I know about the theories... but that's just it.. they are...theories. As a 33rd Degree Freemason with 20 years plus behind me, being a Past Master of TWO Lodges and being a Grand Officer in the United Grand Lodge of England, I think I'm more than qualified to make that call. What are your qualifications?
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  1208.  @nonestand9273  So you don't know the difference between Regular Freemasonry and Irregular Freemasonry? Your response confirms that. Some, "myth investigator". Oh.. and foolish people think they know more about Freemasonry than Freemasons. I'll let you carry on with your "investigations".
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  1209. No. She's AS GOOD.
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  1210. @William Ong Wanna know what was the last few things on our group chat? 1.A cartoon of Wally (Waldo to some) in his striped shirt and hat in an abandoned town (due to lockdown)... with the legend "Try hiding now, you tw*t"! 2. Notification that one of our Lodge widows had passed away. 3. A much played clip of Clint Eastwood, explaining to Nun, Shirley Maclaine, on why he shouldn't marry with the legend "Be Like Clint". 4. Arrangements for the storage of food to be delivered to local vulnerable people who are shielding and cannot leave their home. Hope this helps.
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  1211. @FAH- Q Well your wish has been granted. I'm a Freemason under the United Grand Lodge of England. Ask me what you wish. Oh, by the way, you don't need to be rich to be a a Mason. I'm far from rich but have been a member for 23 years.
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  1212. I served aboard Biter, P270. Great fun!
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  1213. @Rachid Rifai The same place you do. What a ridiculous question.
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  1214. @A Nobody and nothing is ever worshipped in Freemasonry. Grow up.
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  1215.  @IkeanCrusader1013  noice?
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  1216. @Nita Helton There sure is. If you'd like to ask any questions, I'd be happy to help.
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  1217. Well, seeing as you are lower than "the bottom", because you're not even a member...how do YOU know? DUH???
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  1218. @sozoshi shonen Why not ask if you're interested. You don't need to join, he can tell you as much as you like other than the traditional modes of recognition.
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  1219. The Prime Minister is not above the law. If accusations are made, then they must be investigated. I don't see a problem with that.
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  1220. @Rickus Kruger all you need to do is ask. 99.99% is not a secret.
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  1221. @Money mane #GMEMEMPHIS Oh for goodness sake the Illuminati does not exist!!! It was disbanded over two hundred years ago and the only time they appear now is in novels!
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  1222. @Chris T Oh for goodness sake, change the record will ya? It's getting boring now.
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  1223.  @alwaysworking4god298  Oh stop itl! Can't you see you are just recycling the same old guff you have read on here? Have an original thought one day. You may enjoy it and have another one!
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  1224.  @alwaysworking4god298  And you think the Devil has infiltrated us Masons and we are doing his bidding? Hmm.. I think it's gone the other way.. what make you think he hasn't infiltrated you guys... religious zealots...to stop US? I think he must have. That's the only way to explain the hostility you have towards a Craft of which you know NOTHING.
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  1225. @AnnieO100 LOL................what a load of old claptrap...
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  1226. @Robbie Down Noooooooo it's nothing like church.
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  1227. Stupid woman
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  1228. @Douglas Thompson Rubbish. We will talk to you as much as you like about Freemaosnry. We are incredibly open. Just ask me any questions you like.
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  1229. @Krulty As Only the United Grand Lodge of England and Lodges in amity with it, CAN be called Freemasonry, those groups that CALL themselves Freemasons, but do not require a belief in a supreme being (usually, though not exclusively) and may discuss religion and politics..on the continent of Europe) are NOT Freemasons... no matter what they call themselves.
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  1230.  @RainMakeR_Workshop  If you are talking history, you should say so. I was talking about the way things are now, because I thought you were speaking of contemporary issues. The history that we have shows many schisms and unifications, so much so, that it's impossible to say with any certainty WHAT happened and WHEN. There's conjecture, sure, but nothing definite. It all started in Europe? nobody knows where (or when) Freemasonry started, so you cannot make a claim like that.
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  1231. @Daniel The Deadly Deception LOL.. yeah right. http://www.masonicinfo.com/shaw.htm
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  1232. another mother what would be the point of doing that?
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  1233. No. And no.
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  1234. I hold the 33rd Degree of the AASR.
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  1235. @theshamanarchist5441 Please present EVIDNECE then. Gossip and tittle tattle. You ought to be ashamed.
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  1236. @Blaize Akpawu Many many Masons are Christian and believe in God. You are very much mistaken.
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  1237. I'm gonna go with my white mates...and when we get offended looks from the black audience, we'll say we IDENTIFY as black. There'll be bugger all they can do about it then.
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  1238. @Brijesh Patel Freemasonry exists for many reasons, not least of those it to make good men better... by learning about themselves and how to improve themselves by sticking to a set of principles and tenets. It also exists as a philanthropic organisation. It supports world charity as well as local. Over $2million a day is donated by Freemasons i the USA alone to worthy causes. but Freemasons don;t just donate money. They donate their time to make their communities better.. to look after those that cannot look after themselves.. to support the less fortunate. It is no exaggeration to say that many of the air ambulances that operate in England could not do so if the financial support of the Freemasons were to be removed. I myself use my own car and fuel to transport the elderly from a local care home anywhere they need to go without having to rely on buses and taxis. I make no charge for this and see it as my duty to help those who need that help. And I'm not special. Many Masons do similar things all over the world. Many people assume that because the primary requirement for membership is a believe in some sort of Supreme Being, that we are a religious society. That is not the case. When a man is interviewed, the first question asked of him is "do you have a belief in a Supreme Being"? If the Candidate answers yes, then the interview continues with NO MORE mention of religion. Why? Because it is irrelevant. No discussion of religion or politics is allowed at a Masonic meeting. Why? Because religion and politics are the two most divisive subjects known to man. We have NO dealings in business or finance, again, contrary to popular opinion. I have sat at a table where Protestants and Catholics, Arabs and Jews, and Sunni and Shia met as friends and equals. Now that's got to be a good thing! I hope I have gone some way to answer your question. If you have more, please come back to me.
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  1239. @ED94 A man's skin colour is not at all important. For example, look at this. https://www.grandlodgeofnigeria.org
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  1240. @melanie lim-skulskie Good for you, Melanie. Keep an eye on this channel and help us debunk all the stupid conspiracy theories.
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  1241. @Taylor Johnson Oh for goodness sake, change the record.
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  1242. @johnliebenthal I have heard this so often and it really irks me. We are certainly NOT a secret society.. you got that right. But neither are we a "society of secrets". Yes we have "secrets" (even though they aren't really secret at all) but they account for a tiny tiny percentage of what we do.
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  1243. @Tsaki-Titan Good morning. Brother Rudyard Kipling (author of The Jungle Book and others) was an English Mason but spent a lot of time in India and Pakistan. Here he joined further Lodges and side Degrees. He wrote "The Man Who Would Be king" in which there are a plethora of Masonic references and tells the tale of Daniel Dravitt and Peachey Carnahan, two British soldiers who were Masons and their adventures in India. It was made in to a movie with Sean Connery and Michael Caine. Great story! But this is a poem about wrote illustrating the various races and religions you get in a Masonic Lodge. The Mother-Lodge There was Rundle, Station Master, An' Beazeley of the Rail, An' 'Ackman, Commissariat, An' Donkin' o' the Jail; An' Blake, Conductor-Sargent, Our Master twice was 'e, With 'im that kept the Europe-shop, Old Framjee Eduljee. Outside -- "Sergeant! Sir! Salute! Salaam!" Inside -- "Brother", an' it doesn't do no 'arm. We met upon the Level an' we parted on the Square, An' I was Junior Deacon in my Mother-Lodge out there! We'd Bola Nath, Accountant, An' Saul the Aden Jew, An' Din Mohammed, draughtsman Of the Survey Office too; There was Babu Chuckerbutty, An' Amir Singh the Sikh, An' Castro from the fittin'-sheds, The Roman Catholick! We 'adn't good regalia, An' our Lodge was old an' bare, But we knew the Ancient Landmarks, An' we kep' 'em to a hair; An' lookin' on it backwards It often strikes me thus, There ain't such things as infidels, Excep', per'aps, it's us. For monthly, after Labour, We'd all sit down and smoke (We dursn't give no banquits, Lest a Brother's caste were broke), An' man on man got talkin' Religion an' the rest, An' every man comparin' Of the God 'e knew the best. So man on man got talkin', An' not a Brother stirred Till mornin' waked the parrots An' that dam' brain-fever-bird; We'd say 'twas 'ighly curious, An' we'd all ride 'ome to bed, With Mo'ammed, God, an' Shiva Changin' pickets in our 'ead. Full oft on Guv'ment service This rovin' foot 'ath pressed, An' bore fraternal greetin's To the Lodges east an' west, Accordin' as commanded From Kohat to Singapore, But I wish that I might see them In my Mother-Lodge once more! I wish that I might see them, My Brethren black an' brown, With the trichies smellin' pleasant An' the hog-darn passin' down; [Cigar-lighter.] An' the old khansamah snorin' [Butler.] On the bottle-khana floor, [Pantry.] Like a Master in good standing With my Mother-Lodge once more! Outside -- "Sergeant! Sir! Salute! Salaam!" Inside -- "Brother", an' it doesn't do no 'arm. We met upon the Level an' we parted on the Square, An' I was Junior Deacon in my Mother-Lodge out there! Questions? Please feel free to ask.
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  1244. @Diane Ferreira Er.. it's Great Architect... not "grand". And we use that phrase so that everyone at our meetings, no matter what their own private beliefs are, can be included. If you use a specific word for whatever God you believe in, those that do not believe in that God will be excluded and we are about unity, not division.
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  1245. @Homegrown Christian Oh.. YOU again. There is almost NOTHING in Freemasonry that is regarded as "secret". Even the "secrets" aren't really secret... they are available anywhere on the internet and in libraries. So it's perfectly ok for this lady to be a Masonic researcher. But knowing nothing about us and just idly speculating.. you WOULD say that, wouldn't you?
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  1246.  @bellamarley1  The secrets we swear to keep are nothing but the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked.. nothing more. Who is my Worshipful Master? His name is Dave and he's a window cleaner. I'm not a high enough level? I'm bloody well higher than you, ya silly man. You have NO IDEA what Lucifer is. Prince Edward, Duke of Kent is the Grand Master... not Worshipful Master. This just indicates the lack of knowledge you really have.
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  1247. @Arno Louwersheimer Please provide any evidence you have of your accusations.
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  1248. P2 is a hoax.
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  1249. @Sajida Tahir So basically you're a knob. Couldn't give a toss if you like or not.
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  1250. @notmenotme614 Those not of age, and those that chose not to drink alcohol, got orange or lemon powder.
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  1251. @Jim R. "like any other religion's minions"? It's not a religion, you berk.
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  1252. @Hyron Corros You will see from a post above, that the "Illuminati" on here promise all and take your money... then.. pooof... gone! Unless of course, they can sucker you in for more and more cash... but after being stung for hundreds of dollars initially, most realise it's a scam. The REAL Illuminati was a philosophical society that met in secret in Bavaria, around the back end of the 18th century. They met in secret because the government of the day and the even more powerful church, would not like anyone who could think for themselves, rather than slavishly follow what they were told.. The Church and the Government do not, and never have liked anything that challenges their ability to control people. So if men were able to meet to question that control, they would have been seen as a threat and very possibly jailed or even killed. They were a philosophical group and discussed all manner of philosophical subjects, not just religion and politics! Alchemy, mathematical theory, all kinds of stuff. But BECAUSE word got out that these men were meeting, the Church put it out they were Satanic. They appealed to the superstition of the crowd.. saying that to join this would cast you in to eternal damnation!...........well it seems to have worked. Ignorant people to this day still think that because Freemasons used to meet in secret (we don't any more) we are the same. We are not. Illuminati died out in less than ten years. Why did Freemasons meet in secret? Hitler didn't like us.. he murdered tens of thousands of us.. just like he did with the Jews. As a result, we met in secret. The problem was that it became "the norm" to meet in private... and we never really re-emerged until say the 1980's. So to clarify, Freemasons exist and have done since the 11th century. The Illuminati lasted ten years and are now defunct. We never ever were linked.
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  1253. @Ansar Gucci Buy one of the books from a Masonic website. Then you will see for yourself that your post is completely and utterly ludicrous. Put your money where your mouth is.
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  1254. Nope. The United Grand Lodge of England has a timeline of Freemasonry. Here it is. https://www.ugle.org.uk/about-freemasonry/history-of-freemasonry
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  1255. @Ashley Churchill Why was it creepy?
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  1256. @Ricardo Oringe Why? It's the fools that believe the hearsay on here.
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  1257.  @ricardooringe5024  that's right. The fools in the comments section come out with some real crap. They speculate rather than speak from experience.
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  1258. @Teresa Bacon The number of times I have explained about that damn book....take no notice of it.. it is not at all relevant to modern Freemasonry. What she says is spot on. If you'd like me to explain why, then message me back.
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  1259.  @teresabacon9663  HOW DARE YOU! As a 33rd Degree Freemason, I object to being called evil! You have ZERO idea what you are talking about and must have the intellectual capacity of a squashed apricot. STOP listening to the naysayers on YT and listen to those that KNOW from EXPERIENCE.
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  1260. @پرهام پیرای that's up to them... nothing to do with Freemasonry.
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  1261. @Evelyn Suarez Absolutely not. To be a Freemason a man has to be of 21 in most places... 18 in some others.
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  1262. @Iron Heart Show evidence of what you say.. Otherwise, your post is mere rhetoric. Like most here.
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  1263.  @LionHeart1777  Like most people here, you talk absolutely laughable tosh. So oaths are a bad thing. Are you married? Were you parents married ? Then oaths were taken! Have you ever seen a doctor? Then an oath was taken. Ever met a Priest? An oath was taken. Ever met a Police Officer or a member of the armed forces? Oaths were taken. Come back when you have learned to discard the flim-flam and talk sense.
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  1264.  @LionHeart1777  OH! Bill Schnoebelen! The ex Mason, ex-Vampire, ex monk, ex Buddhist, ex-Jew etc etc. This guy will write and say whatever he thinks will make him a fast buck. He knows there are plenty of gullible people out there with cash to spend and will do anything to deprive you guys of it. He's nothing more than a televangelist mixed with Alex Jones!
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  1265. ​ @LionHeart1777  I'm going to answer all 10 points on this website. 1. We have NO trappings of a religion. WE do not promise salvation. We do not require a belief in a SPECIFIC god, the Mason chooses whatever god he wishes...we do have a Chaplain and it is his responsibility to read a prayer at the start and end of an evening... council meetings also do that.. are THEY a religion? Initiation is not part of any religion I know of. There are certain arrangements during a funeral that Masons may do, but that tends to be only american Freemasonry.. it is done almost nowhere else on the planet...Schools have philosophical and ethical teachings.. does that make them religious? 2. Already answered that one by my response to the first question. It is NOT a religion. 3. Does not apply.. as I said.. it is NOT a religion. 4. Where is 4? They haven't even put a "4" in the list...so that gives you an indication of the accuracy of these clowns. 5. Do not be yoked with unbelievers? So where did Jesus Christ spend most of his time? WITH UNBELIEVERS! What would be the point of him spending most of his time with those who already believe? Alternatively, when you spend time on the golf course :(or similar) do you check out all the other golfers religious beliefs? You know what? ALL talk of religion in Lodges is forbidden and I genuinely do not know the religion of most of the Brethren in my Lodge. I know the religion of some, because I have been to their places of worship for funerals marriages, baptisms etc etc. MORE inaccuracy (or as I would call it LIES) when they said for example, Aleister Crowley was a Freemason. He was never ever a Freemason. He was a member of another order quite different to Freemasonry and true to the accuracy of you lot, you club all organisations together. What an huge amount of arrogance and lunacy you display. It beggars belief, the amount of stupidity you people can show. It's a wonder you manage to dress yourselves in the morning. 6. Jesus is not denied in the First Degree. Jesus is not even mentioned in the First Degree or any Degree after that. Accurate as ever huh? 7. I'm sure you are part of organisations that do not mention god or Jesus. Does that make the organsation Satanic or anti-Christian? Of course it doesn't! Blasphemous parodies of the Lord's table? Huh???? Not a clue what you mean about that one. 8. Same as above. 9. Just plain lunacy and again.. WRONG! 10. Full of people who are either misquoted (because most people are too bone idle to check these things for themselves) or are, like Schnoebelen just out to make a fast buck. There.. every single point put to bed as the heap of cow manure it really is. What's scary, is not that this sort of crap is peddled... it's the amount of people who actually swallow it all.. you included. I've wasted enough time on you and your crackpot ideas. I won't be responding to any further posts unless there is something I particularly want to address. Please don't send anything else to me.
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  1266. @hugh stephenson IF you are telling the truth, then those Masons have been breaking the rules. NOBODY should ever be invited to join us, as the man has to "come of his own free will and accord". In other words, if a man wishes to join, he should not bother waiting to be invited, he should approach us. Yes, we look after each other, but then that is what brothers do. However, it is forbidden to benefit by virtue of membership of the Craft. For example, I once saw a new Mason attempting to hand out business cards to the brethren of his new Lodge, when I was the Master. I got my Director of Ceremonies to tell him to stop... which he did. The next meeting it was the same.. this time I told him myself he cannot promote his business at meetings. We never saw him after that. Another example, if there are two bricklayers you have asked to quote for a job and one is a Mason that you know and the other is not. And the one who is not (who you know to be a good workman) gives you a cheaper quote for the job, you are not expected to give the Mason the job over the non-Mason. The Mason would not expect you to either.
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  1267. @Selfinglste Wrong, wrong and er... wrong. Now go away and polish your tinfoil hat.
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  1268.  Paul Beduhn  Don't just dismiss what he has said.. try it.. see what happens.
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  1269.  Paul Beduhn  Well if you use the word "evil" in connection with Freemasonry you only know one thing... how to be lead like a sheep.
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  1270. @tolvfen No.
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  1271. @Cynical What makes you say that, Cyn?
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  1272. @haladunya918 Each Mason is free to interpret the ceremony and the symbolism as he wishes. We take good men with high integrity and strict morals... this, together with the ethos of Freemasonry, ensures every man that joins, joins for the right reasons...to better himself and as a result, make society a better place.
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  1273.  @isisvero7682  It's actually a Biblical mistranslation. You have been sooooo duped!
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  1274. Pity he didn't do the right thing....take responsibility for the whole thing...back in 2013!
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  1275. @Mos Fet No he didn't. He was making it clear there would be no secrets held from the Press Association of America by the White House. Besides, JFK is hardly a role model to take life advice from with all those SECRET mistresses he had.
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  1276.  @johnsonwilliam968  DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER. IT'S A SCAM. THIS MAN IS NOT A FREEMASON. HE IS A CONMAN WHO WILL TAKE YOUR MONEY.
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  1277. @andrewmacaulay9271 Are you CRAZY???? We don't kill babies!! There's hardly ANY meat on a baby!
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  1278. @Holiday TV It;s relatively easy, providing you fulfill the basic requirements. Google Freemasonry in your area. If in England, it's the United Grand Lodge of England. If in the USA, each state has it's own Grand Lodge. Go to the website and apply via that, after checking out the requirements to join. Questions? Ask away.
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  1279. @Ashan Shahzad Please tell me why you think that.
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  1280. @ The Lumpy Space Princess an Entomologist is an expert on insects, but that doesn't make him/her an ant.
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  1281. @Ashleyann Evans Hi AE. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me.
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  1282. @Eddy london How could we give our souls to the Devil? They are not ours to give.. they belong to God. So we couldn't give them away even if we wanted to.
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  1283. @Jeff Peff Don't you think that this tired old rhetoric is running out of steam now? While you ridiculous conspiracy theorists are running round warning of New World Orders and Corruption, normal, sane reasonable people are looking on and simply shaking their heads at your lunacy. Have a nice life.. but do yourself a favour.. seek professional help, you poor man.
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  1284. @Jeff Peff Brig it on. Just because you've seen a few whackos behaving in a whacko way, doesnlt mean they were doing it in the name of Freemasonry. No all Masons are angels, I have always said that.. but the vast vast vast majority are good men and true. Let's have the evidence of what you say. You make the accusations..you have to back it up with EVIDENCE.. However, I will not accept: YouTube Videos. Books. Hearsay. That's not evidence David Icke comes out with "evidence" of similar whacky stuff to that which you have spewed out. Flat Earth. Global Masonic conspiracy and... REPTILLIANS RUNNING THE WORLD!....doesn't make it real.. Good luck with that.
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  1285. @Jeff Peff It always amazes me that people OUTSIDE Freemasonry always say they know more about it than those who are INSIDE Freemasonry. It's like a plumber walking into an operating theatre where a surgeon is performing a heart transplant and saying to him "you're doing that all wrong you know". Do you think Freemasons are dummies? On the whole, they're not. If there was anything dodgy about it, they would not be involved. You say do my research... my 20 year membership has been spent RESEARCHING this wonderful subject and I have found NOTHING, ZERO, NADA to make me think there is anything wrong with Freemasonry in the way you are intimating. Why am I on here when I don't trust YouTube? To present the TRUTH about Freemasonry and to counter the posts of people like you who put things down as fact, when all the posts really are, are stupid conspiracy theories with no basis in fact and more akin to fantasy.... THAT'S why I'm here. I'm here to let people ask ANY questions of me that they like to prove that 99% of Freemasonry is NOT secret and is NOT sinister and in fact the reverse is true.
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  1286. @Random Guy How can we be a secret society, when we are discussing it here? And the fact that most Masonic Halls have signs outside saying...you guessed it.. "Masonic Hall" or similar....and that the United Grand Lodge of England's HQ, a huge building in central London has it's name all over it and that it runs free tours of the building for ANYONE for FREE several times a day, most days of the year. Yeah... some secret. I wish people wouldn't say we are a "secret society"...it's starting to get a bit boring now.
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  1287. @careyjohnson4008 If the commentary was the problem...you should have said "couldn't listen"
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  1288. Alan who?
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  1289.  @00st307-m  That's a very good question and illustrates that you have thought about it and presented it well. It's refreshing to have an intelligent question, rather than have some jerk calling us devil worshippers or criminals. The answer is....I don't know. These things were formulated well before I became a Mason. I DO remember the first time I became the Master of my Lodge. I had the Holy Bible opened before me with the square and compasses resting on it. And then I rested a piece of A4 paper on it, with some notes to aid me for the rest of the evening. Straight away, an older and wiser Mason pointed out (discretely) that I should remove that paper. Probably, for the reasons you stated. Jesus never told us about the square and compasses, because they hadn't been invented in his day! The S&C are allegorical...but don't forget, many of the teachings of Jesus were too! And in any case, it scarcely matters what Jesus said or did....we are a non-religious group..and have men from all the worlds faiths. I give you my word, though, that placing the square and compasses on the open book, is not meant disrespectfully at all. Quite the reverse, in fact. But as to why we do it?...not a clue.
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  1290. Clever man. He goads the gullible. And makes millions doing it.
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  1291. @Slow Saxophone People are always scared of things they don't understand. What do you think is creepy about it?
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  1292. @E S who's using the family brain cell today?
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  1293. @eveadam451 This is taken from "The Charge To The Initiate"...which is delivered to every Mason on the night of his Initiation. "As a Freemason let me recommend to your most serious contemplation the Volume of the Sacred Law, charging you to consider it as the unerring standard of truth and justice and to regulate your life and actions by the divine precepts it contains. Therein you will be taught the important duties you owe to God, to your neighbour and to yourself". Then it goes on to explain further, the duties of the Freemason. We use the phrase "volume of the sacred law" to refer to the holy book that the Candidate holds dear. As most Masons are Christian, this is most often the Holy Bible. In any case, a Holy Bible MUST be present and opened, when a Lodge meeting is in session. No bible... no meeting. I hope that helps.
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  1294. @estherhabs3602 Do you REALLY think we are killers? Seriously? Get real, you silly woman.
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  1295. @Penfold8 Tell me, how it is religious?
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  1296. @Elena C what specifically about our rituals points towards Satanic worship? Can you tell me please because I must have missed those bits when I went through my Masonic career.....
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  1297. This guy just seems a bit jealous, if you ask me.
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  1298.  @alonelypotato2788  No sweat. You do get some people on here who have fallen for the current "Illuminati" con... they say that if you sign up and make a cash donation of say $500...they'll give you all sorts of stuff.. money... houses.. cars... power. Sadly, some are REALLY gullible and sign up. Barnum was right. There's a sucker born every minute.
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  1299.  @xuper5289  IF you were a Freemason you will know there is NO worship of ANY kind in Freemasonry. So, you are either lying or are so stupid, you completely missed the point.
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  1300. To a victim... PTSD should stand for Put That Shit Down.
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  1301. I think Billy misunderstood what the Producer was saying about bullets in water. Yes, it's possible you're going to hit something and not necessarily what you were aiming at.. bullets do go off at funny angles in water, if there are that many bodies in the water, but the bullet's velocity is greatly reduced almost certainly not enough to cause fatalities. Yes, he's seen people shot in water but I doubt they were seriously hurt if they were fully submerged when they were .
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  1302. @Rupert Migtau Er.... we do help those people... that's what we do... Here's an overview of what we do in the name of charity. https://www.ugle.org.uk/charitable-works-infographic Locally we run soup kitchens for the homeless... we assist breakfast clubs for kids who would not otherwise have a meal before school...we supply medical aids for kids who would not normally be able to afford them.... we fund retirement homes... etc etc etc.... If you have any questions, please let me know.
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  1303. @lynn reeves This should help you further. https://ilmason.org/locator
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  1304. @Black Asheru 92 I never said the world..I said "Freemasonry" probably began in the 11th century.
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  1305. Why?
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  1306. My team mate got shot in the helmet. We think there's a sniper? DUH!
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  1307. @Speyer productions LMAO! Well, that's a new one. A totem? Look, if Alex Jones, tells you it's 2021, check your calendar. He's so full of bull. He's just like David Icke, Jim Marrs, John Salza etc. etc. So many accusations.. ZERO evidence.
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  1308.  @DonaldBinks  That doesn't stop him being full of bull. He probably set the whole thing up. Look at it objectively. He feeds on conspiracy... he can't find any (because applying reason, logic and the balance of probability, these things really do not exist) so he makes his OWN conspiracy up.
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  1309. @janesmith-re1qb Nobody serves anyone or anything in Freemasonry. Stop telling lies.
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  1310. @jackd6148 I'm sure that's what you WANT to believe, Jack..but the requirement for a belief in god, is merely to underpin and make more solemn and serious, a promise that a Mason makes when he takes a Degree. He has to acknowledge that he is making his promise, in the presence of whatever god that individual man believes in. Fake messiah? What on EARTH are you talking about?
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  1311.  @229andymon  It's only the "dominant party" because most Scots can't be bothered to get off their arses to vote for anything different. Just about 60% of those registered to vote did so. You'd have thought that there'd be a hell of a lot more than that if they actually gave a damn.
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  1312. @Curtis Stewart Good for you Curtis. That's a good thing to do.
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  1313. @stannis Barracuda Er... lol.. no.. we don't do that. Nobody and nothing is worshipped in Freemasonry and sacrificing is illegal! And even if it wasn't, what would be the point?
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  1314. @thomas wellnitz ...and we all know how well that went...
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  1315.  @thomaswellnitz9601  Not being a student of US politics, this is only a guess. Paranoia. Perhaps another question might be, why has there never ever been another one, since?
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  1316.  @thomaswellnitz9601  Well, ok, then meet me half way.. don't think of Freemasonry of the time, think of Freemasonry today. The Freemasonry I have experienced is an honourable fraternity for the betterment of all. Most media heads are NOT Masons. Why is it that people like you, make up these ridiculous "facts" just to support your crackpot theories? Another fallacy, I'm pleased to say.
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  1317. @SunShine-kd6td There are no obelisks in Freemasonry. Sorry. All stonemasons wear/wore an apron to protect their clothes. What's so odd about that?
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  1318. @Mark, Mac PARLAND-Cuthbert Well, they DID. And on the Apollo 11 mission to the moon, W. Bro. Buzz Aldrin took a flag and a set of working tools from the Grand Lodge of Texas and left them there. We are both members of Tranquility Lodge 2000. http://tl2k.org
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  1319. The United States is a magnificent country. Sadly, they are saddled with a laughable, bumbling, rambling, incoherent head of state. I didn't use the word "leader", because a leader, he is not. His VP is equally egregious, but in other ways. George burns and Gracie Allen would have made a better President and VP. Those that voted for this administration should hang their heads in shame.
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  1320. @Dan Smith Far right Christians hate everyone and everything... hateful bunch of arseholes.
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  1321. @Nilz Absolute balderdash. It is completely forbidden for Freemasons to consider the fraternity during business negotations. If found to be doing so, a Mason would be subject to Masonic sanction and in some cases, this could lead to expulsion. In any case, there are no major international figures in Freemasonry. Freemasons often join Freemasonry as a diversion from their normal, high pressure, business lives. They don't want to conduct business at a time when they are relaxing! Freemasons are free think any way we wish. All symbols are open to the interpretation of the individual Mason. What one Mason gets out of a ceremony, could be completely different to another Mason. It doesn't influence anyone, other than to be a man of integrity, morality and kindness. It's hardly world domination, is it? Our philanthropy is a bi-product of our morality and integrity. You are not a Mason and as such can only have a light grasp as to what we are about. You have come up with "conclusions" despite the lack of evidence....just through conjecture.
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  1322. @Yousavedbro Heaven Bound what a load of absolute tosh. Open your eyes, you silly person. Freemasonry has nothing to do with religion. "Rejecting Jesus" is not a part of Freemasonry. I think it's YOU that's been infiltrated by the devil. He resides within your soul bidding you to try to bring down Freemasons, because our mission in life is to do good. The biggest trick the devil ever pulled off was to make people like you think they had free will...he controls all of your actions with the illusion that you are righteous when the opposite is true. Foul stench of evil eroding at your very spirit. See an exorcist.
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  1323. @ChristIsGod4Real The majority of Masons are Christian. They believe as you do, that Jesus Christ is God etc etc. Others do not. But as Freemasonry is a fraternity and not a religion, that is irrelevant. So you were going to join until god showed you it was wrong...nah... you were going to join until they REJECTED YOU...and having zero integrity and character, this is your way of hitting back...sour grapes. Looks like they were right to reject you.
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  1324. @Liberal idiots But it's not...99.9% of it can be discussed openly. If you want to ask me anything, ask me here or at my email therealist1964@yahoo.com
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  1325. @It's Too Late Satan Not at all. we're encouraged to talk about our membership. Almost nothing is secret in Freemasonry, that's just what the conspiracy theorists say.
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  1326. @John Obeid You mean this secret oath? "Worshipful Master to Candidate - Repeat your name at length and say after me:­- I,.............................. (Candidate gives name in full) - in the presence of the Great Architect of the Universe, and of this worthy, worshipful, and warranted Lodge of Free and Ac­cepted Masons, regularly assembled and properly dedicated, of my own free will and accord, do hereby - (with left hand touches Candidate's right hand) - and hereon - (with left hand touches Volume of the Sacred Law) - sincerely and solemnly promise and swear, that I will always heal,* (pronounced hail) conceal, and never reveal any part or parts, point or points of the secrets or mysteries of or belonging to Free and Accepted Masons in Masonry, which may heretofore have been known by me, or shall now or at any future period be com­municated to me, unless it be to a true and lawful Brother or Brothers, and not even to him or them, until after due trial, strict examination, or sure information from a well-known Brother that he or they are worthy of that confidence; or in the body of a just, perfect, and regular Lodge of Ancient Freemasons. I further solemnly promise that I will not write those secrets, indite, carve, mark, engrave, or otherwise them delineate, or cause or suffer it to be so done by others, if in my power to prevent it, on anything, movable or immovable, under the canopy of Heaven, whereby or whereon any letter, character, or figure, or the least trace of a letter, character, or figure, may become legible, or intelligible to myself or any­one in the world, so that our secret arts and hidden mysteries may improperly be­come known through my unworthiness. These several points I solemnly swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any kind, under no less a penalty, on the violation of any of them than that of having my throat cut across, my tongue torn out by the root (singular) and buried in the sand (singular) of the sea at low water mark, or a cable's length from the shore, where the tide regularly ebbs and flow twice in 24 hours or the more effective punishment of being branded as a wilfully perjured individual, void of all moral worth, and totally unfit to be received into this worshipful Lodge, or any other warranted Lodge, or society of men who prize honour and virtue above the external advantages of rank and fortune. So help me God, and keep me steadfast in this my Great and Solemn Obligation of an Entered Apprentice Freemason". Not very secret, is it? You're right though, you can do all those things alone. Freemasonry isn't for everyone, we get that. However, many men are ex-armed forces or emergency services and miss the cameraderie.. they get that back as a member of Freemasonry. Yes, you can give to charity and even help in some charitable venture, but so much more can be achieved as a group. Have you never heard the phrase that something is "more than the sum of its parts"? We carry out a range of ceremonies intended to help a man think...about very important subjects. That can't be done alone. So many men have become great men, simply by rubbing shoulders with like-minded individuals. An employee of mine is a Mason (in a different Lodge to mine) and he is an engineer. He is in overalls all day, big clunky boots, unshaven, dirty hands, oil smears everywhere. He enjoys having something to dress up for! When he attends a meeting, he is in his three-piece suit, tie, very shiny shoes etc, he looks as smart as any CEO of a multinational. So, fine, don't join. We'll survive without you.
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  1327.  @johnobeid67  Hello John, thanks for the response. Thanks also for the kind words. All of the obligations ( not oaths... obligations!) are available online but they are, broadly speaking much the same. This was the first one taken when a man joins. As you will see, the main gist of the obligation, is not to reveal the "secrets" which are the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked. And yes, there are blood-curdling penalties to be paid if you break it. Or... at least there USED to be. It is explained shortly after taking it, that these physical penalties are no longer necessary. The penalty for breaking the obligation is expulsion from Freemasonry. Nothing more. Freemasons MUST obey the law.. and last time I looked, that sort of ritual mutilation was illegal! In the obligation, we are actually talking about the penalties that would be expected during King Solomon's time. Freemasonry is not a religion. If it were, I would never have joined. It has no god, no sacraments, no doctrine, no promise of salvation, no clergy. There is no worship of any kind. In fact ALL discussion of religion and politics is forbidden at our meetings. Why? Think about it. Religion and politics is what causes all the worlds problems... they cause division and discord. Freemasonry is all about unity and harmony. So during the time we meet, we ask that these subjects are not discussed. Can you tell me why you think Freemasonry tries to destroy the "truth"? In Freemasonry, each Mason is encouraged to follow his own religion....what HE believes to be his own truth. And did you know that the Holy Bible MUST be open at a Masonic meeting? If, for some reason, the Bible cant be found.. the meeting must be abandoned. I almost had to do that once, when our locker key was mislaid at our Masonic Hall! It's the book that our morals were originally thought to be taken from and Freemasonry is all about moral self-improvement. Each Mason may have his own particular holy book present at the meeting and he MUST take HIS obligation in HIS holy book. You said " There is only one God, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit and to The one God is due all worship, honour and praise." ALL Freemasons agree there is only ONE god. In fact, it is a REQUIREMENT that a Mason believes in only one god. All Christian Freemasons agree with you completely. They respect the beliefs of those professing other religions, but believe they are wrong. LOL! I absolutely assure you, that Freemason hates NOBODY and NOTHING. We are most certainly not anti-Catholic! Rather the other way around.. many Catholics hate us! And why? Just because some guy says so. They do not have the first clue about why Catholic heirarchy is ant-Masonic. I was RAISED as a Catholic... my three brothers, sister and Mother.. all Catholic. Are yo saying I hate my own family? I absolutely assure you that is not the case. Did you know there are many Catholics in Freemasonry? They are perfectly happy that their membership of Freemasonry is, in no way, incompatible with their faith. Catholic heirarchy is a little like you.. assuming we are a religion.. and also that it hates the fact that we refuse to condemn all other faiths. The catholic Church has always been about numbers... and the fact we don't decry other faiths really hacks it off! You are not a Freemason and I am. I've been a Mason for a long time! Please explain to me, how it is that you think you know more about Freemasonry than me? As I said, I was raised Catholic from my birth nearly 57 years ago and have been a Freemason for 23 years. I have seen this argument from both sides and can absolutely assure you that Freemasonry is NOT how you see it. PLEASE do not accept blindly, the words of a man who is, in all sense, anti-Masonic. Think for yourself. Ask me as many questions as you like, without pointing the finger. And when I answer, take those answers, apply logic, reason and the balance of probability and THEN make your mind up. BTW, where in the world are you?
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  1328. @Esther Nabukwasi Can you explain that, please?
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  1329. @James Fischer Sorry to hear about your uncle. He does appear to be a waste of space and of no use to anyone. Yes, there are some in Freemasonry that I would cross the street to avoid. However the VAST majority that I have met are all good, decent men who would give you their last penny if they had to. Don't tar us all with the same brush my friend.
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  1330. @Laura Strong Well yes....except this is NOT a secret society!
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  1331. @spiriush Is it true that Schofield had a hand in Gordon?
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  1332. @420 Completely and utterly no.
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  1333. @Every Day Adrian All you need do is ask me. I can tell you 99.99% of what you want to know.
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  1334.  @wanderinginterests9712  then fraternal greetings from the United Grand Lodge of England, Brother.
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  1335. @Alex Shiva Botez the thing is, we have NEVER referred to ourselves as a secret society.. its other people that do that. We're not in the least bit secret. For example, the headquarters of the United Grand Lodge of England is a huge building just behind Covent Garden in London. Free tours for anyone are run several times a day all year round. Hardly a secret society!
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  1336. RASHTG the Illuminati ceased to exist in the late 18th century. The person you knew would have to be at least 250 years old now. You are either mad, or sad.
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  1337. RASHTG Can you please explain to me how they are pretty much the same?
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  1338. RASHTG I don't need to "research" because I've acquired all my knowledge through 20 years as a Mason. I'm still waiting for you to tell me why Freemasonry is the same as the Illuminati....you haven't answered me...unless if course you cannot....
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  1339. @RASHTG then I hope to GOD you never become a Detective! Because all the information I have supplied to you could ONLY mean I'm a Freemason! Have a nice life.
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  1340. soyeb ravat I notice, despite my asking about three specific things you have not got back to me. My goodness....could it be that you have NOTHING to back up your silly claims with?
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  1341.  @georgio94  Pike is one of the most INCORRECTLY quoted Freemasons.. if not THE most. Morals and Dogma was not written by Pike. It was PART written. He stole over 50% of it from other sources. Even his bosses in the Southern Jurisdiction said it would have been better if he had borrowed more and written less.. it was ridiculed by those in the know! Just read the foreword of the damn book .... the Sovereign Commanders General say it there! And Pike was a big fish in a VERY small pond. He had no sway over anyone and hardly anybody had heard of him outside the SJ. He was NOT a spokesman for Freemasonry (such a man cannot exist) nor was he responsible for the ritual outside of the SJ either. Crowley was so stupid he didn't even join the Freemasons. He joined something he thought was Freemasonry.. but wasn't. It was a clandestine Lodge that regular Freemasonry has always distanced itself from. So now that I've blown you out of the water..... Please belt up!
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  1342.  @georgio94  @Gio Naffa the sword is held by the Tyler, who remains outside the Lodge room for the ceremony and who does NOT offer it to the throat of the Candidate. When the Candidate enters the Lodge room, a poignard is offered to his left breast. So that's three things you've got wrong. See what speculation does? You SPECULATE...I KNOW. These things, can be seen as strange when taken out of context and when you ignore the fact that this ceremony has been going on for centuries. Pike WAS a Mason.. Crowley wasn't.. and the kind of stuff Crowley was in to is anathema to a Freemason.
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  1343. That prick in the glasses says it was brave for Schofield to come out? He jumped before he was pushed, for gods sake!!!
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  1344. @No Wankers Allowed. My Lodge keeps a list of members contact details and those of their "significant other". This is so that we can communicate Lodge business and should any member be incapacitated, in hospital, say, we can maintain contact to assist in any way we can. If, for example, the man is a self-employed builder and is not earning, we can assist with cost of living, transport to and from hospital etc. We keep no other details.
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  1345.  @nowankersallowed2115  I do know that some Lodges (mainly american ones) do keep more in-depth family records, again to contact those men and women far and wide from American families so that they may seek assistance from/offer assistance to those members. I don't know where you live, but if you live in the USA, you may have some luck. What was the name of the book? Very very few books are "official" Masonic ones. The fact you felt sick and started to have dreams says more about you than it does about the book! If he was an Atheist, he was NOT a Freemason. He may have joined, gone to the meetings etc etc. but the obligation a man takes is taken before his God... if he doesn't have a God, he has lied during that Obligation and so it is void and so is his membership. You don;t have to be "good at" Christianity. Freemasonry is not a religious society. In fact, all discussion of religion (and politics) is forbidden. We have members of every major religion on Earth and quite a few of the minor ones too. you don;t even have to have a religion....I do not......just a belief in a Supreme Being that created the universe. In Freemasonry, you do certainly have the freedom to chat and float about. nobody cares what your beliefs are... in Freemasonry, aside from supplying the relevant holy book for you to lay your hand on when taking your obligation, we don't even wish to know your beliefs. As I said.. for religious matters, a man should go to his place of worship..for Masonic matters.. he should go to his Lodge!If you were interested in joining, unless you know someone in Freemasonry, you should Google your local Grand Lodge and click the relevant button to join. They will take you through the process and if it works out, then great.. you're a Mason.. if not, at least you've tried.
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  1346. @adnaanu It's NOTHING like school! Whoever said that, clearly has no idea what happens in a Lodge. Nobody is required to do anything that they do not want to. School is compulsory.... Freemasonry is voluntary... men join because they wish to and their entry in to it, is considered by men who know them. If they think the Candidate would enjoy it, then they recommend him and he is interviewed by a Committee. If, after the interview they both still wish to go ahead, then they the man is Initiated. Yes, there is learning to do, but only if the man wishes it... it;s not compulsory. But it's interesting stuff and the man is usually predisposed to enjoy it. Men don't leave of their own volition often, and if they do, it's usually because they have relocated for work, or become old and inform and can't make the meetings.... so no.. it's NOTHING like school.
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  1347. @mecrsig In the USA, the usual routes are the Scottish Rite and the York Rite. In Other nations, it could be one of a dozen different appendant orders....the Mark, the Royal Arch, the Knights Templar, the Rose Croix.
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  1348. @Luciano35502 Untrue. A man's colour is of no significance in Freemasonry.
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  1349. @Edna Jo Roberts are you defending Freemasonry?
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  1350.  @bnelson1229  The highest Degree there is in Freemasonry, is the Third Degree.
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  1351. @bnelson1229  Wellllll ya SAY "obviously", but please remember that non-Masons read these comments, and saying the 33rd is the highest is not correct...you SHOULD have said "in the SR"... Let's not forget, the SR is not Freemasonry...it is an appendant order of it.
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  1352. I missed something. I DO loathe Kay Burley, for lots of reasons, but what did she do THIS time?
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  1353. @debra87510 Absolutely right. A most obnoxious person in real life. Full of his own self-importance. If I saw him in the street, I'd just walk by, completely unimpressed.
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  1354. Beat the crap out of them first.. THEN fire them. Arseholes.
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  1355. @Aaron Seifert complete+and+utter+bollocks=what you talk.
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  1356. @55 ostar True. And anyone can buy anything to do with Freemasonry. You can buy ritual books, regalia, jewellery etc. You don't need to be a Mason to buy that stuff.
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  1357. Makes ya wonder how DeNiro would have done this.
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  1358. @the kidd your nick is very apt. A juvenile post if ever I saw one.
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  1359.  @r.m8069  I "knew the way to get in" over 20 years ago. I wished to join an honourable fraternity of men I knew as friends and colleagues before I knew they were Masons. I trusted them and in turn found out that the trust I had in them was well placed. I believe I have grown as a man, a father and as a citizen and I am proud to be able to call myself a Freemason. I "heard" very well, thank you.
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  1360. I loathe Vorderman. She says these things to try to keep herself relevant... to keep her profile up. Let's call a spade a spade here. What was she famous for? She was good at sums. Er.... that's it. Sad gittess.
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  1361. @ *Freedom of speech * R have U 4gotten and the lest vestige of the fools shall be the comments section on YouTube.
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  1362. @wvu05 In all probability, he probably wasn't a Mason and was just a needy self-absorbed twit, that wanted to be seen as interesting.
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  1363. @Matt Reiner couldn't agree more mate.
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  1364. @Matt Reiner Ohhhh... the likes of David Icke, Jim Marrs, Alex Jones....oh.. and some bloke they met in the pub who was a bit weird, but basically, alright.
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  1365.  @hereforthemusic3147  hmmm... did you know that most air ambulances in England and Wales could not fly without our "assistance"...did you know in the USA, 22 hospitals have been built and continue to be funded by, Shriners... a side degree in Freemasonry. They offer FREE treatment for anyone. Another example of "assistance".
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  1366. @alex krakowski Please say why you think it is evil.
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  1367. @John Michael Gonzales what makes you say that, John? In all my years as a Freemason, we make reference to the Great Architect of the Universe (a generic name so that Masons of all faiths can communicate with the same entity, regardless of what name they use for it) and at NO time do we say that WE are a god. That's just crazy.
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  1368. @Christopher piedra Then Google your local Lodge.
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  1369.  @timl8302  That's ok Tim, I only corrected you, because we rerally don't want to give any ammunition to the anti-Masons...of which there are many on here!
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  1370. Lunar Skies what a load of twaddle.
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  1371. @Lady Much May I just make a slight alteration to your post? Thanks. It SHOULD read. "Meth head failure, who consorts with violent, gin-toting criminals makes up a load of old cobblers, in an attempt to make few dollars out of it, because all other ventures he's ever tried have failed, due to his incompetence and has a self-worth far in excess of his actual talent, and when failing at everything, always blames everyone else rather than taking responsibility for the failure himself". And you want to take this guys word? LMAO! Yeah, ok.
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  1372.  Meg  well that's a complete load of old twaddle. Eastern Star is for either sex.
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  1373. @Hugo Grandi Ohhhhh boyyyy.. ANOTHER lunatic exists among us.
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  1374.  @hugograndi9098  Hugo, coronary by-pass surgery doesn't make sense to me. Know why? Because I don't have that knowledge. David Copperfield made the Statue of Liberty Disappear. I don't understand how he did that... some do.. because they have that knowledge. Just because something doesn't make sense to you, doesn't mean it's evil and nefarious. "It must be for some sort of group"? Well that's your opinion... but when it comes to the things you mentioned in your op, you really have overreacted, the hallmark of the conspiracy theorist. I'm more interested in the comments than the contents of the videos.. they are far more telling than the contents of the video. Do you know what the New World Order is? I don't suppose you do, do you? The Illuminati disbanded ten years after it was formed back in the 18th century. Do you know why they were formed? what their aims were? No, you don't do you?
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  1375. @susiegharib2932 No. There is no known link between the ancient Knights Templar and Freemaosnry.
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  1376. @DeVon Carter I don't know what sort of meetings your Father-In-Law went to, but if he was "denying Christ", then it wasn't Freemasonry. Of course you may have just guessed all this or made it all up.
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  1377. @Nancy Farmer On what do you base your post?
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  1378. @Ramon. Spedale Er... the other way around.
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  1379.  @ramona.spedale7065  What I'm saying is, that in order to join the Knights Templar, you must first join Regular Freemasonry as a Craft Freemason. Once you have attained the Third Degree, you may branch out in to other orders. The Knights Templar is a Christian order for men who have attained the Third Degree in Craft Freemasonry and are also members of a Royal Arch Chapter. I hope that's answered your question.
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  1380.  @ramona.spedale7065  ALLEGED history and ZERO link to Freemasonry. Nothing proven. The probability of there being any link, is tenuous at best. My own belief is that there is NO link at all. Wishful thinking, yes... but no real link.
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  1381. @Ricardo Reyes Man have You got it wrong!
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  1382. @rima 2010 You are talking twaddle. For a start, your soul belongs to God and cannot be sold. How can you sell something that doesn't belong to you?
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  1383.  @rima-gi5vo  speak English please.
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  1384.  @HeyGirlHey77  Via Wales?
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  1385. And klong may she be in post! A sure way to prevent those Labour pricks from winning any election!
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  1386. Proves there are a significant number of voters in the USA who are incredibly stupid. Even more than we all thought.
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  1387. @loretta d It's largely thought that Freemasonry emerged from the guilds of stonemasons in the middle ages. Stonemasons wear an apron when they work a stone on their lap, hence the apron.
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  1388. @woken broken Because mostly they aren't Masonic channels even though they are ABOUT Freemasonry. And they spout nonsense and not give others the right to apply.
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  1389. @Philip Green Name names. You KNOW these things to be true?... name names then.
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  1390. @Onyekachi Ekwueme Just Google Lodges in your area. Apply via the website.
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  1391. @Darin Humbert Matthew Chapter 7 v 1-3.
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  1392.  @darinhumbert2944  Of course you're judging. You are making an assessment that we are evil and go against the word of god, when you don't have the first clue of what we are about. You are intelligence quashed. If that isn't judging, then I don't know what is. You are a hypocrite. Typical of your sort of "Christian". do not bother to answer this post. I wan't nothing more to do with you. If Jesus ever does return, YOUR sort will be the FIRST in to the fire.
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  1393. Balls for a name and balls for a mind.
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  1394. @FAHIM TAJWAR Thank you for those kind words.
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  1395. @tubefreakmuva How do you explain this then? https://www.owf.org.uk
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  1396. @triciabrint6141 Huh? What's the problem?
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  1397.  @st3pwise  Morgan was an out and out crook, who lied and lied about everything he ever did, claiming all sorts of military accomplishments, which simply do not check out. He was also a notorious card cheat and it is more likely that he was killed for trying to deprive some guys of their hard earned cash! Masons had nothing to do with his disappearance. Oh and by the way, his body weas never found, so it is also possible he changed his identity to disappear because of more trouble he was in, and started a rumour of his death to stop anyone coming after him. It is strictly against Masonic regulations to break the laws of the land in which we live. Murder is against the law.
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  1398.  @st3pwise  Various periodicals that I have read in my 25 years in Freemasonry.
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  1399. @Robert Lock. It's not. It is areligious.
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  1400.  @felixkamkala3303  Your application will not succeed. You want to join to get help. Wrong. We join do we can help others. If you are not in a position to do that, you will not be admitted.
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  1401. A very apt name for a very silly boy.
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  1402. @David Fye II Don't be silly. How can there be stonemasons at the beginning of time?
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  1403. @eliasmoubarak946 No. The opposite is true. Don't let the conspiracy theorists sucker you in.
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  1404. @Calvin Ospina Well what chance does THAT give us? If they were to ask for an interview and we said no... you'd say we had something to hide.. if we say yes, then you say we're lying. Nice to see you and so ,many others have approached this video with an open mind. NOT. You're curious? Ask ME.
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  1405. @ZuluActual Knights? Nah.... not so.
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  1406. @angelicpapillon Nope, not at all. We are secular and not religious.
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  1407. @Loagun Mason is just short for Freemason. If you wanted to differentiate between the speculative and the operative, you'd need to use the word stonemason.
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  1408. @First Last Well, it's not for everyone.
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  1409. No Freemason will claim that we're a secret society. That's just what the conspiracy theorists will tell you.
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  1410. @hellen ana its men only.. sorry.
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  1411. @Juqn Vasil Please explain why you think there is a similarity to Satanism.
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  1412. @Misty D Erickson As a 33rd Degree (there is no more!) I completely and utterly refute your allegation. Please provide EVIDENCE of your scurrilous claims.
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  1413. @Mike Lynch Mike, every single Mason agrees with you.
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  1414. I wanna leave this life the same way I came in...screaming and covered in someone else's blood.
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  1415. @spikespicegel5572 Your post is completely incorrect. Grow up.
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  1416. @IRON HEART Learn to spell! It's COLONEL.... not kernel. and Colonel Sanders IS the guy form KFC.
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  1417.  @lronheart6660  He was awarded an honorary Colonelcy from the Commonwealth of Kentucky for outstanding services to the community.
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  1418. Sorry, but she'll always be Raquel Wolstenholme to me.
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  1419.  @ApeX-pj4mq  yup... that's the Leo Taxil hoax. Conspiracy theorists always go on about the allegations he made (backed up by the church!) but never mention the fact that he later admitted it was allllllll a pack of lies.
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  1420. @Keepskatin There are around 6.5 million Freemasons worldwide... of them around 6% are black leaving around just over 61million. This means there are lots and lots of white people who are not.
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  1421. @Nelson Bentowhat would be the purpose of her lies? What reason would she have?
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  1422. @Sean Muldoon Indeed. Bullets and bombs don't care where you were born, or how you speak. We shouldn't either.
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  1423. @mazden112 You couldn't get two more different organisations. The orange Order is a Protestant-politico organisation. Fremasonry is a secular, non-political organisation, dedicated to moral self-improvement and charitable works. It welcomes men of all faiths, political leanings, backgrounds and races. The Orange Order does not.
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  1424.  @serenity2010sh  Don't be ridiculous. 1. The REAL Illuminati (which was a philosophical group, not a bunch of bad guys) existed for around ten years at the back end of the 18th century. 2. There exists today, a web scam of the same name, which will promise you all sorts in exchange for cash, of course. There is no link and never has been a link between the real Illuminati and regular Freemasonry.
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  1425. @Jon Stuart Then please print here the PIN to your ATM card.....prick.
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  1426. @Devon Hollman we have nothing like that in UK.
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  1427. @J. Hortenberry Welllllllllllllllllllll ANOTHER "ex-Mason" who has something to sell. 1. If you WERE a Mason (which I doubt) by exposing the secrets (which are just the signs, words and grips of the Degrees) you are proving yourself to be a man void of all moral worth by breaking your promise. Your word is worth NOTHING. You DO realise that we don't CARE if anyone knows the "secrets"..because they are unimportant...it's the act of breaking the promise that disgusts me. You ought to be so so ashamed of yourself if you WERE a Mason. 2. You have a book to sell! there's profit to me made.. yayyy!!! But hang on...if you care so passionately about exposing Freemasonry, and saving all those poor people who will be so severly harmed by it...why not just put it all on the internet and give people the URL freely so they can see for themselves? Oh nooooo ya can't do that! And why? Because you have realised there is a rich seam of "gullible" around and you want to tap in to that very lucrative market. ANOTHER fantasist who wants to make money out of these poor idiotic individuals who will believe your claptrap. ANOTHER reason to feel disgusted by you. 3. If you WERE a Mason you have obviously been thrown out, probably for breaking the law etc. ANOTHER reason for me to be repulsed by you. I hope that people read my response to your post and realise that you are a fraud, a charlatan and a crook and don't waste any of their hard earned cash to give it to you for your work of fiction. People.. if you want to buy this book, DON'T. If you DO, you will simply be lining the pockets of a fantasist. You might as well buy a copy of Lord of the Rings! And if you DO buy this book, Hortenberry will be laughing at you.. and alllll the way to the bank. No more correspondence will be entered in to.
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  1428.  @AdamtheFreemason  Wellllllllllllllllllll these pricks get on my wick.
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  1429. @Freedom from Tyranny Rex Posting prick.
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  1430. @Alchemical Worskshop No.. no gay things. Just friendship, cameraderie, morality and charity. What Lodge are you joining and where?
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  1431. @jet4906 No, he never entered the Scottish Rite, which only really existed in a recognisable form from 1801...2 years after Washington died. Washington did however, reach the 3rd Degree of Craft Freemasonry.
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  1432.  @jet4906  The Northern jurisdiction was not established until 1801, the Southern, 1813, by which time Brother Washington had been called to higher service. Whatever Washington Joined, it was not the Scottish Rite as we understand it today. At the time, there were all sorts of side orders that never saw the light of day after a few years. Details of his Masonic activities are sparse, but it is generally held that he took his Freemasonry very seriously. But...there is no real evidence to state that he laid the foundation stone of the Capitol Building as a Masonic ceremony either. It is just a fanciful notion, which, if true, would be very nice. Yes there are paintings of the event...but sadly, no photographs! The Scottish Rite is only so called because it was practised by Scotsmen that had fled to France. It's not actually FROM Scotland. Are you a 33rd Degree Mason?
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  1433. @Hemp Our Future We can't even decide what to have for dessert at our meals, I hardly think we can control the world.
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  1434. @boneair because the human mind LOVES a mystery...a little bit of intrigue...the unknown! And of course there's money to be made too. The likes of Alex Jones, Jim Marrs, David Icke...do you think they do what they do for free? No. They have tapped in to a lucrative market...the gullible! Remember...it's much easier to fool someone than to convince them they've been fooled.
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  1435.  @jdlaw21  it is NOT an appendant body. It is completely and utterly separate.
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  1436.  @krissy7342  OES is NOT the "equivalent". It is a group who have moral values and carry our community work, but does not even come close to Regular Freemasonry. You get men who are Freemasons in OES, so what would be the point of that if OES was the equivalent?
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  1437. @Jesus Saves I always thought Noah's brother was called Yesah?
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  1438.  @GreatLakesCraftsman  ......er.. it was a joke. NOah.. YESah... Never mind.
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  1439. @Gary Ball Stop showing your ignorance. When you join, your rank is Entered Apprentice. Some men stay as EA. Some prefer to go beyond that. It's up to them.
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  1440. @FireHorse and your evidence for this? I went to a Masonic meeting last night and there was ZERO devil worshipping. I attended a meeting at Grand Lodge in London in December. Guess what? ZERO Devil worshipping.
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  1441.  @chriskeenan1  too many to list here!
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  1442. @AFRoSHEEN T3 Arc Michael completely false.
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  1443. Of COURSE they wanted Biden to do another term.... he would have been SO easy to manipulate by the likes of Obama! You don't need to be the President to be in charge!
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  1444. @Benjamin Goulet Contact the Grand Lodge of Washington via Google and they will assist you
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  1445. @Wolfy's Adventures Do they ally to the Degree in to which your madness has descended?
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  1446. We used to call the Fleet Air Arm "WAFU'S".... because they were "Wet And F**** Useless"!!! But all in fun. They had a few choice words for Engineering staff too!
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  1447.  @ToboØji  STILLLLLL waiting... if you DID have proof, you'd be falling all over yourself to show it here... the fact that you have not, proves it me that you have NO proof... because it is not true.
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  1448.  @reklawnomis1596  No Simon.. it is not. It is the symbol used by CBS Sunday Morning News... it's not even connected to the subject matter of the film. I bet you feel really silly now, don't you?
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  1449. @whatisdomeinthedark willbebroughttothelight It's a symbol used by the broadcaster CBS.. it's nothing to do with the subject matter.
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  1450.  @whatisdomeinthedarkwillbeb5669  If these people WERE up to no good, why would they advertise the fact by putting a well known (or assumed to be known) symbol in full view of millions of people? Like most conspiracy theorists, you are adding 2 and 2 and coming up with 5!
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  1451.  @whatisdomeinthedarkwillbeb5669  Now you're quoting Pike. Don't go down that road. Pike was a big fish in a small pond... nobody had even heard of him outside the southern jurisdiction. People seem to think he was some sort of spokesman for Freemasonry and THE most senior Mason there was... wrong wrong wrong. Did you know that Pike did NOT write all Morals and Dogma? He wrote around 50% of it and it was so bad, that even in the foreword, written by his bosses on the SJ, said "it would have been better if he had borrowed more and written less." It was a work of comparative religions and contained hardly anything about Freemasonry. People tend to filter out the bits of info that do not support their theories and then push the bits that do. Oh and by the way, I AM a Freemason and speak with authority.. you are not and therefore, can only speculate.
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  1452. @Drake And every room!
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  1453. @f.gulsoy Nah... you're just a dope.
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  1454. @GEMSOULANNA2BXACT Then, ask me.
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  1455. @GEMSOULANNA2BXACT Any way you wish. You can send one at a time or a group of them at once. If I do not know the answer, I will say so. I am not one of those that, when asked a question to which I do not know the answer, will just come up with anything just to appear knowledgeable, but I will endeavour to find those answers. Hopefully it will not come to that. I await your response.
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  1456. @GEMSOULANNA2BXACT Hello and thanks for your question. Taking the word "sectarinism" first, I have to say, that in it's purest form, my answer is no. As far as I am aware, this word can be defined as the act of becoming part of a sect or group and as a consequence, exhibiting hostility or bigotry to those not within that group. In it's loosest form, those wishing to belong to teams, groups, cultures, then yes. It is easy to condemn people by using emotive language such as the word "sectarianism", which conspiracy theorists cling to in order to further their goal... the same goal... bigotry and hostility. Some men join Freemasonry for just such a feeling though.. a feeling of belonging.. being part of a team. As a result, many Freemasons are ex-armed forces... ex-Police etc. They thrive as part of a team and relish the feeling of "family" or "brotherhood". And some of these are also members of other "groups". For example, I am ex- Royal Navy. I served for over 23 years and found that I worked best and felt more comfortable with my shipmates around. I am a member of a cycling team and a fell running club. Fell running is like cross country-running.. but over rough terrain. I enjoy being in these clubs. The last part of your post says "....that every member must uphold". The thing about Freemasonry is that although it doesn't try to tell you what to think, it does provide food for thought. Freemasons exhibit tolerance of the beliefs of others, inside and outside of Freemasonry. it is one of principles of our Craft. We don't really care what anyone believes, it would be impertinent of us to behave like that. As long as someone is not hurting anyone or behaving illegally, we don;t mind what anyone believes or does..that's their business. I hope I have answered your question. If not, please come back to me. Next! :)
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  1457. @GEMSOULANNA2BXACT Hello again! I am sorry, but I'm not sure I fully understand your question.. but what I THINK you're asking is "Are there Freemasons who are also Stonemasons? And, is it purely a traditional family thing or not? There are two types of Mason. You have Freemasons...whose name is usually shortened to "Masons" and you have Stonemasons, again, who's name is usually shortened to Mason!.. confusing, isn't it? To differentiate, one whose work is in carving stone on building sites is called an OPERATIVE Mason. Those men who are FREEMASONS.....gentlemen Masons, if you will, are called SPECULATIVE Masons. There are several people who are operative AND speculative Masons. By day, they work on buildings and work the stone and then of an evening, once a month or so, they meet others in their Lodges as Freemasons. There are lots of examples of men who join Freemasonry as a family tradition. It is not at all unusual for Fathers to welcome their Sons in to the Lodge (where, oddly enough, Father and Son become Brothers!) but in my Mother Lodge, the Lodge where I was Initiated, a son Initiated his Father! But the vast majority of Masons that I know are the only ones in their immediate family who are members of the Craft. It is widely thought, that to join Freemasonry, you have to be invited. The opposite is true. YOU have to ask to join. I have heard so many times, that sons have been waiting to be invited to join... while their fathers have been waiting for their sons to ask them. Only when someone asks to be a Mason can they be admitted because then they can be said to be applying "of their own free will and accord". That phrase is part of the ritual. Again, I hope I have answered your question....as I understood it.
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  1458. GEMSOULANNA2BXACT the post you sent saying "we're on a roll now" etc etc....I could only see the preview of it...not the whole question. Can you resend please?
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  1459. @GEMSOULANNA2BXACT Er... go on then.
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  1460. @Highlighted reply GEMSOULANNA2BXACTWell that's a huge question. The problem is, that "offence" is subjective. What offends me, might not offend you. I'm offended by boy bands for God's sake!....but anyway.... The first thing I thought of, when trying to figure out an answer to your question, was the act of verbal betrayal. A member telling non- Masons, the secrets of our Craft; those signs, grips and words that we use in our ceremonies. But then I thought....as these things are really insignificant... and are only ever used in the ceremonies.... and if anyone found them out the consequences to the world etc would be zero....I thought there must be worse things a Mason could say or do. So without going in to specifics....nobody can ever foretell what anyone is going to say...what offends Masons most, would be whatever offends non-Masons most. We are charged to obey the moral law and the legislative law and a departure from that would have a profound effect. Parts of our ceremonies go like this... word for word. "you are to be a good man and true and to obey the moral law"...."you are to pay due obedience to the Civil Magistrate"...then there's this, from the "Charge to the Initiate" when a man is going through his First Degree. "As a citizen of the world, I am to enjoin you to be exemplary in the discharge of your civil duties, by never proposing or at all countenancing any act that may have a tendency to subvert the peace and good order of society, by paying due obedience to the laws of any State which may for a time become the place of your residence or afford you its protection, and above all, by never losing sight of the allegiance due to the Sovereign of your native land, ever remembering that nature has im­planted in your breast a sacred and in­dissoluble attachment towards that country whence you derived your birth and infant nurture". This last bit states that you must obey the laws and traditions of any land in which you live, but always remember that you are also loyal to the land of your birth. My own personal take on this is, that if you are living in a certain country and that country goes "bad"... then you should leave and come home! Further, that if you know of a Mason who has committed a crime, your loyalty to him is now zero as he has broken one of the requirements for membership... freedom from criminal convictions. The Mason should encourage his ex-Brother to "'fess up".... making sure that he knows that if HE doesn't give himself up and confesses, then YOU will turn him in. Adhering to the law, both moral and legislative transcends brotherly support and love.
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  1461. GEMSOULANNA2BXACT Any time at all!😁
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  1462. @Jimmy Kelley Prince Hall Lodges are not specifically for black men any more. And other Lodges are not specifically for white men (well, there are a few in the south of the USA which are still racist and do not admit black men, which in my view completely flies in the face of what Freemasonry stands for) so in reality, all over the world (except those cases in the south of the USA) Lodges are mixed black and white.
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  1463. @shonniebhida Untrue. Most police are not Freemasons. Although just like other occupations, there are some police who are Masons.
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  1464. @P J Angels Untrue.
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  1465. Kevin David Brummett nobody "serves" anyone in Freemasonry in the sense you mean. You are making a conclusion with no evidence to support it.
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  1466. @Joel soto As we have been in existence for probably a thousand years or so... if global domination were our our goal.. don't you think we'd have done it by now?
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  1467. LOL Nana! Genuinely LOL at your impression of your mum! And for what it's worth...I couldn't agree with her more!
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  1468. @wake up No. that;s the START of enlightenment. It never ends, either.
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  1469. @fables4564 It is merely tradition. It is thought that Freemasonry emerged from the stonemasons of the middle ages, who admitted "gentlemen" to their guilds for whatever reason...it is lost in the mists of time. At the time, men ruled the roost and as such, women were confined to the home, to sit there and klook pretty... not to have any authority or say in any proceedings. When James Anderson wrote our constitutions, published 300 years ago in 1723, one of the old charges dictated that one of the conditions of membership had to be male only. Today, there are certain women only organisations that CALL themselves Freemasons. they wear very similar regalia, carry out vitually the same rituals and have, broadly the same aims and principles. They are not officially recognised as Freemasons by Regular Freemasonry, but that said, we do have a very good relati09nship with the ladies and from time to time, they even use our facilities at Great Queen St. in London England. I hope that helps.
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  1470. This is the retired officer that was being interviewed on Sky News and when he started to say things like this....that was opposite to the narrative that S.N. want to follow, they prevented him from speaking further and curtailed the interview.
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  1471. Oh no PLEASE... PLEASE take the vet to court... and maybe then you will lose custody and your son will be left with SOMEONE WHO IS NOT INSANE.
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  1472. @MAKCIKK SYUHADA Good for you. But why did you bring that up here?
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  1473. @Keren Ellie Good morning, Keren. Nobody knows for sure where and when Freemasonry started... best guess so far by the academics is 11th century Scotland. The United Grand Lodge of England has been in existence since 1717!
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  1474. @Fireblaza Lotus There are organisations of women and women and men who style themselves on the Freemasons. They wear very similar regalia, have similar aims and similar principles. Google female freemasons in your area... or "co-masonry"
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  1475. Team house needs to go on a diet though.. my goodness most of them are so overweight!
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  1476. @Nyaguthii nancy Do you realise how ridiculous that makes you look?
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  1477.  @AdamtheFreemason  You ever visited De Warren Lodge No. 1302, Adam? I've a pal there who is definitely larger than life! Big D!
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  1478. You're the only "simple" thing here..
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  1479. This is a joke isn't it?
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  1480. @jamesstaplesv Indeed! And in time, my Lodge will meet there. Tranquility Lodge 2000.
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  1481. @Patrick Enachi Freemasonry never made anyone rich! I've been a Mason for over 20 years and still work hard to pay my mortgage etc.
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  1482.  @biblefanatic2902  Jesus won;t may my mortgage my friend. In fact the church is one of the meanest organisations ever... they are a money sponge.. they absorb lots of cash but give away almost nothing. I remember when I was a small boy.. the local priest would come around all the houses to "bless" it... and my mother would clean out her purse and give him whatever cash she had.... we had precious little money anyway but what we had..went to the church. So, all the houses in our road were regularly fleeced of cash......while the poor remain poor.. the starving remain starving... and you say Jesus will pay my mortgage? Nahh. As for the blessings... keep them. I've been blessed so many times with no discernible difference to my life. Peace and hope? I already have that, thanks.
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  1483. @Tate Van Cleve What do they say is free?
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  1484. @Scott Silburn Don't get hung up on symbols. Symbols are perfectly open to interpretation by whoever is viewing them. for example, if I mention the swastika, you immediately think.. "aha!.. Nazis"! Well if you were in Germany in the 1930's-40's yes... but for thousands of years before that, the swastika was a Hindu good luck symbol. Not sure what you mean by "the light behind Freemasonry".
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  1485. @Proud to be Greek Freemasonry is not a phase of civilisation. It's a philosophy which promotes moral self-improvement and philanthropy. How can it be overthrown?
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  1486. @Rosa/Chris Wilson woahhhhhh there. What a lot of rot in your opening sentence! Not "supposed" to exist... we DO exist and in England in 2017 we celebrated 300 years of the United Grand Lodge of England, the worlds oldest Grand Lodge!! We do NOT NOT NOT get any money form taxes etc. ALL our cash comes from the members themselves. We do NOT ask the public for money when we are fundraising for a good cause! We use our OWN cash! We do NOT engage in ANY religious (or political!) discussion so why on Earth would we use a biblical name on a cornerstone?
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  1487. @Cooper Morell I find the most frustrating thing about religious zealots is their inability to admit that there are some things to which they have answer. If I ask a question of one of them, father than say they do not know, they construct an answer which they think will do.... and 99% of the time, "wishful thinking" comes in to play. I ask about an aspect of the relationship between God and his "flock".... and they say it's because God wants this... or that. how can they possibly say that? Have they met God? NO! for goodness sake, religious zealots, if you don't know the answer... say so!
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  1488.  @ThatsJustPeachy1871  I'm a 33rd Degree Freemason. Any questions? Or do you know everything about everything?
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  1489.  @isisvero7682  That's a con. These so-called "Illuminati" posts are for a con that's being run.. they'll sell you all the books and all the jewellery etc..but the REAL Illuminati died out after around ten years of existence, at the back end of the 18th century. And even then, they were good guys... not as painted in Dan Brown books!
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  1490. @Cosmic Comedy we have no "hidden knowledge" any more than the next man.
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  1491.  @wholeNwon  Great point. So many "parents" these days are scumbags..and scum begets scum.
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  1492.  @belenussix6788  No no no no. Firstly, a man has to believe in the "Supreme Being who created the universe", not just a "higher power". Satan never has been seen as the creator of the universe, by Satanists of any description. Secondly, the obligations a Mason takes are diametrically opposed to the creed of any Satanist. Thirdly, a man has to be proposed and seconded by two experienced Masons who know what is required in Freemasonry. Knowing the ethos of Freemasonry, no Mason would ever propose or second a Satanist. Fourthly, even if a man fulfills the minimum criteria for membership, a Committee of members may still reject a Candidate if they feel he would not bring anything in to Freemasonry, or if they believe he is joining for the wrong reasons. Automatic entry simply does not exist.
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  1493. @Edenvs John Why on Earth do you people think these ludicrous things?
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  1494. @Cyber Kraken Oh DO stop being a dick. NOBODY is every harmed in Freemasonry, OR on leaving. We are bound by the laws of the land like anyone. Someone was "too scared to talk"? Bollocks.
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  1495.  @bajkhan1874  My Brother Adam is a proud Freemason and adheres the Masonic philosophy that all men are created equal. Skin colour, creed, social status mean nothing to us. He is calling out YOUR racism because of your suggestion that black a man would react differently to a white man. All Masons would react the same way. Colour is completely and utterly irrelevant. Why do we believe that everyone is equal? Because we come from the same place and go to the same place... what we do while on this planet does not change that fact.
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  1496.  @maango.  So if we ignore questions, we're hiding something...and if we answer them, we're creepy. Prick.
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  1497. @SPIRIT Why do you people always commit grammatical errors like that? It's Jesus is THE Lord or A Lord.... not just Lord.
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  1498.  @hurricanehaze2648  Geat MaD In that case please print here your bank account details.. the alarm code to your house... your medical records... your tax details....What's that? No?.. why? Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh because they are.....secret?
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  1499. @Thomas Tabrett It simply means, learn the craft and keep it to yourself. There's nothing wrong with that in any club or society.
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  1500. @QDeVeralll_GG33 No you weren't. Freemasonry does not invite anyone to join. Anyone interested must approach us.
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  1501. @hulky333 If there was an Olympic event for wrongness, you'd be a gold medal winner. The ONLY things in Freemasonry that are secret are the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked. All other aspects of it can be discussed openly. Hillary is not a Mason nor even associated with Freemasonry in any way.
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  1502. Kolby Assasins Creed is set in a FICTIONAL world and is based on the Templar/Masonic legends. The clue here is the word FICTIONAL.
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  1503. Giorby Miranda nooooo these aren't Templars.
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  1504. MrMegaflame take the train from platform 9 3/4......
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  1505. Mohd Khalid Mohd Yusop idiotic...
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  1506. Kolby just making it clear....some peeps see what they wanna see and miss the bits they DONT wanna see.... the tinfoil hat brigade...
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  1507. @ODNIN ANU And you know this, how?
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  1508. @David Hawkins. Firstly, you have made a mistake that many do. It's not square and compass... it's square and compasses. There's a big difference. A compass is used to find magnetic North. Compasses are used to draw perfect circles. And Freemasons will never approach you. If you wish to join, you must approach us. Google your local Lodge.
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  1509. @0:27 He must go to the same barber as Morris Moss!
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  1510.  @skeptikul  Sometimes lies are necessary. However, there are no lies in Freemasonry. Secrets? YOU have secrets. So why are our secrets bad and yours good?
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  1511. I'm staggered at the number of people "VISITING RELATIVES"......in a darn war zone! Sorry, but I don't accept that. No way on EARTH would I endanger my family by taking them to a war zone... not a chance in Hell.
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  1512. @Matt L We don't go around with our Mason radar on you know, Matt! lol... The notion that Masons know each other because of secret signs, is complete and utter codswallop. I know of two men who worked in the same officer for over 25 years without knowing the other one was a Freemason. They only got to find out because they visited the same Lodge one evening and saw each other at the meeting.
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  1513.  @woodwaker1  What's stopping you from attending, David?
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  1514. @Peruvian Authorities she's more of an expert than you are, ya silly boy.
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  1515. @Peruvian Authorities Go back to school, the teacher will be wondering where you are.
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  1516. @Peruvian authorities OI! You can't insult me in the way! That's not allowed! My Masonic qualifications. Past Master of TWO Lodges. Senior Provincial Officer. Senior Mentor. Member of the United Grand Lodge of England. Enough?
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  1517. Peruvian Authorities 1. I never sold my soul to the devil. How COULD I? My soul belongs to God, so what you are proposing is completely impossible.
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  1518. And 2. I serve NOBODY in Freemasonry. It doesn't work like that. If I were you, I'd shut up now. Every post you make exhibits more and more ignorance on your part.
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  1519. @Andrew Williams Quite the reverse actually. No Freemason is to use his membership for personal gain or for self-advancement in business finance etc. No improper favour should be given to or by a Mason to another Mason.
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  1520.  @Whatareyoudoingwithyourlife  Do you realise I have 30 years experience that proves you are talking absolute poppycock?
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  1521. @adk5997  No it isn't. That's just what you WANT to be true. Name names. Be SPECIFIC. Tell us all those in Hollywood/Music, that are Masons.
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  1522. @Merriwether-w8k  If you're describing yourself, you misspelled it.
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  1523. @Nainoa Peterson Impossible for a Satanist to be a Freemason. In order to apply to be a Mason, a man must have a belief in a supreme being that was responsible for the creation of the universe. Satan did not create the universe and not even Satanists believe he did. I'm still waiting here for your apology.
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  1524.  @tobiahtoviyahgoodnessof349  Adam is an experienced Freemason as am I. I don't understand how you can claim to know more about Freemasonry than we do. Can you explain that, please?
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  1525.  @tobiahtoviyahgoodnessof349  you make claims which really are just speculation.
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  1526.  @tobiahtoviyahgoodnessof349  I think I know more about it than you. I am a 33rd Degree Freemason with over 20 years under my belt. I've travelled the world over visiting Lodges and have held all the Offices of my Lodges, being Master of TWO Lodges in the past. What are YOUR qualifications?
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  1527.  @tobiahtoviyahgoodnessof349  Not a clue. How on Earth should I know that? Freemasonry is nothing to do with religion so why are you asking me that?
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  1528. We have a similar show in the UK. It's called "Loose Women". It simply showcases how nasty and stupid some people really are.
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  1529. @aophiagayle3456 Please feel free to ask me ANYTHING you wish on Freemasonry.
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  1530. @Maan No. Yes, we share the charitable side, but Freemasonry's main aim is to take good men and make them in to better men by hopefully developing morality and integrity.
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  1531. Proof please. Either that, or an apology.
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  1532.  @benn2946  Nope. Read it again and then tell me what it really SAYS.
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  1533. @David Tatro I notice you included "Freemasons" when you mentioned a number of religions. I hope you don't think Freemasonry is a religion. It is not, nor is it a substitute for one. Every Freemason is completely free to interpret what he learns in Freemasonry, in any way he sees fit. Give it a go.
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  1534. @DestroyNWO Freemasonry has been going in it's present form for over 300 years. It was going in a slightly different form since, scholars have guessed, the 11th century. If our goal was to make a new world order don't you think we'd have done it by now? And all this guff about "the illuminati". They existed for ten years in the 18th century and were a group of philosophers who met in secret for fear of being branded heretical by the loony church at the time, who still believed that the Earth was the centre of the universe! Anyone who had the temerity to disagree with them had their head chopped off! No wonder they met in secret!
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  1535. @Mike Callies So if you are at an ATM and pushing those little buttons.. then a guy starts to look over your shoulder, do you let him look? You are about to make love... do you leave the curtains open? You have a conversation with your bank manager.. do you invite in all your family and friends? I rest my case.
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  1536.  @mike7044863  Yes Mike.. God will judge every secret thing, whether good or evil. What we regard as secret are the signs, grips and words of the Degree being worked. That's it. Nothing else in Freemasonry is "secret". So explain to me, seeing as you know it all.... how can the things I mentioned, be considered "evil". Yes God will judge them.. and he'll say "yep... nothing wrong with that.... And anyway, you seem to love your bible quotes... what about this one? Matthew 7:1 "Judge not, that ye be not judged". You're making a judgement on us Freemasons, in DIRECT contravention of the word of Jesus in the sermon on the mount. To be honest Mike, I rate my chances of getting in to Heaven as being a lot better than yours. You'd better change your way, sunshine. God bless.
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  1537. What a loathesome individual that woman is.
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  1538.  @kranky568  He's not, but I am and have been since 2018. He's right. Grow up, idiot.
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  1539. What utter and complete nonsense. He never scolded the guard, he just said they need to move on. Clickbait.
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  1540. Only idiots cover themselves with tattoos.
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  1541. DOH!
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  1542. @King Warrior Satanic period? is that the one between the Jurassic period and the Cretaceous period?
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  1543.  @RussTube59  No she does not. She has the right to HAVE an opinion, of course... but when working in the news media, one should keep one's opinion to onesself. This is from the BBC's own editorial guidelines... "The BBC is committed to achieving due impartiality in all its output. This commitment is fundamental to our reputation, our values and the trust of audiences. The term ‘due’ means that the impartiality must be adequate and appropriate to the output, taking account of the subject and nature of the content, the likely audience expectation and any signposting that may influence that expectation". That applies in all forms of communication from the Corporation, whether written or woken.
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  1544. @mayaamis To be clear, we Freemasons are a secular fraternity and not a "secret society"
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  1545. @Vanessa Winchester Looks like you've gone off half-cocked (see what I did there?) Indeed. As a Freemason myself, I am fed up with the amount of crap coming from these people. They continue to simply repeat the same old rhetoric they have seen here and elsewhere, in a vain attempt to make them look knowledgeable and wise, when in fact all they are doing is making themselves look more and more ridiculous. I very often counter the claims of these people and have arguments with them... as soon as I ask them to provide hard evidence of their claims... they fail to respond. This illustrates my point, i think.
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  1546. Cobalt, what would you rather she do.. say.. "you know what, in the light of the latest terrorist attack, we are going to lower the threat level to "not a chance"? Dick head.
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  1547. @Box your head off Getting up, showered, brushing the teeth and getting dressed is a ritual.....
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  1548. James R what a load of bollocks....you people wanna get a grip.
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  1549.  @dougdoodson3925  ...then what?
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  1550. @Lady Muck For "X-Factor Winner" read Meth-head musical failure and denier.
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  1551. @Greendozen ID Can you explain what you mean by your post, please?
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  1552. @Kaity Was your Dad old?
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  1553.  @kaity9216  Soooooooooooooooo they weren't allll old then ;)
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  1554. Pon Goni What do you mean?
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  1555.  @pongoni7586  Ohhhhhhh. Well, I'm sorry, my friend, you're wrong. It really is as you see it. What would be the purpose of lying?
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  1556.  @pongoni7586  Hardly anything is kept secret. This is why I created my account.....to allow anyone to ask me anything they liked and to dispel the silly rumours the conspiracy theorists are putting about. I'm a Freemason with 23 years behind me. Ask me anything you like.
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  1557.  sara and patrick 2.0  Now I'll give you that. Alex Jones is the biggest con man of all.
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  1558.  sara and patrick 2.0  This is the way these guys get you. I'd switch the figures though..80% lie 20% truth. They know there is a conspiracy theory market..plenty of people with more money than sense..and they tap in to it. Alex Jones, David Icke, Jim Marrs, Bill Cooper..they are like "faith healers" and "tele-vangelists"...conning people out of their hard earned cash.
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  1559.  sara and patrick 2.0  Well, all I can tell you is that which I have witnessed and experienced from 23 years of Freemasonry and the Lodges I've visited in 22 countries around the world, as opposed what some people have THEORISED. Your claims defy logic and reason. As for Bill Cooper....I knew he was a con man when I bought some shares in some seafront property in Kansas from him...
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  1560.  sara and patrick 2.0  LOL.. it was just a joke. SEAFRONT property? Kansas?
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  1561.  sara and patrick 2.0  No. Not JUST mocking and scoffing. The majority of my posts reflect fact and a defence of myself and my Brethren. Lighten up, sourface.
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  1562.  sara and patrick 2.0  No, not at all. Some American guy was "sold" Big Ben a fee years back and versions of that story are sometines used to indicate stupidity. It was a self-deprecating comment, intended to raise a smile...looks like I failed..😔
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  1563.  @alexatedw  Brother TeeCee is a very experienced Mason and is no fool. He is well qualified to say the things he says. As a result, his words are sage and trustworthy. You are not qualified in any way to comment in such a way. Do yourself a favour. Try to LEARN and to learn from sources that are qualified to impart knowledge, not speculation.
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  1564. These grown men... "bullied" by a gobshite pipsqueak like Bercow.... ffs, they really need to grow a pair.
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  1565.  @Explorer.Corder  The begst person to ask...is your Grandfather.
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  1566. If I were Harry, I'd quit while I was behind. Damage control here, necessitates silence. However, he has an ego next to him in bed... she won't allow that.
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  1567. Don;t forget your tinfoil hat. Even kitchen tinfoil is the right grade to deflect those darn rays.
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  1568. @nataliehelferty1438 Good morning, Natalie. Sadly, you appear to have fallen for all the silly tales that are doing the rounds on the internet about Freemasonry. Please allow me to put you right. There is no such thing as "British Freemasonry". Great Britain does not have it's own Grand Lodge. So your theory that it is trying to take over anything, is plainly incorrect. King George did not start Fremasonry. It was in existence, much earlier. It is estimated that Freemasonry is over 1000 years old. Freemasons are not "protectors" of anything. Most Lodges meet once a month... not once a week. The rest of your post is complete gibberish, that does not, I am afraid, merit a response.
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  1569. So... the last Commissioner, Cressida Dick...was awful...appointed simply because she was female and gay...and this character, who doesn't even know the law. I'd like to know who it is that appoints these clowns.
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  1570. @Michael Capps What tie would that be, then?
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  1571. @jerryjamify you misspelled that discription of yourself.
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  1572. @Tre More Yeah? So?
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  1573.  @ianwoods2152  General issue SA80 rifles were not full auto. In other words, if you kept your finger on the trigger after firing, it still only fired one bullet at a time. It's just that a round is introduced in to the chamber automatically and the empty cartridge ejected.
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  1574. @Mark Collins Then why is NOTHING known of Jesus between the age of thee and thirty three? He kept THAT quiet, didn't he?
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  1575. @Daniel Guy it doesn't exist.
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  1576. @Daniela Marquez Well you have it wrong m'dear. MANY secrets? Hardly ANYTHING in Freemasonry is secret. You've been paying far too much attention to the conspiracy theorists. Why do we make a pledge to keep the secrets? First, let me tell you what the secrets are. They are the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked. But these aren't really secret. They can be found easily on the internet and in libraries, it's just that we have said you won't get them from us. But why? Well its really not to protect that information...because it's pretty unimportant and insignificant. It's just as a symbol of our integrity as men.. men who keep their word. The origin of this is thought to be from the ancient stonemasons who built the magnificent cathedrals of the middle ages. In those days, there were no paper qualifications, so when a man reached a certain level of expertise, he was shown, in private, a sign, a grip and a word relevant to his skill level. Then, if the Mason wanted to travel to another site where he was not known, he could prove his worth to the Master of the site and be paid the correct rate. It was done in secret to prevent less qualified men getting the sign grip and word and them travelling to another site and be paid a higher rate of pay than they were entitled to. That's it. Nothing sinister... OR creepy...just historical. If you have any more questions, please come back to me here or you can email me if you prefer. therealist1964@yahoo.com
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  1577. @Jim Taylor and how do YOU know Jim?
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  1578.  @luckyducky7259  NOBODY is supposed to be invited to join. A man has to come "of his own free will and accord".... the accord bit is important... meaning it should be his idea to ask to join... and not be encouraged in any way. If anyone Is asked, the man asking them is going against Masonic principle.
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  1579. Andrew Lawrence is a very funny man. And it would not be a stretch for him to do a very passable Joe Pasquale impression.
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  1580. @Sophie-hw3hr LOL ridiculous. We even have "temperance Lodges".
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  1581. @David Hall This video is not produced by Freemasons. It is an independent production.
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  1582. @Delinin Biri What type are you, then?
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  1583. @Brian Gunderson Freemasonry ISN'T anti-Catholic. Why would it be? what a strange idea. There are plenty of men in Freemasonry who are members of the RCC. I see from your post you are talking about the French revolution. Don't mistake us, for another group who CALL themselves Freemasons... but are not. Freemasons, a la, the The United Grand Lodge of England and all Grand Lodges in amity with it, have certain standards which must be maintained in order to maintain "Regularity". This makes them "official" Freemasons...the real deal! We have no quarrel with any faith and have members of every faith among our membership and indeed have members of the clergy as members of various Lodges all over the world.
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  1584.  @pinkmanlyrubberduck6164  You are forgetting God gave us life in the first place and therefore is ENTITLED to take it.
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  1585. @Think Tank the most senior Grand Lodge in the world is the United Grand Lodge of England. The Grand Master is His Royal Highness, the Duke of Kent. Why can't you Americans see past the shores of your own country. God, some of you guys are so, so arrogant. There IS a world outside the United States!
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  1586. @Mae & Mal Nope. I believe in a higher being but I have no religion. Religion is the framework by which you worship and commune with the God you believe in. I don't have that, because I believe that there is no way any human being can put together a religion because the being that created the universe MUST be way way way beyond the understanding of a puny human mind. It is, in my opinion, arrogant to have a religion because that states that you know God intimately. My contention says that is impossible.
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  1587.  @maemal4753  If you mean "near death experiences", well I don't believe that they are what they appear to the subject. I have never had one personally, so can't be 100% on that. I did read a very entertaining book by a Psychologist called Richard Wiseman who explains the physiological reasons for a NDE. Well worth a read.. highly recommended. https://www.amazon.com/Paranormality-Why-what-isnt-there/dp/0956875653 You don't truly know your father. That's EXACTLY what I am saying.... none of us ever do. We are not intellectually equipped for that. I believe there is ONE higher power, so it's not a case of not knowing which one to worship. I choose not to "worship".. actively engage in it... I serve God (by whatever name he is known) by trying to live my life in a morally upright way. If I had created a universe, the last thing I'd want is the thing's I'd created going on about how fantastic I was..... I don't have an ego that needs massaging and I suspect God doesn't either.
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  1588. Where?
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  1589.  @suntzu6122  Prove it. Be specific, then provide evidence.
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  1590. @VariousStylz YGLT Stop trying to big yourself up. Freemasons don't recruit.
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  1591.  @Rb-ys6xb  Yes Alejandro, I've been a Freemason for over 20 years. Any questions? Ask away.
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  1592. @Redbull Boy Well, at least we can spell the word "society".
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  1593. @MD Rayees No.
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  1594. @;Clark Gable And naturally, you have evidence of all these accusations. I can't wait to see it. You ARE going to print it here aren't you? So you overheard a woman... who said that about her boyfriend. And THAT'S your evidence? Are you for real, idiot?
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  1595.  @kevinjones2303  So... give me facts....
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  1596. Notice how nobody ever actually ASKS us?
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  1597. @Kiarra Evans Ok if you don't believe her, ask me.
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  1598.  @Politicalfan17  LOL. So What you're saying is, that in the film, the wrong questions were asked...and when I give you a chance to rectify that and to ask any question you like... you say you don't trust me. Don't you realise how that looks? It makes you out to be a bigot. You have a prejudice and are very happy with it. you're not worth any more of my time. You had your chance. You blew it, bigot.
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  1599. @Sam RI Digsby MD you are in an advanced state of paranoia. Please explain why you say what you do.
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  1600.  @samridigsbymd1132  ......the crop circles. Ok. End of conversation.
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  1601. @Homegrown Christian What reason do you have for saying what you do? Any evidence of why you are so hostile to us?
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  1602. @deanne1671 Deane, so glad you made this post. It makes such a change from the usual, tired old nonsense that some idiots come up with. I hope you do join one of the female orders. I think you'd make a great addition to whatever group you join. As a male Mason, I have to tell you that we don't "officially" recognise your orders... but we have a great relationship with the ladies and they sometimes even use our grand temple at Great Queen St. in London for their ceremonies! Good luck to you!
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  1603. So....if she had won the election...would she have said to her lot "we have been defeated"?
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  1604. @Politehonesthero-j9x You fail to grasp the idea of comedy. Many comedians poke fun at certain types of people by portraying them and magnifying their behaviour. In some ways, that's how comedy works...magnification of the slightly absurd. Of all the comics I have seen, only one WAS the way he portrayed himself and that was an English comedian, the Late Bernard Manning.
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  1605.  @blue24563  I was once on the front row of a Sadowitz show and took the missus. Naturally we were targets. I didn't know him, but I'd heard he was good. I thought he was hilarious...the missus made us leave at half time because he frightened her!
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  1606. @Syabil Zikri Why? What have we done to you?
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  1607. nofd1977 then all your relatives must be moronic
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  1608. @nofd1977 Lucifer MEANS Light bearer. It is the Latin name for the planet Venus. It is NOT the name of the Devil. You religious guys have made a BIIIIIIIIIIG mistake, arising from a mistranslation in the Bible and fanaticism beating reason in the minds of religious zealots.
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  1609. @Living Legend Why?
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  1610.  @Living_Legend85  Sounds about right. All you need to do is to Google Freemasonry in your area. Pick a website and there will normally be a button on the site to enquire about membership. Good luck.
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  1611. @jon smith NO! PRESENT YOUR ARE SOUL (SEE WHAT i DID THERE?) TO JON! HE'S IN TO THAT SORT OF THING BUT HE'S IN DENIAL!
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  1612. @Charles Bates ....which have nothing to do with Regular Freemasonry.
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  1613. @Brittany Hannah And I suppose he's a lovely old man and you love him very much. Quite right.
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  1614. @Jon Rodriguez Your post says sarcastically that we are not a secret society... then you go on to list all the Masonic Potus's. Did you know we have websites? Publications open to the public? Open house at our HQ in London? If anyone thinks we are a "secret society" after all that lit, they want their head examined.
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  1615. @Hayden J Now tell these nice people here... WAS there anything "Satanic" in your First Degree?
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  1616. @Matt Sherv those kids in the Shriners hospitals? They don't pay. Treatment is free and all the bills are covered by Masons.
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  1617. @Lucifer Morningstar Silly boy.
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  1618. @user-fn1cl1mt4j I completely understand what you wanted to say...but let's fight back here. Let's not call them "trans" anything...just call them what their gender is... call them a guy or a girl. To call them "trans" anything is to be indulge their ridiculous world of lies and hypocrisy.
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  1619. @Paula Oyedele It's a normal King James Bible. Some publishers choose to illustrate them. The Egyptian references relate to the story of Moses and the chosen people winning their freedom from Pharoah. In POW camps during WW2, Prisoners used plain bibles for their Masonic meetings. If they had used any bibles with Masonic symbols on them, they would have been taken out and shot. Hitler murdered around 100,000 of us. What's it like to have the same mindset as Hitler, Paula?
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  1620. @Brandon Brothers Many Masonic symbols have been turned in to fridge magnets! Many people have them because they are interesting and quirky and this is probably why your gf has one. The symbol on the magnet you describe is properly called the "square and compasses". They have a symbolic meaning, as has the "G", inside them. I can explain them if you wish. I'm a 33rd Degree Freemason of the Scottish Rite. To say a woman can't be a Freemason is true....a "Regular" one, anyway. "Regular" means "official". But there are groups of ladies who are to all intents and purposes Freemasons... in that they dress the same, have the same aims and do the same ritual. They are 99% Freemason.. but that one 1% is important! Freemasonry is extremely open.... as opposed to what the conspiracy theorists say. If you have any questions, I'd be happy to answer them.
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  1621. She got 8 and a half years. sure, she may only serve half of her sentence, but the other half will be on licence.
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  1622. @RobespierreThePoof A religion requires... A deity. A promise of salvation. Clergy. A doctrine. Freemasonry has none of that and so cannot be called a religion.
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  1623. @Rob L Not being Satanists, no we don't.
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  1624.  @robl5827  I don't have a clue how to get to Heaven. Nobody does. Being a Freemason does not give me hotline to the almighty!
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  1625.  @robl5827  You believe the Bible is correct. That's fine. I just don't share your belief.
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  1626.  @robl5827  I was raised as a Roman Catholic. I was baptised, made holy communion and was confirmed at the age of 14. I even served on the altar at mass. I undertook bible study. In my mid-teens I made my mind up that ALL religion is silly, because whatever it is that created the universe is so way way way beyond our comprehension that we couldn't possibly have any relationship with it, it all. I completely respect the views of others when it comes to religion, but do not share them.
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  1627.  @robl5827  I absolutely agree with you that the word of god is the final authority, hence my rejection of organised religion. Organised religion is arrogance in the extreme.
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  1628. @Ginger Ninja Of course it is completely up to your friend what he wishes to tell you, but he is not obliged to keep anything secret except the traditional modes of recognition... the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked. Freemasonry is thought by many to be totally secret, but the opposite is true. For example, English Freemasonry has it's HQ in Covent Garden, London. It is a HUGE building with the name plastered all over it. They run free tours of the building for anyone, several times a day, most days of the year. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me.
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  1629. To be fair to Pink, shew probably has absolutely no input to her twitter account. That is probably written by quite a low-level lackey. Jeremy Corbyn was the leader of the Labour Party....when it suffered it's worst defeat since 1935. He was nothing more than a Communist disguised as a Labour politician.
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  1630. @the joker All true.
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  1631. @69MindOverMatter69 the thing about posts like yours is that they are usually all just hot air. Claims are often made, like you, of all sorts of goings on... with zero evidence. conjecture, yes... but proof... no.
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  1632.  @lairofdionysus1943  Been drinking too much wine, have we? Or.... perhaps it's because we rejected your application. Sore loser huh?
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  1633.  @lairofdionysus1943  I didn't address it because it has the look of a set of ramblings from the mind of a man clouded with drugs. If you have any SERIOUS points to discuss, I am more than happy to do so, but don't go around slinging all sorts of accusations in the air without the proof to back them up. I await your response.
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  1634.  @lairofdionysus1943  My blood type is A+
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  1635. @Michael Garcia Wow, you must have been there at the time... otherwise how would you know? Fantastic!
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  1636. @paul carterHow can we be a secret society? By definition, the existence of such a society is not known.. so how could we be discussing a society that nobody knows about?
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  1637. @NatJuno Why not just Google their website and ask. Or better still, if you are able to, ask your friends Father. As long as you are male, of the minimum age, free of convictions etc you should be good to apply. Good luck.
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  1638. @Flyboy Montana Of your club of nincompoops and losers?
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  1639. @Keddaz We're not a secret society. A secret society is defined as "a group, dedicated to a particular aim or belief, the membership of which is known only to themselves". That's not Freemasonry.
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  1640. This guy says that torpedo warheads cannot go off unless a very specific series of events happen in the right order. However... isn't that what killed the Russian submarine Kursk?
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  1641. @somalia queen What's wrong with that? Monarchs of Great Britain have been members...14 Presidents of the USA have been members....I fail to see what is wrong with the Kenyan President being a member.
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  1642. @Heide Hilbert The Iluminati do NOT exist. AND when they DID exist, they were a philosophical group whose philosophy was concerned with science, nature etc.. the Church at the time forbid any of this free thinking and that is why they met in private and kept their meetings largely secret. If the church found out what was going on, the members would have been jailed, or tortured or even executed. They lasted for just ten years and died out at the back end of the 18th century. The messages you see in these comments sections are aimed at those with more money than sense. It is a SCAM. they will make all sorts of promises and sell you books and charms etc.. but do NOT get involved.. you will lose money and gain nothing. They are NOTHING to do with Freemasonry AT ALL.
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  1643. Nothing and nobody is ever worshipped in Freemasonry.
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  1644. @Muggelspalte So you think what he says in that film is real? It's not. You'll notice he starts off the film by saying that just making the film has put his family and his life in danger. You'll also notice that in the 3 or 4 years since it was made... not a hair on anyone's head has been touched! The first lie, debunked. Everything in the film is untrue, most of it, laughably so. The film is over 5 hours long. Know why? That's a sales technique. Sales, is all about convincing people of something... that's exactly what he's doing...selling you an idea This is why the likes of Alex Jones, David Icke and Bill Schnoebelen do the same thing...they pound your head with tripe for a loooooong time. 5 hours is nothing, really. So you believe this guy who has never been a Mason? Never likely to have even set foot in a Lodge room? His many criminal convictions for drug abuse and possession, automatically bar him from membership of Freemasonry, but naturally, never having BEEN a mason, he did not know that. He has been dropped by everyone he has ever worked with. Why? His lack of professionalism, tantrums, unreliability, criminal convictions...and you want to take this guys word for what he says? Fine. But you're being duped.
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  1645. Guitar Youssef Ansd you do, I suppose.
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  1646.  @Elkoshairiyous159  And it's as clear as day that you have this wrong wrong wrong.
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  1647. @H Soko As a "high level Mason" I completely and utterly refute this.
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  1648.  @TheHSoko  No. Every Degree up to and including the 32nd is by natural progression. The only Degree one is invited to, is the HONORARY 33rd Degree, of which I was invited to 2 years ago. I stand by my OP. I completely and utterly refute your allegations.
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  1649.  @TheHSoko  Thank you for the response and the kind words. However, I have to take issue with your comment that we are a secret society. Nothing could be further from the truth. Yes, the popular myth is that we are secret, but the REALITY is that we are incredibly open. We have website, posting our meeting times, date and locations, not to mention our list of officers and photographs showing various members. We have open days. The United Grand Lodge of England, the worlds premier Grand Lodge has it's HQ in London.. it is a HUGE building with our name and logo all over the place. We run free tours of the place for anyone, several times a day, most days of the year. the building and rooms inside are for hire by almost anyone. Does this seem like a secret society to you? Please feel free to ask anything you like. The ONLY things I cannot divulge, are the traditional modes of recognition.. a tiny, tiny part of Freemasonry. But they are easily accessible on the internet and in libraries. We don't care if you know them or not.. they are unimportant... but because we have promised not to... as a test of our integrity... we will not.
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  1650.  @TheHSoko  Well it's lucky that Walt Disney was never a Freemason! His Brother Roy was, but he wasn't.
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  1651. There is zero evidence it ever existed.
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  1652. @Ethan Hammond Why did you hate us? What's changed?
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  1653.  @sharonliyayi7853  If you're female, you cannot join. Sorry.
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  1654. @flowgenge2547  In short, yes. These ladies CALL themselves Masons, but as REGULAR Masonry was always governed by men...and the men declared it's men only..the ladies cannot call themselves Masons. Of course they dress the same, have the same aims and we often let them use our Grand Temple in London...we have a great working relationship with them...but they are not officially, Masons.
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  1655. @dovrigal9556 How to they work together?
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  1656. @wembebilly7758 Then Google Masonic Lodges in your area and apply via the website.
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  1657. @Victor Everest Good morning Victor. I can quite understand why the people seem "scripted". It's because our detractors always say the same old things...we worship the devil, we're trying to take over the world, we carry our human trafficking, we sodomise each other, we sacrifice children.... so of COURSE we will respond in the same way.. to completely and utterly refute these ridiculous allegations. And we won't stop defending our Craft. we don;t quit, especially in the face of ignorance.
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  1658. @suzi Khan you know absolutely nothing Suzi. Stop trying to make yourself look important because all you are really doing is embarrassing yourself. Oh it's on YouTube so it MUST be true. Read a damn book you fool.
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  1659. Suella's one of the rarest things in the world. An honest and honourable politician.
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  1660. @Ann Smith Please explain what on EARTH you are going on about.
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  1661. Craig Boulton Woahhhhhh......WE don't claim to follow Satan or anyone else for that matter. It's the moronic conspiracy theorists that come out with all that claptrap!
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  1662.  @Soul_N_Control  Freemasonry only requires that a member gives what he can afford. The last thing we want to do is to cause hardship for it's members. Indeed, if a member is in dire hardship, Freemasonry can help.
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  1663. @heyimgoingtoplaysomegames The figure given was divided by 365 days to give a better idea of the scale of giving we participate in. We do not personally give every day. We do make a charitable donation at every meeting we attend and of course at "fundraisers" too. But each member is only ever asked to give what he can comfortable afford. In England (my neck of the woods) there are very often "festivals" of 3 or 5 years, where we make a special effort in our fundraising for specific causes rather than general giving.
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  1664. @Teresa Miner I say you're a fool. And I'm telling the truth.
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  1665. @Maureen Brandon Not at all. Each man is encouraged to follow his own religious path., while acknowledging that, whatever identity their own particular god has, it is THE supreme power in the universe for him... and that as men we are nothing in comparison.
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  1666.  @LoveYah1  You're "in healthcare"...and really believe that someone doing something "wicked" can result in a physical illness? Dear god, you guys are as nutty as squirrel shit. Biden is a GOOD president for you, because you're about the same mental level.
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  1667. @Black And White Covers contact your local Grand Lodge. You can "petition" a Lodge which means you don't need your own Proposer and Seconder. They will sort out two Brothers who are willing to do that for you, but they will need to get to know you first.
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  1668. What a disgusting woman. Good riddance.
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  1669. @Daisychhain X ...but that's enough about your family...
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  1670. @Bridget Gibson Nice analogy.
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  1671. @Nicholas Drain As understood it, they were saying the worlds first GRAND Lodge started in London. As it did in 1717
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  1672. @fernandobascal6295 LOL You've been reading too much Dan Brown, ya dope.
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  1673.  @fernandoabascal6295  Masonic rituals are not televised. Silly boy.
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  1674. @Margie Provencio Actually the reverse is true. Freemasonry is involved in doing good... kindness.. care.. community support.. charity... integrity. Examples of this are all over the place. But Satan doesn't like that. So what does he do to try to stop it? He infiltrates the minds of the weak.. people just like you Margie... and he says to you do my will.. stop these men form doing good by getting people to think that they are the evil ones". I've seen through your accusations Margie... what's it like to be possessed? I mean... I have just arrived home (it's 7.50am on Saturday 18th January 2020) from spending the night ..from 10pm last night..manning a Masonic soup kitchen in my town. Three of us spending time feeding the homeless.. providing them with information to help them and just providing a listening ear. What have YOU....our accuser... done to help those that can't help themselves lately Margie?
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  1675. ​ @margieprovencio9145  Margie, the reason I never ever put my name or Lodge down here is because I have received death threats from crazy pricks who can't separate fantasy from reality. I can handle myself perfectly well. I am a Royal Navy veteran and have seen conflict up close, but I fear for my family. It only takes one crazy prick to watch me leaving my masonic hall and to follow me home and then my family is in danger. That can't happen. Sorry if that's a problem for you. If I "attack" anyone it's in defence of what they have said about something I value quite highly. Freemasonry. You yourself, just did that. you said that because I never put my real name down, I am possessed by a demon. How ridiculous!!! You claim my mind is "programmed". The reverse is true. Freemasonry encourages free thinking and personal opinion. It uses symbols rather than printed instructions, so that the individual Mason can interpret things for himself. I'm a 33rd Degree Freemason, a Grand Officer of the United Grand Lodge of England. I'm a Past master of TWO Lodges and have been a Mason for over 20 years. Yes I know the secrets (which are simply the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked...nothing more, but you obviously think there is more to it) and I say again, you accuse us of being in league with demons and that we worship a god called Lucifer. Madam, you are 100% incorrect in your assumption. And you have also fell in to the trap of believing that "Lucifer" is some sort of diabolical figure. That's wrong too. It's of no consequence to us that you are incorrect because we have nothing to do with "Lucifer" either. I assure you of my best intentions at all times.
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  1676. @anagunze6721 Don't be suckered in by the conspiracy theorists... almost nothing in Freemasonry is secret. Don't believe me? Ask me anything you like.
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  1677. @Jonas Ark As Freemasons are bound by the moral law as well as the actual law, you are far far far more likely to see a non-Mason involved in extra marital affairs.
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  1678. @EmpiricalPragmatist IF that is right, then your Grandfather's boss was acting against the rules of Freemasonry. However, as it was merely the hearsay of an old man, I would take it with a pinch of salt.
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  1679.  @EmpiricalPragmatist  Then if what you say is true, as I said in my OP, he was acting against the rules of Freemasonry. It is Masonically illegal, to invilve Freemasonry in ones work. It simply should not even be a consideration. Of course, in the USA there are lots of "societies" whose members themselves as Freemasons but are not. There are lots of "societies" that are perceived as being Masonic.. and they aren't....Elks clubs for example. There is always the possibility that this man was involved in one of those. As a Freemason, in that situation, I would certainly not have interfered just to get a Freemason hired. I would have insisted it would be the best man for the job.
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  1680.  @metrognome2225  No no.. the things that you have said that you do not know.. ARE THE SECRETS OF FREEMASONRY. They are the things we swear to conceal. So you DON'T know the secrets of Freemasonry. WE decide what the secrets of Freemasonry are, not YOU. Now then, you seem to be an esoteric type and you will appreciate what I am about to say. Freemasonry does NOT tell you what to think. It provides food for thought. Thought about what? Well it is hoped that when a man has experienced the three Degrees of the blue Lodge, he will continue to question. Question what? Everything....including the knowledge of the self. But this knowledge is not secret... it's available to all. All it takes..is the motivation to look for it. I'll leave it at that.
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  1681. @Jeandre Philip Malherbe Simply put, we are a worldwide fraternity dedicated to moral uprightness, philanthropy and community service. We are NOT a religious society, although a belief in some sort of benevolent god of your choice is a requirement. Membership is open to men of mature age only, who are free of criminal convictions. If you have any more questions, please feel free to ask here or if you feel more comfortable, at my email which is therealist1964@yahoo.com
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  1682. @Eli w I joined partly through curiosity, but mainly because I knew several top blokes who were members.. and I reasoned that any society that had these outstanding men as members must be a good thing. I was right.
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  1683. @SadDingus Well it's not secret, so it's good.
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  1684. Scientology is a religion. Freemasonry is a fraternity. Not alike in any way.
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  1685. @madbadger85 Some people just love to be offended...I call them "professional victims".
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  1686. @samuel winstanley Tell us what aspect of a meeting at a Masonic Lodge is "Satanic", Samuel. Be specific. You know so much about us, obviously, so that shouldn't be difficult for you to do.
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  1687.  @marcuscoe2020  As a 33rd Degree Freemason and Past Master of two lodges, I can concur that what Adam says, is the truth. YOU have it wrong.
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  1688.  @marcuscoe2020  Ever hear the phrase "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing"? That's what you have.. a LITTLE knowledge.
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  1689.  @ProfessorTimWilson  If that's so, what's the point in having a deputy PM? A Deputy, by definition, is a person who is appointed to undertake the duties of a superior, in the superior's absence. If Slippery Sunak is absent...for any reason...the Deputy ought to take over. But hey, this is politics...a very strange game, the rules of which, I will never fully understand. Keep up the good work, you wacky gentleman.
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  1690. @anthonynapier2887 Ohhhh I see. Applied to join and got rejected, huh?
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  1691. @BubbleOnPlumb Er.... not quite. All Freemasons are free to disclose what happens inside a Lodge, except for where confidentiality could cause embarrassment. For example, if Mrs XXXX reaches out to us for a charitable donation, that will be kept within the walls of the Lodge room. But our ceremonial etc....yep we can talk about it.
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  1692. This idiotic women is the poor mans Katie Hopkins.
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  1693. Yes it is. You'll be saying next that the Earth is flat.
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  1694. 'Richard George Why are you involving Freemasonry in a religious argument, when Freemasonry has nothing to do with religion?
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  1695. @kallamaita Pyramids do not feature at all in Freemasonry.
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  1696. @alexischrisalidis3128 Well of course we believe in money...we provide it to worthy causes. But Satan? LOL... what a twit. I don't even believe that Satan exists.
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  1697. @ricky wood I knew a Bootneck reservist who was a field cook.. he had SBS tattooed on his upper arm.. when he came back in to work and showed it off, we laughed our heads off and asked him if it stood for "Sausage Bacon and Soup"?
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  1698. @christiangottsacker6932 No it isn't. It's neither a religion or a "horrid cult".
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  1699.  @zaleelbande4762  The Illuminati, as per the group put together in the 18th century lasted 10 years before it was disbanded. There is now a group of con-artists calling themselves the Illuminati to generate interest in them. They promise all sorts of things but deliver nothing. If you really want to join, just Google them.
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  1700. @Abood77 Alaa You thought wrong then, didn't you?
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  1701. @Asron moore You say that like it's a bad thing.
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  1702. Freemasons do not ride goats or any other animal. By midnight, most of us are tucked up in bed. A Scotsman wears nothing under the kilt.
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  1703.  @amandablevins322  I think you are confused, Amanda. A STONEMASON is the person who carves stone to create structures. It is an occupation which generates an income. FREEMASONRY is said to have evolved from the ancient guilds of stonemasons from the middle ages.. the guys that built the cathedrals we still see today. Freemasons use the tools of the stonemason, as symbols by which to live morally upright lives, engaging in philanthropy and community work to make the world a better place. It is not an occupation by any means.. instead of generating an income, we donate cash to worthy causes. There are a few stonemasons that I know are members, but I am certain that the vast majority of them are not Freemasons.
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  1704.  @amandablevins322  Amanda, it is not at all necessary to be a skilled stonemason to join Freemasonry. 99.999999% of all Freemasons are NOT stonemasons. I am certain she would have used the tool of the symbol.. as I said, we base our morality on the tools of the operative Mason. Tell me, does your daughter take more after you or her father?
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  1705. @carriesweeney1277 What would be the point in her lying?
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  1706. @Brandon Sba1990 Then google your local lodge to apply.
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  1707.  @tucky2297 Depends on the Lodge. Some Lodges by-laws can vary the number of black balls required for a Candidate to be rejected. I've known Lodges have three as the minimum requirement.
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  1708. @ STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN The G does not stand for anything in particular. It is up to the individual Mason. It may stand for God... geometry.. gnosis... geometrician... anything that sits right with the individual Mason. We don't have a compass as a symbol in Freemasonry. A compass is an instruments used in navigation to tell magnetic North. We don;t use symbols to identify ourselves. That's 3 for 3 wrong. Carry on. You're doing great.
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  1709. @76 Remix How little you know.
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  1710. Complete and utter twaddle. Instead of relying on hearsay and speculation, why don't you give specifics? Who ARE these people of whom you speak? What do they do? Prove that we worship Satan. I can't WAIT to see what you come up with. You're making the accusation...how about the proof? NOW PUT UP, OR SHUT UP!
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  1711.  @conquerthafuture7209  Believe as you wish. You are wrong.
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  1712. BORIS! FFS man, smarten yourself up! You are making a holy show of us!
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  1713. @Minute Man The "Supreme Being" of which you speak is whatever god that the individual Mason wishes to believe in. For some, it is God. for others, Yahweh. For others, Allah etc etc. It is the same supreme being that they believed in BEFORE they became Freemasons and no further religious beliefs are required at any time during a Masons membership. We do NOT have our own god. This is also the reason why we give it a generic name. for example, when we mention the Great Architect of the Universe, a Christian regards that as God or Jesus Christ. A Muslim would think of Allah etc etc. We do not bar anyone on their religious beliefs short of a belief in something as a single, Supreme Being. Consequently, many many Freemasons believe as you do.. the only difference between you and them is that they allow others to believe as they wish without sharing that same belief...and that they still call others, friends and brothers.. whereas you think that everyone should think like you. That sort of attitude is what causes wars, famine, death hardship etc etc. There were undoubtedly some Masons responsible for the creation of your country, but only a handful were signatories of the dec. of ind. Almost no politicians for centuries have been Freemasons. Only 14 Presidents have been Freemasons, Washington being the first and Ford the last. I understand that Lincoln was to become a Freemason, but on his nomination for the Presidency, he withdrew his application as he would not be able to devote the time to it and saw that it would have been a disservice to his Proposer and seconder.
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  1714. @Faizal Ananta We don't recruit. If you wish to join, you must approach us. Google your local Masonic Lodge, read what the site has to say and if you wish, you may apply via their website.
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  1715. The look on his face at the end of the video says it all..lmao!!!!
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  1716. @katarina6724 You're not being serious, are you?
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  1717. @Stephanie Hamilton No and no.
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  1718. Untrue. If you really believe it is true, please be specific and then supply evidence.
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  1719. @001 entertainment 001 https://www.ugle.org.uk/about/districts-groups/16-africa/113-east-africa
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  1720.  @cheko4440  No, it is NOT a "secret society". How on Earth can it be a secret society, when the HQ of the worlds premier Grand Lodge is open to the public? It also runs free tours of the building for ANYONE several times a day, most days of the year.
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  1721.  @pabloma21  Kissinger? LOL! Er.... nope...it's not him. it's an elderly man but most definitely NOT Kissinger. "Engraved on old people"? Sorry, I don't know what means.
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  1722.  @laylover7621  Er.... that song was released in 2020...the Armenian war (Nagobo-Karabakh) started in 1988....when Lady Gaga was just 2 years old, so I highly doubt that. Are you on drugs? The Armenian war cannot be due to us, as we distance ourselves from politics and religion.
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  1723. Whatever you think of him, Putin is an intelligent, intellectual man. Biden's a dope.
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  1724. @B. Maxwell Keer They man..... that you play old games!
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  1725. Bloody hell she's annoying. Even if she WAS attractive in looks...her personality is loathesome.
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  1726. @Tarek Kandas Freemasonry does not bar membership from anyone based on their religion. You MUST have a belief in a Supreme Being which created the universe... the form that being takes is up to the individual. We have members from all the worlds major religions and from the minor ones too.
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  1727. @mr. house To join, you must at least satisfy the following conditions. 1. Be male. 2. Have a belief in a Supreme Being. 3. Have no criminal convictions. 4. Be able to afford the fees. 5. Have the support of the family. You then have to find a proposer and a seconder (any lodge you approach, will meet with you for an interview and you may be allocated these) and then a date will be set for your initiation.... So google your local Lodge and go for it.
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  1728. @Benali Bilel Phew"! We dodged a bullet, there!
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  1729. @Alessandro Tv 734,000 now.... sorry to burst your bubble.
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  1730. @desmond freeman Why do black people what to black everything up, these days? There is NO evidence to support your contention. All the evidence points to us emerging from the stonemasons guilds of the middle ages in Great Britain.
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  1731. @Mart Gun if you're going to insult us, at least have the decency to spell our name correctly.
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  1732. Although I really cannot stand Lineker, it is more likely the ratings went up because people wanted to see how the BBC were going to deal with the format of the show. The figures will probablty return to normal next week, with or without that Leicestershire wanker.
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  1733. @krglfromworld That's the thing. MOST people have perceptions about Freemasonry which are simply untrue. Yes, you HAVE to ask to be a Mason..... you will never be invited...no matter what sort of bloke you are, but it is in the ceremony.. a man has to "come of his own free will and accord". But we don;t just take anyone. There are requirements for membership. In any Lodge under the auspices of the United Grand Lodge of England and any regular Grand Lodge, primarily, you have to have to have a belief in some sort of benevolent "Supreme Being"... doesn't matter which one. We do not bar anyone based on their religion.. we don't even ask what a religion a man follows, if any. You have to be a certain age, which varies from constitution to constitution. You have to be free from criminal convictions. You have to have the support of your family. If your partner is against your membership, we'd rather you did not join. The last thing we want is to cause trouble at home. And lastly, you have to be able to afford it. There are certain fees which gave to be paid and part of these fees are maintained annually, but you do not have to be rich at all. My Lodge fees are less than £200 per year. VERY little in Freemasonry is secret. And even those things that are are quite insignificant and are inly used within the Lodge meetings. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
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  1734. @DarwinPagunsan There is absolutely no known link between Freemasonry and the Knights Templar OR the Knights of Malta.
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  1735. @Zorrie Sanders Because there's almost nothing in Freemasonry that can't be discussed or studied by anyone, Mason or not. And even those things that we do regard as our "secrets"....aren't really secret any more. You can get them on the internet or in libraries. They are only referred to as the "secrets" because we take obligations not to reveal them. Why? Because it's symbolic of our integrity as men... not to break a promise. The "secrets" are not at all important.... they are the signs, grips and words of the Degree being worked and they are NEVER used outside the Lodge room.. there is no requirement for them, as our ceremonies are only ever held inside them.
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  1736.  @gabrielle-d1b  Absolutely amazing. I did a search of "Selwyn R. Stevens PhD". Aside from his anti-Masonic rantings....no trace. I was interested in what he took his PhD in. Nothing. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to be found. I even tried variatrions... including the PhD, varying the spellings if his name... nothing. That stinks to high Heaven. I watched a video of a presentation of his on anti-Masonry. Full of the same tired old tripe I've been debunking for years. NONE of the nonsense he comes out with, bears any close scrutiny. Absolute hogwash.
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  1737. Radar Google the United Grand Lodge of England. This video records the anniversary of our 300th anniversary.
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  1738. @Alejandro Andretti Yes. I am one.
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  1739. @kingT Just google your local Lodge where you live and use that to apply.
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  1740. @Rod Jackson I'd be EXTREMELY surprised if it did. Historians have made a "best guess" and they have said it's most likely to have been around 11tch century and in Scotland. You are mixing up the Third Degree which is set in and around King Solomon's temple.
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  1741.  @intelligentthinker8085  No Rod.. it's not. Aside from the pillars at the porchway entrance, in 1 and 2, only the Third Degree has anything of any substance to do with King Solomon's temple. Egyptology, as a subject, does not feature at all, although the story of the Royal Arch has some links with the story of Moses freeing his people from Pharoah and the building of the second temple, having worked on finding the foundations of the first.
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  1742. @Einezweioctopi It's well SAID that you must not talk ab out Freemasonry.... by conspiracy theorists. Freemasonry is very very open. Only around 1% must not be divulged. Can you please tell me the similarities in our ritual to that of the Golden Dawn? Take no notice of Pike. Not at all relevant to Freemasonry.
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  1743. @Landstander And what's wrong with being a member of both of these things?
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  1744.  @l4ndst4nder  Wellllllllllllllll it depends on what you consider to be boring. If you consider moral self-improvement, community service and charitable works boring... then that's up to you. I quite enjoy it.
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  1745. @peterstewart4907 Absolutely right. These dickheads are welcome to bugger off and let those who view it as a vocation, stay and do the job. And anyway, as soon as they get a little seniority, their pay goes up hugely, to be VASTLY more than say, a Sergeant in the army, who is expected to give his life for his country, should the need arise.
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  1746.  @Camzdadon  And at a board meeting of any corporation, the doors close behind them and only board members are admitted and know what happens. So why aren't you going after the boards of all corporations? When you go home and have a family meal, you discuss what's going on in the lives of the family... what their plans are etc. Would YOU let non-family members sit around and watch you having a meal and listen to your conversation? Of course not. Groups of people ALL meet together in private at various times. See how stupid your allegations are now?
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  1747.  @lanakhamash1058  No. Not at all.
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  1748.  @AdamtheFreemason  Good morning, Adam. I'm not sure I agree with you. surely an ideology is a system of philosophy or philosophies. We all know that a lot of Freemasonry is open to the individual Masons own interpretation, but I understand it, generally, to be a philosophy of self-improvement. And you well know it is "a system of morality, veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols".
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  1749.  @AdamtheFreemason  Sorry Adam, I must be losing it...I'm not sure why you have quote the A and R. As far as I can see, the sections you have highlighted bear no relationship to the question.
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  1750. @Samanta Smit Seeing as Freemasonry has been going since probably the 11th century...if that was our goal.. don't you think we'd have done it by now?
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  1751. @Logan Show boy have you got it wrong. Firstly, yes of course there were Masons involved in the revolutionary war, they were NOT behind it. There were Masons in every major conflict ever... for example, world war 2. Does that mean the Freemasons were behind world war 2? Secondly, Yes we are a private society, but hardly a secret one! If we were a secret society... you wouldn't know we exist, would you? Freemasons Hall in London is open to the public, with free tours for anyone, several times a day, most days of the year... hardly a secret! Our Book of Constitutions is available for anyone to study online. We have a quarterly magazine, called Freemasonry Today that anyone can read. Thirdly, we are a secular society... not a religious one. The requirement for a belief in a Supreme Being is only so that you have an ultimate authority to make an obligation before..... NOT because any religious activity takes place. Whatever being that is, is up to the individual Mason and is NOT interpreted for you. In fact all discussion of religion and politics is forbidden in Freemasonry. I hope I have answered your post adequately.
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  1752. @ⵣ NASSRO ZONE 51 ⵣ ⵣ ⵛⴰⴱ ⵍⴻⴽⵔⵣ ⵣ Proof please. Show some evidence. I'm certain the Muslim gentlemen in my Lodge would disagree with you.
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  1753. @Rusty Shackleford We do this. https://www.ugle.org.uk/giving
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  1754. Bellend for life you mean.
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  1755. @1:16 Sleepy Joe, says that political violence like this is unheard of. Looks like he's forgotten about Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley, JFK, not to mention, Theodore Roosevelt, FDR, Reagan RFK, Jackson, Taft, Hoover, Trueman etc etc. Silly old bugger.
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  1756. @teecee1567 Brother TEECEE.... he could be both! lol
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  1757. @Let there Be Light Ya know... better yet, yet, ASK ME ABOUT IT without just dismissing it.
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  1758.  @drjanitor3747  The Church took out the K's T because they were getting too rich and powerful. They simply told the masses that the K's T were worshipping the Devil. The Church could not be seen to be jealous, after all! There is NO worshipping of ANYTHING or ANYONE in Freemasonry. Also, the ancient Knights Templar have NOTHING to do with Freemasonry. I'm sure you'd like there to have been some form of link... but there isn't.
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  1759. @Dr GrassBlock Nope.. no link at all.
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  1760.  @mariasministry3601  Just so you know... these people who CONSTANTLY post about wealth, fame and the Illuminati.... are crooks and NOTING WHATSOEVER to do with Freemasonry. They try to get people to sign up to their group and all they do is fleece them for cash.
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  1761. @fredric Jacobsen English, please.
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  1762. Russel T Davies just HAS to gay-ify everything he touches, usually with absolutely no connection to the programme whatsoever. I loathe the man. I have no problem with gay people-as far as I am concerned, happiness is the most important thing- but this just gives rise to the loathesome practice of "virtue signalling".
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  1763. @sijones458 Women like gossip and tittle tattle.
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  1764. @TheZito666 There's no need for anyone to keep their mouths shut. We welcome discussion on Freemasonry.
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  1765. Lol.. how utterly ridiculous. Nobody can DEMAND to be known by certain "pronouns" and expect to get what they want. They do not have the right to change the English language. And if you address them as a pronoun they don't like and run away...so be it.
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  1766.  @Bruce4lmighty  What you believe is irrelevant. Heed my words, or continue to live in ignorance.
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  1767.  @TheMwendaa  Yes.
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  1768. WAS racist..and only in the USA. Quelle surprise! These days, aside from a handful of Lodges in the south of the USA, Freemasonry worldwide, is completely free of racism. A man's character is more important that his skin colour.
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  1769.  @goodpools  Freemasonry is a fraternity...a brotherhood of like minded men. In Freemasonry, we seek to better ourselves from a moral standpoint. We try to be better husbands, fathers brothers and to make the world a better place for those in need. Ask me specific questions and I'll answer them. The same goes for Adam. He's an experienced Mason who will be delighted to help.
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  1770.  @goodpools  I Gave you the basics. But you'll notice that I DID invite you to ask questions, so that if you REALLY wanted to know about us, you could. I put YOU in the driving seat to ask ANYTHING. Instead you chose to continue to be accusatory....almost as if that's all you wanted to be and not interested in the truth at all. After all, why let the truth get in the way of a good conspiracy theory, huh? I invite you again, to ask me specific questions. Almost nothing in Freemasonry is "secret" and even that which is...is readily available on the net.
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  1771. The caption says this is Anthony Eden talking to the Queen and identifies the actor as Jeremy Northam. It isn't. The man talking to the Queen, is Tommy Lascelles, played by the excellent Pip Torrens.
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  1772. @slave2tyranny Why? What would be the PURPOSE of her telling lies?
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  1773. @Sami Dir Well, seeing as we are not trying to compete with anyone... no, we won't prevail.. that's correct. Evil? Oh please!
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  1774.  @MuslimNature1  This isn't work. This is a strong passion to see right prevail and to educate the ignoiant.
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  1775. @itchigo kurusaki Or you could just look them up in a library or on the net. Our "secrets" are well known. No Mason cares if anyone knows the secrets... they are not important. The importance lies in the KEEPING of the secret, as a symbol of integrity.
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  1776. Bebe is one of the best actresses alive and super sexy to boot!
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  1777. @Fred Otiso If you wish to join for self-serving reasons, we don't want you. Freemasons join from a sense of service.. not helping onesself.
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  1778.  @dig-ion  Of course he's not dead!
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  1779. Nope. Not a religion. We do not have a god, doctrine, sacraments, a promise of salvation....all those things are required for a religion. Please provide a link to this so-called "official document" so that we can all share it!
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  1780. His dad was a toolmaker alright.... and he always fails to mention he OWNED the factory!
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  1781. MIDDLE class? UPPER class, I think you'll find.
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  1782. @craigthornton5831 Nobody knows for sure, where, when, how or why Freemasonry was formed. Of course, if you are in posession of documentary evidence, that's different. Let's see it.
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  1783. @Marie Liesse Every time I see posts like yours, I ask, can you show me any evidence? nobody ever does show evidence. Strange, that....
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  1784.  @lovethjohn9366  ¿Por qué me estás diciendo estas cosas?
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  1785. @markbird1865 Why let facts get in the way of a good story?
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  1786. @Dueng Design It's NOT religious. It's secular.
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  1787. Treasure Hunting Pro sound judgement and strict morals. Servants of the community, philanthropists.
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  1788. @Trigger Tre What a dope.
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  1789. @Sammy VZ absolutely not. Freemasons are REQUIRED to have a belief in a Supreme Being who created the universe. Satan did not create the universe. I, for one, do not even believe that Satan exists.
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  1790.  @5dvz460  I am indeed. I've been a member for over 20 years.
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  1791. @theymockedjesusalso Lol.. whatever their "rank" they are higher than you, ya dummy.
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  1792. @Memi W Great! Here I am!
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  1793.  @memiw376  What does that rectangular symbol mean?
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  1794. FUN FACT......... Eve pollard is Claudia Winkleman's mum.
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  1795. This wanker makes us look like fools on the world stage.
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  1796. @daffa ratsmawan They're probably at your mothers house right now!
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  1797. @WAGGERS There is no worship of ANY kind carried out at our meetings. We're a FRATERNITY...not a religion. There is NO reference to "Constantine". It is IMPOSSIBLE for a Satanist to be a Freemason. There is NO evidence of ANYTHING Masonic on any currency. Questions? Please feel free to ask me anything you wish.
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  1798. @raymax7965 A lot of nonsense? Being required to have a high level or morality? Being encouraged to be active in whatever faith you follow? Looking after those that cannot help themselves? Being kind to others? Raising $1000,000 PER DAY for charity? That's all nonsense huh? And you're right about the fact that there are no demons in Freemasonry (or anywhere... they don't exist!) and that Lucifer has nothing to do with Freemasonry. We aren't a religion and no worship of any kind happens in Freemasonry, either.
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  1799. @Laurence Lance You are doing great work, Brother. Keep it up.
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  1800. @Firm Believer So you'll be printing here your house alarm code.. your bank details.. your ATM number... your medical records, your email address and password.. What's that? You WON'T be doing that? Why ever not?.. oh because they are SECRET!!!! See what I did there? The "secrets" that Freemasons take an obligation not to reveal are the signs, grips and words of the Degree being worked. they are completely insignificant outside the Lodge. they are not in the least important but we keep them to ourselves as a symbol of our integrity as men. After all, if a man cannot keep things as insignificant as these to himself, what is his word worth? And anyway, the "secrets" aren't really secret at all. They are all over the internet and in libraries. We never said we CARED if you know them or not.. we don't.. it's just that you won't get them from us.
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  1801. @hyper loid hyper loid...anti-brain.
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  1802. Nope.
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  1803. createdcreated1977 Trump is NOT a Mason. If he WAS a Mason, he would've been thrown out by now, as no member may continue in his membership, if convicted of a crime.
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  1804. @Maureen Singh Idiot!!
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  1805. Nana's not going to be having them round at her gaff then?
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  1806. @Mertin Scottish Rite is only called as it is because a Scotsman invented it WAY after the formation of English Freemasonry. Scottish Rite was born in 1801.. the earliest recorded making of a Mason was 1646. Boom.
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  1807. @mopthermopther How about "don't give a stuff about Moloch. That's known as a "third option".
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  1808. @RystroThe GOAT DON'T. It's a CON. The Illuminati DOES NOT EXIST. THEY ARE A GROUP THAT CALL THEMSELVES THAT BUT JUST TO TAKE YOUR MONEY!
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  1809.  @karimthalji6148  Having been a Mason for 25 years and holding the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite, I think I'm rather more informed than you are. Go away, troll.
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  1810.  @marksauder9247  Apart from having the same hairstyle as Crowley, there is no other similarity. Crowley was not a Mason.
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  1811.  @andrewbernaba6119  Lol!!! What a dick. When I am to take part in a ceremony, I go through it and practice with my wife checking our ritual book! Good grief, is there no end to the stupidity of you people?
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  1812. Here's an idea. When you commit to a relationship and then have kids.... why doesn't the dad stick around? There's a high percentage of kids that do poorly when Dad departs. Let's have some morality folks... let's make a commitment a REAL commitment.
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  1813. @Manas Murali Well it's not for everyone, but over 6.5 million men around the world do NOT think it's boring.
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  1814. @Julianna Sequoyah No... we're not.
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  1815. To qualify my post, as a movement, Freemasonry holds no opinion on Zionism. However, I am sure that there are individual Masons who are.
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  1816. @reza_nadem FREEMASONRY consists of THREE DEGREES. Appendant orders exist that have other Degrees, for example, the Scottish Rite which concludes at the 33rd.
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  1817. tatibless pravda The "secrets" are all over the internet and in public libraries! you'll be disappointed when you find them because they are hardly "earth-shatteringly" important! DON'T listen to that self-confessed "ex-vampire" Schnoe.. he's a guy who writes any old guff because he get's paid handsomely for doing it.... just like Alex Jones, Jim Marrs etc etc. They are CONNING YOU... they feed off the gullible.. of which there is an inexhaustible supply!
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  1818. @NorthernGate777 Unless they are wearing something Masonic like a ring, pendant or perhaps a baseball cap....no..not really.
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  1819. @MrThedonhead You or he is telling lies. If he is telling lies, you're a dummy for believing it. Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeesh!
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  1820.  @petermj1098  what on Earth does "Eyes Wide Shut" have to do with Freemasonry? Oh and by the way, Harry Potter ISN'T really a wizard! Just want to make sure, you know that.
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  1821. @Stephanie Denny Good morning Stephanie. The answer to that question is in the video! But to put some meat on the bones, as it were. Freemasonry is worldwide and it is the worlds oldest fraternity. Nobody knows for sure how old it is, but the best guess so far is that we emerged around the 11th Century in Scotland. It's aim, generally speaking, is to take good men and make them better by encouraging them to take a long hard look at themselves and to build themselves in to the best version of themselves they can be in terms of morality, integrity, citizenship. We value integrity, kindness, and selflessness very highly. The by-product of this desire for greater integrity and moral uprightness is charity. Freemasons give millions and millions of their own cash to charities. They also donate millions of man hours of their own time in community projects, all to try to make the world a slightly better place. In order to apply to be a Freemason, a man has to satisfy the following. 1. Be male. no ladies in "Regular" Freemasonry, although there are organisations of "Lady Masons"...doing almost the same as us....dressing the same... care for others, charity etc.. but we do not officially recognise them. We are completely friendly and cordial... but we can't join their Lodges and they can't join ours. 2. Have a belief in some sort of Supreme Being that created the universe. We do not care what you call this being... you don't even have to follow a specific religion.. just have that belief that one entity created the universe. 3. Be free from criminal convictions. If a Man comes to us and he has been in prison.. he will not be admitted. If a Mason, no matter how distinguished, or how long he's been a Mason, is convicted of a crime, he is immediately expelled. 4. Be able to afford the fees. It's not expensive to be a Freemason, but if a man is struggling to make ends meet at home financially, the extra financial pressure of paying fees would almost certainly cause undue pressure at home and we don't want that. 5. Have the support of the family. Again, we value the family unit very highly. If a man is regularly going to his Lodge, once a week or maybe even more, and his wife thinks that would be too much time away from the family.. we don't want him to join. It is not a religion, nor a substitute for one. Each man must believe in what HE regards to be the Supreme Being. He is not required to take on any further beliefs at any time. We have no Masonic god, there are no sacraments, no promise of eternal life. ALL discussion of religion (and politics!) is forbidden at Masonic meetings as those are the two subjects that cause discord and division. We are about harmony and unity. If a Mason were to pass away and the family have not been adequately provided for, Freemasonry will very discretely look after the widow and the family. Children's school fees are taken care of and the welfare of the widow is also taken care of. We have the "Broken column" brooch worn by the widow of a Mason. If a Mason sees a lady wearing this, he will make himself known to her and let her know if any assistance is required, she may call on him. I hope I have, to some degree, answered your question. I created this account for this very purpose....to let people know what we are about and also to debunk the crazy conspiracy theories out there. Many people think that everything in Freemasonry is secret. however, that is completely untrue. Almost everything in Freemasonry can be discussed openly with non-Masons. Please come back to me if you wish to know more. I'd be happy to answer any more questions you may have.
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  1822. @Andrew McKenna ask me. I can tell you. ANY Mason can tell you. Hardly anything is secret in Freemasonry and even that which is, is not exactly secret any more. I've been a Mason for over 20 years, am a Past Master of two Lodges, am a senior Provincial Officer and a member of the United Grand Lodge of England.
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  1823. @ THE SERPENT KING Like your opinion matters.
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  1824. It is sad to see a once honourable and decent man, turn in to a shall of his former self, due to the machinations of a self-centred, nasty, z-list so-called actress. Sadly, it;s gone beyond the point of no return. The best thing he can do, is to disappear in to obscurity. He won't win any friends, any more.
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  1825. @Gaye Inggs Make no mistake...Andrew is history.
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  1826. @judewestburner He's resigning as Leader. There will be a leadership competition and then he will hand over.
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  1827. She has to accept that that will follow her to ger grave.
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  1828.  @AdamtheFreemason  Indeed. A Freemasons Lodge is the only place you will see an Arab and a Jew sitting together as friends and equals.
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  1829. Its not a secret society.
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  1830. @Robert Fredrick Wow. So much evidence of being an idiot in just the first sentence! As we have been around for at LEAST 1000 years... and if global domination was the goal... don't you think we'[d have done it by now? And the Illuminati. You probably saw the movie "Angels and Demons" and have decided that they exist to this day and are the bad guys. Wrong. They were simply philosophers, scientists, engineers etc., that met to discuss various issues. They only existed for around ten years at the back end of the 18th century. Lucifer cannot possibly be the name of the Devil/Satan etc. It's a Latin word. Latin never even appeared until at least 500 years AFTER the Holy Bible was written so could not POSSIBLY be a synonym for the Prince of Darkness! It's actually a biblical mistranslation because of the many translations the Bible has gone through. And "so much secrecy"? LOL......... almost nothing in Freemasonry is secret. You just WANT it to be so, because the human mind loves a mystery...that's why mysteries sell so well. The only thing I have taken an obligation not to divulge, are the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked. EVERYTHING else in Freemasonry is fair game for discussion with non-members. So.. you have SO much wrong... but I am 1 million percent certain that your arrogance will prevent you from admitting it.
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  1831. @youknoweverything7643 You're only disappointed if you joined for the wrong reasons. Anyone who thinks they will benefit materially from Freemasonry is very much mistaken.
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  1832. @Ivo Vonbank Unlikely. Although it has happened before, Freemasons are not allowed to invite anyone to join. If a person wishes to join, he has to approach us. Old? The last three men to join my Lodge were 22, 22 and 30. Rich? I struggle from month to month with the family finances like 95% of Masons throughout the world.
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  1833. I'll admit to being a devil worshipper when you do.
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  1834. @Sue Chambers Good morning, Sue. If you have any questions about Freemasonry, I'd be happy to help.
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  1835. @Funky Bee you've been reading too much Dan Brown, my friend.
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  1836. @sharon Mcloughlin Sweden LOL!............. Are you on drugs, you silly girl?
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  1837. @Mark Williams Some Masons wear a ring, or a pendant with a Masonic symbol on it. Most do not. You have, more than likely met plenty of Freemasons, but the vast majority of us do not bring it up unless it is relevant. ALL Freemasons are free to do as they please, within the constraints of law and decency.
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  1838. @Big J Productions as a British man, I disagree with you. AND I agree with you. Every country in the world has something to be proud of... but also, things to be ashamed of. Britain is far from perfect, but we do have a lot to be proud of. for example.. if it were not for a British man... you would not be reading this now. Sir Tim Berners-Lee invented the World-Wide Web. And he is British.
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  1839.  @fiatlux357  Didn't do a very good job, did they?
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  1840.  @fiatlux357  Looking forward to it, Ivan.
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  1841. @Dillon Page I am convinced that "Dubbya" Bush was behind 9/11 but Freemasons had nothing to do with it.
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  1842. @conniehayes4957 Why on Earth would we need your prayers?
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  1843. @Sean C. McNally How arrogant! You assume you know more about Freemasonry than a Freemason. You do not.
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  1844. @D P there's no such thing as a compass in Freemasonry.
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  1845. @ Llody Mulenga Yup. Here you will see the foreign Grand Lodges all around the world that are formally recognised by the Premier Grand Lodge in the world, the United Grand Lodge of Freemasonry. Just scroll down to Africa. https://www.ugle.org.uk/about-us/foreign-grand-lodges
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  1846. @Dank Amglo We're NOT a secret society. But.. WHY would you want to join us?
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  1847. No he didn't. Stop telling lies.
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  1848. @seattlesauce If you have any questions about Freemasonry, please just ask me here.
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  1849. @Daniel Williams No, it is most definitely not true.
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  1850.  @lisadamude135  Madam, you have not read the Hebrew bible, nobody has. Clearly you have not grasped the concept, that over the thousands of years since it was written, and the many many times it has been translated, mistakes in the translation AND interpretation have crept in. What YOU have read, is the product of that. One of many hundreds of errors! Lucifer, in Pikes interpretation (not in Freemasonry's...that word does not feature in Freemasonry) is used in the literal sense of "light" and pertains to "knowledge". You will have seen many cartoons, where a character finally realises a situation...and a LIGHT BULB appears above his head....why would the cartoonists do that, if light wasn't associated with knowledge?
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  1851. @lucius0malfoy what beans?
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  1852. @Louis Docherty Ages ago, I used my real name on an account I had. The abuse I received at my home address.... thanks to the power of the internet...was quite staggering and to be honest, I was unprepared for it. But that didn't bother me so much...it was the security of my family that concerned me. I will not allow that to happen. Hence my use of a pseudonym and I suspect that why many Masons do the same.
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  1853. Julia's great... this ridiculous woman is absolutely dreadful.
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  1854. @Teresa Miner Why? How do you know?
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  1855.  @ajarnold8444  LMAO!!!! I haven't heard that saying since the 70's! LOL!!! quite right though.. He is a big girls blouse.
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  1856.  @truthseeker7612  IF those things happened...I'm bloody sure it wasn't all one way. I suppose you think Nutmeg is the real-life equivalent of Cinderella!
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  1857. @Darryl Nimmons there is no oath to any Earthly throne. So all the G8 and G20 leaders are Masons huh?Well 2 of them are women..Merkel and May... and women cannot be Freemasons. Where do you loonies GET these ridiculous ideas?
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  1858. Darryl Nimmons You really are a sandwich short of a picnic aren't you? Nobody serves ANYONE or ANYTHING in Freemasonry. NOBODY MAKES AN OATH TO ANYONE. Get real, for goodness sake.
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  1859. It's a bloody Shogun.
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  1860. @AliTDB Utter nonsense. Neither George H. W. or George W. were Masons.
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  1861. @Black Thief What a lot of old cobblers. All you need to do, if you wish to know anything is to ask a Mason, like me!
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  1862. @Antoine Lachapelle "Networking" is strictly forbidden in Freemasonry. It is completely against the Masonic ethos. It is forbidden for any Freemason to profit in ANY way by virtue of his membership.
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  1863.  @antoinelachapelle3405  Good morning Antoine Well, you must have been watching a different video than me! Of the men that were speaking to the camera NOT ONE of them mentioned networking, they were talking about increasing their circle of friends. there's nothing better than visiting a Lodge, creating friendships and visiting again and renewing those friendships. There was one guy at 2:50 who mentioned a "connection" but he CLEARLY meant a masonic connection...nothing to do with business, profit, back scratching etc was mentioned. He did mention that he often travels for work, sometimes abroad and as Masonry is a worldwide fraternity, he meant that he could visit Lodges when they meet all over the world as a guest and THAT'S the connection he was talking about. Just because someone meets lots of people does not mean they are going to conduct business with them. I myself have visited Lodges in 22 countries around the world. I did not strike up ANY business deals at all. i was Master of my Mother Lodge and a guy was newly Initiated. At our meal afterwards, he was handing out business cards for his garage. I asked my Director of Ceremonies to have a quiet word with him and he put the cards away. Next meeting.. same deal. I had a word with him myself and explained it is forbidden. We never saw him after that. It is FORBIDDEN to "network" or to profit as a result of membership. I am not saying it doesn't happen.. but if found, those doing it will be sanctioned.. sometimes to the point of being expelled.
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  1864.  @barrynewell4767  Well said, Brother.
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  1865. @Taylor Lufkin... soooooo it's just like a "meeting" then...
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  1866.  @Lufkindaytrading  Nope. Not at all. Ever Mason must believe in a supreme being of their choice, that created the universe before he join and must continue that belief to maintain his membership. If he decides he no longer believe as such.. he must leave. As for sanity....well.. who knows?😉
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  1867. @Kushduqui The ritual isn't secret. A tiny tiny part of the ritual does contain the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked is called a "secret". However it's not the contents of the "secrets" that's important. It's the fact that we make a promise that we keep.. and keeping that promise is a symbol of our integrity. Everything else is fair game for discussion.
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  1868. @carsonclayton3994 IF you were invited, whoever did that, broke the rules. A man must "come of his own free will and accord"...in other words, you should have approached us.
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  1869. @Mr Meme Would you mind saying a society "with" Secrets, Brother? Saying "of" sounds like everything we do, say and stand for is secret... and we both know that's not true.
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  1870. @Šestá republika Another victim of the Taxil hoax.
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  1871. @Rayray Er... it's 668 at the moment.. what of it?
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  1872.  @Rb-ys6xb  ...............................talk about clutching at straws....
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  1873. She has dug herself a hole....and just keeeeeeeeeeps on digging!
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  1874. @Garden of Eden Are you another one of these haters, spewing bile with not the slightest bit of proof to back up your ridiculous claims? Such hatred in your heart. I pity you.
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  1875. @Fruits channel Nope we don't. There is no mention whatsoever of "Lucifer" in Freemasonry. We're a fraternity, not a religion. Every Freemasonry believes only in the god they believed in before they joined Freemasonry. This may be God, Allah, Yahweh... just like anyone else.
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  1876.  @FruitschannelMagnumIlirikum  Prove it. Show me where it says that. Also, if we did...what would be the point in denying it?
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  1877.  @FruitschannelMagnumIlirikum  People forget that M&D is merely a series of 32 lectures on the Scottish Rite which, in turn, is merely an offshoot of mainstream Freemasonry and is pikes own interpretation of it. It is not a "manual of Freemasonry" and any member is free to take on board what Pike says, or completely disregard it....Freemasonry is open to interpretation by all members. Personally, I do not believe that ANYONE has the first clue about what god is, wants, likes, dislikes etc. regardless of what they say. So if you ask me if the one true god is the sun god....it may be for all I know... or it may not be. I don't know. M&D was written in very archaic language, even for the time. Some of the words and phrases do not mean what they do in modern parlance. You need to read it in the context it was written. Todays readers really have no idea what on Earth this man was talking about. My advice is that if you really want to know what Freemasonry is about, read books by Dr. Robert Lomas. Very interesting theories. Pikes "baby" was the Scottish Rite, only really practised in America and as I said, a mere offshoot (an appendant Degree) of mainstream Masonry, practiced by only about 400,000....out of 6 MILLION Masons worldwide.
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  1878. Leo's such a brave lad to actually go ahead with something he was really scared to do. Outstanding mate!
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  1879. @valerieprice1745 Nobody knows for sure where Freemasonry came from, when it started, or why. Yes, there are theories, but nobody knows for sure. The best guess that academics have come up with, is that it is around 1000 years old.
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  1880. Outstanding.
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  1881. @latinlover_ We don't know any more than any other man.
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  1882. @Devon Schmidt Sorry to burst your bubble Devon, but you are 100% incorrect. For example, as we have been going for over 1000 years and our aim is totalitarian government... don't you think we'd have done it by now? You probably got the "Lucifer" bit from what others have said about Morals and Dogma.... yeah.... moist people who get it wrong get it from the same source. Here's an idea.... have an original thought... don't be a sheep.
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  1883.  @DeVeritas13  Rolling Rock also has a 33 on it's label. Does that mean it was JC's favourite drink? 33 is the atomic number of arsenic. So does that mean that Pilate poisoned JC with arsenic AND crucified him.. just to be sure? There are 33 gods in Vedic religion. Does that mean JC was actually an ancient Hindu? Pope John Paul 1 was Pontiff for 33 days. Does that mean JC decided his time was up, because he reigned for the same number of years that JC walked the Earth? Look.. you can find links in to all the numbers there are... that doesn't mean there's any DEFINITE link..as I proved above. Stop seeing ghosts where there are none. I am a 33rd Degree Freemason, but the HIGHEST Degree there is, is the Third or Master Masons Degree. The other 29 are from the Scottish Rite...which is, strictly speaking not "Freemasonry". but Scottish Rite. The 33rd is not a full Degree but an honorary one, awarded for meritorious service to the community or to Freemasonry in general. Yes, the "chekcer board" does represent light and darkness. Well that's one thing... the ACTUAL meaning is that it represents all the opposites we have in life...right and wrong, knowledge and ignorance...etc etc. It is a reminder that we will have good times and bad times in our lives and to face up to them with fortitude and thanks to whatever deity you believe in. I've been a Mason for 23 years and have visited Lodges in 22 countries around the world. I have never ever seen anything that goes even CLOSE to "worshipping Lucifer". You are seeing things where there are none. Yes, it's great fun and brilliant for conspiracy theories and I know you'd LIKE it all to be true.... but when it comes to the truth... nahhhh. Please feel free to ask me ANYTHING you like on Freemasonry.
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  1884. @Janet Plonka Very apt surname, you have there! It is IMPOSSIBLE for a Satanist to be a Freemason. WHY would we WANT to "infiltrate" the Catholic Church? We're a fraternity, not a religion.
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  1885. @Jay Kingsun Completely wrong. Freemasonry is secular. In fact all discusion of a religious (or political) nature is forbidden. Men must have a belief in a supreme being of some sort, but that's only so that they can take their obligation before the highest authority in their lives... not for any religious purpose. We are a worldwide fraternity dedicated to moral uprightness and charitable works.
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  1886. @Charles The Deadlister what a load of old cobblers. You don't have a clue what you are talking about.
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  1887.  @tr7b410  REINCARCERATION? LOL.. do you mean reincarnation? Reincarceration means going back to jail!
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  1888. The cow. And how stupid is this woman? She never realised that people would find out about this? Poor judgement and despicable regard for our elderly. She and Sue Gray should go out on the town.
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  1889. @Andrew Hack Men who talk work all day don't want to be talking about it in their leisure time, do they? Many men are Masons and are happy that it gives them a DISTRACTION from work!
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  1890. @Scrupulous Preacher nahhh we didn't.
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  1891.  @tylerchua929  Alta Vendita was from an IRREGULAR Quasi-Masonic group. They CALL themselves Freemasons but do not adhere to the necessary principles and tenets that all Regular Grand Lodges do. The problem is, that many people THINK they know about Freemasonry, but they really don't...they think just because someone calls themselves a Mason, it means they are... not so. A guy might get a plastic crown and call himself a King. That doesn't make him a King. The "Grand Lodge of Italy" has applied to the United Grand Lodge of England, the premier Grand Lodge in the world, to be considered as a Regular Grand Lodge and it was refused... the only Regular Grand Lodge in Italy is titled as such.. "The Regular Grand Lodge of Italy".
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  1892.  @tylerchua929  Yes. The only Masonic organisation in Italy that follows true Freemasonry and can be considered "Regular" is "The Regular Grand Lodge of Italy"... because it maintains the principles and tenets that define "Regular".
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  1893. @Donna McKendrick this is because Lodge rooms are based (loosely) on King Solomon's Temple...which had no windows other than the dormer window atop the sanctum sanctorum
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  1894. Typical Jockanese ignorance. No wonder it's now got the potential to be a third world country.
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  1895. @Smug Smugly As long as members pay their fees on time, there should be no reason to hand in the charter of the Lodge. However, a Dickensian quote did spring to mind when I saw your post. This from Mr Micawber:- "Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure nineteen pounds nineteen and six, result happiness. Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure twenty pounds ought and six, result misery."
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  1896. @systema Claudiu Riza Lol.. well JC is taking his time Claudia, we've been in existence in our present form for over 300 years. And it's thought by Masonic scholars, that we've been in existence in one form or another since the 11th century. Maybe he's a bit busy weeding out the stupid ridiculous Christians from the real ones.
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  1897. Army ranks can be very confusing for an old sailor like me. Seems to depend on what regiment they are in which just adds fuel to the fire, if you ask me.
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  1898. @tizian5813 Each Degree has it's own "secrets". But those secrets are merely the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked.
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  1899. @stephan8585 If we were against the bible, why is it MANDATORY to have an open holy bible in every Lodge room when a meeting is in progress? No bible, no meeting, simple as that. All the other stuff is wrong too, but I can't be bothered to correct all of it.
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  1900.  @raffiart5121  It's the conspiracy theorists that are responsible for those silly stories. They just don't like the dignified silence that Grand Lodges adopt. Drives them crazy, but is totally unfounded.
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  1901.  @deeremies2266  I cannot believe how wrong you are. We are not generally rich people. We are no wiser than the next man. You do NOT have to be religious. I for one have NO religion as I do not agree with it. Yes, I believe the universe was created by a single entity.. but I don't believe we have the brain power to have any relationship with it.
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  1902. @user-xx6fm6re2n Nope. The Knights Templar no longer exist. There is a MASONIC Knights Templar that have zero links to the original. The original KT's were wiped out in 1307.
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  1903. If they thought it was just an accident...and initially it was a twin engined turboprop....why would they feel the need to inform the President?
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  1904. @EmRys AT LAST! An oasis of reason in a desert of ludicrousity. Thank you Emrys.
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  1905. @J. Hortenberry how much is the book J?
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  1906. @J. Hortenberry Never mind... it's £6.19 NOW HEAR THIS, PEOPLE, THIS GUY IS JUST USING THIS FORUM TO ADVERTISE HIS BOOK... DON'T BUY IT.. IT'S FULL OF FICTION. HIS "DEMONSTRATIONS" ARE NOTHING MORE THAN AN ADVERTISEMENT FOR HIS BOOK, LIKE WHEN YOU SEE A BLOKE ADVERTISING A "SUPER-DUPER MOP" IN STORE!!! DON'T BUY IT!!! HE'LL BE LAUGHING AT YOU FOR EVERY ONE YOU PURCHASE. No hard feelings, J.
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  1907. @Tina Brown Not at all. The Illuminati do not exist and have not since the tail end of the 18th century.
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  1908. @Carrina Murphy I'll answer your two posts with my one. "Secret Society"? Hardly. That phrase is used by conspiracy theorists, nut jobs and religious zealots and, I believe, only because it rolls off the tongue quite easily. Almost nothing can be regarded as "secret" in Freemasonry. It is a popular misconception that it cannot be discussed and that members cannot reveal their membership. I am happy to discuss any aspect of Freemasonry that you care to. Also, that which we regard as secret, isn't really secret. The "secrets" are freely available on the internet and in libraries. It's just that we have sworn you wont get them from us, just as a sign of our integrity. I believe we SHOULD admit ladies if they wish. However, I also believe that almost no ladies would want to. There exists, ladies Freemasonry, which is run along the same lines as male Freemasonry and just as noble, honourable and morally upright. I hope I've answered your post and perhaps given you some food for thought. If you have any more questions, please ask me and I'll be happy to tell you.
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  1909. From 1:50 this explains why she is a wonderful person. She's more interested in describing how others are fantastic.
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  1910. @Jeff Arp If only the selected few know the truth...how do YOU know what the truth is?
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  1911. @Killerwale-hk4wy What you are referring to is not Freemasonry. Freemasonry is men only. You do get groups that CALL themselves Freemasons, but are not, due to one of the requirements being male only. What you MAY be referring to, is the Order of the Eastern Star, which is an organisation for men and women that runs alongside Freemasonry. Whatever her group, she sounds like an amazing lady.
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  1912.  @kyleva9903  would you like to type all that again in English please? I had difficulty in understanding your post.
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  1913. @Kyle VA Game set and match to me, I think.
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  1914. @orlandhoward9530 It's not secret. That's just what conspiracy theorists will tell you. Freemasonry is actually incredibly open...it's just that most people don't ask.
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  1915. @Arshon Brown Who?
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  1916. SEVENTY SIX?? Is that all?
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  1917.  @steved2008  As Tee Cee says.. you probably did apply and were rejected, but do not possess the character to admit you were rejected. Looks like we got it right.
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  1918. @Kirk Pinkney only in your mind, Kirk.... only in your mind.
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  1919. @Isaac Edenfield So why aren't you?
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  1920.  @Santoriniwaters  Ask me. I'm a Freemason.
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  1921. @blaisetzu If you think Freemasonry grants you success, you're very much mistaken.
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  1922. @Anna Ramsey LOL!!! You couldn't be more wrong! Crowley THOUGHT he was joining Freemasonry.. but he wasn't! He joined a group called the Golden Dawn. The group MET in Mark Masons Hall in London (they rented out their rooms!) so he was very much NOT a Freemason. You know the big secret? Let's hear it then! If everyone knows it, then there's no harm in you putting it down here. Or are you just full of bull?
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  1923. Ahhh sooooo you do know you only have one brain cell, don't you?
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  1924. @Archie Campbell If you're interested in joining, Archie, don't want to be invited. You must approach him. Nobody should ever be invited to join.. it's not the way we do things.
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  1925. AntonioKowatsch good for you. Now move on.
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  1926. @Osmanli imparatorlugu At least we don;t communicate with the voices in our head like you do.
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  1927. You have to ask yourself...why was this even televised? It was televised for a reason. Trump and Vance did appear to e bullying the man. Ganging up on him, with the rest of their cronies...very bad form.
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  1928. @Trudy Seeker I don't know an awful lot about Smith, so won't comment. What I DO know is that there are 33 Degrees in Scottish Rite Masonry. After that there is nothing. If you've found something that claims to have 53 Degrees... it aint Regular Freemasonry!
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  1929. @Edbutt one or both of you are lying. No blood is spilled in Freemasonry, nobody is harmed.
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  1930. @Absolute Live Very unlikely. Even if he was at one time a Freemason, as soon as he acquired the first of his many convictions, he would have been expelled. A Freemason must not have any criminal convictions. I know he had that tattoo on his chest, but that means nothing. I've got "girl bait" underpants.... that doesn't mean I'm a super stud!
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  1931.  @chaosking5245  That part of the film is about documentation about constitutions... what are you talking about?
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  1932. @Maurice Ward the thing is, there's nothing to be corrupt about.
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  1933. Sigh....even Hislop has been bought.
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  1934. @trevorhoward7682 Exactly. Since when did "sticks and stones may break my bones" stop being relevant?
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  1935. @trueblue2055 You'd have a job.. Hiram never existed.. he was created to be a part of the Hiramic legend in Freemasonry.
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  1936. This is the way conspiracy theorists sucker you in...they sprinkle their lies with some proveable but little known things....so that they can say "of course I am telling the truth...I was right about xxx, wasn't I"?
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  1937.  @WarriorBlood777  Most Freemasons are Christian, and as such, follow Jesus Christ.
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  1938.  @nikeventus3756  Nahh... he was just a scoundrel, vagabond chancer.
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  1939. @Klaus Rasch No. She won't.
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  1940.  @yourMom-tj1io  Cap? Don't get ahead of yourself (see what I did there!?)
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  1941. @ William Åkerlund No we do not. We do not mention any specific deity in Freemasonry, mainly because we are not a religious organisation. We do not use "occult imagery" either, stop using emotive language to try to prove your pathetically inadequate point. You have already made your mind up and now look for things to reinforce your pathetic fairy tale. That's a little thing called "prejudice".
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  1942. @Ramiro C So many rituals? Pure ancient Freemasonry consists of only three Degrees plus the Royal Arch. Why do we do them? They are allegorical lessons on morality and are designed to help us to improve as men. In the Scottish Rite there are 29 other Degrees and these may easily be achieved very quickly. At each ceremony, several Degrees are conferred at a time. In theory, a man may take his First Degree and be a 32nd...in less than a year. This is also true of the York Rite which has only ten Degrees. Why can't we talk about it? Er.. WE CAN! It's only the conspiracy theorists that tell you otherwise and people take what they say as true... it really isn't. The ONLY things in Freemasonry we cannot divulge, are the sign, grip and word of the Degrees. Everything else is completely open for discussion. And even the "secrets" I just described, are plastered all over the net. We don't CARE if you know, but we keep our word not to divulge them as a symbol of our integrity. Why so much symbolism? It is thought we emerged from the stonemasons guilds of the middle ages. At that time the vast vast majority of men, including these craftsmen, were illiterate. Their trade was taught to them, by including symbols in their training as stonemasons on the site. We use symbols to get across lessons of morality. For example, the most famous Masonic symbol is the square and compasses. A stonemason would use the compasses for scribing a perfect circle. We use them to remind us to limit our passions, prejudices and excesses in life. I proudly wear a couple of rings with Masonic images on them. Why? Well why does anyone wear anything with images of things that they are proud of? Why do guys wear football shirts and baseball caps with their teams logo? Why do some cars have vanity plates? Why do people fly flags in their back yard? If you have ANY more questions, please just print them here and if YT plays the game and alerts me to them (sometimes that doesn't happen) I'll be happy to answer them.
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  1943. @Heather Honey (that's a lady in the casino in the movie, "The Wild Geese"...weird!) All of the cash in Freemasonry comes from our own pockets. We are philanthropic in nature...we support many many charities in cash and in our time as well! We never ask other people for money.. you'll never find us on street corners with collecting tins etc. We have NOTHING to do with ANY lottery anywhere!
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  1944. @jean paragon Who better to interview about Freemasonry...than a Freemason?
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  1945. @_m_ No.
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  1946.  @houseofconsciouness2946  For many years French Freemasonry was "irregular" and was not recognised as Freemasonry. In other words, they never maintained the standards required to be CALLED Masons.
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  1947. OrangeLake 55488=dickhead. Confirmed.
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  1948. @Nigel McKenna Good! So you'll be publishing your house alarm code on here then. And while you're at it, let me know your bank details, your tax details, your savings details. Let me see.....your medical records and your diary should be posted here too.. what's your email address and it's password please? What's that? You're not going to supply all that?.. because it's... SECRET? See where I'm going with this?
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  1949.  @Smudgeroon74  This is what you said:- "You know damn well that anything done in secret is never for a good purpose." So you're moving the goalposts now, are you? Do you actually KNOW what we regard as secret?
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  1950. When it was being reported that these characters were to marry, I said then...and people laughed at me... that she'd be "another Fergie". Fergie was a huge embarrassment to the Royal Family *mind you, she and that arsehole Andrew deserved each other*...and here we go again with this loopy, entitled cow.
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  1951. @IN HOC SIGNO VINCES Explain what you mean by "big".
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  1952.  @Evocati-Augusti  Hmm.. having sen the rest of your posts... actually.. don;t bother to respond to me any more seeing as you are clearly as mad as a box of frogs.
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  1953. @Smelly cat, I was nearly on your side until you came out with the stuff about the third eye. True, the G MAY mean geometry...but it does NOT have any specific meaning.. it's what the individual Mason WANT'S it to stand for. And in all my days as a Freemason, I have NEVER come across any Mason that would regard it as opening the third eye.
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  1954. @Curtis Stewart oldest and largest Satanic society? That's the Republican Party isn't it, surely??
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  1955. @younus younus then why don't you tell us all what you...."know"?
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  1956. @DENNIS MAGARE Good morning, Dennis. Firstly, it is important to know that Freemasonry is not a religion NOR a substitute for one. No worship of anyone, or anything happens at our meetings. Secondly, you need to know that there are many Christians in Freemasonry, of various sub-denominations, as well as men of other religions. Indeed, we have many members of the clergy among our numbers! We have members of all of the worlds major religions and some men (like me) who have a belief in some sort of supreme being, but do not necessarily subscribe to an organised religion. Belief in some sort of supreme being is the first requirement for membership. When a man comes to interview for Freemasonry, the FIRST question that must be asked, is "do you have a belief in a supreme being"? The man must answer "yes" for the interview to continue. After that, there is NO more mention of religion... as it is not relevant. At our meetings, we do not allow the discussion of religion or politics. Not disrespectfully, but because religion and politics are the two subjects that cause the most trouble in the world. They can cause division and discord. Freemasonry is bout unity and harmony. But just because a man comes to a meeting, that doesn't stop him being a Christian and supporting the XYZ party... it's just that we mustn't discuss it at meetings. I am fortunate in that I have travelled to many regions of the planet. I have attended meetings and dined (we always have a dinner after our meetings!) where Arab and Jew, Catholic and Protestant, Sunni and Shia sit together. These men would normally be at each others throats, but at meetings, they meet as equals, friends and Brothers. It is a sight to behold! Now you tell me any other place on the planet where that happens! So in conclusion, there is nothing in Freemasonry which is incompatible with Christianity or any other religion you care to mention. Questions? Please feel free to ask me anything you like!
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  1957.  @dennismagare2201  If you do not know a Mason personally, you may apply via a website. It all depends on where you live. Just google Freemasonry in XXX where XXX is your location. There should be a link on the home page for prospective members. Good luck.
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  1958. @Angelina Gigi Idiot.
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  1959. @Alexandra Cuco Please feel free to ask me.
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  1960. Macbeth goes nuts and stabs his friend!? Oh NO! Spoiler alert! I'm not gonna bother going to see it not. Cheers Konstantin!
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  1961. Barry Hayward has said that he was asked to join by a friend. This is NOT the way it should be. A man is supposed to come of his own free will and accord and HE is supposed to do the asking. However, a an may say something like "if you were to be interested, I would be happy to propose you"... he is NOT supposed to say something like "hey, do you want to join the Masons"!?
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  1962. @Monica Wilson you can interview me if you like. I'm a current member, but will answer your questions truthfully, without prejudice and without fear or favour.
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  1963.  @tweetyslife253  Prince Charles book? What one? He hasn't written one...well, not in the same vein as Harry's. Edward's wrongs? Edward hasn't done anything wrong. He has been lived an EXEMPLARY life, hence his appointment as Duke of Edinburgh. Harry is a good lad? An example of why he is not. NO soldier with any honour, goes on about how many enemy he has killed... Harry Did. You REALLY don't have a clue what's what, do you?
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  1964. @anthony esparsen so the alarm code to your house...your bank details... your tax returns...is cultic. Yeah... right.
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  1965.  @corywiedenbeck1562  As a 33rd Degree Mason, I can categorically deny that this is true. There is NO requirement at ANY Degree, to change the beliefs that were held before a man became a Mason. If a man is a Christian before he enters Freemasonry, he is free to carry that belief with him for the rest of his days and no additional beliefs are required either.
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  1966. ​ @corywiedenbeck1562  Many Freemasons believe as you do, that JC is Lord of Lords and King of Kings. But there is no REQUIREMENT to believe that. Sigh... the Pike thinking again...I'm really getting tired of explaining this because so many people experience hearsay and take it as truth. Pike was a 33rd Degree Freemason. Outside the Southern Jurisdiction hardly anyone had ever heard of him. He was the proverbial "big fish in a small pond". He produced a book called Morals and Dogma. Many people "quote" from it and in fact it's usually a misquote! Did you know, the book is actually mostly about comparative religions and NOT Freemasonry. But because Comparative religions and Freemasonry were two of Pike's biggest interests. But Pike never wrote most of it. Over 50% of it was copied from other works... he only actually wrote just less than 50% of it. There is a passage in it regarding Lucifer. It is THE most misunderstood passage since anything in Finnegan's Wake! Many uber-religious people (those that have abandoned reason in favour of blind faith) hear of it and take it as truth that it is an admittance of devil worship in Freemasonry. but they fail to ask themselves Why would a man like Pike, who was a very very enthusiuastic Mason admit to worshipping the Devil in a book? The answer?... he wouldn't! You have it wrong wrong wrong. In fact, "Lucifer" is nothing to do with anything devilish or Satanic. Here's why. Some Christian writers have applied the name "Lucifer" as used in the Book of Isaiah, and the motif of a heavenly being cast down to the earth, to Satan. Sigve K Tonstad argues that the New Testament War in Heaven theme of Revelation 12 (Revelation 12:7–9), in which the dragon "who is called the devil and Satan … was thrown down to the earth", was derived from the passage about the Babylonian king in Isaiah 14.[71] Origen (184/185 – 253/254) interpreted such Old Testament passages as being about manifestations of the Devil; but writing in Greek, not Latin, he did not identify the devil with the name "Lucifer".[72][73][74][75] Tertullian (c. 160 – c. 225), who wrote in Latin, also understood Isaiah 14:14 ("I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High") as spoken by the Devil,[76] but "Lucifer" is not among the numerous names and phrases he used to describe the devil.[77] Even at the time of the Latin writer Augustine of Hippo (354–430), "Lucifer" had not yet become a common name for the Devil.[72] Some time later, the metaphor of the morning star that Isaiah 14:12 applied to a king of Babylon gave rise to the general use of the Latin word for "morning star", capitalized, as the original name of the devil before his fall from grace, linking Isaiah 14:12 with Luke 10 (Luke 10:18) ("I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven") and interpreting the passage in Isaiah as an allegory of Satan's fall from heaven.[78][79] As a result, "Lucifer has become a byword for Satan or the Devil in the church and in popular literature",[3] as in Dante Alighieri's Inferno, Joost van den Vondel's Lucifer, and John Milton's Paradise Lost.[53] However, unlike the English word, the Latin word was not used exclusively in this way and was applied to others also, including Jesus: the Latin (Vulgate) text of Revelation 22:16 (where English translations refer to Jesus as "the bright morning star") has stella matutina, not lucifer, but the term lucifer is applied to Jesus in the Easter Exultet and in a hymn by Hilary of Poitiers that contains the phrase: "Tu verus mundi lucifer" (You are the true light bringer of the world).[80] Adherents of the King James Only movement and others who hold that Isaiah 14:12 does indeed refer to the devil have decried the modern translations.[81][82][83][84][85][86] An opposing view attributes to Origen the first identification of the "Lucifer" of Isaiah 14:12 with the devil and to Tertullian and Augustine of Hippo the spread of the story of Lucifer as fallen through pride, envy of God and jealousy of humans.[87] However, the understanding of the morning star in Isaiah 14:12 as a metaphor referring to a king of Babylon continued also to exist among Christians. Theodoret of Cyrus (c. 393 – c. 457) wrote that Isaiah calls the king "morning star", not as being the star, but as having had the illusion of being it.[88] The same understanding is shown in Christian translations of the passage, which in English generally use "morning star" rather than treating the word as a proper name, "Lucifer". So too in other languages, such as French,[89] German,[90]Portuguese,[91] and Spanish.[92] Even the Vulgate text in Latin is printed with lower-case lucifer (morning star), not upper-case Lucifer (proper name).[5] John Calvin said: "The exposition of this passage, which some have given, as if it referred to Satan, has arisen from ignorance: for the context plainly shows these statements must be understood in reference to the king of the Babylonians."[93] Martin Luther also considered it a gross error to refer this verse to the devil.[94]
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  1967. So, let's look at the possible outcomes of this situation. 1. Starmer keeps her on. It is a nap that more and more lies will be found...proving we have a prodigious liar in the cabinet. Ok, most of the cabinet are liars, just by virtue of being politicians, but this really is egregiuous. 2. Stamer sacks here, making it patently obvious that his ability to choose the right people for the job is an absolute joke. I loathe and despise the lot of them.
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  1968.  @brianmilimu7177  You're over 200 years late.
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  1969. @Briam Crawford To be clear, nobody should ever be invited... it's against the rules. You need to ask us to join. As for not discussing it with you, that is their right....even though it is encouraged to talk to anyone who wishes to know things about us.
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  1970. @R Taggs The ONLY things in Freemasonry that are secret, are the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked. The keeping of the promise not to reveal them is the important thing... not the contents. Keeping that promise is a symbol if integrity. It's not arrogant at all... just you misunderstanding.
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  1971. @missmissingingyou2550 I can answer that. There is almost NO secrecy in Freemasonry. That's just what people with an axe to grind say to make themselves seem interesting. The ONLY things in Freemasonry that we take an obligation not to reveal, are the sign, grip and word of whatever Degree is being worked. All else is perfectly open for discussion with anyone. We have websites, detailing the membership, where and when we meet, what programmes we have going on for charities and other social functions etc. We have tours of our buildings. Does that seem secret to you? Ask me anything you like. I'd be happy to help.
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  1972.  @missmissingyou2550  Glad to be of help. All the rituals... you can ask me anything about them. And to be honest, you can READ them for yourself. Just buy a ritual book. Anyone can own one and there are millions of websites where you can buy them...not secret at all. It is true to say, that Joseph Smith was a Freemason. He used a lot of Masonic symbolism when he started his religion. Why keep the rituals secret? Didn't you read my original post? The rituals are NOT secret. The ONLY things we cant divulge are the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked. There's lots and lots of other stuff in the rituals that we CAN discuss with you. Just ask away. Getting in to Heaven, is up to the individual. Being a member of Freemasonry is not a route to Heaven. Freemasonry does NOT promise salvation.
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  1973. Typical. Pay no attention to the question, just say what you want to say.
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  1974. @Ghish-e-maan Ali We have nothing to do with religion, so how can we make your religious thoughts weak? The only reason your thoughts would become weak is if you lost interest. Illuminati? You are just another sheep that can't think for himself.
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  1975.  @ghish-e-maanali1237  I don't know where you get your crazy ideas, but we don't have any involvement in the media that you mention. We don't mention the name of any Deity in our Lodges and the reason for that is that if we did mention, for arguments sake "Allah", non-Muslims would be excluded. the same goes for all other deities. We are about inclusion, not division. My profile pic is a joke, to make conspiracy theorists and the like jump up and down yelling conspiracy! conspiracy! Looks like it worked.
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  1976.  @ghish-e-maanali1237  How dare you tell me who I believe in! When is the last time YOU went to a Lodge meeting? You haven't so you don't know. You'd LIKE it to be true, so that your nasty little mind could have something to chew on, but you are wrong wrong wrong. You have NO idea who Lucifer was, so don;t go claiming you do. You are just like all the other sheep on here who think they know it all and in fact know absolutely nothing. I am a 33rd Degree Freemason, a Past Master of TWO Lodges and a member of the United Grand Lodge of England. I think I'm well qualified to debunk your crazy ideas.
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  1977. @Afran Sheikh LOL.. go on then.. what is it?
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  1978.  @princequaye158  Google your local Lodge and apply via their website.
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  1979.  @princequaye158  Please let me know exactly where you are and I'll see if I can help. Of course, it may be that you are putting "Lodge" and the search engine you are using doesn't understand it's a MASONIC lodge....as there are various types of Lodge. Let me know where you are.
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  1980. @stu176mmm I wish people wouldn't say "a society with secrets". Yes, Freemasonry has secrets.... but VERY few! Most of Freemasonry is perfectly open for discussion with anyone.
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  1981. And people that sign this, think it's going to change things? Dream on.
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  1982. @Josh p Regular Freemasonry is the same wherever you go in the world. Large or small, the principles and tenets of Freemasonry exist across the board. NO Lodge in England is an exclusive one. Some specialist Lodges exist for members with particular interests, but that is not to the exclusion of others. Regular Freemasonry is a shining beacon of brotherly love, relief and truth. don't make posts about subjects unless you know what you're talking about.
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  1983. At 0:50 Mrs. T says congratulate our armed forces and the Marines. Er.. the Marines ARE one of the armed forces under the stewardship of the Royal Navy.
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  1984. @taffyterrier  Multiculturalism was started by Tony Blair and others in Europe. It had nothing to do with Boris. Learn your political history.
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  1985. @mancunianinlondon  The British electorate are largely as dumb as Hell. Look what they have landed us with now!
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  1986. @Andre Vlad Palica Out of nothing, nothing? What do you mean?
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  1987. @Ajara Shaikh Nah.. that was George W. Bush.
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  1988.  @LionHeart1777  I'm not 100% sure why you sent that link. It's to do with George Bush Jr. He is a member of the Skull and Bones Society and perhaps that's where you think he is a Freemason... but Skull and Bones has nothing to do with Freemasonry. He is most definitely NOT a Freemason. It says in the article he is anti-Catholic. I was under the impression he WAS a catholic. If that is so, he'd be in trouble with the heirarchy of his church! The man is a blithering idiot. And you guys elected him as your president!!! HAHAHAHAH!!!
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  1989. @MosesTheChosen33 Why do you say that?
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  1990. @The Purge A Lodge Room is not a place of worship. Nobody and nothing is ever worshipped in Freemasonry. We are a SECULAR Society.
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  1991.  @ThePurge-sb4em  It is true to say that the man in charge of the Lodge, it's "Chief Executive", if you will, is called the "Worshipful Master". However, Freemasonry, often uses archaic language. In this sense, the word "Worshipful" means "worthy of respect". You may have heard the terms "His Worship, the Mayor"....or "His Worship, Judge Smith"... this simply means worthy of respect, due to their position.
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  1992. @sergius You are in the "Dan Brown" phase of paranoia. Nobody is murdered today by "secret societies" and Freemasonry is NOT responsible for any wrongdoing at all.
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  1993. @msyahir4274 No worship of anyone or anything happens at a Masonic meeting.
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  1994. @Shari McLaughlin utter twaddle. What on Earth do YOU know about it?
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  1995. @Brett Pitman If there was a Nobel Prize for "wrong" you'd be a Laureate. Regular Freemasonry is nothing to do with religion. In fact, all discussion of religion (and politics) is forbidden at our meetings. We have members of all the worlds religions and some of NO religion in our Lodges.
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  1996. @mo Mo The room we meet in is properly called a "Lodge room". Some Masons call it a temple, because it is very loosely based on the design of King Solomon's temple. Why? Because the highest Degree there is, the Third Degree, is a sort of two-act play set in the temple. The principal architect is murdered because he would not divulge the secrets of a Master Mason..he had made a promise not to and his integrity prevented him from breaking his word. King Solomon is consumed by grief and sends men to look for the murderers and the architects body. They and it are found. The murderers are put to death and the body is re-interred inside the temple. NO worship of any kind happens in Freemasonry. Each Freemason is encouraged to follow his own religion and when he joins, no Mason is required to take on any further religious beliefs. Why do we wear regalia? Two reasons, really. It is believed that we originated from the guilds of the ancient stonemasons that built the great cathedrals of the middle ages. Naturally, if a man was working a piece of stone on his lap, he would wear an apron to protect his clothes. These were Operative Masons. In time, well to do men caught on to the idea of the "guild" a sort of union or self-help group..and developed their own, but extended it to those outside the fraternity... anyone who needed help. They adopted the stonemasons tools and used them symbolically as a guide to their morals..similarly, they wore aprons.. but the mode of the day was for "fancy"... so they decorated them with more symbols and now they are used to denote rank. A meeting involves a fair bit of talking. We may discuss charitable giving, or perhaps perform a Degree ceremony, or maybe a lecture on the history of the Craft. there will be propositions for membership, discussing potential candidates for Freemasonry. I hope I have answered your questions adequately. If you have more, please feel free to ask.
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  1997. @Carmen Tadeo we all know that from this sixth we do not expect anything good?
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  1998. @Remnant Soldier John Salza, a well known anti-Mason who makes a LOT of money on the speaking circuit coming out with complete claptrap that cannot be proved. It's the verbal equivalent of writing a thriller novel. If you believe what this guy says, it's simply an indication of your own gullibility.
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  1999. @bustr But his Brother Roy...was.
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  2000. @Kenneth Sylvia I think those guys in the white coats are looking for you, Kenneth. They have a SPECIAL white coat for YOU.
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  2001. @Alexandra Cuco This may help https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Lodge_of_Russia
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  2002. @Pablo Chapo By YOUR definition, maybe.
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  2003. @e70031 and the average man, has it badly wrong.
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  2004. @Natural Woman So you've made your mind up all on your own without asking about something you don't understand. Very grown up I must say.
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  2005. @The Rock No, we are not told the Earth is flat. Only the gullible would believe that we are told that.
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  2006. @The Rock What on Earth is a Freemason Father? Anyway, he was probably just having a little fun with whoever he was talking to. Sometimes, we tell a Candidate at the end of his interview that on the night of his Initiation, he should bring a carrot for the goat. Or we ask him if he is allergic to goat hair..... you should see their faces when they say this! Then we tell them there is NO goat! But we have heard so often that we are Devil worshippers or Satanists etc... we are simply having a joke at our own expense... a little "self-deprecation" if you will. Who knows, maybe this guy wasn't really a Mason.. just SAID he was and was trying to make himself look knowledgeable (even though its wrong.. the person he was speaking to wouldn't know that) or perhaps he was a little senile. But you have my word there is NO WAY Freemasons are tod the Earth is flat.
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  2007. @The Rock If you had typed your post in a grammatically correct way, it would have been clear. Your post could have indicated that the Father was the Freemason, or that he was the Father OF a Freemason. You never even intimated that it was a Father talking to his son. I speak English.. what language do you speak? You SHOULD have typed "A Freemason, when speaking to his son, said..." Oh, the irony of it! An American (I assume you are an American) giving English lessons to an English man..... quite amusing, really. Anyway. Er... you believe him? Because he's a "Disinformation Agent" (Oh.. by the way. See what I did, there? I used capitals, on the words "Disinformation Agent"....because it is a proper name. I Iearned that, when I was.. ooh.... around 5 years old... in English language class) don't you think, by him saying that Freemasons are taught the Earth is flat..... that statement itself may be disinformation? Go away, learn to speak English and then come back to me with any more questions that you may have. I've better things to do with my time, than to decipher your inane ramblings.
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  2008. @The Rock....I've told you a million gazillion times!!!! Do not exaggerate! you just said that you wrote in proper English then use the wrong word completely. It's INANE.. not INATE! So. you're definition of "troll" is someone who answers your questions, responds to insults with humour and then corrects your bad English. Hmm... interesting definition. I WIN!
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  2009. @Mario DaVince I find it hard to decipher your post fully, but let me try to answer what I can. He is no "cover". He is a journalist. I don't know where the funding comes from to carry out his job, but I would guess it's from advertising, not from the man in the street. We don't donate cash we haven't earned, NOR do we go around with collecting tins. All the cash raised for good causes is our own. We are philanthropic in nature. We don't sacrifice anyone or anything in Freemasonry. You're reading too many Dan Brown novels.
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  2010. @Rakesh Kemraj I'll have a Big Mac and fries with a white coffee, please!
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  2011. @Eternal night How dare you presume to know what God wants. It is YOU that is stupid.
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  2012.  @ppsvandijk  Would you mention Jesus Christ when you were doing your shopping, when you were fixing the car, or when feeding your pets? No, course you wouldn't.. why would you? Those things have nothing to do with Jesus Christ. But the same applies to Freemasonry. Freemasonry has about as much relevance to religion (ALL religion) as all of the activities I've just mentioned. Why SHOULD we mention JC? All you have done here is to display your COLOSSAL ignorance and your insatiable desire to appear knowledgeable, but failing miserably. You even think that Lucifer is the name of the Devil... you clot. ANOTHER fool who has fallen for the Taxil hoax. You REALLY are very, very stupid aren't you? Of COURSE I know far more about Freemasonry than you do.. when was the last time YOU attended a Lodge meeting?
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  2013.  @ppsvandijk  Your response makes no sense. No surprises there!
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  2014.  @Ephesians-ts8ze  And you do, I suppose? Read a book have you?! Well you must know ALL about it then!
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  2015.  @ppsvandijk  Jesus has NOTHING to do with what goes on in a Lodge. Freemasonry is SECULAR so there is no REASON to mention Jesus or any other deity for that matter. Do you get up especially early in the morning to practice being stupid or does it just come naturally?
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  2016. @0:23 Why do some people say "arksed" instead of "asked"? This is ESPECIALLY annoying when presenting a supposedly professionally produced news item.
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  2017. You should seek professional help.
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  2018.  @sandgarmor  Knowing Freemasonry as I do, having been a Mason for 30 years...I don't need to.
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  2019. @Joan Gilo anyone can find out anything about Freemasonry. It's all over the internet and in libraries.
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  2020. @BAKWO Ludovic Nah.... the vast vast majority of Freemasons are just ordinary men like me.
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  2021. @pmewUK  Big difference between paraphrasing and telling lies. But I don't expect you to understand the difference, because lying comes so naturally to people like you.
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  2022. @berndhoffmann7703  My comment was not pro or anti Hunt. It was to call out the morons we get in these comments sections. Pathetic bigots who don't understand what truth means.
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  2023. @ a character which was part of the Leo Taxil hoax. Google and you'll see.
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  2024. Forgotten the 9th commandment, have you?
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  2025.  @basedanimeprotagonist5774  Do you get up especially early to practice being stupid, or does it just come naturally?
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  2026. @SuperPlanders Discussion of religion and politics is banned in Freemasonry.
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  2027. @GoVitasCom Sadly, the media and quite a lot of ill-informed people still call us a "secret society". I think that it's just because the phrase rolls so easily off the tongue! The reality is of course that we are NOT a secret society. I mean, by definition, the fact that we are discussing it here means it is not secret! You ask why we can't show our rituals? Well, it's private. I can describe them to you if you wish, but there are tiny aspects of them I have promised not to reveal, but because they are super-serious, Earth shatteringly important... they aren't. But my integrity as a man forbids me from telling you exactly what they are. And if you went to a meeting of any club, society, business etc, do you think they let just anyone in? Of course not.. the meetings are private. Just like Freemasonry. Members only! Freemasonry itself is an open book as long as you don't listen to the morons in here! Ask me anything and I'll do my best to answer you.
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  2028.  @govitascom9610  I don't know what you've been reading, but it's nothing to do with regular Freemasonry. 1. Nobody is "forced" to wear a blindfold and a noose. Each man must come of his own free will and accord. If the man does not want to do that, he is perfectly free to leave. 2. Cursing oneself? How ridiculous! That does NOT happen. The physical penalties (cutting out of the tongue etc)..well it's explained in the ritual that these are ANCIENT penalties and no longer apply! 3. ONE of our purposes is to benefit mankind. It is NOT the whole deal. 4. We don't do blessings. We are not a religious society. If you want a blessing, see your local clergyman. 5. NOBODY is hurt or injured in ANY WAY if they reveal the "secrets". The "secrets" are so insignificant that it really does not matter if anyone knows them or not.... and Freemasons are NOT above the law. To hurt or injure anyone is against the law and therefore we could not do that even if we wanted to. No Freemasons CARES if you know the "secrets". You REALLY do not have a clue about us. You'd rather believe those who speculate than those who know. This is the classic situation of a little knowledge being a dangerous thing, you idiot.
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  2029. Thank goodness common sense is prevailing.
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  2030. @Ramon Baglari Area 51 is where the worlds largest gathering Freemasons is held. That's why it's so heavily guarded. Can't have the general population knowing our secrets. It would be the end of civilisation as we know it.
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  2031. @Randy Bridges Nah.. we don't.
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  2032. ellioshie m well you'd know all about that.
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  2033. ellioshie m oh? Never heard of gay women?
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  2034. ellioshie m what a strange little person you are.
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  2035. ellioshie m look in the mirror sugar cheeks x
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  2036. @ellioshem You are the physical manifestation of the definition of the word "strange". I'm sorry if this is a little difficult for you to understand.
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  2037.  @charlesbrasfield3774  SHE TRIED TO RUN OVER A POLICE OFFICER YA DOPE! WHAT WOULD YOU DO, TO PROTECT YOUR LIFE IN THE SAME SITUATION? JESUS, WHAT A DOUCHE!
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  2038. @Tsvetan kunchev We're not a secret society and never have been. We don't care who knows about us.
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  2039. @UltimatePowa Untrue. Yes, there may have been several members of the Illuminati who were Masons, but not all.
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  2040.  @klh-arts9464  Well, perhaps I should clarify what most people would have seen as the obvious. When I said that "Freemasons exhibit modesty and even self-deprecation" I was in fact, talking about Freemasons in general. It would be obvious to a blind man on a dark night... that I do not know every single Freemason in the world.... but of the ones I have met....and that's lots and lots... the vast majority of them are perfectly fine! I have travelled to 22 countries around the world and have met in Lodges in all of them... the number of guys who do not fit in to that category (the humble ones) can be counted on the fingers of... two hands. As for your husband.... boy. I work in highway patrol... and of those "professional drivers"..... well not many are actually "good drivers". I'm not saying anything about your husband because I don't know him... but don't take all you hear as gospel. But to be honest, it's a "guy thing" about driving.. and being a guy can sometimes supersede make us talk complete and utter drivel when it comes to our driving prowess.
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  2041. @Thecat-jn1tt Name names. Who are they?
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  2042. Deffo. Black people can be racists and bigots too. And that lot of BLM most certainly are.
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  2043. @The Rock. Not a job... a vocation.
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  2044. lorraine smith what makes you think you know more about what we do and dont do than I? To suggest that clearly displays either a breathtaking ignorance, or symptoms of severe mental illness. I'm still waiting for your details so that I can get you prosecuted, by the way.
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  2045.  @lorrainesmith4279  STILL WAITING TO GET YOUR DETAILS LORRAINE!!!....Or have you now realised that you WILL be prosecuted under libel laws for the codswallop you come out with? Pathetic. I Pity you.
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  2046. @2,000,000 views Er.... nope. And neither did you.
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  2047. @HatimMukabele Rural people? Not a problem. Poor people? Well, if you join Freemasonry, there are certain fees you must pay to retain your membership. On top of those fees, there are other costs... the cost of your meal after the meeting, the charitable giving you make when you are in the meeting, for example. You also need to buy your own regalia. That is not cheap. There are also social functions that cost money to take part in. There is a lot of giving in Freemasonry. If we were to accept those who are financially struggling already, we wouldn't want to add to that stress and strain. In fact, it is one of the rules of Freemasonry, that we do not accept anyone, whose financial obligations are already quite tight...as to add to them will put pressure on the family...and that is not acceptable. We do not want to adversely affect the family of any man. If a Mason falls on hard times, there is help available for him and his family... but you need to financially buoyant BEFORE you join. I hope that helps.
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  2048. @R1 M1 Yes. They're all on the net. We don't care if you know them.
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  2049. @Cory D Go on then, Cory. Tell us the secrets.
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  2050. @kuyaricky These things are staged by art directors, set dressers and choreographers. They just grab a load of symbolism and throw it on screen. I even saw a Grand Lodge certificate on the wall of Ian McShane's office in Hellboy 3! In short, it's people that don't know what they are talking about, but what looks like what THEY THINK "satanism" is. In reality, it is IMPOSSIBLE for a Satanist to become a Freemason. It is impossible for an atheist too. the PRIMARY requirement for membership, is to have, as the central figure in one's life, a sungle supreme being, responsible for the creation of the universe. Satan did not create the universe and not even Satanists believe he did. Atheists do not believe in any sort of deity at all, so they're out, too. FM is COMPLETELY compatible with ANY of the world's faiths. It is NOT a faith in itself...it is a fraternity, dedicated to moral rectitude and charitable works.
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  2051. @Jay Be Pure ancient Freemasonry consists of three Degrees only, plus the Royal Arch. There are offshoots of Freemasonry that members may join. One of them is the Scottish Rite, practised mainly in the USA. There are 29 progressive Degrees, with the 33rd being an honorary Degree. None of those 29 Degrees are superior to the Third (Master Mason's Degree) which is acknowledged by ALL Freemasons as the highest. There around 6.5 million Freemasons around the world. Only 450,000 or so Freemasons follow the Scottish Rite. The vast majority of SR Masons achieve the 32nd Degree and this takes less than a year in normal circumstances.
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  2052.  @jaybe619  AP or MPH?
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  2053.  @vestland3877  I specified Scottish Rite, as the OP referenced the 3 plus 30. Those that follow York have ten Degrees conferred in total.
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  2054.  @vestland3877  Yes Vestland. Most intriguing!
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  2055. @C Lo Nope. What she says is true. Ask yourself this. What would be the point of her lying? What could she hope to gain by lying?
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  2056.  @LionHeart1777  I am not a former Mason. I am a Mason and have been for over 20 years, being invited to the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite in October 2018. The problem with "former Masons" who badmouth Freemasonry is that they are often "former" because they've been thrown out.. usually for being convicted of an offence. Naturally, they are not going to admit that, so they don't. Should they be asked why they no longer attend, they have their cover story ready... they then try to gain "respect points" by saying they quit because they found out bad things about Freemasonry and THEY didn't wanna get involved. Yeah, surrrreeee!
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  2057. @Rev. J. Roger Allen surely you believe that we are all God's creatures? Just because a man has different beliefs to you, does that make him your enemy? As my Brother Adam has said, we do not discriminate between men based on their religious beliefs. All are welcome. To be honest, if anyone "invited" you, they have gone against the rules. Nobody is supposed to be invited... you have to come of your own free will and accord. To be honest, I think your post is a COMPLETE AND UTTER LIE. Why do I say that? Because in a regular Lodge, if you see a holy book open (and you'd need to be in a Lodge that was open (in session).. and to do that you'd have to be a member already or going through your Initiation at least) it will ALWAYS be the holy bible PLUS any other book representative of the Brethren present. If there are Muslims present, the Koran will be there, If any Hindus are present, the Shreemad Bhagavad will be there for example. Your attempt at trying to poison the minds of those who know little about Freemasonry has failed. you're probably not even a Churchman. I hope you are ashamed of yourself.
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  2058.  @barrynewell4767  Barry, ALL Lodges that are regular must have at least the Holy Bible plus whatever book is representative of the brethren present.
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  2059. @Jon Chappell Not at all Jon. the Master of my Lodge recently was a Taxi Driver who's last job was as a sous chef. We are not at all interested in your colour, race, creed, social status, income, occupation etc. What is important to us, is the integrity of the man. Every Freemason considers every other Freemason as their equal and their Brother
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  2060. @YourBallIsInMyFist ICanSqueezeOutMoreThanFiftyCents the one just right of centre...
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  2061. @JJS No worship of anyone or anything happens in Freemasonry.
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  2062. @Angel 000 And everything else was honest too. What reason would she have to lie?
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  2063.  @AdamtheFreemason  LOL.. nice one Bro.
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  2064. gawd bimey.. Smith has gone right doggy since she was in power
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  2065. You know what? Freemasonry is as innocent as a new born lamb and is trying to make the world a better place. If you think different, you are a very much mistaken... wake up and smell the coffee, people.
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  2066.  @kevingrant7098  Boob man, are we?
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  2067.  @susansantapola  The laughing stock here is Vorderman. Well, to those with more than half a brain cell, anyway.
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  2068. @Quentin Monroe What makes you think you know more about Freemasonry than those of us who ARE Masons. Your post is laughable.
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  2069. @heathermeadows4134 Good morning, Heather. Freemasonry is NOT a religion, nor a substitute for one. A religion requires a deity, sacraments, clergy, a promise of eternal life. Freemasonry has none of those. Albert Pike, in his tome "Morals and Dogma" tried to get across the fact that Freemasonry certainly promotes devotion to god, but allows for religious freedom. In other words, he says that we should all endeavour to get closer to god, by whatever name he is known to the individual Mason. Pike was a lawyer and as such was a great linguist. However, he did like to use very flowery and antiquated language, even for the day. Because of this, you ought not get bogged down with his writings, as they can be very misleading. All these people who become "born again Christians" and "leave Freemasonry". Well, they usually fall in to a few categories. 1. Never were Masons in the first place, despite telling people that they were...but applied to join and got rejected. Result? Sour grapes. 2. Were Freemasons, but did something wrong (usually non-payment of dues or gaining a criminal record) and as such are thrown out. Result? Sour grapes. 3. Religious zealots, who wish to further their "status" within their congregation or religious circle, simply by lying about things. They feel it makes them look like the good guys. Secrets? Almost NOTHING is secret in Freemasonry. The ONLY things we cannot divulge, are the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked. All else can be discussed openly with anyone, Mason or not. You may ask me anything you wish regarding Freemasonry. Don't get distracted by the conspiracy theorists and trouble makers in tittle tattle and gossip. Be informed. I know the above is something you probably don't want to hear. People just LOVE to bash Freemasons...but it really is true.
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  2070. @Rebekah Cyphers You have questions? Please just ask me. I've been a Mason for nearly 25 years. I can tell you 99.99% of it.
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  2071.  @zorozorooo4308  The majority of 33rd Degree Masons are already giving their lives to Christ as most are Christian.
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  2072. @sharliee garcia What are the lies?
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  2073. @Kenny Flanders been reading the comments section here have we? Having trouble coming up with an original thought, are we?
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  2074. THEN VOTE THE PRICK OUT!
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  2075. @Content Genius What are you trying to say?
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  2076.  @contentgenius3290  I THINK you are trying to say that Masons are the elite.. the well to do.. the guys who always win. Not a bit of it. Masons come from all walks of life and the fact that we regard each other as equals regardless of our background proves that we only value integrity and character. It doesn't matter how much money a man has in the bank... or what his father did... or what HE does for that matter. In my Lodge we have Lords and we have Taxi Drivers. Each one regards every other one with the same respect.
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  2077. @Austin No hiding here. I'm a Mason of the 33rd Degree. Ask me anything you like.
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  2078.  @j18i319  Please explain what you mean by "scope". How big? There are currently in excess of 6 million Freemasons spread over the globe. Who is involved? Well, it's men only. Women are not allowed to be Freemasons, despite there being several different groups of women who CALL themselves Freemasons. The vast majority of Freemasons are just ordinary men who you would see walking down the street any say of the week. Some Masons are well known but most are not. We are from all echelons of society. For example, I was a meeting last week, where the Master of the Lodge, was a butcher. The Lodge was Initiating a new member, who was a neurosurgeon. So the most senior member of that Lodge is a butcher and the most junior is a neurosurgeon! What a man does for a living is of zero importance. How much cash he has in the bank, of zero importance. What IS important, is a man's character and that is how he is regarded, within Freemasonry. How does it connect to society? It does so, by means of all of the members, being part of it. Freemasons try to improve themselves from a standpoint of integrity, kindness and good character. As we interact with all the other members of society, we try to be the best examples we can be, of citizens of the world.
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  2079.  @j18i319  The core purpose is to take good men, and through the ethos of Freemasonry, make them in to the best version of themselves that they can be. I never cease to be amazed at the number of different characters I have seen, who have developed as men and that through that development, becoming exemplary citizens.
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  2080.  @j18i319  I simply cannot pin it down to one individual event or happening, as there are so many, but I'll give you some examples, from creating a brand new playing area for the children of my town, funded by my lodge and the vast majority of the work being done by Masons, to the outreach system I founded in the USA, creating a network, whereby many people with social problems are helped. I am certain that lives have been saved, that otherwise would have ended tragically. I still get emails from people we have helped and I have to admit, I sometimes have a tear brought to my eye. I hope that helps.
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  2081. What irks me, is how people think it was that incisive of Trump to say what he did. It's PATENTLY OBVIOUS to anyone with half a brain, that they are too reliant on Russian gas. Let's not forget that Russia (since Yeltsin went, anyway) has returned to being the bad guy of the world.... who knew they may turn the gas off? Well....er.. as I said earlier.. everyone with half a brain. This is not a dig at Trump... it's a dig at everyone who is saying that his opinion was incisive and brilliant.
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  2082. @jackd6148 The fact you actually believe in "devil worshipping" is indicative of the reason you were not successful.
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  2083. @williamkale8532 Looks like you WASTED time not going to school.
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  2084. @Walter Grey That is not part of any obligation I've ever heard. What ever you were being Initiated in, it wasn't Freemasonry.
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  2085. @Alex Daniel How racist of you. You ASSUME that Freemasonry is full of white men? In countries that are predominently white, yes. In countries that are predominently black, no. YOU try to create a false narrative because you are a racist...just like any white person with the same ridiculous mindset. You are a disgrace.
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  2086.  @mistymoo8786  Hi Ted, pretty sure it's the Lodge of Edinburgh...it's in Hill St. Edinburgh. I may be wrong of course... do you think it's another? What Lodge do you think it is?
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  2087. @Nathan de Groot and you've a brain of stone.
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  2088. @Alex Peter Ibra Meja Good morning Alex. Please be more specific about the info you require and I'll be happy to answer any questions you have.
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  2089. @Stephen Pierce https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_Seddon
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  2090. @Phili Aldape Don't judge others by your own standards. Many people (not just Masons) are very generous when it comes to charity.
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  2091. ...then ask him.
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  2092. @Joseph Brown, well it sure isn't Freemasonry.
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  2093. @FloridaGal2005 What you "found" is a rather confused old man jumped on by a film crew. If you want to know about Freemasonry, ask me. And please ask specific questions. In that way i can't be accused of being "vague".
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  2094. @user-pd5ts6em7p The passage @6.38 is NOT normally given to the Candidate to learn, at least in English Lodges. This just doesn't happen. A man's initiation is his very first night in Freemasonry. He is not expected to know anything at all. For the ceremony, he is lead around by the Junior Deacon who also tells him what to say. If you do not know a Mason, you can always just Google Masonic Lodges near you and apply via their website. It will take longer to get in, if you are successful, as the men in the Lodge will need more time to get to know you, in order to decide if you are right for them.
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  2095. @Babel Builder Of course he would. There's no reason he wouldn't.
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  2096. @Random Person No it's not. All discussion of religion of any description is banned. There is no promise of salvation.. there is no "Masonic God".. there are no sacraments etc etc etc. It's a FRATERNITY.
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  2097.  @RandomPerson-go5sn  I did note. For something to be "off brand version of..." there needs to be some semblance of it... in Freemasonry, there is not. By your standards, it's like saying jelly is an off brand version of Metallica!
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  2098. @ZeeKay Walker Good morning, Z. Freemasonry only accepts men of integrity. A man of integrity, keeps his word. So when a man joins Freemasonry, he is asked to take a simple obligation not to reveal simple things... basically, the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked. Now anyone can say "sure, I agree not to reveal them".... but if they do that with their hand resting on their own holy book and in the presence of their god, it makes it a hugely more solemn and sincere promise. That's the only reason a belief in a Supreme Being is required. It is a symbol of a mans integrity. There is a requirement for the man to believe in just one god that created the universe... that it was the work of just one Supreme Being. That's the crux of the matter... being responsible for the creation of the universe. As you have stated, a typical meeting, there is no discussion of a religious (or political) nature, as these are the two subjects that cause the most trouble in the world. All wars are about religion or politics, either full on, or by association. No worship of any kind goes on at our meetings. There are no sacraments given and there is no promise of eternal life. In fact, the Highest Degree there is in Freemasonry, the Third, or Master Masons Degree is about integrity and how we should face our own death. I hope I have answered your question adequately and if you have more, please feel free to ask.
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  2099. @David Quinn Of course David. Almost nothing in Freemasonry is secret.
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  2100. @King Oso Try saying that to this guy. Go to the bottom of the picture and you will see a line of other pics. The second one shows Sergeant Johnson Beharry, of the British Army, who won the Victoria Cross, the highest award that a Bitiish serviceman can be awarded for bravery in the face of the enemy. https://www.freemasonrytoday.com/ugle-sgc/ugle/ugle-s-grand-master-the-duke-of-kent-unveils-victoria-cross-remembrance-stone-at-freemasons-hall Here's his wikipaedia page. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnson_Beharry As you can see, he's as white as snow!
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  2101. @Julian J When are you idiots going to stop whining about "Lucifer". That word and character have ZERO to do with Freemasonry. Nobody is "indoctrinated"! If someone wishes to leave, they simply write a letter to the Secretary of their Lodge to resign and that's it, he's gone. I've been a Freemason for almost 24 years and have received the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite. If you have questions, I suggest you go to the horses mouth, me and not consult someone who has a book to sell.
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  2102. @Elicia Vanscyoco Our secrets are not really secret anymore. They can be found on the internet and in libraries. We still refer to them as secrets because you won;t find them out from us. We have taken an obligation not to reveal them as a test of our integrity. The secrets simply consist of the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked. Anyone can join, providing them meet the membership criteria. A belief in some sort of Supreme Being, free of criminal convictions, the minimum age, able to afford the fees and the agreement of the family. If a man applies and fulfills the criteria, he is presented to a small committee for an informal interview. If that goes well, his details are printed on a schedule of business and then the rest of the brethren can vote on him. In England, the brethren are given a white ball and a black ball. Obviously, too many black balls will nullify his application.
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  2103. Elicia Vanscyoc We do? We are? I Must have missed that particular memo....
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  2104. Elicia Vanscyoc oh change the record ya silly person! Using that old chestnut are we? Low level? Dear God Man, PLEASE try to come up with something original! In any case... even if I was an Entered Apprentice, still wet behind the ears, by virtue of the fact that you're not even a member, I'd STILL be higher than you! See the flaw in your argument now? Religious zealots like you give really religious people...religious for the right reason I mean, a bad name. If Jesus himself saw the way you were behaving, you'd be the last one on ths bus to the promised land. Don't you realise, you're country was FOUNDED by Freemasons!? Sigh..... what a dope.
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  2105. @R H Well that's wrong. Morals and Dogma is primarily a work of comparative religions. Of course, with Pike being a 33rd Degree Freemason of the Scottish Rite, he did inject a little Freemasonry in to it, but purely from a personal standpoint. Almost nothing in Freemasonry can said to be "dogma". We don't tell any Mason what to think, but we do provide "food for thought", so anything related to Freemasonry in M&D is a personal take on the subject. I don't know the other book you mentioned.
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  2106. @Khensani Rose Complete and utter twaddle. Black men..coffee coloured...yellow...the colour of a man's skin makes NO difference. As long as he satisfies the criteria which does NOT include their skin colour or creed!
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  2107. Not sure who the guy is at the end, but he really ought to have a word with his tailor. That jacket was massive on him!
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  2108. @The Don What a load of old twaddle. We don't rule anything.
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  2109. Heseltine has always had many European interests...and a true Brexit deal (if it ever happens) would make things a little different for him.
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  2110. LeDucksussin Nobody and nothing is ever worshipped in Freemasonry. We are NOT a religious organisation.
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  2111.  Lightbringer  Soooo anyone watching this has a choice. Believe the words of a speculator.. or a member. Their choice.
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  2112. @Bago Garde English Freemasonry has had a policy of openness since way before the internet was anything more than two computers talking to each other.
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  2113. @R R Any particular reason you have not joined?
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  2114. @Poenitet I thought a millennial was a person born post 2000....
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  2115. @DC R Who's using the family brain cell today?
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  2116. Christian Beetz indeed. Most Lodges have their own websites...open days...parades for certain occasions too. The celebration of 300th anniversary of the United Grand Lodge of England was streamed live on YouTube and its still available....it's had a policy of openness since before I joined in 1997!
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  2117. @Great One Oh, you mean the morons in here decrying Freemasonry?.. yeah, you're right!
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  2118. Oh grow up, for goodness sake!
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  2119. @Min Syahmi Noope.. sorry.. but you're wrong. We don't control anything and never have.
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  2120. @Steve Sengpraseuth Then why is there a line in one Masonic ceremony that says "Death holds no terrors for a moral man"? Oh and many many Masons would agree with you about Jesus Christ.
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  2121. @Nero N Well, you never show your rituals, so why should we show ours?
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  2122. @Crazy Ginger either you or the person to whom you were speaking are lying. The OPPOSITE is true, you are CERTAINLY not expected to cover up, rather the reverse. It is expected that you get the guilty party to confess and if he does not, you must do it and assist the police in any way you can. It is also in our book of constitutions that if a man is convicted of a crime, he is automatically expelled. Every Mason is to obey the moral law and the laws of the country in which he finds himself.
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  2123. @that dude The Catholic Church is, and always has been, about numbers. As a former Catholic from birth, trust me, I know. Greater numbers of members, more control. Catholics are supposed to "spread the word" in other words, recruit more members. Freemasons keep whatever religion they had before being a Freemason and happily mix with men of other faiths and are happy to tolerate their different beliefs. This creates an oasis of trust, brotherhood, friendship, harmony. Surely that's a good thing rather than fighting about it?
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  2124.  @thatdude8850  Good morning, Dude. Sorry but I really don't understand what you're saying. Please use punctuation and try to sharpen up your grammar. It makes it so much easier for the reader. Thanks.
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  2125.  @thatdude8850  It's readable to you, because you know the intention of the post. Rewrite it with punctuation and I'll answer it. Insult me once more and I will not respond at all.
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  2126.  @thatdude8850  "Acting like a child" Seems like an insult when aimed at an intelligent, well rounded, grown man. Don't bother to respond.
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  2127. I LOATHE Brian Cox. I LOATHE DeNiro. I LOATHE all like those two.
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  2128. @cramsa "ALL" that secret stuff? Almost nothing in Freemasonry is secret. don't believe the conspiracy theorists.
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  2129. she'll use the experience to promote new content...she'll make a fortune out of this.
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  2130. @FOR THE BY&BY Then you'd be seeing things incorrectly.
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  2131. @Bobby G What a bell end.
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  2132. @Eb2x Blee Conspiracy theorists, religious zealots and nut jobs call us a secret society. We are a society, but hardly "secret"! I'm happy to discuss more if you wish.
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  2133. @uhadme Complete poppycock. NOBODY knows the origins of Freemasonry. The Noah's Ark theory MAY be correct, but nobody knows for sure. We have no scrolls.
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  2134. @kategoley9601 LOL she's after an invite to the do! This appalling woman saw her place in "the Firm" as a source of constant holidays, good living and rubbing shoulders with people of the same ilk. And look who she married! Two equally egregious arseholes that got together. It's a wonder how they produced two decent girls like Beatrice and Eugenie.
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  2135. the did this thirty years ago in Britain... just say no
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  2136. @2:30 ohhhh that was an uncomfortable shuffle from Sean...lolol
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  2137. The Cons see Reform as the enemy...doesn't make the cons the right party to deal with this nation's problems. The had 14 years to get it right...they failed..
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  2138. I served aboard Biter. Fun boats!
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  2139. @frankspiewak5041 Nope. There is absolutely no link between the ancient Knights Templar and Freemasonry.
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  2140. Lol and what would an Australian know about anything other than kangaroo wrestling and Abbo bashing!?
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  2141. @H C It's perfectly ok for anyone to study Freemasonry and find out 99% of what it contains because only 1% can be regarded as secret. And what we DO regard as secret isn't really secret at all. It's all over the internet and in libraries.
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  2142. @Curry Customs then ask me specific questions....I'll do my best to answer you.
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  2143. @Momoshiro Wynce Of course we exist. Hello.
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  2144. @Lee Lifeson In other words, you applied to join and were rejected.
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  2145. @Ruslan Mamadaliyev You'll no doubt be surprised to learn, that almost nothing in Freemasonry is deemed to be secret. In other words, we can tell you almost anything you like. The "secrets" are simply, the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked. But in truth they are all over the internet and the library. They are insignificant... so we don't care if you know them or not, it's just that we have made a promise not to reveal them..and that's as a symbol of our integrity. After all, if we can't keep something as unimportant as our "secrets" to ourselves.. what would our word really be worth? It is thought that Freemasonry stemmed from the craft of the stonemasons of the middle ages... think gothic cathedrals etc. The building site of these cathedrals was run by a Master stonemason, well skilled in all aspects of the building trade. He was in charge of fellows of the craft and apprentices and they were paid according to their skill level. So for example, when an apprentice got better in his craft, he naturally wanted to get promoted and so earn more cash. He would go to the Master and show his work. If the Master thought he had improved enough, he was promoted. Now, if that man's work was finished on that site, he'd travel to another one looking for work. He'd go to the Master and tell him his qualifications so that he could be put to work on the appropriate job AND be paid accordingly. But how did he PROVE his skill level? When he reached the next level of skill, the man's previous Master would take him to one side and give him a grip and a word.... naturally these were kept secret because if anyone else found them out, they could travel to any site claiming to be of a skill level and be paid more than they were worth.....so they are kept secret. the man sees the Master of his new site... gives him the word and the grip.. and he was paid for his skill level. That's the origin of OUR secrets. I hope I have explained this adequately.
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  2146.  @ruslanmamedaliyev3912  If you don't come to the table with an open mind, in other words, you have made your mind up that I will lie, why bother to ask the questions? That, to me, looks more like the type of stance a conspiracy theorist comes from. Conclusion first, evidence later. But... in the interest of friendship and to defend my much-maligned Craft, here goes. 1. No one man is in charge of all the worlds Masons. Each Grand Lodge has it's own Grand Master. Each one is independent of the rest. However, in order to be an official Grand Lodge (we say a Regular Grand Lodge) all must maintain the basic principles and tenets of the United Grand Lodge of England, largely thought to be the worlds oldest Grand Lodge. The HQ of the United Grand Lodge of England is based behind Covent Garden, London, England. It is open to the public and runs free tours for anyone, of the building, and the library, the museum, several times a day, most days of the year. you may also visit our shop and purchase anything that we wish to.. ritual books, regalia, jewellery, clothing etc etc. www.ugle.org.uk 2. Men join for different reasons. Some because they wish to be involved with philanthropy, some because it is a social thing, some use it to get in to comminity work, some because it recreates a cameraderie they no longer (or perhaps still do) enjoy in the armed forces, the police, the ambulance service etc etc. I myself an ex-Royal Navy and consider my Brethren similar to my shipmates when I was at sea. Most men are of average income and status in society. Don't believe it when people say only the wealthy join... that is not true. Yes we do have wealthy members, but not an inordinate amount. If a man's aim IS wealth power and world domination, why would he have to join the Freemasons to do it? He could just do it anyway. we have been going since probably the 11th century. If our aim was world domination.. don't you think we'd have done it by now? I happen to know a few "high flyers" in this world who are prominent in business etc.. and they come to their Lodge to get away from all that stuff.. to a haven of peace and friendship without all the high pressure stuff they deal with in their day-to day dealings at work...so your contention is the polar opposite of reality! 3. Freemasonry has a policy of non-interference in politics, religion, commerce etc etc. I'd be interested to see these documents you mention... because they do not exist. If any Masonic movement did get involved in those things, it would not be a "Regular" (I explained what "Regular" was near the top) Lodge... ie a non-authorised one, of which there were a few over the last few centuries. 4. If you are going to make accusations about "sacrificing children" and "bad things", you should come up with evidence. For example, the fact that you have brought this up, tells me that YOU are in to sacrificing children. Now.. prove to me that isn't so. Why WOULD we sacrifice children? We run 22 hospitals in the USA for the FREE treatment of children... ANY children... if their parents cannot pay. If we were to do all that.. why on Earth would we want to sacrifice them? And who to? We are a secular fraternity and have nothing to do with religion of any kind. Again.. if we were in to all that, why would we have to join the Freemasons to do it? We wouldn't! 5. Satan? Are you crazy? Yes! you are! The last question and this one proves to me you are incapable of reasonable thought and I'm loathe to carry on on... however... It's a similar thing to question 3 and 4. Why on Earth would we have to join Freemasonry to do that? It is a requirement that any man who applies to be a Freemason MUST be asked..as the first question.. "Do you have a belief in a Supreme Being"? And by that, we mean whatever it was that created the universe. Any way you slice it, that aint Satan! If the man says "yes", the interview continues. If he says "no" the interview ends and he is sent in his way. Many people who believe in God (by whatever name you call it) believe there has to be a Devil of some sort. I do not. Yes there has to be a builder.. who created the universe...that many term God, Yaweh, Allah etc etc.. but there does NOT have to be a "Satan"..or a "Devil". Now you can believe that or not. I'm past caring. I know I'm a good man and that I want to improve myself on a daily basis and help others along the way... and that's all that matters.
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  2147. @Agent Texas I've no idea about Hitman. But there is NO link between modern Knights Templar as per Freemasonry...even though we model ourselves on the morality of those men. We are the worlds oldest and largest, secular fraternity. We are dedicated to moral self-improvement and charitable works.
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  2148. @Moon Aries it's not. That's a fallacy. Check my post above.
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  2149. @Moon Aries the trouble with typing a post means vocal inflection is not available. How was I supposed to know you were being sarcastic?
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  2150.  @eveisisdegoddess3119  Christians have been saying that for the last 2000 years... no show so far!
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  2151. @Wilbur Ash No. You'll be "diners".
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  2152. @The One Freemasons are "speculative Masons" and no we do not have the first clue about working with stone.....apart from some of our members who are stonemasons by trade. they are called "operative Masons" Our membership is symbolic and the tools are allegorical. None of us ever says we do know about stonework.
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  2153. @Benny Gee right after you find a brain cell.
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  2154. @Kent Knullings There is no star of any description at 0:35.
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  2155.  @stefanohickey9777  At 0:35 I see the Worshipful Master of the Lodge behind his pedestal. He appears to.......OH WAIT! Yes, it is.. on the front of the Masters pedestal, really faint. In Freemasonry, our highest Degree is the Third Degree, which is set in the temple of King Solomon who was a Jewish King. There are strong links between Judaism and Christianity... and Masonic morality was based, largely, on that which appeared in the Old Testament. This is not a feature in every Lodge room. Some do have it and some do not.
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  2156. She seems to be very reasonable and sensible. Good luck to Prof. Phoenix. MAN I've just realised that that makes her sound like a Marvel villain! Sorry, Prof.
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  2157. @Jon Sprong My goodness Jon, that's a very brash way of putting it! It' can't be "blashpemous" because it does not happen. also, blasphemous implies a religious aspect and as you know, Freemasonry has nothing to do with religion. I'm not sure that you have the right idea about Solomon's temple, either. Our foundations have nothing to do with Solomon (as far as the academics have been able to fathom) even though the Third Degree ceremony is set there. Are you fairly new in Freemasonry?
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  2158.  @AdamtheFreemason  All he has to do is start his secret society... not tell anyone and bingo, job done!
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  2159. @christatulbpurty7447 It's simple. Freemasonry is a system of morality, illustrated by symbols. It is a fraternity of over 6 million men worldwide, deidcated to moral self improvement and charitable works. It's men only. It is not a religion, nor is it a substitute for one. Most, if not all, free countries have a Grand Lodge, that regulates the rules over individual Lodges. The exception to this is the USA, that has a Grand Lodge for every state. I hope that's a little clearer. If you have questions, please feel free to put them to me.
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  2160. I'd be in favour of cancelling Charlie Chaplin....not because he upset me by doing anything.... just because he's not funny.
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  2161. @John Doe when setting up the trial, a mans membership of Freemasonry is not a consideration.
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  2162. @blakehunter8944 You may ask me anything you wish regarding Freemasonry.
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  2163. @carama3590 Oh grow up, you idiot.
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  2164. @Ricky Chell did you know that if you take the letters of RICKY CHELL and add one or two more before rearranging them, you can get "COMPLETE AND UTTER FOOL WITH NO MORE RIGHT TO LIVE ON GOD'S CLEAN EARTH THAN A WEASEL". Isn't that weird!?
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  2165. lololol deffo!
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  2166. It's men only, sorry.
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  2167. If there were an olympic medal for wrong...you'd get the gold.
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  2168. Enoch nailed it in the first 15 seconds
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  2169. @12x12surface Spells? What spells? Occult? Er... it's not what most people understand as "occult". Don't be silly.
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  2170. @edward penny No it isn't Edward....Freemasonry is secular.
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  2171. @edward penny Greetings Brother Edward. Sorry Edward, but the lack of punctuation in your post made it very ambiguous.. "Freemasonry is a hobby for matters of faith....".. see?
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  2172. @edward penny sorry to hear of your affliction Brother. I greet you well.
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  2173. @Simon T Bendor ty for that info Simon.
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  2174.  @rakshithsridharan5078  "fit for it"?
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  2175. "Patronising little toerag"...luv, it Nana.
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  2176. @Jim Dennett And you know this how? Are you a Mason?
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  2177.  @user-yr7mf3fr3e  Nobody knows for sure where Freemasonry started. Each Mason has his own view, but the best that the academics have come up with is 11th century Scotland. This is an illustration of how the United Grand Lodge of England as it is now, came in to being. Please feel free to explore the rest of the website, to find out more from a genuine source. Please don't listen to conspiracy theorists like Stephen Harvey. https://www.ugle.org.uk/about-freemasonry/history-of-freemasonry
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  2178.  @olheghtt  LOLOLOLOL!!!!! Schnoebelen? The ex-Rabbi, ex-Catholic Priest , Ex Zombie, Ex-Vampire, ex-Werewolf? LOL.. My goodness, that old charlatan is an "ex" anything he can be, to make a few dollars. He most CERTAINLY has never been a Freemason, either. And gullible fools just lap it up...while ol Billy boy laughs at them all... on his way to the bank.
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  2179.  Elisha Done  If he ever applied to a Lodge of mine, I would most certainly black ball him.
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  2180. @Anthony Brown You should WRITE (not email...and keep a copy for yourself) to whatever Grand lodge he is under. If he is in the USA, each state has it's own Grand Lodge. Elsewhere, it's usually one Grand Lodge per country. You can get their contact details from their website and your letter should be addressed to the Grand Secretary of the relevant Grand Lodge you write to.
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  2181. @Momshie MC there are Masons in all walks of life.. all levels of wealth and all professions.
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  2182. @glendadriggers Good morning, Glenda. No, Freemasonry is not involved in the politics of the USA or any other nation. In Freemasonry, a Mason must never ever use his membership to use undue influence for personal gain. This includes politics. Did you know, that ALL discussion of religion and politics is FORBIDDEN in a Lodge? Yes, 14 Presidents of the USA have been Masons, the first being George Washington and the last Gerald Ford, but aside from those, only a handful of others have been Masons. If you have any further questions regarding Freemasonry, please feel free to ask me. Almost nothing in Freemasonry is "secret" and 99.99% is perfectly open for discussion with anyone, Mason or not.
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  2183. @Chase Parker You must respect Grandpa's right to privacy, even though it is perfectly open. I, however, am happy to discuss any aspect of Freemasonry. If you have any questions about it, please just ask.
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  2184. @Richard ushiro-lumb Just to correct an otherwise accurate post. You said "should not be of any specific religion" That is incorrect. I think you MEANT to say "a man can be of any religion....as long as he has a belief in a higher power". You talk about us providing " connections for individuals in life" This is totally incorrect and in fact the reverse is true. We do NOT provide connections and anyone found to be profiting, either legally, financially, in business, or otherwise as a consequence of their membership will be disciplined and this CAN lead to permanent expulsion. I remember a case of when I was the master of my Lodge. I noticed a new member handing out business cards for his garage to the Brethren. The Brethren all refused to take them. He was trying to drum up custom for his garage. I had my Director of Ceremonies tell him to stop it. the fact he was new, I cut him some slack. Next meeting, there he was again trying to handout business cards. This time, I told him myself in no uncertain terms that if he continued to do this, I would have him disciplined and he was to stop immediately. We never saw him again. He had got the wrong idea about Freemasonry from posts just like yours...and now the fact I stopped him doing it meant he had no need for Freemasonry. We were well rid of him. There is no "higher up the chain" All Freemasons meet on the level... we greet each other as equals. HRH the Duke of Kent is my brother. If you need any more info, or have any more questions, please just ask.
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  2185. My opinion of Roger Waters, is that he is so far up himself, he can shake hands with his own colon....BUT.. in this case, he is completely correct. SCUM. The people and institutions he mentioned.. SCUM. WOKE wankers who really should be paid no heed.
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  2186.  @albertbrown359  I don't know what your brother had, but by the way you describe it, it was the antithesis of Freemasonry. Either that or you are:- A. A liar. B. A lunatic.
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  2187. Congratulations, Kemi. A force to be reckoned with.
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  2188. @Nainoa Peterson Completely untrue. Kennedy was assassinated in November 1963, that speech to the Press Association was in April 1961.. a full Two AND A HALF YEARS before his death! The speech was aimed at the relationship between the White House press office and the Press Association... and had NOTHING to do with Freemasonry. If JFK REALLY had a problem with Freemasons, would he have had a VP that was a Mason and a DG of the FBI that was a Mason? Of course not. I'll wait here for your apology.
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  2189. @Makeen 5 Not as boring as your post.
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  2190. @Martha Ann High ask me. I'll tell you
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  2191. @Lucas Hallberg It is true that it can be expensive, depending on the individuals Masonic activity. We would rather a man left than try to remain a member if it means financial hardship on his family.
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  2192.  @neckmostle  No, no, I realise you aren't saying anything bad..I wasn't trying to scold you. Of course YOU can be a member if you wish. The criteria for membership is as follows. 1. Have a belief in some sort of Supreme Being... that created the universe. 2. Be male. 3. Have no criminal convictions. 4. Can afford the fees without undue hardship on the family. 5. Have the support of the family. Google your local Lodge or Grand Lodge and click the button for membership...or "contact us" . If you need any more info, please come back to me.
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  2193. @sbsman4998 No you did not. Non-Masons are not allowed in when an Initiation is taking place. Stop telling lies.
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  2194. @jermell feagin You really are overreacting. VERY litrle in Freemasonry is secret. Really. Ask your relatives what the secrets of Masonry are. In fact, I'll tell you. The secrets of Freemasonry are simply the signs, grips and words of the Degree being worked. And they aren't really secret, to be honest. They are all over the internet and in libraries. We regard them as secret because we take an obligation not to reveal them.. we never said we CARED if you know or not.. because they really are quite insignificant and only relevant inside a Lodge. Why do we keep them to ourselves? Simply as a sign of our integrity. Freemasonry encompasses men of all the worlds major religions and quite a few of the minor ones. There are also men,m like me, who believe in a Supreme Being of SOME sort.. but subscribe to NO religion. It's up to the individual who and how he worships. Freemasonry has NOTHING to do with that aspect of a mans life. Also, you should understand that nobody is ever invited to join.. a man has to ask to join.. not BE asked.
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  2195. love it when she swears. Does that make me a bad person? LOLOLOL
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  2196. @jasonbuff8629 Freemasonry isn't for everyone. However, at present, over 6 million men disagree with you. Many millions more from history, too. Doubtless, there are many many things that interest you, that would not be of interest to a lot of Freemasons. I won't lose any sleep over you having no interest in it.
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  2197. @Elis Canfield Yup.. conspiracy theorists are very good at what they do...and there's a HELL of a lot of gullible people out there.
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  2198. If it's a "black drama", then it's obviously aimed at "black people"....and black people are a mere 4% of the population...around 2.5 million viewers. If we assume that every man woman and child who is black, watched it, that's still not enough to guarantee a second series. In reality, the likelihood is that at most, one third of that number would be watching. 800,000. I used to like Lenny Henry. After his behaviour in recent years, not just this, but numerous things he's said, especially over Comic Relief "we don't need any more white saviours"...I loathe and despise Lenny Henry.
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  2199. @poppyhimbo Rather the reverse. We exist to make men in to better men.... the by-product of this, is the reflection of the integrity of Freemasons as we work in our communities... to make them better places.. to show kindness.. to help those who cannot help themselves. There's no betrayal...there's help.. kindness..charity.
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  2200. @D b Yeah, so?
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  2201. @Monyet itam Hitler had the same idea. Over 100,000 Masons were murdered by Hitler. what's it like to have the same mindset as the worlds most prolific Freemason.
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  2202. @J. Hortenberry she is CORRECT in question 2. IT CANNOT be a religion as it has no deity of it's own. There is no system of worship, there is no promise of salvation and you have to admit, these things are pretty much required in ALL the worlds religions
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  2203. @J. Hortenberry 1. False. The word "pertaining" means appropriate, applicable or related to...." Our beliefs are, that a man should act in a morally upright and charitable manner. This does not pertain to any deity. The reason we insist in a belief in a Supreme Being is that the individual promises to behave in this way in the sight of his God, whomsoever that may be, in an effort to give the greatest gravity to his promise. 2. False. The rituals carried out pertain to the individual involved. It is all about him. We acknowledge that these rituals are carried under the all seeing, all knowing and omnipresent creator of the universe. There is NO devotion to any deity at all. 3. "The Great Architect of the Universe" is NOT a deity. It is a generic term for any God that the individual believes in. it does NOT refer to a specific deity. For example, you cannot compare the phrase "Great Architect of the Universe", with the name "Yaweh GAOTU is generic and Yaweh is specific. 4. True....ish. It is HOPED that a man will improve and learn as he goes about his Masonic career. That he will go through the ritual and use this experience to grow as a man, for the betterment of society. However, men join for different reasons. Some join with that very aim in mind. Some men join as more of a social thing. Some join because they miss the cameraderie they enjoyed in one of the armed services. Some join strictly as a structured way to give to charity, rather than just throw a few coins in to a guitar case of a busker. Freemasonry does not tell men what to think, but it does provide food for thought. We cannot and will not attempt to brainwash men as some churches do. Men are free to make what they will of the furniture of the Lodge, the ritual, the history and supposed origins. For example, in every Lodge, you will see the letter G, usually suspended from the ceiling or over the Chair of the Master. Some will say it stands for God. Some will say it stands for Gnosis. Some for Geometry. In reality, they are all right. Because that G stands for whatever the individual wants it to mean. Freemasonry is a personal thing. I notice that you have cherry-picked only one of a set of definitions of the word "Religion". One of the other definitions of that word, according to the same source that you used is:- "something one believes in and follows devotedly; a point or matter of ethics or conscience" The above definition could also apply to the word ABORTION. Would you REALLY call that a religion? If you REALLY want a DEFINITIVE answer to a question, I would be careful when providing definitions of a word like "religion" being so open to so many interpretations as it is. I have answered you question as fully as I can. I have refuted 3 of the four statements you made in complete and utter honesty. The fourth question is as shaky as trying to build a castle on a swamp and should never have been asked in the first place, as the definition provided is actually indefinite.
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  2204. J. Hortenberry I have explained why the four contentions you made in an earlier post are incorrect. The explanations can either be believed or disbelieved by you and those who also view them. I will not say more as you will automatically take the opposite stance. There is no other way to refute your claims other than to answer in the way I did. In conclusion, I have to state that I have answered from a position of authority, having been a Mason for over 20 years...a Past Master of 2 Lodges...a senior Provincial Officer and a long time member of the United Grand Lodge of England. You, on the other hand, being a non-Mason merely speculate. TO THE VIEWER...YOU MAY TRUST A SPECULATOR OR AN EXPERT. BELIEVE WHAT YOU WILL.
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  2205. J. Hortenberry I COMPLETELY agree with the last paragraph where you state that the reader should make up their own mind. That's all any person should ever do. With great respect for your opinions and best wishes to you.
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  2206. @ Invisible College Council Of Light I have no idea where you got the notion that the Illuminati started as a "side Lodge"...whatever THAT is.... but it is not true. It is probably just an old boy from your Lodge speculating.
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  2207.  @invisiblecollegecouncilofl9220  ...and perhaps Professor Robert Langdon really did find the last surviving relative of Jesus Christ...
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  2208. You would though, wouldn't you?
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  2209.  @laoisemeehan  And just how many of the "higher echelons" do you KNOW? I suspect it's "none" and you are simply reacting to what you've "heard". And Far from being a "secret society", Freemasonry is as open as the day is long.
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  2210. Good man. There should be more like him.
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  2211. @Ryan Dailey It;s so sad that people like you repeat the same tired old rumours and cannot think for themselves.
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  2212. @The Morning Star I didn't see or hear any blasphemy.
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  2213. @VampyreVladimira Many Masons wear a Masonic ring. I have 2. What would you like to know about us?
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  2214. @Max Holmes So why aren't you?
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  2215. Nice to see he got his hair done for the telly.
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  2216. @rayfiore7779 The actual words are "The very word secrecy is repugnant in a free and open society"...but this itself is nonsense on two fronts. 1. As President, he is privy to many secrets. Nuclear strategy, financial strategy etc. 2. He was a notorious womaniser. How m,any mistresses did he keep SECRET from his wife? 3. Freemasonry is not a secret society. A secret society, is defined as a group, the existence of which, is known only to the membership. And as we are discussing Freemasonry here...that automatically debars it from being called a secret society. Freemasonry forbids it's members from using it to unduly influence their lives for any personal gain,. or personal influence. You really do not know what you are talking about and are simply spewing the same old nonsense.
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  2217.  @rayfiore7779  So you're saying that the strategies I mentioned...are my "opinions"..... of course they are real...not just my opinions ya dummy.. he was the president! He was a KNOWN womaniser...you are just in denial.
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  2218. @M. It's our own money. We are not like Rotary, or the Lions Club. We don't collect other peoples money and then give it to charity. Of course, money collected is invested too. Our investments usually do well and the interest gained is dispersed to charity too.
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  2219. @PointWithin If he lied about it and then joined, he still wouldn't be a Mason. As we know, only those who take the obligation and mean every word of it...including the "...in the presence of the Great Architect of the Universe..." bit...are Free and Accepted Masons.
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  2220.  @VulcanJedi2006  Absolutely right. Superstition, stupidity and gossip. The nastiness of these anti-Masons is disgraceful.
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  2221.  @VulcanJedi2006  Good luck to you in your application. Then, when you join, you will tell these idiots that their suppositions are all wrong.
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  2222.  @Ashkanjustsayin  There's nothing wrong with him saying that, or even for that matter someone else completing the ritual. It's the traditional modes of recognition that are to be kept private.
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  2223. @Princess Lucia You won't be able to join "Regular" Freemasonry, but there are several pother paths open to you. You can join the Order of the Eastern Star which is an organisation which has broadly the same aims as Freemasonry. Google them for info. Alternatively, you can become a lady Mason. These groups are not officially recognised by regular Freemasonry, although they have the same principles and tenets other than the requirement to be male. They do the same rituals, wear the same regalia etc etc. Again, Google "Lady Masons in....." along with your location for more info. If you wish, let me know where in the world you live and I'll do some research for you.
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  2224. She's Polly Toynbee.. a Grauniad "Journalist".
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  2225. @willlyhickey I hate all that cloak and dagger Masonic nonsense. I prefer to ask someone right our if they are a Freemason or not. I would have no problem if anyone asked me. I am more than happy to talk about my membership.
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  2226. @Taylor Green if you have any questions about Freemasonry, please feel free to ask me.
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  2227. @Phillip Spackman Overturned because to make it law would have been illegal.
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  2228. @MsTake012 Recently, the United Grand Lodge of England decided that "enough is enough" when it comes to the way Freemasonry is scorned by some in this country and a series of measures were taken to correct the inaccuracies which had cropped up over the years. We really are a benevolent society dedicated to moral rectitude and philanthropy. If you have any questions about Freemaosnry, please feel free to ask
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  2229. @Grizzly Mang the usual thing is for a Master to be in office for one year. He can do two years if he has no willing successor. To carry on after the second year needs a dispensation from the Masonic authority concerned. In order to join, YOU have to approach the Lodge. In your case, if you are able to join and indeed if you WISH to join, you should approach someone you know in the Lodge. Hopefully they will propose you and then you can join.
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  2230. Becasue almost nothing is Secret in Freemasonry. Some people think its almost completely secret... but really.. the opposite is the truth. I can tell you 99.9% of anything you ask.
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  2231. @ENGLISH ACADEMIC BY ALI SARAÇOĞLU Have you heard of the Freemasons? Yes? Then she's telling the truth. the definition of a "secret society" is one which is known by only those members of that society.
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  2232. @The Boot Patrol I thought you said it was secret. If it is, how do you know it's a religion?
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  2233.  @trickers24  Nope. Wrong again. If there was an Olympic event in being wrong, then I'm talking to the gold medal holder.
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  2234.  @trickers24  I have no religion. Wrong again.
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  2235.  @trickers24  So secrets are a bad thing? Great! Please print here the alarm code to your house....your telephone number...the PIN to your ATM card... your tax details...what you and your other half talk about in bed. What's that? No? Is that because those things are....secret?
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  2236. This man cannot arrest anyone. He us a PCSO. He has the power to DETAIN for up to 30 mins...but not arrest.
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  2237. @The Softspoken Shaman Yes, he did, he wrote that bloody book! It's so badly written, that it's given conspiracy theorists ammunition for years.
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  2238. @Monica chisenga It's normally for men only, although you can find ladies Lodges here and there. Try Google. Ladies Lodges, although very similar to the men's are not officially recognised as "Regular" and so are not regarded as Freemasons.
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  2239. @Georgette Dowden that has nothing at all to do with Freemasonry. Baphomet was a character created by Eliphas Levi and used in the Leo Taxil hoax of 150 years ago. Taxil held a massive meeting in which he owned up to the hoax to gloat at those who had taken him seriously. It's amazing how so many anti-Masons go on about "Baphomet" but conveniently "forget" the fact that the hoax was admitted. Bohemian Grove is about as much to do with Freemasonry as Costa Coffee is!
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  2240. @Rich Robinson How ludicrous. Let's see the proof. Otherwise, keep your piehole shut.
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  2241. @Maurice Fowler only in certain degrees. And just so you know, that symbol is evident in so many organisations.
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  2242. Would have been great of Le Tis had still been playing... 21 sheep kneeling and him standing proud.
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  2243.  @untoldhistory2800  No. If it was, how could we reconcile that with Brethren present of different faiths? When we refer to the Great Architect of the Universe, it means something different to men of varying faiths. To a Christian it would be God...to a Muslim, Allah, to a Jew, Yahweh etc. Freemasonry isn't a religious organisation, so a man's own religion is not relevant when it comes to membership of Freemasonry.
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  2244.  @untoldhistory2800  So we shouldn't take oaths..so Doctors...they take oaths..are they Satanic? Sailors, soldiers etc..they take oaths...Satanic? Men and women getting married take oaths. Are you married? Then you've taken an oath. See where I'm going with this?
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  2245.  @untoldhistory2800  If a building faced West...the other side faces West!
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  2246.  @untoldhistory2800  I don't read the Bible...or any holy book. In think they are works of fiction. However, the vast majority of my Brethren do believe holy books...I respect their beliefs, they respect mine. That's how Freemasonry works...mutual respect, friendship and tolerance.
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  2247.  @untoldhistory2800  So it's not the oath you have a problem with..it's Freemasonry. You'd have thought with so much wisdom, God would have specified which oaths were ok and which were not...
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  2248.  @untoldhistory2800  It's SO interesting to note, that like all religious zealots and conspiracy theories, you guys always quote what you have above.... but OMIT THE SECTION BEFORE and AFTER what is told to the Candidate when they take the obligation. The fact that you choose to carry on this practice of being "economical with the truth" proves you have a conclusion... and THEN try to find "evidence" to support, said conclusion. This is taken DIRECTLY from my ritual book and blows your suspicions out of the water. Worshipful Master: " ...vows of fidelity are required, but let me assure you that there is nothing in those vows which are incompatible with your CIVIL, SOCIAL, MORAL, OR RELIGIOUS DUTIES". And also, before the "secrets" (what you described earlier about the throat etc) are revealed. The Master of the Lodges states this... "..."but the danger that traditionally WOULD have awaited you until your latest hour, was the physical penalty AT ONE TIME associated with the Obligation of a Mason had he improperly disclosed the secrets of Masonry"....."the inclusion of such a penalty is no longer necessary for the Obligation you have taken this evening is binding upon you, so long as you shall live". In short, it explains that the penalties for revealing Masonic secrets back in KING SOLOMON'S day were gruesome and severe... but no longer apply today. I await your apology.
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  2249.  @untoldhistory2800  no...you cant pick and choose which oaths are ok and which aren't...if God says you can't take oaths..then that's it. Are you married? Had kids baptised? Then YOU and your kids GODPARENTS are in a state of mortal sin...you have all taken oaths...since when was it ok to cherry-pick the bits of the Holy Bible that don't work for you personally and disregard them? It's the word of GOD... what RIGHT do you have to disregard what isn't your "cup of tea"?
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  2250.  @untoldhistory2800  Not at all UT. We do NOT reference anything in the New Testament at a Masonic meeting. if we did that, we would exclude Freemasons with us who were not Christian. We don;t do that....We omit the name of ALL representatives of ALL religions when we call upon whatever it is that created the universe to watch over us while we do good works and substitute it with a name that all can identify with.. the Great Architect of the Universe... remember.. it's a word that all can use.. and when they utter it at all.... it's their own God they are talking about. We don't single out Christianity and that is so that men of all faiths and of none, can come together without having to face the division so prevalent in modern day society. Where else can you see men who would normally be bitter enemies, either side of a religious divide, come together as friends and brothers on love and peace? The ONLY place this happens on the entire planet... is at a Masonic meeting....you certainly wouldn't find it in a Mosque or a Church! Religion of ANY denomination causes division.. Freemason creates unity. And this is why at ALL Masonic meetings, the discussion of religion (and politics) is forbidden. Now you tell me... which is better? I notice you haven't answered my point on taking oaths.. what you were originally going on about. Who gave YOU the right to pick and choose what to take heed of from the bible and what to ignore? I'll pass on the books of Bible you want me to read. To me, it is a work of fiction (just all holy books are) but that's a personal choice. Many members in Freemasonry would disagree with me... but that wouldn't matter.. we all tolerate each others personal beliefs without necessarily sharing them. Oh...I would just mention one one quote in the bible. Try this for size. Matthew chapter 7, verse 1-3. In fact, I tell you what.. to save you the trouble of looking it up...I'll quote it here. Matthew 7:1-3 New International Version (NIV) Judging Others 7 “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. 3 “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? Verse 3 is particularly telling.
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  2251.  @untoldhistory2800  You miss my point entirely. I think the bible is a work of fiction.. so all that you have printed above means nothing to me. However, I know it means a lot to you.. so YOU have the plank int he eye, not me my friend. Look... when you have been to a Masonic meeting, then you may tell me how bad it is. Until then, you should not continue to decry something you have not seen for yourself. I'd never try to tell you about how things are in your church, now please do me the same courtesy.
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  2252. @Max Tickner The first DOCUMENTED making of a Mason was in 1646, in Warrington, England. It details the meeting in which Elias Ashmole was Initiated. Ashmole was the founder of the Ashmolean Museum at Oxford University. I think you'll find that 1646 is roughly 173 years PRIOR to the birth of Queen Victoria....1819-1901. Kinds blows your crap outta the window, huh?
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  2253. Don't take anything Joe Lycett says seriously.. there's so many many twisty turney things in his delivery... he's a little tinker. i think generally, he's not "woke" and not daft.. it's probably double double double bluff... he's a very funny guy.
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  2254.  @Whiskey0880  What does that mean?
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  2255. @Joyce Murley Er... this was made before Covid-19 was even around. You're a nasty piece of work, aren't you?
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  2256. Aidan Stewart How so? You must have been a member of either or both, to be able to say that.
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  2257. @theother account Freemasons are free to follow whatever religion they choose and also to have any political opinion they wish. This is one of the great things about Fremasonry..diversity. However to DISCUSS those two subjects, as Adam as said.... is forbidden.
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  2258. @mary-ko3jb Don't tar us all with the same brush. Freemasonry is a wonderful fraternity of men striving to be better, while at the same time, trying to help those that cannot help themselves. Here's an example. In the USA, there are 22 hospitals, paid for and run by the Shriners (all Freemasons) that exist for the FREE treatment of children, regardless of their parents ability to pay. Does that sound like "guys being dudes"?
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  2259. @Sean Bannon Absolutely and completely incorrect. You are a sailor first with all the duties thereof.. you are a medic second. Just like you are a sailor first and a stoker second..or a greenie second or a pinkie second or a dabber second. If you don't know what you're talking about shut the hell up.
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  2260. @Heidar Karrar Here ya go! https://solomon.ugle.org.uk
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  2261. @Flavio Sousa nobody and nothing is worshipped in Freemasonry.
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  2262. I'd love to be a fly on the wall where his staffers are when these embarrassing examples happen. The facepalming must be palpable.
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  2263. @Boof da Clown The opposite is true.
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  2264. @Melchir Pomarva And what evidence do you have?
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  2265.  @melchirpomarva4841  I notice you never answered my question. Specifics, please.
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  2266.  @melchirpomarva4841  I was awake when I joined Freemasonry over 20 years ago. I was awake when I visited all the Lodges I did all over the world in 22 countries. I was awake when I received the 33rd Degree almost 2 years ago. Now. YOU wake up.
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  2267.  @melchirpomarva4841  What statement? Oh.. and again.. you have done what EVERY SINGLE PERSON I HAVE ASKED FOR EVIDENCE, HAS DONE..... provided none. Not a shred. Why? BECAUSE YOU HAVE NONE!!!!!!! you are a pathetic worm with no more right to live on God's clean Earth than a weasel.
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  2268. @michael indigo I have two children. One is 30 years old and the other 26. He is a computer technician and she is an artist. Both happy and well adjusted. Nothing sick there.
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  2269. How ridiculous.
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  2270.  @teap.9045  Matthew Chapter 7 v1-3. Also ministers of religion take an oath. As do witnesses in a trial.. members of the armed forces... doctors.... etc etc. Are you saying that all these people are in a state of mortal sin? How ridiculous. And anyway, the modern Bible is a hotch potch of what was written at the time of Christ. What am I saying? At the time of Christ? The gospels were written at the earliest, 70 years AFTER the events they depict. I don't know about you, but I can't remember what I was doing last week, never mind 70 years! Right....hotch potch. The gospels were written in aramaic... and over time, translated in to Hebrew...Greek...Latin and now English. This has happened over 2000 years. Are you saying that every little thing written down originally is EXACTLY the same as that which we see now? There are HUNDREDS of errors in translation.....the Bible is no different. DON'T quote the bible on anything.. chances are, it is wrong.
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  2271. @ Danielle Pavone how do YOU know? You've never set foot in a Lodge, so shut up, you silly woman.
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  2272. @MultiTrumpetman Ask someone you know who is a Mason. If you don't know anyone, then you may apply via the website. Just Google the Grand lodge of wherever you live and go from there.
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  2273.  @James85tu  Yes. I've been a Mason for 26 years.
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  2274. @A Solesby It's "rites"... not "rights".....but that's just me being picky. If you have any questions about Freemasonry, no matter how small, please feel free to ask me.
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  2275. Why do they invite actors on? Their "status" makes people think they are intellyjunt! Most are not.
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  2276. @jmjo9945 Nonsense. I notice you are simply doing what every other nut does...making accusations without being specific and supplying evidence. Tell us EXACTLY why you think it is a "carbon copy" and then present evidence.
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  2277. I have a Nat West account. Should I switch?
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  2278. @Geoffrey Jeff Google your local Lodge.
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  2279. @whorn9295 Don't tar us all with the same brush. I've been a Mason for 27 years and have to say the vast majority are great guys. However, there are some, that even I would cross the street to avoid.
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  2280. ....and It looks like us Freemasons really have dodged a bullet there then.
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  2281. @Cat Face Soooooo what are people drinking when they take Holy Communion?
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  2282. @Laura Haertel Symbols are in all aspects of life. Don't be a dick.
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  2283. @syed ali All I can say is that in Freemasonry NOBODY is harmed at all. Yes, horrible punishments are mentioned.. but it's explained ghat these punishments are no longer necessary.
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  2284.  @slave2tyranny  NWO describes your contemporaries. Not Without Oddballs.
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  2285.  @majinmikilo8391  if we controlled everything, do you think we'd allow your post to be on here??? DUHHHHHH!!!!
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  2286. @TKCWM22 Please be specific. Name the symbols you are talking about and say why you think they are demonic.
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  2287. @Trojan Wicca 1. It's just called an altar because that is where the Bible sits. But that tends to be mainly American Lodges. In England for example, the Bible sits on the Masters pedestal. 2. Only men because traditionally only men were physically able to carry out work in stone as per the stonemasons of the middle ages. However, there are groups that style themselves as Masons where the members are of either sex and some where it is only women. 3. The Initiation is neither painful nor inhuman. 4. Most members are just normal men working from payday to payday. Some are even unemployed and some are very rich. The crux of Freemasonry is that a man's background and status is unimportant and each member is worthy of the same respect and regard. For example, the Master of my Lodge this year is a Security Officer. Last year it was a factory worker. The incoming Master is a Hedge Fund Manager. 5. Almost nothing in Freemasonry is "secret", and even that which we call "secret" is freely available on the internet. We swear an obligation not to reveal these things (which are the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked and that's all) merely as a symbol of our integrity, not because the contents are Earth shatteringly important... because they are not. 6. Secrets cover dark behaviour? Very well... please print here your ATM number.. the alarm code to your house... your tax details.. the text of your diary...no? Oh.. that must be because they are... secret? Come back to me if you have any more questions.
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  2288. @J. Hortenberry IF you were a Mason (and I seriously doubt it)you will know that the "secrets" are insignificant things only relevant in the Lodge, but you will also have taken an obligation, with your hand on a holy book... you gave your word NOT to reveal them so this proves that your word is WORTHLESS.. You have zero honour and to be frank, we are well rid of you.
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  2289. @Ruth Arkins. That's interesting. Why do you say that, Ruth?
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  2290. @Sara Wilkinson Trying to deflect the truth from yourself huh Sara?
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  2291. @Skippa G Noooooooooooo you have the wrong end of the stick. It is to remind us that whatever we do... it is always going to be under the watchful eye of God, by whatever name you call it.
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  2292. William is going to be a wonderful King and Katherine, a wonderful Queen. That doesn't happen by accident.
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  2293.  DayStar 37  As a 33rd Degree Freemason, I completely and utterly refute what you say.
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  2294.  @7ngel  Pure Antient Freemasonry consists of only three Degrees, Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft and Master Mason plus the Royal Arch. Further study is possible via the York or Scottish Rite. Appendant Degrees.
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  2295.  Ant orious  The Catholic Church has a problem with us. We don't have a problem with them.
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  2296.  Ant orious  Looks like you're another candidate for the "special" ward.
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  2297. @Vera Starr oops.. ya better tell the Muslims, Sikhs, Buddhists etc that are members.. they're gonna be SHOCKED!
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  2298. @R Collins nobody said all Freemasons are all sweetness and light. Like any collective, there will be some bad apples. We're a fraternity that values integrity... those that fall short of that integrity don't usually last long.
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  2299.  @rcollins1202  Then why not do something about it? We don't want that sort in Freemasonry. To paraphrase Edmund Burke..."All that's necessary for evil to prevail, is for good men to do nothing."
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  2300.  @rcollins1202  Then it needs reporting to a higher authority.
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  2301.  @rcollins1202  Wow. Very serious allegations Brother. What jurisdiction was it? Where are you now?
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  2302. Complete nonsense.
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  2303.  @n.f896  Errrrrrrrrrrrrrrr................. nope.
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  2304.  @balajibala6606  Firstly, you should approach a member and ask him to propose you. If you do not know a Freemason personally, you should apply via the website of your local Grand Lodge.
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  2305.  @n.f896  You prior post reveals that you know nothing of Albert Pike or Freemasonry, choosing as you do to simply regurgitate the same tired old claptrap that's been going round for years. 1. Pike was NOT the "Head of Freemasonry". Such a man could not exist. Why? Because each REGULAR Grand Lodge has it's own Grand Master. Each Regular Grand Lodge is independent of all the others. So you see, there is no one "Head" of Freemasonry. Pike was a big fish, in an EXTREMELY small pond, the Southern Jurisdiction of the Scottish Rite. Outside the SJ, hardly anyone had ever heard of him. 2. Morals and Dogma is, essentially, a collection of 32 lectures with reference ONLY to the Scottish rite of Freemasonry, which exists, only, in the USA, save for a few offshoots here and there. It is of NO relevance to mainstream Freemasonry. The musings of an old man. The book was only half written by Pike anyway as the other half was taken from other works. It was such an awful book, that even the preface, written by his bosses of the Southern Jurisdiction, wrote "it would have been better if he had written less and borrowed more". Hardly a generous tribute! 3. There are NO "regulations for being a Freemason". Goodness knows where you got THAT one from! He does not refer to Lucifer as the Devil or Satan. Lucifer is a Latin word, that essentially means "Light". FYI, the vast vast majority of Freemasons will not follow the Scottish Rite, being nothing more than an offshoot of Regular, Craft Freemasonry. Of the 6.5 million Freemasons in the world, only around 160,000 are SR members. To write such a post as you did, in such an authoritative manner, yet have so much wrong, is astonishing. As a 33rd Degree Freemason of the Scottish Rite, I utterly and completely refute the ridiculous allegations you have made.
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  2306.  @n.f896  Victim? Or self-promoter/fantasist/needy?
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  2307. It's called "music".
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  2308. @ninashirley432 Absolutely untrue. My goodness, you people are gullible.
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  2309. @Barry Campion No.
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  2310. @Barry Campion Why is it that those who are NOT Freemasons always claim they know more about it than those of us who are? It's like a plumber walking in to an operating theatre where a cardiac surgeon is working on a patient and saying to the surgeon, "you're doing all that wring, you know".
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  2311. @The Rock Ahhh here we are again. Nice to see you! Have you recovered from the intellectual bashing I gave you earlier today? At least now I know where you get your name from. You're named after your brain, aren't you!? OHhhhhhhhhhhhhhh just kidding! Come on now.. gimme a smile! No, we are NOT told the secrets of the world. We participate in ceremonies which serve us to be better citizens. to be morally upright and to care for those who cannot care for themselves. What a ridiculous idea...secrets of the world, indeed! So you've resorted to the "gay sex" slur! I didn't think it would be long before you did that. Entirely predictable though. People like you normally fall into three categories:- 1. Tried to join, but got rejected. Result? Sour grapes. 2. Was in, but got thrown out because you did something illegal. Result? Sour grapes. 3. Mentally ill. Speaks for itself. What category are YOU in, Rocky, my boy!?
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  2312. The Rock The FREEMASONS are the conspiracy theorists??? LMAO....Never heard THAT one before. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. No.
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  2313. @Harald Grotle Where is your evidence for your statement?
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  2314.  @bigindian5555  WHAT President? We don't have one.
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  2315. @cutelittledoll Her Late Majesty often shook hands. This is why on most occasions she wore gloves.
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  2316. @henk koonstra If the world followed our principles and tenets, it would be a much better place.
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  2317. @henk koonstra the three grand principles on which Freemasonry is founded are, broadly speaking, "brotherly love, relief and truth". Brotherly Love as directed towards all mankind and especially to other Masons...to care for those who cannot care for themselves until such time as they are able to do so. Relief, or "charity" in that every Mason is obligated to relieve the suffering of anyone they encounter who is in dire need, and if in their power to do so, to the best of their ability, to act charitably towards society, giving of themselves in terms of time and of cash, to better the common good. And Truth, which is represented by the Divine in its multiplicity and diversity, as understood by all men. In other words to have a faith in some sort of "Supreme Being". This "Supreme Being" has to be one which can be described by the majority of people as a benevolent one, as the obligations sworn by Masons as they take their Degrees, contain certain things in direct opposition to anything which can not be described as benevolent. These three ideas represent the core upon which Freemasonry focuses in its ultimate distillation, in that Freemasonry does not hold one faith above another, rather seeing faith itself as the common denominator between all of faiths. In order for a Grand Lodge to be described as "regular" certain conditions have to be met. The United Grand Lodge of England is the worlds oldest Grand Lodge, in 2017, the UGLE celebrated its 300th anniversary, but Freemasonry has ben going a lot longer than the foundation date of June 1717! However, to be considered regular, a Grand Lodge has to satisfy the conditions set by UGLE. 1. A Mason must have a belief in some sort of Supreme Being (as mentioned above) but it doesn't matter which one. We have members of all faiths and of none. Some Masons do not think organised religion is relevant but can still believe in this being. This is THE primary requirement for membership. 2. A Mason must be MALE. There are organisations that style themselves as Freemasons but they admit ladies only, or ladies and gentlemen.....so we do not consider them as "regular" 3. A Mason must be of mature age and that is as defined, broadly, as the minimum legal age for complete freedom in a locale. In certain circumstances, this can be altered, depending on circumstances. For example, if a man wishes to join a Lodge where the minimum age is 21 and he is about to deploy to a war zone and is only 20 or so, where there is a possibility that he may not return, a Lodge can petition to accept his application to join before he deploys. I hope that the above goes some way to enlighten you. If you have any more questions, please contact me here.
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  2318. @henk koonstra Stalin was a confirmed atheist and as such could not have been a Freemason. I understand that this thinking has been because of a photo of him with his hand over his heart... people took this to be a Masonic sign.. put two and two together... and got five.
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  2319.  @henkkoonstra4014  no we are not. It's a common misconception. People often misinterpret M&D because it's written so badly and over 50% of it is borrowed from other works. I can explain further if your wish
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  2320. @Jennifer Wilcox Scroll to page 30-31! https://www.freemasonrytoday.com/magazine/9-magazines/160-winter-2018
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  2321. @Bronze Spectre Google your local Lodge
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  2322. LABOUR VOTERS. HAPPY NOW!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
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  2323. Well surprise surprise! Serena Kennedy will now RETIRE!?!?!?! Sorry, but this officer wanted to do the best for her community and was gagged, presumably by the Home Sec. She went ahead and told the world what she REALLY wanted to do and has now, decided to retire. I wonder whose decision it was that she should retire? Well, I don't really wonder...I am pretty much certain what's happened.
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  2324. @sue Lau Yeah... ok... Freemasonry s been going for probably 1000 years or so... I think it's probably going to outlast whatever you say.
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  2325.  @johnwesley6929  Well John, thanks for such a respectful response! I do not believe that the officer himself would think he deserves a decoration. He himself would be of the mind that he really was just doing his job. He volunteered to be a Police Officer. He KNEW that risks in the job. He regards his salary as reward enough for doing what he did. Decorations are (mostly) given for actions above and beyond what is required of anyone serving. As a former Royal Navy officer, who has seen combat, I have first hand knowledge of this. Whenever we have been involved in action in the face of the enemy, we receive a campaign medal. That's pretty much standard everywhere. If we do anything ABOVE that which we are expected to do, we are nominated for a decoration. We don't always get them. We accept that and move on. Have you ever served in the military? I doubt it, as you would not have responded in the way you did.
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  2326.  @kingriece0902  Thats what firefighters are PAID to do. It's their job. If they go over and above what they are expected to do, then yes, by all means nominate them for a decoration. But otherwise... it's just another day doing what they do. Now if the POLICE OFFICER did that, then yes, nominate him for an award. That's not his job and he would have gone above and beyond what he was required to do as part of his remit. That's the phrase... "above and beyond". This Police officer was armed. Why was he armed? Because he is EXPECTED to deal with situations involving armed suspects.
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  2327.  @Nivoldoog  No disrespect Nivo, but the US military give out medals for shiny shoes! I even know of a base commander who got a decoration for the best kept garden on the base!!!!! You guys get decorations for just flying over a war zone! Wayyyyyyyyyyyyy over the top. The average serviceman or woman in the US military walks with a permanemt list to port because of the weight on that side of them LOL. Look I am not denying the bravery and expertise of American service personnel. Of COURSE there are many many people who have received decorations and ABSOLUTELY rightly so. But I am of the belief, that people should be decorated for going above and beyond what they are required to do. It's a reward.. a thank you... a recognition. This cop was being paid to do what he did. THATS the reward in this case. I believe that the Officer himself would not want a medal or a citation. He believes he's just doing his job. His reward would be that he has just removed a bad guy from the street. I am a retired Royal Navy officer and have also seen combat as you have. Did the entire ships company get bravery medals because people were firing missiles at us? No. Why? Because we knew the risks when we joined. It was what we were paid for. I don't understand your last sentence. "I am defund the police till I am like give this man a million bucks". Is that your way of saying that this film has changed your mind over the Police? You actually mean to say, that you never knew Police did this? You originally WANTED to defund the police? Well then, I wonder who you'd go to if you'd been mugged or had a family memebr murdered... thats right.. THE POLICE.
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  2328.  @Nivoldoog  Sorry... English only please.
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  2329. It probably never even existed. Even with the Roberto Calvi story.
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  2330. @Ms Girl Please tell me why you think this.
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  2331. @Jupe367 Mine is £225 per year. So?
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  2332. Right from when they were officially an "item" I saw through her.. and that she was another "Fergie". I suspect that all members of the RF saw that, too.
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  2333. @woken broken well you didn't go past a Lodge. A Lodge is a group of men and groups of men don't have windows in them. If you mean you went past a Masonic building.... well the Lodge rooms are a loose depiction of Kong Solomon's temple.. which had no windows in it. If you have ANY questions about Freemasonry, just ask.
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  2334. @Vann H Outstanding advice Vann.
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  2335. Cannabis Grow videos we don't hide it...as evidenced by the VIDEO YOU HAVE JUST WATCHED!!!!
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  2336. @Cannabis Grow videos It has been made evident that your contention that we hide things is false.. based on the fact that we make movies about our Craft.
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  2337. @Cannabis Grow videos Movies? I take it you mean "movement". Well, one of the aims of Freemasonry is to care for the community it finds itself in. For example, we are the largest contributor to charity after the National Lottery in England. Most of the Air Ambulances that fly around the skies of England, saving lives where paramedics and ordinary ambulances cannot go would not be able to operate due to lack of funding. Research in to cancer, Parkinson's, Alzheimers, mental conditions etc etc is funded by Freemasonry. sure, we aren't the only contributor to those charities, but we make a HELL of an impact. The Royal College of Surgeons would be seriously compromised if it wasn't for the financial funding of Freemasonry. Disaster relief is also a concern. There hardly seems to be a day go by where we do not hear of some natural disaster. As soon as any disaster like an Earthquake, a Tsunami, a hurricane etc happens, we donate huge amounts to the Red Cross or the Red Crescent so that they can carry on their lifesaving work. In the United States, the Shriners (a side Degree of Freemasonry) has built and continues to run, 22 hospitals for the treatment of children.. for FREE. No money changes hands.. not even from insurance. But it isn't just cash we give. We give our time and our expertise too. I am a 1 man ambulance service for my local retirement home. Many of the residents of the home need to get to and from hospital and do not have their own transport. On the days I am off work, I use my own car, using my own fuel to transport them to and from their appointment. I am not paid for this, nor do I require any payment. A friend of mine from another Lodge runs a night time food van for hot food and snacks for the homeless, plus a listening ear if required. He funds this himself. He is a successful business man so works his own hours, and can afford to keep the service going. Local fishermen have just got together to form a group to teach angling to mentally and physically disabled children. It is hoped that it will be something different that they can all benefit from. Enough?
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  2338. @Chris Bell hardly any. Medical world? What on Earth are you talking about?
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  2339. ​ @2handsandwiches  When people hear "The Crown", they automatically think of the King and Queen. When they hear "London" or "The City", they instantly think of the capital of England in which the monarch officially resides since London's expansion absorbed the City of Westminster.  "The City" is in fact a privately owned Corporation - or sovereign state - occupying 677 acres in the heart of the 610 square mile "Greater London" area. The population of the City is 5,000 whereas Greater London has 8 million.  "The Crown" is a committee of 12-14 men who rule this independent sovereign state known as London or "The City". "The City" is not a part of England and is not subject to the Sovereign nor under rule of Parliament. It is an independent state, like Kowloon City in Hong Kong, which belonged to Communist China. It's the Vatican of the commercial world.  The City is ruled by a Lord Mayor elected for one year. When the Queen visits the City she's met by the Lord Mayor at Temple Bar, the symbolic gate of the City. She bows to him and asks permission to enter his private, sovereign State. He grants permission to enter by handing her the sword of State. During such State visits, the Lord Mayor with his robes and chain, his entourage in medieval costume, outshines the Royal party, which can dress-up no further than service uniforms. The Lord Mayor leads the Queen into the City of which he is the monarch and she is his subject.  The Rothschild-controlled Bank of England, Lloyd's underwriters, London Stock Exchange, leading international trading concerns are located here. The small clique who rule the City dictate to the British Parliament, Prime Minister and Cabinet.  Until the middle of the seventeenth century, the British Monarch was truly sovereign. Britain was prosperous. Indeed, for 280 years there was no inflation. The average man worked for only 150 days of the year, and lived well. (In Australia today, its said that we work for about 150-days to pay our taxes, and the rest of the year for the usury on our houses). Conditions went down-hill ever since the privately-owned Bank of England was established to finance the profligate ways of William III. Two separate empires operated under the guise of the British Empire, all white-skinned colonies: South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada (representing 13% of the people who made-up the British Empire) were under the Sovereign and under British law. All the other colonies like India, Egypt, Bermuda, Malta, Cyprus, the colonies in Central Africa, Singapore, Hong Kong and Gibraltar comprised the hidden empire that belonged to the Crown of the City of London. These were not under British rule. Parliament had no authority over them. They were private enterprise, owned and ruled by The Crown of the City of London whose representatives had the power of life or death over the people. And there was no appeal to British law - not even for a British citizen.  As the Crown also controlled the British Government, there was no problem getting the British taxpayer to pay for naval and military forces to maintain the Crown's supremacy. Any revolts were met with terrible retribution by the British navy at no cost to the Crown who reaped fantastic profits. This was not British commerce or British wealth, and the average Briton became poorer. It was "The Crown's" commerce, and "The Crown's" wealth.  The International Bankers of the City of London today control the available resources of the world at any moment. "The Crown of the City" still own and control their former colonies, financially and materially, only today the United Nations uses American military forces supplemented by the forces of other nations and paid for by the taxpayers of member nations (The Empire of "The City", by E. C. Knuth). And today they control the politics and economies of South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and . . . the USA.
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  2340. @budgetroom rental Qualifications for entry in to Freemasonry. 1. Have a belief in a benevolent supreme being of some sort. Does not matter what religion you are or even if you have one. 2. Be male. 3. Be free of criminal convictions. 4. Be able to afford the fees without due pressure on your household finances. 5. Have the support of your family. Contact your local Grand Lodge (Google 'em!) and see where your local Lodges are and then contact them with a view to finding out more.
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  2341.  @factsfacts6894  Why are you hanging with people who carry out nefarious activities?
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  2342. @Sophia Walker If your Grandfather is/was a Mason and communicated it to you, he is a man devoid of all moral worth and his word is less than the stuff that come out of a dogs behind. He is untrustworthy and shameful. By the way... we don't care if you know that... what we care about is the integrity of a man who, when he makes a promise, keeps it...regardless of the contents. He made a promise not to reveal that... he did... hence my comments.
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  2343. @S F Carp if you "know" that's one of the rituals.... then you know nothing.
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  2344. Oh change the record, for goodness sake.
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  2345. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Landlodge_of_the_Freemasons_of_Germany
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  2346. Am no expert.. but surely one big EMP will have these things and others like it falling out of the sky.
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  2347.  @andymoore9977  If you mean the Police Officers body cam and footage from their car, then yes, it would be very interesting.
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  2348. @Juju What makes you say that?
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  2349.  @sammiejuwon  I know a lot. I'm a Mason of the 33rd Degree Scottish Rite. I like to correct all the inaccuracies in here and call out lunatic conspiracy theorists and religious zealots for the morons they are. If anyone has serious questions about Freemasonry, I make it my business to answer their questions and am always happy to help in that respect.
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  2350. No, it really isn't. Demons don't exist, you silly woman...this isn't the dark ages!
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  2351.  @mpat100  Demons were blamed by uneducated, simple, superstitious people for things that went wrong, that they could not explain. Like, when a village gets an outbreak of illness....which turns out to be a hermit upstream using that water for his toilet!
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  2352.  @michwas7270  You never said that? You said "What is that worshipped in the 33rd Degree". Which is why I answered you to say that nothing is worshipped. Did you not mean to say that? Was that just badly phrased? Yes, I am a Mason.
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  2353. @Julie Gill I gain the fun element from helping those in need. Those poor people who cannot help themselves need someone... Freemasons step in very often when all others have ignored them.
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  2354. @JohnSmith-mc2zz If you ask, we'll tell you.
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  2355. @terjeegholm Please provide evidence for your claim.
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  2356. @MyDudeGuy No.
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  2357. @ Izabella Bánó Er... no we don't. You are confused. We use our own phrases for whatever it is that created the universe. By doing this, we can include all men of any religion.. because when we say, for example "Great Architect of the Universe", the individual Mason means his own God. If a Muslim says it, he is talking about Allah. When a Christian says it, he is talking about God etc etc.
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  2358. @Craig Roberts So you must be a 33rd Degree Freemason, then.
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  2359. It's the same thing.
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  2360. @George Hemsworth No.
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  2361.  @elainecameron5545 Elaine... "The Doctor" is an alien from Gallifrey.... who said they even HAVE male and female there? I really don't have a problem with The Doctor taking any form whatsoever... with me it's the REASON they make them women/black/gay... it's simply to be woke... and it's Russel T. Davies gayness that has ruined the whole thing. I don't have a problem with anyone being gay. The priority is their happiness, whether they get that through being straight or not... that's irrelevant. But when you PROMOTE your own sexuality because you want it pushed on everyone for wokeness sake... that's where I have a problem.
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  2362. @BillyPonzioJazz The homeless people of my city...those that are fed by us...given hot drinks by us...having conversations with us....overnight... 7 nights a week...don't believe we are a cancer.
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  2363. Who are you talking to?
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  2364. @nick zikry Complete and utter rubbish. Get your facts right before you come on here and post your laughable babble.
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  2365. @Christy Wall We don't care. They are irrelevant.
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  2366.  @ayA.-ff4lh  It is as sinister as a pussycat playing with a ball of wool! Your imagination surpasses the facts.
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  2367. @rockbottom I've been trying to tell people that, but a lot don't believe me.
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  2368. they do not exist.
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  2369. @Shandon-wq2bv It is IMPOSSIBLE for a Satanist to be a Freemason.
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  2370. Jamil Emambux Sacrifice? Don't be silly. There are NO criminal activities carried out in Freemasonry EVER.
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  2371.  @reynahuffman5827  As a Past Master of TWO Lodges, a 33rd Degree Freemason of the Scottish Rite, a Grand Officer of the United Grand Lodge of England, 23 years in Freemasonry and having travelled to 22 countries around the world, I utterly and completely refute your silly allegations.
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  2372. @Matt Justice As a 33rd Degree Freemason, I utterly and completely refute your claims.
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  2373. @Matt Justice Matt, you have NO idea what I have sworn, so cannot say that. Tell you what, here's the obligation of a Freemason when he enters Freemasonry in the First Degree. Read it and THEN tell me I'm sworn to secrecy. Worshipful Master to Candidate - Repeat your name at length and say after me:­- I,.............................. Candidate gives name in full - in the presence of the Great Architect of the Universe, and of this worthy, worshipful, and warranted Lodge of Free and Ac­cepted Masons, regularly assembled and properly dedicated, of my own free will and accord, do hereby - with left hand touches Candidate's right hand - and hereon - with left hand touches Volume of the Sacred Law - sincerely and solemnly promise and swear, that I will always heal,* (pronounced hail) conceal, and never reveal any part or parts, point or points of the secrets or mysteries of or belonging to Free and Accepted Masons in Masonry, which may heretofore have been known by me, or shall now or at any future period be com­municated to me, unless it be to a true and lawful Brother or Brothers, and not even to him or them, until after due trial, strict examination, or sure information from a well-known Brother that he or they are worthy of that confidence; or in the body of a just, perfect, and regular Lodge of Ancient Freemasons. I further solemnly promise that I will not write those secrets, indite, carve, mark, engrave, or otherwise them delineate, or cause or suffer it to be so done by others, if in my power to prevent it, on anything, movable or immovable, under the canopy of Heaven, whereby or whereon any letter, character, or figure, or the least trace of a letter, character, or figure, may become legible, or intelligible to myself or any­one in the world, so that our secret arts and hidden mysteries may improperly be­come known through my unworthiness. These several points I solemnly swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any kind, under no less a penalty, on the violation of any of them than that of having my throat cut across, my tongue torn out by the root and buried in the sand of the sea at low water mark, or a cable's length from the shore, where the tide regularly ebbs and flow twice in 24 hours or the more effective punishment of being branded as a wilfully perjured individual, void of all moral worth, and totally unfit to be received into this worshipful Lodge, or any other warranted Lodge, or society of men who prize honour and virtue above the external advantages of rank and fortune. So help me God, and keep me steadfast in this my Great and Solemn Obligation of an Entered Apprentice Freemason.
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  2374. @Ronda lee Still Trouble? None. Help, support, encouragement... lots and lots. Our day is coming? As we have been around for over 1000 years... I would have thought that our day had come centuries ago.
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  2375. You are being reported to YT for your offensive, disgusting wholly incorrect posts. I wish I could get my hands on you.
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  2376. @Raymond Perez not true. Ask me.
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  2377. Raymond Perez well? Ask me specific questions.
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  2378. @Faye Daniels you got that the wrong way around Faye. Not all good men are Masons but all Masons are good men. But to be honest, that's not entirely true. I've known Masons I'd cross the street to avoid!... but generally, it is true. Freemasons live their lives to a high moral standard. We exist to serve society and the community. We aren't perfect, because we are just men.. but we STRIVE to be so.
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  2379. @Wesley Berg Where are you precisely, Wesley?
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  2380. @noobie Not quite. It does not mean we accept all Gods, as Masons must believe in just one God.....but he must accept that other men have other beliefs and not think any less of them, simply because they are of a different belief. It does not mean that the Mason must accept that it is all the same God. A Mason just has to have to have a belief in some sort of Supreme Being. The reason we use the phrase Great Architect of the Universe is because it is a generic name for whatever created the universe and this is so that no man is excluded from the ceremonies by virtue of his own private beliefs. But it's important to realise that all discussion of religion (and politics) is forbidden in a Lodge, as these are the two subjects that create so much division between men.
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  2381. The general history of the Prince Hall Organisation stems from the time when black US soldiers wanted to join American Freemasonry around the time of the Civil War. Those times were not as enlightened as they are now... for example slavery was commonplace and seen as the "norm". Racism was alive and well and they were refused entry based simply on the colour of their skin. So a gentleman called "Prince Hall" petitioned English Freemasonry for permission to form a Lodge where they could meet under the English Constitution. this was granted and so the Prince Hall Lodge was formed. For years, it was only black men who could join, a bit of a kickback to the "whites only" Lodges of the time, but nowadays, it is not a requirement to have black skin! Anyone can join in the same way as a non PH Lodge. It saddens me to say that to this day, in some Lodges of the South of the USA, racism still survives. And even though the rules of Freemasonry do NOT forbid entry of black men to them, they still do not admit black men and use some other excuse.to keep them out. Happily, these Lodges are few and far between.
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  2382. @Mark Holford I cannot see how asking if I am a Mason can be in any way disrespectful, but thank you for being so considerate anyway. Yes I am a Mason and have been for over 20 years. If you need any more info, please feel free to ask.
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  2383. @Mark Holford Being English and us not even HAVING PH Masonry over here, I cannot answer that with any authority. But from our point of view across the pond, in our Constitution, even if you leave the organisation and no longer pay fees, attend meetings etc, the obligations taken during the Degrees are "binding upon you for as long as you shall live".. not "binding upon you for as long as you keep paying your membership fees"! so in theory, once you take those obligations, you are expected to behave as a Mason until you die. If you divulge what you have sworn not to divulge, then you cannot consider yourself a Mason any longer. So if this friend of yours did indeed take any obligations, it is likely that he will have taken them for life and can be considered a "Prince Hall Jr. Mason". Are there any American Masons that can answer this please?
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  2384. The "secrets" are the signs grips and words of the degrees...nothing more. You're living in cloud cuckoo land!
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  2385. @steveosgood9182 Seven NASA astronauts were Freemasons. Armstrong was NOT a Freemason.
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  2386. @c.alexandros4 WE'D prefer you to join the stonecutters.
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  2387. @PISHBALL MANING Don't be so disrespectful.
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  2388.  @kingobay341  a steep what?
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  2389. @P. Martinez Actually, I think you're confusing that with the greatest trick that the conspiracy theorists ever pulled.... making people like you believe such nonsense.
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  2390. @Andrew Greendige Yes. And I've taken every one of them.
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  2391.  @Kimmielynette1971  then your hubby is going against Masonic good practice. It's supposed to be ingrained in Masons, that his duties are, in this order....family....job...Freemasonry. The family comes first EVERY time. Hubby should be reminded of that... Is he a relatively new Mason? The reason I ask is that once a Man is in the Blue Lodge, there are lots of other orders he'll be eligible to join.. and it can be easy to get swept along with it all. Talk to him. Tell him your concerns. Remind him of the order of his responsibilities.. Family...job...Freemasonry.
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  2392.  Karen Porter  No he didn't.
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  2393. How?
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  2394. @The KING WHERE?
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  2395.  @robr53  It's not. We don't want you.
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  2396. @Patriot Girl so you're an attention seeking buffoon then. Good luck in life.
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  2397. @David Kelley Well I don't know about "world's leading...." but she's probably an expert on Freemasonry. The thing is... Freemasonry is extremely open. It is a very common misconception about us being "shrouded in mystery"... it simply is not true. I have been a Mason for over twenty years and you can ask me anything you like and I'll do my best to answer you. The "secrets" we have are secrets in name only. We call them that because WE are not allowed to divulge them, but not because they contain world shattering information... all they are, are the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked. That's it. We take an obligation (promise) not to reveal them as a symbol of our integrity as men.. that we can keep our word. That's it. We don;t care if you know them or not.. but you won;t get them from us.. they are all over the internet and in libraries. So the notion that a woman could be a leading authority on Freemasonry is no so far-fetched at all.
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  2398.  @davidkelley3800  David, Sarcasm is an art form...and difficult to do on here. No vocal inflections, no facial expressions etc.
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  2399. @Darryl Childers where does the Devil fit in to all this?????? Stop being a sheep and have an original thought!
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  2400. @Roger Struder Oh... so the alarm code to your house, your bank details, your diary, your tax records.....are all from Satan huh? Well they must be.. they are secret! You're a BAAAADDD man!
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  2401. @HAXNARICS Incorrect.
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  2402.  @robotalin  Because I do not like to see Freemasonry painted in a bad light. If any Freemason uses his membership to escape prosecution if he deserves it, then he is acting AGAINST the laws of Freemasonry. If any Freemason is convicted of a crime, he is AUTOMATICALLY expelled from Freemasonry.
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  2403.  @robotalin  The tone of your post made it look like we used our membership to get away with crimes. Your last post makes it look that way too. But that is, of course, untrue.
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  2404. Common behaviour from those with dementia. Seriously.. this man does look ill.
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  2405. @Bonnie Brown What a sad and deluded individual you are.
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  2406. Yes, Colonel Sanders was a Freemason. Other Freemasons include John Wayne, President Trueman, Rick Wakeman, George Washington, Ernest Borgnine, Buzz Aldrin etc etc. There's no need to be scared of us.. we are philanthropists and have community service at the forefront of our thoughts.
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  2407. @Ryan LEx Of course we do Ryan. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. We are very very open.
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  2408. @synth hero a Doctor? A moron? What's YOUR contribution to society, then?
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  2409. @Blueman023 Allow me to allay your confusion. For some reason there are gullible morons out there that create wild and crazy stories about us... read their posts... all accusation and NEVER EVER any evidence. Strange, that, huh? Freemasonry is a worldwide fraternity, dedicated to moral uprightness and philanthropy. Ask me ANYTHING you like and I'll be happy to answer you. the ONLY things I cannot divulge are the signs, grips and certain words of the Degree being worked. All else I can tell you, which amounts to 99.9% of it all.
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  2410. @lasfinezt Of course not. What would be the point?
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  2411. 🅾 the floor looks satanic? How? Symbolism and rituals....that describes all the world's religion ya dummy.
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  2412. @Ted Dawg thanks for that... never heard that one before.
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  2413. @neo You'll find that the vast majority of Freemasons will happily talk about it. Many, including myself, wear Masonic rings. We have websites with lists of the members on them. Some Masons do not broadcast their membership because prejuduce in society may mean they will be badly treated by people who are ignorant of what Freemasonry really is...perhaps a Mason's boss is an anti-Mason...no chance of HIM getting promoted if his boss finds out. See?
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  2414. @Lizzy D The world is spherical.. not flat. But the flat earth symbolism is not mentioned in Freemasonry. The square and compassES are used in Freemasonry as a symbolic representation of the way a man must behave. With well squared actions and the act within due bounds.
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  2415.  @AdamtheFreemason  Adam, what on EARTH are you SAYING? I thought you were a wise Mason who could be relied upon to give the correct information. I am obviously wrong! Freemasons do NOT worship the "Most High Jehovah"... we do not worship ANYONE or ANYTHING. A man may have his own private devotion to his own God by whatever name he is called. Chris Freemasonry is NOTHING TO DO with the Illuminati, especially as it ended at the latter part of the 18th century! You obviously should NOT apply to join Freemasonry.
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  2416.  @AdamtheFreemason  Adam, this is what you put in your post :- "Become a Freemason and be with the almighty "most high" God Jehovah, it is he that will guide you" It may be obvious to you that Jehovah is your God, but the way you put, with no reference to yourself, could easily be interpreted as you saying that Jehovah is THE Masonic God, when we both know that there is NO Masonic God. I would urge you to edit your post to avoid this misunderstanding.
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  2417. @Houyhnhnm At some, yes!
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  2418. WHAT THE ACTUAL FECK!??!?!?!?! What were they saying?
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  2419. @Sir I.K.Elzy There are many books about Freemasonry, but the only ones you will see at a meeting will be what we call the "volume of the sacred law" and this is a generic name for whatever holy book (or books!) is relevant to the religions of those Brethren present and you will also see our ritual books.. these are books which contain the ceremonial side of the meetings. In Degree ceremonies,, we learn our parts by heart but there is always a Brother nominated to prompt anyone should they falter. Yes, the Officers of the Lodge have specific places to sit. This is because a Lodge room is based on the temple of King Solomon, which was of course, built to certain specifications. but you say we act "religiously". Hmm.. can you describe what you mean by that? All discussion of religion and politics is forbidden at our meetings, so I'm not quite sure what you mean. Nobody and nothing is worshipped at our meetings. It is true to say that the man in charge is called the "Worshipful Master" but Freemasonry uses archaic language and as such, the word "worshipful" in this context means "worthy of respect". Those Brethren that are Past Masters of the Lodge are called Worshipful Brother Smith, or Worshipful Brother Jones etc. etc. It is used in the same way that you may use if you are talking about the Mayor. "His Worship, The Mayor".... or maybe in a legal sense "His Worship, Judge Smith". The use of the word "cult" is, in it's purest sense, correct. The problem is that, the average man in the street will associate those IN a cult as bad...weird.. crazy, but the opposite is true,I promise you of that. Other cults are the Roman Catholic Church, well any Church really... Followers of sports teams... cults! But does anyone accuse them of anything? Hardly... "Do things that can harm others"? You are plainly not aware of the good that Freemasonry does. Regular Freemasonry across the globe is there to make good men better. As a group, we donate BILLIONS to charities all over. It is true to say that without our funding (which comes from our own pockets... we don't ask the public for money like Lions Clubs or Rotary) lots and lots of charitable organisations would cease to function. air ambulances in the UK are largely funded by English Masons. There are 22 hospitals in the USA paid for and run by a Masonic body called the "Shriners". These hospitals are geared towards the treatment of children.. for FREE. Anyone can take their children there,not just Freemasons children! https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/shc But we don't just donate money... we donate our time. I have a full time job and still manage to work on a soup kitchen... paid for by a wealthy member of our Lodge... several nights a month....and I use my own car and fuel.. for no payment.. to transport old people from a retirement home wherever they want to go. And i'm nothing special. This is what we do as Freemasons. We are community spirited people and believe that if we ALL helped each other as much as Freemasons do, the world would be a much better place. And there are lots and lots of famous people who have been Masons. Colonel Sanders, 14 Presidents of the USA, Dr. Barnardo, John Wayne, Ernest Borgnine, Buzz Aldrin, RickWakeman etc etc. We are good guys...honestly.
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  2420. @Henrik Storaker Then just google your local Grand Lodge.
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  2421.  @AdamtheFreemason  That law no longer applies as it has not been re-ratified.
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  2422. @chelsea Brazelton Bill Schnoebelen is a well known crank. He actually claimed to be a vampire too, did you know that? 90th degree? There are only 33. Why do you think "he tells of what happens"? I'll tell you.. it's because it is a VERY lucrative business! People LOVE a mystery and buy his books and attend his lectures... but.. it's all bull I'm afraid. He is like Alex Jones, David Icke and Jim Marrs. ALL making a pretty penny out of the gullible.. of which there are many. If you have any specific questions about Freemasonry, then you can ask me. I'm a Past Master of two Lodges, a senior Provincial Officer, the highest rank in the Royal Arch and a member of the United Grand Lodge of England. I'm well qualified to tell you 99.9% of what I know. The 0.1% are the "secrets" of Freemasonry, which are simply the signs, grips and words of the Degree being worked. They are available all over the internet and in libraries. I took an obligation to to reveal them as a sign of my integrity. I don't care if you know them or not because they are insignficant and only ever used inside a Lodge room. Get back to me here if you want to know more or you can email me at therealist1964@yahoo.com
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  2423. Why do knob head journalists shout ridiculous questions to people getting out of cars before entering Downing St., knowing full well they will not get an answer. The press these days are, largely, scumbags.
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  2424. I hope all those Democrats are happy now.
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  2425. @utsav0309 99.99% of Freemasonry is open for discussion. A tiny tiny part of it cannot be divulged by the members simply because they have made a promise not to... it's the keeping of that promise that is a symbol of our integrity as men.
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  2426. @Mariola Zwolak Yes? May I help you with something?
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  2427. We have NO special relationship with the USA under Biden.. just as we had NO special relationship under Obama.. hmm.. funny that!😉
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  2428. @Squadfather33  No Mason should ask for, nor expect any special privilege by virtue of his membership. If that DOES happen, it's in contravention of the rules and anyone caught doing it is subject to Masonic discipline.
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  2429. @kcutt2839  Wrong. The opposite is true. It's part of the ceremony that he must come of his own free will and accord.
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  2430.  @HailTheApocalypse  We don't invite ANYONE to join. It is our policy that Candidates must approach us. It is even written in to our ritual. Candidates must come of their "own free will and accord". Anyone found to be inviting Candidates to join, is subject to Masonic discipline, which could end up in expulsion. We can talk about our Freemasonry to anyone. There is almost nothing that we can't talk about.
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  2431.  @nathanshackelford7812  Untrue.
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  2432.  @The_Honcho  What's a "wander"? Also, at no point, in Regular Freemasonry, is it a requirement to be a property owner to gain membership. If your Lodge has made that a requirement, fine...it's a local arrangement...but I've never ever heard that before in all my years as a Mason. Also, nobody should EVER be "approached". That's against the rules, as a man must "come of his own free will and accord".
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  2433. @Jizzajaap  Don't believe the nonsense that the conspiracy theorists come out with. There is absolutely nothing in Freemasonry that is incompatible with any faith. In fact, Freemasonry exudes the virtues of Christianity. If you join and find that it's not for you, it's very simple to resign. Questions? Fire away!
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  2434. There's VERY little in Freemasonry that's considered "secret" and even what us, isn't really secret at all....they are all over the internet. We have sworn not to reveal them...but we don't CARE if you know them or not.
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  2435. I never thought much of Lee and Herring...in fact, I absolutely loathed Stewart Lee before all this nonsense blew up... but Bill Bailey? I'd never have thought he would be like that. Well, that's me...I'm never going to watch him again, live or otherwise. As for Adam Buxton...about as funny as a bad case of dysentery.
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  2436. @Feyo Lopez I was a Jehovah's Bystander. Didn't wanna get involved.
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  2437. @beans9499 You're describing a "toast" or a "wine taking"... someone proposes a toast to someone..they all stand a drink a toast to their health. What's so strange about that? In some Chapters...in fact, probably all Chapters, the toast Benedictus Benedictat" or similar... is given... maybe this is the "foreign language" you heard. Yes, there are secrets....but almost none. They are all freely available on the internet though. We really don;t care if you know them or not... the contents are not important... but making a promise not to reveal them and KEEPING that promise... a symbol of integrity... is. Please come back to me if you have any questions. I'll be delighted to answer.
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  2438. @Driggy Prod, No, that's just your brain.
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  2439. "Culinary Specialist"!? You mean a COOK! lol........what do you call garbage men? Waste Extraction and Disposal Engineers"? Dear god, bless our American cousins!
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  2440. @Amy Good morning, Amy. Glad to see there is at least one voice of reason here! May I ask what GL you work for?
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  2441. @SarielReigns777 - Верховный Кыборг The blue Lodge has three ceremonies enading with the highest degree there is,m the Third, or Master Masons Degree. Every Degree after that, to the maximum of 32 is a side order. The 33rd Degree is not really a Degree at all, but an honorary title by invitation only.
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  2442.  @ChevroletCamaro2970  Those do not relate to regular Freemasonry.
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  2443.  @ChevroletCamaro2970  You are a conspiracy theorist and as such, I will not continue this conversation. Now go and put on your tinfoil hat and that nice jacket with the extra strong straps. Those men in the white coats will be here for you very soon!
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  2444. @americanghetto6703 He has a doctorate in clinical psychology.
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  2445. @Ridhuan AB networking is not allowed. No Mason is to profit by virtue of his membership.
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  2446. @nuwan deemal All you need to do is to google the Lodge near you and apply via their website.
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  2447. Yvette Cooper there giving her daggers cos Elphicke is cute and Cooper isn't.
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  2448. @Not Ervan Aside from the years when the Nazis were murdering us, it never has been.
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  2449. @Aqwesi Ofosu Just google Masonic Lodges in your area. Your freedom is not affected when you join Freemasonry.
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  2450. @diarrhea_Toe_Jam Just give them a ring and ask for a tour. Shouldn't be a problem.
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  2451.  @AdamtheFreemason  I have attended several Lodges in Ghana. If you go there... don't eat anything all day... the festive boards are LEGENDARY!
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  2452.  @AdamtheFreemason  It would have been rude of me to refuse! My host (Kobla..JD of the lodge) on one evening went in to extraordinary detail of everything we ate and drank. It turns out his wife and all his children had prepared the FB. You would not ever meet such delightful people, who ALL took the ethos of Freemasonry to heart. A real privilege and punched home to me, what a wonderful fraternity we are a part of.
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  2453. @Rawi Pene Where in the world are you? I just put Freemasonry in to Netflix and it drew a blank.
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  2454.  @lordjesuschristisgod4603  You are factually incorrect. Leading to the distinct possibility that you are one sandwhich short of a picnic.Billy Graham was not a Freemason. Only 14 Presidents have been Freemasons, the first being Washington and the last being Ford. This is not hearsay.. this is documented fact. Now go and polish your tinfoil hat before mommy calls you in for dinner.
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  2455.  @lordjesuschristisgod4603  23 years a Mason, Grand Officer of the United Grand Lodge of England, 33rd Degree Freemason of the Scottish Rite, Past Master of two Lodges, visited Lodges in 22 countries around the world. Yeahhhh course I get all my info from Google.. duhhhhh!!!
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  2456. @Esther Igu ...but Ronaldo scores on the rebound!
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  2457. Inside the first minute of this, Icke goes on about the lack of "freedom of speech". If anyone doubts that in this country we have that, consider the many books he's written (uncensored by anyone) the many "lectures" he has presented (which are, in fact, nothing more than brainwashing sessions... the sheer length of them is proof enough.. a technique used by bad guys to hammer a message home more than perhaps a victim would normally go along with) and the countless interviews he has done (unedited) and those alone should prove to you that we DO have freedom of speech and Icke is just a ver clever man, extracting cash from the gullible.
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  2458.  @zzz-cb3xe  YouTube has certain regulations like all other broadcasters. The contents of Icke's channels can, in certain circumstances, contain references related to, or in actuality about things which may give rise to legal action. You can talk about vaccines and 5G all you like, but the content must stay within legal boundaries. But on a personal note, the man said that I was a reptile. Trust me, I'm not.
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  2459. You sound like you have something to hide!
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  2460. No.
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  2461. Shit. I hate it when I agree with Morgan.
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  2462. @douche BAG I wonder why you have given yourself that nick, when you post such insightful and wise posts?
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  2463. Looks like bondage gear, dunnit?
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  2464. @Reuben Lincoln Reuben, you are incorrect and I can prove it. Check out any Masonic literature and you will see that the PRIMARY requirement for membership, is the belief in a supreme being that created the universe. Lucifer did NOT create the universe and not even Luciferians believe he did.....ruling them out. Most Freemasons would agree with you about Jesus.
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  2465. ​ @Rflows100  Reuben, it's arrogant of you to assume that. You're saying the "lower ranks" don't know... well as you haven't even joined, can't you see that you're lower than them! I've been a Freemason for 25 years. I'm a Grand officer of the United Grand Lodge of England, a Past Master of TWO Lodges and hold the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite and have visited Lodges in 22 countries around the world. I know what I'm talking about. There is NO Fraternity within a fraternity. Yes, it makes a good story for the likes of Dan Brown and Alex Jones, but it simpoly isn't true. What would be the point? WHY would there have to be one? The answer is, there wouldn't. Don't get hung up on symbols. Symbols are open to the interpretation of the user and have no set, specific, meaning. For example, if I mention the swastika, right away, you think Nazis. For thousands of years before those bastards got their hands on it, it was a Hindu good luck sign! Thik about the pentagram.... the five pointed star... a sure sign of demonic worship, right Well there's 50 of them on the flag of the USA! The USA may have it's faults, but they are not a nation of devil worshippers. NO ritual in Freemasonry entails blashphemy of Jesus Christ, or any other religious character. Having been through the, all, I can confirm that. You are stringing together tales that you have heard.. tittle tattle.... gossip. 700 years ago, the Knights Templar were around. Poor soldiers of Jesus Christ. They got very popular and very rich. As a result King Phillip of Spain and the Pope of the day didn't like this. So they invented all sorts of ridiculous tales to discredit them and one of those was that they used to spit on the cross and defacate on it too. All complete nonsense, but the superstitious and not very intelligent people of the day believed it... simply because it came from the King and the Pope.Blasphemy of Jesus Christ. People sometimes say the Knights Templar and Freemasonry are linked. Not at all. There is no evidence whatsoever to say so. Lucifer is an ancient latin word for "light"..it's not a "Masonic" word... just a Latin word. We DO use the word "Lucis"... as in "anno Lucis"... in the year of light. You may have confused the two. I will have to take your word for what Manly Hall said... but did you know, he wrote all sorts of nasty things about us...one book in particular is quoted by the conspiracy theorists and that is.."The Secret Teachings of the Ages"..that was in 1928. And guess what? Hall latyer claimed he had it all wrong and then in 1954...he JOINED Freemasonry. Do you REALLY think he'd make all sorts of nasty claims about an organisation and then join it? Of course not! You have it ALL wrong my friend. I have been a Mason for 25 years... you've never even set foot in a Lodge room. Which of us do you think has the better grasp of the situation?
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  2466.  @Rflows100  Tainted by bias. In the same way a surgeon's knowledge of surgery is tainted by his years in the operating theatre. What an idiotic thing to say. Closed minded people do not hold my interest.
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  2467.  @Rflows100  Sooooooooooo if you asked a surgeon the best way to carry out a repiar of a heart valve.. you wouldn't believe him because he is "biased". Many many Masons would agree with you, regarding Jesus Christ. Many Masons are Christian. However, I see now, there is no point in looking for any sense in you for a discussion because you are blind and stupid.
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  2468. @Theresa Martin Complete bollocks.
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  2469. @June Seed no Masonic secrets have been divulged in this video.
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  2470. I subscribed. Your film and explanation of the event was really first class.
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  2471.  @FakeNewsTrueMovies  Why?
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  2472. @William J. Ryan Books Noooo you have the wrong end of the stick completely.
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  2473.  @williamj.ryanbooks2526  William, good evening. Adam the Freemason is a very experienced Freemason, let's get that straight. He, like me, has taken it upon himself to correct, where he sees a wrong. And when he sees a wrong that is both hurtful, damning and libellous, he is, quite rightly exasperated and extremely offended at the lies aimed at morally upright men who are just trying to do their little bit to make the world a little brighter for as many people as we can. We see the same tired old accusations day after day and his response was a muted call, compared to how I have responded to such garbage in the past. I hope that Adam forgives your ridiculous lies and supplies the answers to the questions you have asked. If you are prepared to ask questions, in search of knowledge, Adam, Will Derby and myself are more than happy to answer anything you ask. Happy New Year.
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  2474. @janet snakehole I've been a Freemason for 25 years. If you'd like to ask any questions, please just ask me here.
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  2475.  @janetsnakehole4255  Er............ yes I am. 25 years a Mason, Grand officer of the United Grand Lodge of England, Past Master of two Lodges and holder of the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite. Try me.
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  2476.  @kipmoore3599  It is NOT Masonry. The only real link to Freemasonry is that members must have some affiliation with a male Freemason.
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  2477.  @yerobalogun6896  The Tyler of a Lodge is the "outer guard". He is an Officer of the Lodge and it is his duty to guard the entrance to the Lodge room. It is a ceremonial role. The duties of a Tyler are "being armed with a drawn sword, to keep off all cowans and intruders to Freemasonry and to see that the Candidate comes properly prepared". What is "properly prepared"? when a Candidate for a ceremony is ready to go through it he is dressed in a certain way. The Tyler ensures that this is done properly.
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  2478. @haads Do you realise that you have just made yourself look an idiot? How can something be mostly all wrong? It's either mostly wrong, or all wrong.. not both. Go back to school and learn English.
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  2479. @Wilson Gracia Hey Wilson? Or.. is it Steve? Answer me a question will ya? Why is it that there are hundreds of posts on here with one name... and yet in the text of the post, they all start, as you did, by introducing themselves with a COMPLETELY different name? You should be careful.... people might think the Illuminati is IN ACTUAL FACT A PALE IMITATION OF THE GENUINE ILLIMINATI AND YOU ARE JUST A BUNCH OF CON MEN TRYING TO GET CASH FROM DECENT ORDINARY PEOPLE WHO ARE ALREADY STRUGGLING TO SURVIVE?
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  2480. @A net Activist Named Sarina That may be your interpretation of it. I have a different view. I see a pyramid that is not finished.. it is not perfect. This says to me that although much has been done, there is always more to do. It always says that though it is important to strive for perfection, it can never be achieved... and that it is that striving that is important.
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  2481. @Rockett1989_ Utter nonsense. Freemasonry distances itself from politics and religion. But if the world were to adopt the principles and tenets of Freemasonry, it would be a much better place to live.
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  2482. @Jimmy Kelley Jimmy. There are four possibilities here. 1. You never were a Mason because Baphomet plays no part in Freemasonry..........that was part of a 29th century hoax that you people always go on about.. but always conveniently forget that the perpetrator of the hoax admitted it in a grand unveilling. 2. You are an idiot. 3. You are a religious zealot. 4. Whatever you joined.... it was NOT Freemasonry.
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  2483. @Box Five And I'm sure you've also heard about a boy wizard called Harry.....
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  2484. @sheikinah33 Nobody knows where the original Lodge was.
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  2485. @jamesmonahan9408 P2 was never a Masonic Lodge.
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  2486.  @jamesmonahan9408 Of course the Mafia exist. P2 never ever did.
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  2487. @C. Taylor No. Children's hospitals. 22 of them throughout the USA paid for by Freemasons via The Shriners. If parents can pay then they are asked to, or at least pay a portion...if they cannot pay, treatment is free.
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  2488. @Faizal Ananta to apply to be a Freemason one must fulfill the following. 1. Be male. 2. Have a belief in a Supreme Being who created the universe... your religion is unimportant. 3. Be free of criminal convictions. 4. Be able to afford the fees. 5. Have the support of the family.
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  2489. @Mohdfairul Fairul As it costs money to be a Freemason... initially, joining fees, administration fees and other fees.. and then ever year after that, an annual subscription and every time you attend, a charitable donation, it would be very unwise for a poor man to apply to be a Freemason.
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  2490. @The Rock HEY!!!!! Our aprons were around before Google.. they copied us!...or maybe... its just an envelope lol.
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  2491. @Gary H. Field Blood curdling? Why? Don't you think Washington, Franklin, Revere etc were heroes?
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  2492. @potterj09 ....the polar opposite of Fight Club.
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  2493. @Holly Grieve You mean the Order of the EASTERN Star... and no it is NOT the equivalent of the Masons. It is an organisation loosely allied to Freemasonry...not an equivalent.
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  2494. @sue9151 We are nice men! And of all ages, too! And by the by, nobody knows where and when we started. Yes, there are plenty of theories...but no concrete evidence. The best guess so far, is that we are around 1000 years old and yes, Scotland...but that's by no means certain. Er...and there's no "curses" involved in Fremasonry.
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  2495. @Jamie Smith There are many members who are ex-armed forces. Myself, for a start!
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  2496.  @JamieSmith-fz2mz  Too much time? Well, each Lodge can decide for themselves, how often they meet. So if meeting, say ten times a year suits them.. ten times a year it is. My own Lodge has 7 regular meetings per year and 7 Committees. We often get together for social events with the families and with friends who are not Masons, as well. And it may also surprise you to know, no Mason MUST attend if he does not wish to do so. It's not like the armed forces, where you are on duty, or at least on the base, like it or not! For example, these days, many members are shift workers. If their shift coincides with a Lodge meeting, he would not be expected to attend. I was at sea for many of my meetings. Every third Tuesday of the month at 9pm local time, I KNEW the Brethren met together were drinking a toast to "absent and seafaring Brethren".... and at that same moment, I was doing the same for them.
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  2497. @Xavier Rainey NOBODY knows the origin of Freemasonry for sure.
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  2498.  @simonlajoie9921  I don't count God in the word "nobody".
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  2499. @Hi ImSonny Er... wrong. We DO carry out rituals in the meetings. That's the only time they CAN be carried out. I'm not sure what your dad has told you, but you are 1 million percent wrong in that! However the bit about "what happens in the Lodge stays in the Lodge" is untrue. It's perfectly ok to tell anyone, anything about our meetings, including what happens in the rituals.....there are tiny parts of the ritual we cannot divulge though.
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  2500.  @hiimsonny1825  Well when I visited a Lodge in Manilla they did a Second Degree in honour of my visit!
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  2501.  @hiimsonny1825  intimidated? No...I'm can't see any attempt at intimidation in our past exchanges... And yes. The WM told me they had no work of any interest on so decided to do a Second Degree demonstration (it's the easiest to learn at short notice) because I was visiting. I was there on Naval business for a few days. Problem with thst?
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  2502. @Monkee Nez Of course there is a difference... they are focused on religion, we are not.
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  2503. What a fantastic officer. An absolute credit to the uniform. Her bravery is just astonishing, because for all she knew, that car could have killed her. A Presidential medal or citation would not go amiss. Come on Americans get her nominated! Write to your congressman!
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  2504. @Shawn Jones So you are happy to manipulate figures to try to get to 33. Er... and it doesn't make 33. 3+4-1 is NOT 33.
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  2505. @Crissy Gmail WHY is she lying? What, specifically is she lying about?
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  2506. Probably. Organ music is very common in our rituals.
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  2507. @Cordano The google your local Lodge and apply via their website.
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  2508. @J Maximilian suzuki Acosta It's mostly old English.
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  2509. COMMON SENSE HAS TO TRUMP IDEOLOGY.
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  2510.  @aarontodd72  MOST..of the time?
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  2511.  @ArtificialVik  Would disagree with what? Be specific. I can't accurately answer half a question.
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  2512. @Salmon Ferhern No Catholic priests there.
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  2513.  @dalialule6324  I'm sure if you contact your local Masonic association, they will give you all the info you need to help you. There are many different charities that we support, to assist people such as yourself.
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  2514.  @barrynewell4767  Barry, there's no "technically" about it. It cannot REMOTELY be called a secret society. Have you SEEN the size of Grand Lodge in Great Queen St. London? Or the worlds biggest Masonic building in Detroit? That's some secret! Check this out. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detroit_Masonic_Temple
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  2515.  @yashbachacriminal3610  you're outta luck. They disbanded in the 18th century.
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  2516.  @fineartist7456  Why bother asking questions if you have already decided what the answers are?
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  2517.  @fineartist7456  Hi Artist. Firstly, I do not believe anyone is defaming you, or following you. But even if they are, it's not something that we do. My advice? See a psychiatrist. You are exhibiting signs of paranoia. That's not an insult...it's a genuine recommendation. Good luck.
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  2518.  @valariousv7697  There is no discussion, or activity relating to religious worship of ANY kind in Freemasonry, so how could we deny any deity of ANY description? The Great Architect isn't a thing, it's a phrase which refers to a thing. If Masons are at a meeting and pray to whatever it is that created the universe, the name of that deity would be different for each different denomination present. Consequently, we refer to it with the generic phrase "Great Architect of thr Universe". It is NOT a god of any kind in it's own right.
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  2519.  @fineartist7456  ...there's a lot of paranoia/stupidity/nastiness around these days.
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  2520.  @valariousv7697  Don't care. You're wrong.
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  2521.  @valariousv7697  What utter tripe. You really ought to listen to Masons rather than conspiracy theorists.
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  2522. @mrs PinkBear Tripe. Nobody has to give up their reigion. The opposite is true. Men are ENCOURAGED to follow their own religion.
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  2523. Like all of Labour's front bench.
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  2524. Article 10 is more or less useless. It says you can have freedom of expression...unless someone else...anyone... disagrees with it. We need to BIN the ECHR.
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  2525. @Uk unreleased It's entirely up to the individual Mason if he talks about his Craft or not. He may not talk about it because he knows he would be compromised by his boss, or his community etc. there are so many people out there who have completely the wrong idea about Masonry. Most Grand Lodges, if not all have a policy of openness, but the individual Mason is under no obligation to talk if they do not wish to.
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  2526.  @Nicksby  No nick, we eat on the same planet as you.
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  2527. @theoriginalrabbithole Er... Freemason here and is happy to answer any questions put to him.
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  2528. @justna9516 Name them, then. You've made this claim, so naturally, you will have inside information. Tell you what, just name 6.
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  2529. @ukacip9310 No he didn't. What he did say was that Satan is a light-bearer...but it is false light. The weak of mind are easily duped to believe it is true light. He was an Episcopalian Christian right to the end.
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  2530.  @gameplayboosterdynasty  Very apt name. Now go and wash your face and hands, mommy has your supper ready.
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  2531.  @alyupde9337  they can prey together if they meet as Masons. When a Masonic Lodge begins it's meeting, a prayer is said, to whatever deity is was that created the universe. We use the term "Great Architect of the Universe" or "Grand Geometrician of the Universe" or "Most High". The reason we do this, is so that all present can use the same words at the same time and those words do NOT discriminate against the deity of any other religion. When a Christian uses those phrases, HE means God. When a Muslim uses those words, HE means Allah and when a Jew uses those words, HE means Yaweh. And any Mason that professes a belief in any other deity means HIS deity. i have travelled to 22 countries around the world as part of my service with the Royal Navy and visited Lodges in all of them. I have sat in Lodges where Sunni and Shia have been present...also.. Protestant and Catholic and Arab and Jew and lots of other denominations, who are, traditionally, enemies. they sit in a Lodge as friends and equals. Show me anywhere else where that can happen. Now that's GOT to be a good thing!
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  2532. This clown was on film declaring himself to be a Republican...completely opposed to the Monarchy. This was, of course, before he receive his Knighthood from Her Late Majesty.
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  2533. @jetpack5 Really?. Well what about, for example, the defence of the realm...or a country? That is carried out in secret. Stop being an idiot and think for yourself
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  2534. @Zapo So why are you saying that? This is about Freemasonry, which isn't a secret society.
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  2535. @alihalac3601 Freemasonry distances itself from religion and politics.
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  2536. @Victor Lopez It is thought that the stonemasons that built the medieval cathedrals formed Lodges..self-help groups, if you will, in order to sustain themselves through any problems in life... illness, unemployment etc etc. These were operative masons. In time, men of influence...those who were wealthy etc who were also philanthropic, thought they could live by the same code of ethics as the operative stonemasons. At first, it was a bit of a closed shop, members only..but soon, concern was shown for others, less well off than themselves.... those that could not look after themselves regardless of their social status. Fast forward.....god knows HOW many years ....and you have modern Freemasons that live by the same principles. If you need more info, please come back to me.
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  2537.  @astralblue  Adam is a well respected an experienced Freemason. You are a bell end.
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  2538. @brianfreland9065 Well to know all that, YOU must be a Mason of the 33rd Degree...
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  2539. @Estella Barrera As a 33rd Degree Mason, I can refute that.
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  2540.  @olgaweisher9331  Well I wondered how long it would be before M&D was dusted off and brought out. Did you read the foreword of this awful book? His bosses in the Southern Jurisdiction wrote the foreword... they wrote, and I quote "It would have been better if he had written less and borrowed more" (he actually wrote only around 50% of it.. he stole the rest from other works)..Pike was an elderly man when he put this together. He was certainly no authority on Freemasonry.. he was a big fish in a small pond and had no sway over anyone outside this small pond. Outside the SJ, nobody had ever heard of him. Don't big up Pike to me or any other Mason. He is insignificant. FYI Lucifer is NOT the devil, although a lot of people think he is. Lucifer is the Latin name for the planet Venus.. it means "Light Bringer". The "devil" link comes from a biblical misprint way back in the mists of time. The problem is, that the misprint has been repeated that often, anyone who is not a biblical scholar just takes it as read that yup.. ol' Lucy is ol' Nick! In reality, Lucifer in the Bible is a Babylonian King.. NOT the Devil.
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  2541. R. T. Davies gay-ifies everything he is involved in, because, being gay, he loves to promote it. Not just gayness, of course... but all forms of sexual issues. Fair enough, he sees it as an issue worth promoting (you'll notice I said "promoting"... not discussing!) but in a family show of such magnificence....sexuality has absolutely nothing to do with anything.
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  2542. lol... very well handled young lady!
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  2543.  @eyeswideopensilva1502  MY Brother Adam DOES know what he's talking about. And you DON'T. When's the last time YOU went to a Lodge meeting?
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  2544. @Kifter Go on then Kifter.. what is this truth you are going on about?
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  2545. She's cute!
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  2546. @Salvation by Grace alone What?
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  2547. @jamesbrean9004 Women are not allowed to be Freemasons.
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  2548. @shebamaree9026 What on Earth are you going on about?
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  2549. @jacintamcpadden7258 You should have all turned up at each house in a cloak with a mask on... give the idiots something to chew on lol.
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  2550. @Philly Fan Lodge rooms themselves have no windows because they are a representation of King Solomon's temple.....which had no windows. And what's wrong with a little privacy? Would you expect your local sports club to have their annual general meeting and let just anyone in to it? Would you expect your local supermarket to have a training day for their staff and admit just anyone? Your allegations are just laziness. You see the comments here and don't bother to find out for yourself what the truth is. Ask questions... don't just take what the haters say at face value.
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  2551.  @phillyfan410  I don't need to look it up, you disrespectful oaf. I've been a Freemason for almost 23 years and know a darn sight more about it than you do. The Third Degree in Freemasonry is SET in his temple.. it's nothing to do with the King himself.
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  2552.  @phillyfan410  So you ask me who "our higher power" is.. then harry me for an answer an hour later. Forgive me for being human and needing sleep. It is now 8:25 am and I have been up for 1 hour having responded to your post 10 hours ago. So, to answer your query, we do not have a higher power. No worship of anyone or anything happens in Freemasonry. It is NOT a religious organisation. It is a REQUIREMENT for a Mason to have a belief in a Supreme Being that created the universe, but the nature of the being is up to the individual Mason, just as it is to every human being on the planet. A man must possess this belief to even apply to join. We do not ask what religion he follows, as it is not relevant and none of our business. There are no other religious requirements to take on board at any point that he retains his membership. See? You have it all wrong. Well there's a turn up for the books.
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  2553.  @phillyfan410  To be even clearer.... all Masons must believe in a higher power, but it is up to the individual Mason what form that being takes. Easy. When's the next meeting? Difficult to say. The two places I go to (I am a member of three Lodges, that meet in two venues) for meetings are not yet "covid-safe" as they are huge buildings with many many rooms, corridors etc.... so until they are.. we cannot meet. Our safety is paramount.
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  2554. @awoken2Excellence Good morning, A2E. How can you possibly know? You aren't a Mason.
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  2555. @craignoble9762  Penny....yummmm!! Not sure about Suella. And of course, we have Priti, too!
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  2556. @Paige Connelly Paige What makes you think as you do now?
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  2557.  @AA-vl3gu  Dualism? No..sorry, but you're wide of the mark. There is NO set study programme in Freemasonry like that. How many times do we have to say we are not a religious society?
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  2558. @savarios what makes you say that Savarios? In all my years as a Freemason I have NEVER seen ANYTHING which could be construed as anti-christian... or anti-any other religion for that matter. A great friend of mine who I first met as the Padre of my ship is a Freemason.. he's been a member of the Anglican Church for over 50 years. LOTS of other religious leaders of EVERY denomination are Freemasons. What qualifies YOU to say what you do?
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  2559. The term "Supreme Being" was used, because just to get to the stage where an interview would take place and the question was asked "do you have a belief in a Supreme Being"? a mans suitability would have been assessed by his Proposer and Seconder. This is the way it usually goes. A man finds that he knows a man who is a Freemason. He discusses it with him. He asks his friend if he can join. The friend would either recommend him to the Lodge or not, depending on his suitability for Freemasonry. If that friend has any suspicion that he will have any problems, he will not propose him. The friend will know what the obligation of a Mason consists of and if he thinks the man would have any problems with that he will NOT recommend him. Therefore Diabolists would NOT be recommended to the Lodge...and the term "Supreme Being" will suffice.
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  2560. Pure Ancient Freemasonry consists of three Degrees, of Entered apprentice, Fellowcraft and Master Mason plus the Royal Arch. Scottish rite and York Rite are appendant Degrees but are not in any way superior to the Third, or "Master Masons" Degree.
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  2561. @Nasser Berkaoui If you're going to insult us, please have the common decency to type it in English, in lower case and spelled correctly. Thank you.
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  2562. @Michael Hurley you;ve been reading too much Dan Brown, mate.
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  2563.  @michaelhurley3171  Yeah... it shows. But here's a tip. When you close the book, the world of fantasy ends, and reality starts. Don't forget that. now.
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  2564. You must be INCREDIBLY gullible! Having received the 33rd Degree in 2018, I can CATEGORICALLY state that there is no "full conversion". Baphomet? LOL... Nahh..... not true. But hey, while you're here...I have some REALLY cheap shares in some seafront property in Kansas.. you interested?
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  2565. JImmy Boyle you sound like someone who applied for membership but got rejected.
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  2566. Another waste of space removed. We done.
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  2567. @LARRY HONEYCUTT How does him being a retired USAF Sgt., stop him talking about his Freemasonry? As My Brother Adam has said, if you are curious, just ask him or me. Freemasonry does not recruit. He was probably waiting for you to ask him all about it... he'd not be allowed to invite you.
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  2568. Badmxn OFFICIAL Bush, not a Mason The Queen, not a Mason Baphomet, made up figure by Leo Taxil. Google the Taxil hoax....that YOU people are still falling for. Satan? Don't be so bloody ridiculous, you fool.
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  2569. @Myhandle59 Ohhhhh I dunno. He has written some cracking stuff... but did you ever see "Paris"? So bad, it's unbelieveable.
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  2570. @mary mulligan This was in 2016 before Antifa was even a thing.
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  2571. @WRL 13 That's ok. It may be right for you or not. It may be that you aren't quite mature enough yet. Give it time and always keep it in mind.
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  2572.  @Duude125  Yes indeedy. A sure sign of having NO comprehension of the subject whatsoever.
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  2573. @Greetings Brother from the Province of West Lancashire, UGLE.
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  2574.  @mrshocking123  Something you'll never ever forget, Brother!
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  2575.  @ShayakC14  I've visited Lodges in 22 countries around the world (When I was in the Royal Navy, mostly) but never in India. One day, my friend!
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  2576. @user-cd5mt8ee6l It is IMPOSSIBLE for a Satanist to become a Freemason.
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  2577.  @user-cd5mt8ee6l  Good stuff for a novel.. but the reality is completely different. Being 25 years in Freemasonry and AT the top, I completely refute your ridiculous allegations.
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  2578. @Glenn Knauer the image of the all-seeing eye has been used by many many different groups over thousands of years. Freemasons don't hold the monopoly on the eye!
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  2579. Look, can we just agree. Anyone who feels they are the wrong sex, to the physical body they have is mentally ill. Mentally ill. There I said it. So instead of surgically altering them, treat their mental condition.
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  2580. @Minerva Benitez You believe we ACTUALLY carry out sacrifices.... sheeeesh!
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  2581. @GenieR Wrong. Bricklayers...as the name might suggest...work with bricks. Readily prepared building blocks. Masons...Operative ones, anyway, cut raw stone in to varying shapes and sizes to create magnificent buildings. SPECULATIVE Masons do not use stone...but we consider that we should build ourselves in to the best version we can be.
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  2582. @SenseiKai LARP whassat?
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  2583.  @TheSenseiKai  Nobody is ever "bound" by the Lodge. It's not the Army, you know! lol... We expect each man to attend all meetings, unless he is unable to attend, due to urgent family business or urgent calls on his time via his employment. For example, I work shifts. From time to time I have to work when the Lodge is in session so I simply send my apologies and they are recorded in the minutes of the meeting. We have a member in our Lodge who we haven't seen for months. He is a Merchant Seaman and can only attend a few times per year due to being at sea. We have a meal after each meeting called the festive board. There is a formal toast to Brethren who are unable to be with us. It's called the "toast to absent and seafaring Brethren" and is usually done at exactly 9pm. It is hoped that the Brethren who cannot be with us will be raising a glass of something to us at the same time no matter where in the world they are. We think of them... they think of us... Brotherhood. If a man want's to leave the Lodge completely, there is no fee to leave. However, he must be up to date on his annual dues. If he is not, at the time he leaves, he will not be permitted to rejoin until the annual dues are settled. This would be the case even if he wishes to join another Lodge.
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  2584. @W Love Nope. Wrong. Yes you need to be proposed, but you MAY apply to join a Masonic Lodge via their website if you don't know any one who is a member. If you satisfy the minimum requirements, and if, after an interview, the lads like you and you like them, then you may have a member volunteer to ACT as your Proposer. The number of black balls that can reject a Candidate vary from Lodge to Lodge, depending on it's by-laws. However, it's almost never done, because the Candidate is interviewed by the Lodge members beforehand. Any objection would have happened there and the Candidate would not be invited to Initiation. The only way it WOULD happen, would be if a Lodge member knew this man and decided he was not suitable if he had missed him at the interview. No, you CANNOT be rejected for being Catholic. We wouldn't know if a man was a Catholic or not, because nobody ever asks. It's irrelevant. The ONLY thing on a religious footing that we ask is "do you have a belief in a supreme being that created the universe"? If the Candidate says "yes", that's the end of the religious side of things and the interview continues. If he says "no", then he is thanked for his time, but the interview ends there. REGULAR CRAFT FREEMASONRY is nearly identical the world over. Yes, there are nuances, but all Lodges, who wish to be in amity with the United Grand Lodge of England (in order to be CALLED "Freemasons") MUST adhere to certain principles and tenets, or they may not call themselves Freemasons.
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  2585. @Ebi. irane javidan Anger is one of the seven deadly sins. God can hardly be accused of breaking his own rules.
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  2586. @Vince Kyle Saac The thing is, Freemasons will never tell you that Freemasonry is secret...because it's not. It's only the morons that try to decry Freemasonry... and the media!
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  2587. @Cici Bracken If that were so, do you think we'd allow some of the ludicrous posts that we see in the comments section?
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  2588.  @cicibracken7412  They don't control anything! the original lot ceased to be at the back end of the 18th century. This present bunch of clowns are only interested in getting hold of the cash of the gullible! Have you sent your cheque off yet?
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  2589. @Alena Goddess I don't know what you've been studying, but it isn't Freemasonry. The Talmud, like any holy book can be present should any member request them, but the books are there symbolically, not to study from. why would the "good ol' boys" need to be Freemasons to network.. answer?.. they don't! There would be no point! they could do whatever they wanted to do any time and any place.. they wouldn't need to meet as Masons to do that. Keep women down? My goodness, we WORSHIP our ladies and place them on the highest pedestal possible. You are in an advanced state of paranoia.. seek help.
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  2590.  @alenagoddess2400  Er................so all Capricorn are liars? So, 1/12 of the population of the planet....are liars. You'll forgive me if I disbelieve you. I hate to disappoint, but I'm a Leo. July 23rd. The books you are reading are probably written by those who wish to decry Freemasonry. They have realised that there is a rich seam of "stupid" out there with cash to spend.. and MY GOODNESS YOU PEOPLE JUST LAP IT UP. I cannot comment on the Rotshschild Organisation as I do not know the first thing about it. You see? I'm not afraid to say "I don't know". I've yet to come across a religious zealot/conspiracy theorist that will say that. There are no more degrees after 33. The Rothschild family have nothing to do with Freemasonry. ANOTHER myth you believe. Goodness me, you are gullible. Would you be interested in buying shares in some seafront property I have in Kansas!?
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  2591.  @alenagoddess2400  No response Alena? Well, I must say I AM surprised! You must have SOME more crap to throw about, surely!?
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  2592. They aren't. What an idiotic thing to say.
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  2593.  @brucej.willson4764  Mass shootings, tend to be in the United States. They are a USA thing... with no religious overtones. The only mass killings that do have religious overtones are terrorist killings, and of course they are nearly all motivated by men who, in their words, carry out their evil, in the name of Islam. Where did you get the checkerboard idea? And why, when I refuted your ridiculous claim, did you then go on to the Jesuits?
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  2594. @Alberto Gonzalez There are no perks other than the good feeling you get when you re helping those who cannot help themselves.
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  2595. @Berean Call You're so stupid because you think you do.
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  2596. @Jasinto Samora Unlikely... she died 130 years ago!
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  2597.  @nopers369  24 stones?
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  2598. @vasari corridor Would you see the same thing on an HQ of a corporation? Of a private members club? Of a members only golf club? Course not. Same deal. I'll tell you something though, none of those places have open days, but Masonic halls do! I've covered the secrecy aspect with you. Why do you think you are right.. not even a member and I am wrong? Stop wasting your time.
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  2599.  @stanleymasterson1135  YOU SAID Freemasons were lonely misfits. The men I mentioned are not that. their lives are well displayed and documented. They are not lonely misfits. For example, the Generals I mentioned, can hardly be described as such. Also, Sergeant Johnson Beharry, a living recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award in the British Commonwealth for valour in the face of the enemy and the 63 other recipients (including a friend of my father's!) who have also been Masons. Not a chance they are "lonely misfits". As a former serviceman myself, I know that sort of person cannot be described as such. I doubt you have ever served in the military! YOU have identified all Freemasons... 6 million at the moment and goodness knows how many there have been over the years.... as lonely misfits. Perhaps you will think before you post something that ridiculous, next time. I'll wait for your apology.
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  2600. @Dan Gee can you name him? If you like, to my email. therealist1964@yahoo.com If it's who I think it is, I have an answer for you.
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  2601. @Greg LANDRY There are plenty of Black men in Freemasonry, for example, Lance Sergeant Johnson Beharry of the British Army. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnson_Beharry A man's skin colour is of no consequence when he joins Freemasonry. what is important is his character.
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  2602. @VilBear I can tell you anything you need to know regarding Freemasonry.
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  2603. @FanTube0001 We are a society...a fraternity.. dedicated to moral rectitude, high character and charitable works. You may ask me anything you wish.
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  2604. Mason Pitman well I certainly wouldn't PAY for ya!😉
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  2605.  @axolorian_187  Lol...what a fool.
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  2606. @jamesevans1104 Skull and Bones is only open to those men who attended Yale. Freemasonry is open to a lot more people than that. Also, Freemasonry is a whole philosophy. S and B is a "you scratch my back" type of fraternity. "It's not WHAT you know, but WHO you know". In Freemasonry, you get on by your own merits. There is no comparison between the two. Also G. W. Bush was a member of S and B. We'd never accept that clown in Freemasonry! No Mason ever brags about holding the 33rd Degree. I hold it, but do not brag about it. It is only mentioned when I have to dispolay my qualifications for presenting an argument. There is no such thing as a "360th". You're listening to conspiracy theorists. Think for yourself.
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  2607. @I'mHung What makes you think these Freemasons weren't Christian? Because.. they were.
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  2608. @damn will to some Masons, yes. The G does not stand for anything in particular..it can stand for whatever the individual wants it to stand for.
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  2609. @golda namara REGULAR Freemasonry ie that which has existed since time immemorial is THOUGHT to have originated from the stonemasons guilds of the middle ages. Stonemasonry is a craft which demands great strength and fortitude and was not the sort of work that women engaged in... in short.. they were not physically able to do it. Freemasonry is a Craft which is built on a strong traditional basis and as such women are not allowed. However, that's REGULAR Freemasonry. There are groups of ladies that call themselves Freemasons. They carry out the same ceremonies, wear the same regalia and have the same principles and tenets. They are not officially "recognised" as Freemasons, and as such are deemed by the regular Freemasons as "irregular"...however, they are practically the same.
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  2610. @Deverial Sewall What a sick and twisted mind you must have. May God forgive you for spewing out such vile crap.
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  2611. @Rakibul Islam And what about Freemasonry, do you think is dark?
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  2612. @Uncle_Sam76 It;s only called an altar in the USA really. Most Masonic Lodges don't have them. But in the US, it's only called that, because that is where the holy bible sits.
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  2613.  @mattweeeee  It is impossible to "observe" evolution. Evolution takes place over hundreds of thousands and even millions of years. Remember, Darwin proposed the THEORY of evolution. It is STILL a "theory", but as scientific techniques advance and more research is carried out, the theory is slowly being turned in to as near to being fact as is reasonable to assume.
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  2614. Wow. THREE examples of bad hair! Trump, Milei and that loon in the braces.
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  2615.  @satanexposed7373  No. They do not.
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  2616.  @benn2946  Far be it for me to answer on Brother TeeCee's behalf..but I have to let you know that you have told only half of the story. Yes, those penalties are mentioned in the ceremony... but it is ALSO mentioned that these are penalties from the time of King Solomon..and NO LONGER APPLY. Weird how people always seem to FORGET(?) that bit...isn't it? NOBODY is EVER harmed as a result of ANY Masonic ceremony.
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  2617. This is the woman who described herself as an "Honorary Lieutenant Colonel" in the British Army, because she had taken part in a few courts martial. While it is true to say that such legal representatives are given the same courtesies as officers and are accommodated in officers rooms, they are NEVER made Honorary anythings and retain their status only as legal representatives. A politician that lies? Who knew!?
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  2618. @ryanjones6166 Mozart, Generals Schwarzkopf and MacArthur, Winston Churchill, Buzz Aldrin, Edward Jenner, George Washington, Paul Revere. Bellends? The only bellend here, is you.
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  2619. No it isn't and no it wasn't. Freemasonry can be traced back around 1000 years so far. I think you'll find that that is slightly more than your country has existed... ooohhh..arou8nd 750 years more! Why is it that so many Americans think they are they centre of the universe? The be all and end all of everything? Arrogant prick.
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  2620.  @coryburns9161  Feel good stoking the race-hate fire do we? What a prick.
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  2621. @brandonroach2152 It's simple. Anyone can find out anything about us, from a brief search on the internet.
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  2622. @Eavenhascht Krauger Freemasonry exists to make good men in to better men. It's a fraternity dedicated to good works, community service, raising funds for charities, integrity, kindness, moral uprightness etc etc. Men join for a variety of reasons. Some join to recreate the cameraderie they have enjoyed in the armed forces, some for community service, some to follow family tradition and of course some do it for a mixture of all of the above! MILLIONS are raised for charitable causes EVERY SINGLE DAY around the world. We expect nothing back other than the satisfaction of helping others. If you need more info, then please just ask.
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  2623.  @zeked4200  You's have to be hungover to wanna play that.
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  2624. @Andr Why?
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  2625. Freemasons practive speculative Masonry. Stonemasons practice operative Masonry. That's why non-stonemasons may join...Freemasonry.
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  2626. @Mary Wanjaa There are female Grand Lodges that you can join, depending on where you are in the world.
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  2627.  @margaretcoyne9289  I agree, Margaret. She's wrong for a whole set of other reasons.
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  2628.  @BlookbugIV  Nope. He's always been a prick.
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  2629. @Mekete Alemesged No worship of anyone or anything happens in Freemasonry.
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  2630. @rosekk9101 Don't just accuse like that. Tell us why you think as you do and then provide EVIDENCE.
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  2631.  @KenMasters.  Freemasons work with the highest sense of integrity and character. If any Mason did visit the island and got up to anything nefarious, then he is a BAD Mason. Of course, if he did anything immoral or illegal, he would be expelled from Freemasonry immediately.
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  2632. Grow up.
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  2633. @Muhd Iman .....his trifle at the festive board. Yum!
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  2634. @A Man Trapped In A Man's Body LOL... to be honest, I always refer to my apron as my "pinny"..short for pinafore.
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  2635. @Christina Wattson How much do you actually KNOW about Freemasonry?
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  2636. @Rhonda Clark this is a joke post, right?
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  2637. @walidslimani Ok, so let's look at the opposite scenario. "I asked UCLA history professor, Margaret Jacob for an intrerview about Freemasonry but she declined"..if THAT had happened, you'd be saying "oh she declined???? what does she have to hide??? So we're damned if we do and we're damned if we don't. What a Muppet. Grow up.
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  2638. @LifeHacks4You Wrong. There are many many Christian Masons. you have it al wrong. It appears you have listened to the loony conspiracy theorists. Of course, if you're the sort of Christian that denies the Bible.... this will be lost on you.
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  2639.  @oneministries4878  Nope.. I think it is YOU who has not read Morals and Dogma! You're like all the rest of the naysayers. Making outlandish claims rather than knowing what you're talking about. Pathetic. At NO POINT does it say we worship Lucifer. We Freemason do not worship ANYONE or ANYTHING in Freemasonry. What it DOES say is that Lucifer, being Latin for "Light Bringer", is a stupid name to give to the devil, known universally as the "Prince of Darkness"..which, if you think about it... really is quite stupid. Oh and "Lucifer" ISN'T the name of the Devil. This explains it much better than I ever could. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc47JDmpWt0 As a Mason of the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite, I refute and repudiate your laughable nonsense. It is PERFECTLY in order for Christians to be Freemasons... Geoffrey Fisher the ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY was a Freemason. You don't get much more Christian that THAT! And nobody should take oaths? Scenario 1. your child is hurt in a terrible accident. He needs surgery or won't survive. But you cannot allow him to have surgery! why? Because the surgeon that will operate has taken an oath to Hippocrates, a Greek God. Scenario 2. Let's hope you are never robbed. Because to catch the guy that did it.. you'd need to report it to the Police. But you can't! Because the Police have taken an oath, too! Scenario 3. And let's hope you are never called to be a witness in a trial. Because you'd need to swear an oath that you will tell the truth! That's kinda blown your whole post outta the water, hasn't it?
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  2640. She's cute!
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  2641. I notice Dame Sandra Mason....a mover and shaker in the Barbadian exit from the Commonwealth...has retained her title of DAME...or DAME OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE.....surely, with her views being as they are..she should renounce her title? Or is it a case of double standards?
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  2642. @Charlie Pea Just ask him about it. Almost nothing in Freemasonry is secret and the majority of things are perfectly open for discussion with non-Masons.
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  2643. I loathe Brand with a passion... however, he is innocent until proven guilty, just like anyone else.
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  2644. @florencesolomon7301 If your name means you are female, you cannot join. Females are not allowed.
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  2645.  @TheMeksar  As Every single Grand Lodge the world over is independent of the other, your ridiculous and laughable contention is an IMPOSSIBILITY. Now go and do your homework and don't forget to brush your teeth before bed!
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  2646.  @TheMeksar  Dear oh dear... another "high ranking Masons" conspiracy theory. If it's only high ranking Masons that know the truth HOW DO YOU NOW? Conspiracy theorists have been MAKING these claims now with little or no effect. NO worship of anything or anyone happens at our meetings. Prove to me that it does. The rest of your post is complete garbage, too.
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  2647. @Saba Saad And what better disguise for those devils to fool the religious zealots... than to disguise themselves as religious zealots... hiding in plain sight. I think YOU'RE a devil!!!!
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  2648. @jel37 So you're one of the higher ups are you?
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  2649.  @patricksmith8721  Oh what a load of old bollocks. This guy parachutes himself in to an area with a certain group and says he is totally in tune with them in everything they say and think, just so he will get their support. The most egregious man in the commons and that's saying something!
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  2650.  @silversurfer640  I say if you want to leave,m you should be free to leave. However, due process should be enacted. If the majority of you wish to leave, then good riddance. If the majority of you want to stay, it's our loss. But DEMOCRACY must be practised at all times.
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  2651.  @stan-ut5gj  What about Freemasons?
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  2652. @amcdonald Well, the guy starts his questions with "true or false..." So he only wants...."true or false", doesn't he? If you wantr to know anything about Freemasonry, just ask me.
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  2653.  @bumblefoot5  LOL... you think so, huh? I very much doubt it. If you are complaining about no alternative answers...and you know most of it.. what's the problem?
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  2654. @Pandu Arya Acita And you are a follower of Guru Shitferbrains.
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  2655. Utter nonsense.
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  2656. @kimberlywatson8639 Pardon?
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  2657. @Char well there's no denying that does happen in some marriages!
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  2658.  @Shadowdoc26  Different country, different circumstances, different armed force different time,... apart from that an identical situation!
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  2659. Gold Dragon The Haka USED to be a war dance, but not any more...since it's inclusion in the run up to the game, I would class it as a ritual. I say that by DEFINITION any religion has to be classed as a cult by reason of it being a practice peculiar to a defined group of people...for example Catholics, Jews, Muslims. In those Churches, Synagogues and Mosques, rituals are carried out...see? I suppose It's one if those situations....all dogs have four legs....my cat has four legs, therefore, my dog is a cat! Or.. All elephants are grey, therefore all grey things are elephants!
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  2660. CHOCOLATESAUCE10 yes it is a fraternity. No arguments there.
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  2661. Cameron Woods possibly...but only the type where the word Culture comes from.
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  2662. Lmao!! Pmsl!! Go on Nigel, stick it to the cow
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  2663. @-stoatchaser So, our soup kitchen that works every night in winter and 3-4 nights per week in summer, funded by the members of my Lodge....is "nothing good" then? Pillock.
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  2664. @current affairs and gk all in one amazing facts It's very human to try to make sense of something. This leads to having to make everything a physical object. Try to think outside the box. I know it's not easy... but not everything has to have a physical form as such. It's like trying to make a definition of what shape water is. Water doesn't have a shape does it? It adopts the shape of whatever contains it. Try to think of god like that.
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  2665. @Annemarie Nembhard I was 33 years old when I joined, a relatively young man and regard joining Freemasonry as one of my better decisions. In my Lodge now, we have three members all in their mid-20's. Most young men stay when they join, some leave. Nobody is ever made to do what they don't want to do.
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  2666. @Sarah Sharma Google your local grand lodge.
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  2667.  @jagdpanther2224  Why can't you morons understand that not everything on the screen is real? Are you COMPLETELY devoid of brain cells so much to think that all movies are real? You have the IQ of a crayon! ANY MAN can leave his Lodge if he so wishes. Freemasonry is a VOLUNTARY organisation. ANY MAN can tell ANYONE about his Lodge, what he does there, the ceremonies etc. There are tiny sections he cannot divulge but that's as a symbol of his integrity. You are so incredibly stupid that I'm not even going to bother explaining that, because it will probably overload your obsolete intellectual equipment. Now go and get your "helper", it's time for your afternoon nap.
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  2668.  @keeshsabio8799  Where on Earth do these people get their crazy ideas from, huh?
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  2669.  @jasijaycemacapagal7703  Does his Priest know he's a Freemason?
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  2670.  @jagdpanther2224  Shut up, you berk.
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  2671. @Apocalypse then that man is an idiot.
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  2672. @Jonathan Evans total claptrap. How does having a good character "make you a man"? And anyway, that berk who said it was a secret didn't have a clue what he was talking about. Tell me, without being specific, what do YOU regard as the secrets of Freemasonry?
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  2673. Twenty Pruno little angles huh? You mean like say...an angle of 15 degrees...or maybe smaller...an angle of say 7 degrees?
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  2674. Of course Obama is pulling Biden's strings. Biden hates UK....just as Obama did. Obama himself is, I believe, a scumbag.
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  2675. No. Not at all. Where DO you people get these ludicrous ideas?
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  2676. @Adam does gaming 100 Of course you are talking complete and utter claptrap. And in any case, how could we get people to sell their souls when the soul belongs to god?
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  2677. @Attitude Adjustment We don't all "have" these things. They are symbols within Freemasonry which we use to convey or moral and ethical principles. And the Illuminati don't exist and haven't since the back end of the 18th century, except in Dan Brown books
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  2678. @Lethal Injection because almost nothing in Freemasonry is secret, and that which we call "secrets" really aren't. Many many people do think the opposite is true, but it isn't. The secrets can be easily found on the internet and in libraries. So yes, it's perfectly reasonable for a lady to know so much Freemasonry.
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  2679. There is no relation to any government body like the CIA or the FBI. For a start, you have to realise that Masonry exists in all free nations on the Earth... those that don't even have the FBI or CIA! The "secrets" we have (which aren't even secret... they are all over the internet and in libraries) are the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked and are only ever used in the ceremonies. Hardly anything is secret in Freemasonry, despite what the conspiracy theorists will tell you. We have zero to do with "illegals and paedo's". However, a man must be free of criminal convictions to join and to maintain his membership. If a man does acquire a record during his membership, he is automatically expelled. How can we be a "secret society" if we are discussing Freemasonry here? Some people say that we do get away with motoring offences etc. due to our membership, but it's forbidden to use membership for personal gain and that includes getting off with tickets! We are "Speculative" Masons in that we don't do stonework, but are part of a worldwide fraternity, dedicated to moral uprightness and philanthropy. "Operative" Masons work in stone. However, we do do work in the community as you described. Many Freemasons for example are electricians, bricklayers etc and if any work like construction does need to be done in the community, they will most likely give their time for free. I run and man a food kitchen for the homeless in my local community several nights a week. Community work is very important for those less fortunate than ourselves.
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  2680. @Ameyaw Matthew Google your local Lodge and you should be able to find those details on it.
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  2681. @freakylilg Billiards will not develop you in to a better person, nor help those in need.
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  2682. @Jin E what happens if you detect a friendly skimmer? Is that a target?
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  2683. You don't need to dig to see the Earths crust. It's that bit under your feet.
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  2684. Whoever is advising her needs to be fired. This is the beginning of the end of her political life.
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  2685. @RVS Good afternoon. It's a novel idea... perhaps even an idea for a novel! However, you really are assuming that we are evil. Sorry to burst your bubble...but we are not. For example, would a society of evil men build and continue to fund 22 hospitals in the USA that will offer FREE treatment of children if parents are broke and have no insurance? Have a look at this video I made detailing the standards of Freemasons like me. It's taken from our own rule book, so it's not a case of "just take my word for it" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_kxuWV2ix4&lc=UgyUxq29oyp6Kb7UVix4AaABAg.999yeHf8o3I99Em_9bSum5
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  2686. @Drashawnt Ingram then Google your local Lodge.
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  2687. @neelamacwan7670 Rayner is the "before" pic in an advert for cosmetic surgery.
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  2688. Audi, Vide, Tace does indeed mean hear, see and be silent. But the reason for that is to be able to learn. You only learn when you hear, see and are silent. If you are not silent, you aren't listening ..if you aren't listening, you are not learning.
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  2689. @rebejjahmayak6574 Wrong. It is IMPOSSIBLE for a devil worshipper to become a Freemason. Why? Because the PRIMARY requirement for membership, is to have, at the centre of one's life, a single supreme being, responsible for the creation of the universe. The Devil did not create the universe and not even Devil worshippers think he did.
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  2690. @biddythedon710 A man's wealth, or lack thereof, has nothing to do with his membership of Freemasonry.
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  2691. @Louisa Bartlett And you were born and that was a way of keeping stupidity going in the world.
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  2692. @tigerscott2966 What a fool. Even a Mason on his first day is higher in Masonry than you, so what makes you think you know better than those of us who ARE Masons?! Having been admitted to the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite since 2018, I can confirm that secrets are revealed at EVERY Degree. No "real" secrets (and by that, we know what you mean) are contained in Freemasonry.
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  2693. Traveling ManDecember 20, 2014 at 5:00 PM While serving in the United States House of Representatives, Crockett became a Freemason. He entrusted his masonic apron to the Weakly Lodge in Tennessee before leaving for Texas, and it still survives today. (Publication from the Grand Lodge of Texas, on Masonic Research). Do a little homework dude, before "opening mouth and removing all doubt." Reply Steve Harrison, 33°, FMLRDecember 21, 2014 at 6:16 AM Davy Crockett most likely belonged to a Lodge near his home in Weakley County, Tennessee. A fire destroyed the Lodge during the Civil War and, along with it, all membership records. His Masonic apron, however, survives. Crockett left the apron with the county for safekeeping prior to his trip to Texas. Its provenance is excellent and confirms his membership. The Grand Lodge of Texas recognizes Crockett as a Freemason and recognizes him, along with Travis, Bowie and others on the Masonic wall of honor at the Alamo. Reply Replies Matthew HarrisonApril 26, 2017 at 1:07 AM I'm from Weakley and Carroll counties in Tennessee. Still to this day, Davy Crockett's story is well told. He lived in a area called Home of the white squarrille. His last cabin still remains they say unless I didn't hear right and it's a replica. They have a portrait of him in Weakley County Courthouse. Cool huh?
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  2694. @C V Well it depends oh what you mean by "worth it". If your reason for wanting to join is for wealth, connections, getting away with speeding tickets, then forget it. It is forbidden to seek or be offered any special treatment for being a Mason. The ADVANTAGES of Freemasonry are that it develops you as a man. You become a better father, husband, citizen. You get the chance to rub shoulders with men of integrity and character, to help amazing charities and enjoy a great social side too. The "knowledge" we gain, is the knowledge of the self.... nothing Earth-shattering, when it comes to the secrets of the ages, etc. There is no such things the "people at the bottom". All Freemasons regard every other Freemason as their brother... equality reigns all over and there is certainly NO "manipulation". If you are the kind of person who wants to manipulate, as your post bears out, then we don't want you. You'd be joining for gain and if you came to my Lodge, I'd most certainly reject you.
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  2695. I didn't realise that was real. Thought it was AI.
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  2696. @AX MAN Did you slip on your axe and cut your brain out? Sounds like it.
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  2697. @Marketing Digital Awwwww....was your application to join us unsuccessful? Got rejected, did we?
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  2698.  @jonathanduquec.8167  I know nothing about Scientology or Opus Dei, so cannot comment. However, you have Freemasonry all wrong. How is it destructive? Most Freemasons are free thinkers, too. We use signs and symbols to get across an ethos. How those symbols are interpreted, is left largely up to the individual Mason.
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  2699.  @dmitrishostakovich9559  Congratulations! I'm sure it is a wonderful organisation!
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  2700.  @jennifercuddy5663  Ok, Jennifer. I'll say to you what I say to others with your views. What is the evidence of your claims? The onus is on you to provide the info if you have made the claim.
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  2701. @HIDE HIGA we were only secretive during the second world war as Hitler saw us in the same way as Jews.
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  2702. @Ruali Kc We don't follow anyone. You're misinformed.
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  2703.  @AdamtheFreemason  He's a South american footballer said to be on his way to Accrington Stanley.
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  2704. @Anthony Stone Lucifer is not an alternative name for Satan. Satan is NOT the devil. It is a Latin name for the planet Venus.
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  2705.  @abujagall  If you're asking do I believe in God, then yes, I do. I always have. If you are asking me to partake in religion....well, I'd rather have Joseph Fritzl babysit my kids! The very idea of religion is ridiculous to me. But I would never decry something to someone directly when they believe in it wholeheartedly. I am not that arrogant. Many people see things that are not there. As you do.
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  2706.  @AdamtheFreemason  Oh Adam, don't get him started mate.... we'll get both bloody barrels now...
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  2707.  @abujagall  You bloody pillock.
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  2708. @emryssong do you know what part of Freemasonry is secret? What is it, that a man, when taking his obligation, promises not to reveal? Answer me that, and iIll tear to pieces the REST of your silly post.
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  2709. @joe Baby boy didn't you watch the video and hear what she said you ignoramus? She said it was a common sign in the 18th century.. lots of people and lots of groups used it and still do. And it's open to interpretation. it can mean whatever your particular group wants it to mean. when it comes to Freemasonry, it is a reminder that whatever we do, it is under the eye of God. Nothing to do with bloody Horus, you half-wit.
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  2710. @Nia Cupid Is WHAT a joke?
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  2711. @ajc brum approximately 1/3 of the signatories of the D of I can be said to be Freemasons as there is evidence of their Masonic meetings etc... Some more MAY have been (there is no evidence that they were) but it is generally expected that only 13 or so WERE Masons. Owls? Sumerians? Nah... that's not true.
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  2712. @Free Bird And I know plenty of religious people who have pretended to be good... and aren't.
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  2713. Oliver said "IF" Trump loses the election etc etc. Well here's an interesting tale... It is widely stated, that after invading Greece and receiving the submission of other key city-states, Philip II of Macedon sent a message to Sparta: "If I invade Laconia you will be destroyed, never to rise again." The Spartan ephors replied with a single word: "If"
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  2714. @Robert Horton Well, I'm sure he speaks very highly of you!
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  2715. @doyle davis complete claptrap.
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  2716. @mafiamenace I completely agree that you should not be called "African-Americans"...but also believe that there should be no reference to your colour at all, when it comes to your nationality. Are others called "white-Americans"? You should simply referred to as "Americans".
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  2717.  @StoneInMySandal  If you are talking about those that call themselves "Irish-American", then the same thing applies. It's silly calling themselves that. However, it's a more conveinent way of saying "I'm American with Irish ancestry". Why on Earth does it matter to anyone else, what your ancestry is? My Dad was Scottish, my Mum was English and I was brought up in England. I don't describe myself as Scots-English. But anyway, celebrating St. Patrick's day should be a Catholic thing... not necessarily an Irish thing.
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  2718. @Mark C I think thats just a bit of marketing spin tbh.
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  2719.  @qertyiou  LOL.............. nope. I am not and never have been, a Police Officer. I work for the UK Government.
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  2720. @Oliver Lewis Females are not allowed to be Freemasons. She simply studied Freemasonry and knows A LOT ABOUT IT. Almost nothing is secret in Freemasonry and that which we regard as the "secrets" are freely available on the net. It's just that you won't get them from a bona fide Mason. Don't let the conspiracy theorists sucker you in.
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  2721. @Lucid Dreams. Absolutely not. The Illuminati was a group of philosophers that met in secret to avoid being thought of as heretics by the church, because they dared to question all that the church said. The church held control by sustaining ridiculous myths like the sun orbiting the Earth etc. Philosophy, science, nature... these gentlemen discussed these things. They lasted ten years at the end of the 18th century and then disbanded. There have been several novels, movies etc where the baddies are "the illuminati" but they really are just fiction.. Freemasonry is the worlds oldest fraternity, dedicated to moral self-improvement and charitable works. It has been in existence since, probably, the 11th century and at present has a worldwide membership of around 6.5 million. I have been a Freemason for over 20 years. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
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  2722. @claudia4885 Utter nonsense. I have held the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite since 2018. Not a WHIFF of "the devil". Superstitious claptrap.
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  2723. @christone1989 We do not masquerade as Christians. Religion is irrelevant in Freemasonry. Do football teams have to consist of all the same religions? Do Police officers have to be Christians? And the accusations you level against us? Obviously, I refute them, so please provide evidence for them. Or will you be like ALL others on YT and simply accuse without a shred of evidence. I've been asking men like you to provide evidence for their accusations for years.... not one has ever done it. They've insulted me, thrown more accusations at me... but never ever provided a shred of evidence. Will you be different?
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  2724.  @ktoliman  In deed Kentaurus. Still, his existence just makes the rest of us look better...
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  2725. @Jim Coulter Jim... no it's not. If it were a religious thing, how could we have members of all faiths?
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  2726. @Rebecca Whyte Scotland is part of the UK. I think you meant to say England rather than UK.
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  2727. I object to the term "Leader of the Free world". He is most certainly not MY leader. He needs to be put in a home.
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  2728. @1000 subs Without a video You can say what you like... Freemasonry is very open. Seriously.. just ask those members of your family who are Freemasons.
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  2729. What was it that Bond said at the end?
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  2730.  @roberthoyle7160  Nooooo right at the end. Anyway, I have it now. M says "I suppose it's too late to make a run for it". Bond replies "well I'm game, if you are". But thanks for the response.
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  2731. @Jennifer Wittridge good morning Jennifer. Child sacrifice? Sacrificial altar? Completely untrue. Doesn't happen. Nobody is ever harmed as a result of Freemasonry. In fact it is quite the reverse. We support those who cannot help themselves. We fund children's charities. We founded and continue to fun 22 hospitals in the USA for the free treatment of all kids. Does that sound like the behaviour of someone who sacrifices people?
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  2732. @NeetchianQueen I regularly go on these comments sections with respect to Freemasonry and I do put my side of it. I AM a Freemason and have been for almost 30 years. Even when I put our side, almost nobody believes me.
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  2733. @sirajum Munira Freemasonry isn't secret. That's just conspiracy theorist claptrap.
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  2734. @patti jesinoski the world's most famous astronaut was NOT a Freemason.. Neil Armstrong. The Catholic Church is all about control. Freemasons are by ,their nature and their tenets, tolerant of the beliefs of others. The Catholic heirachy frowns on that. They try to recruit as many to their religion as possible. As an ex-Catholic..I know! How do I know? My mum, a Catholic wanted to marry a Protestant and was threatened with excommunication if she did. This was 1943... she never even knew if he would come back from sea after serving with the Royal Navy. The Bishop got involved and he made an exception. She could marry my Dad as long as all children produced were raised as Catholic. it's a bloody numbers game! I know almost nothing about the Knights of Columbus OR Columba but I know they are NOT Freemasons. It is difficult to be certain about the founding fathers, but with historical research, they are reasonably sure that around 13 of the 39 founding fathers were Masons. 14 of the POTUS's were Masons, the last being Gerald Ford.
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  2735. @TopWonders168 We can't even decide what to have for dessert at our meal lol
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  2736. Soooo....the T1000...super advanced electronic killing machine...is incapable of remebering what John looks like. from the photo John's Step-Dad gave him. Nahhhh....
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  2737.  @allwrighty100  YOU weren't a T 1000.
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  2738. @Bill Wilson Many Catholic clergy are guilty of raping children and other sexual crimes. Feel good about that do you?
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  2739. @@kelvinurenaTheRagePage Only if she is, in some way, related to a Male Master Mason.
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  2740. @Akill Allah That's because Freemasonry ISN'T secret.
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  2741. What a ridiculous thing to say. A man is not a Mason UNTIL he is Initiated.
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  2742. THE REASON WHY WE DO NOT TALK ABOUT bREXIT, IS THAT IT IS DONE AND DUSTED. THESE REMOANERS LIKE RIGBY SHOULD GROWUP UP, DEAL WITH IT AND MOVE ON.
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  2743. @Ebola Tell me about the Babylonian connection. Tell us how Freemasonry rituals are like Babylonian rituals.
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  2744. But it was formed in Bavaria... not America.
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  2745. @John M blue And many many Freemasons would agree with you.
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  2746. @peterlimited45 Well, to be honest, you could do just that....but by appointment just so that the right man is there to assist you. Freemasonry is nowhere as secret as you may think. In fact, 99% is open for discussion. Give them a call and arrange to speak to one of them.
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  2747. @OScar NOBODY knows the origins of Freemasonry.
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  2748.  @oscar6487  The black ball is used in a "ballot" to decide if a Candidate shall be admitted to a Lodge or not. The ballot is conducted in secret, where each member of the Lodge is given a black ball and a white ball. (black=reject, white=accept) so that nobody will know who rejected the Candidate, if any. It has absolutely nothing to do with the origins of Freemasonry.
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  2749. The CORE ISSUE here... is a little thing called "virtue signalling". Those pricks at the helm want to be seen to be righteous... so support ANY ISSUE that they think will make people think that about them... rather than applying logic and reason to any problem you care to mention. Listening to teenagers having a tantrum on a rostrum is their idea of "insight". We're screwed.
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  2750. @Lefo Lefo Seeing as Freemasonry has been going since probably the 11th century... if our aim was to destroy the Catholic Church.. don't you think we'd have done it by now? Idiot.
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  2751.  @lefooo  I've been a Mason for over 20 years, receiving the 33rd Degree a couple of years ago... in all that time there has been zero evidence of that in the Lodges I've visited in 22 countries around the world....i think I probably know better than you do.
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  2752.  @lefooo  Don't be silly. I don't believe there IS a character called "Satan"...so I've nothing to refuse. And I've nothing to repent over either. Go away. Oh.. and there's no Heaven, either. It was just created to stop humans going nuts when they got close to death.
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  2753. @lady jay If you're a woman... you can't.
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  2754. @King Thanos but if we said suspicious things DO happen... we'd be lying! There's nothing "suspicious" that happens..but if you're curious about the Freemason, please feel free to ask.
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  2755. @Mason Storm When a man applies to be a Freemason, he is interviewed by a Committee. The first question that MUST be asked is "do you have a belief in a Supreme Being". Now BEFORE he get's to this stage, his application will have been discussed with his Proposer and Seconder. They know what type of man he is and would know if he is a devil worshipper. Even if they do not know that, they know his character.. They know the obligation that he will have to take at his Initiation. The contents of that Initiation are in direct conflict with the beliefs of a diabolist, so they know that a devil worshipper would NOT be able to take the obligation of a Freemason, so that negates the need for the question at interview to be altered to say "do you believe in a Supreme Being that is NOT the devil".... a Proposer and Seconder would ONLY recommend a man who has a belief in a man who believes in a BENEVOLENT Supreme Being.
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  2756. Typical arrogant American. there are plenty of good Americans and I have many friends over there... but this guy highlights the "elite arrogance" of some.
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  2757. @Antonio Bonilla Why?
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  2758. @Barney Rubble Lost members on some areas and gained them in others. The status quo is maintained.
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  2759. @Dan Strausbaugh Prove it. Big accusations Dan and like the rest of the morons on here attacking us, full of hot air.
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  2760. @rickzabala6020 Freemasons are no longer excommunicated from the RCC. The papal bull was issued by Clement XII in the m id 1700's because Clement got it wrong. He didn't really know what REGULAR Freemasonry was. The arrogance of the RCC prevents them from admitting their mistake.
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  2761. My first wife died from eating poison mushrooms. My second wife died from eating poison mushrooms. Third wife died from a broken neck. She wouldn't eat her mushrooms.
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  2762. @Bea96 What's stopping you?
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  2763. @brianflannigans5874 Did you go to college? Probably.. and that's why you spell that word like that. It's CATASTROPHIES.
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  2764. FANTASTIC. About time a decent sentence was handed out to scum like this.
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  2765. @PriceLife Many Freemasons would agree with you.
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  2766. Starmer's judgement. Joke.
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  2767. @Moe Lester So I guess that means there's 50 times more evil in the flag of the USA.
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  2768. The problem with these tyrants being deposed...is that they are usually deposed by another tyrant.
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  2769. @Cheese Disease 2B1ASK1 has nothing to do with the 33rd Degree, it's the general policy for joining Freemasonry! What it means is, if you want to BE a Mason you need to ASK one. In other words, we don't invite anyone, you need to approach us and ask a Mason, if you want to join. Never heard of that band, but even if I had, I doubt I'd be mad at them. The only reason I WOULD be mad at them, would be if they were like some of the boneheads on here spreading malicious gossip about us.
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  2770. @EdgeGod Don't be ridiculous.
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  2771. @yolandakidwell1505 You have no need to worry. Freemasonry is a fraternity, dedcated to moral uprightness and charitable works. Almost nothing in Freemasonry is secret and can be discussed with anyone, Mason or not. And that which is, is a test of if a man CAN give his word not to reveal certain things. But keeping something secret is not necessarily a bad thing. If a friend confides in you that they have been diagnosed with a serious illness and asks you not to say anything... would you? Well that's keeping a secret, isn't it? Would you advertise your ATM card PIN? no, of course not... that's another secret. See? Not all secrets are bad. ALL Freemasons must profess a belief in a supreme being, responsible for the creation of the universe. Most, are in fact, Christian. Does that surprise you? Please feel free to ask me anything you wish about Freemasonry.
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  2772. @hamzasaifranjha4859  Absolutely nothing. Completely separate organisation, with completely separate aims and principles. Illuminati no longer exist and were not the bad guys. They were merely scientists, philosophers, mathematicians, etc, and simply wanted to meet to discuss things freely. They existed only from 1776 to 1786. The "Illuminti' you see advertising on the net these days, is a scan...just after the cash of the gullible!
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  2773.  @hamzasaifranjha4859  Absolutely nothing. The two are completely separate and have nothing to do with each other.
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  2774. @phoenixCorruption We are due to Initiate a young man of 22 next month.
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  2775. I don't get it. Sky News in the UK is full of arrogant, woke, lefty, virtual signalling arseholes. As a straight white, working class male, it's PAINFUL to watch Sky News Australia, is brilliant. Sensible, reasonable, anti-woke! How can they share a name and be so different?
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  2776. How can anyone believe it? Because there is NO shortage of fools around!
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  2777. She was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom...not just England.
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  2778.  @christhompson2302  For goodness sake, when will you pillocks realise there is NO worship of anyone or anything in Freemasonry.
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  2779. A gentleman and a decent guy.
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  2780. @ JalKay Afridi Why would you FEAR a God?
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  2781.  @jalkayafridi5373  A loving God is not to be feared...surely a loving God would not do anything that you need to fear. And anyway, isn't it a little arrogant to think that whatever being created the universe is in the least bit interested in what we are doing? Surely, we are insignificant compared to the VASTNESS of the universe where, it is reasonable to suggest that there are many many other species. It is SUPREMELY arrogant to say that we know what God wants.. what God likes.. what we cannot do etc etc etc.
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  2782. @Malachi Williams Have you tried just asking?
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  2783.  @richardraman136  You're still alive aren't you?...
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  2784. @Sarah Formelli HAHAHAHAH!!! Wrong.
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  2785. @P S Why are you talking complete and utter bollocks?
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  2786. @rcjdeanna5282 No such thing as "British Masons". Each Grand Lodge of the UK, is independent of the others.
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  2787. @Yash Bacha Criminal Too late my friend. They do not exist. Yhey ceased to be at the back end of the 18th century. Don't even contact those who say they are Illuminati on here.. it;s a money making scam. They use sales techniques to sell jewellery and books..
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  2788. @Wendy Wesley You have zero idea what Freemasonry is about and that is why you hold that opinion. No, it's not Christian, that's right. We are a secular organisation, not a religious one. We have never claimed to be one... people... like you, have always assumed that we were... but we never have been. How COULD we be a religious group, when men of all religions are welcome to join?
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  2789. @G6 Rod Oh ohhhh... whose application to join got rejected then?
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  2790. @Debbie King At a recent funeral of one of my Brothers...nobody made a circle.... Can you explain what you mean, please?
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  2791.  @debbieking3476  Ah, in the USA, there is a funerary ritual that some Lodges do, although it is getting more and more rare these days. There is nothing sinister about it. This should explain roughly what it is all about. https://mysendoff.com/2013/09/masonic-funeral-rites/
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  2792. As an ex police officer, you should know that a LOT goes on behind closed doors, that the public are not privy to. This isn't down to her.
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  2793.  @soot.2146  It is my thinking, that she wanted to say something and was instructed by a useless, inept, inexperienced politician to say something else, for the sake of wokeness and political correctness. Her integrity as an officer made her say what she was going to say in the first place and now she has been fired....er..."encouraged to retire"....by that politician. It stinks to high Heaven.
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  2794.  @soot.2146  Well, I'm sorry Soot, but the Home Secretary IS the boss of all of the UK police forces and as such can dictate to all of the Chief Constables. It's as simple as that. Home Sec. also has complete and utter power over all of the UK's security forces too...MI5 and MI6! I quite agree that the UK's biggest problem is the EU and our politicians not having the stones to give them the finger and simply rule Great Britain on our own. I know of Maggie Oliver and agree that she is quite wonderful. She would have made an excellent Chief Con.
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  2795. The Scottish people as a whole are to blame. They are the electorate and have the power to remove the SNP, but have not.
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  2796.  @casyleer144 Martin Luther King was a Freemason.
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  2797. @katrinepaterson2768 True! The first was Washington and the last, Ford.
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  2798. @The Grey World. Absolutely spot on... apart from. 1. We don't have lots of secrets. 2. We don't have a religion. Apart from that...PERFECT!
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  2799. @takilatime It's almost certainly tea. In retaurants like that, very often it is just a tea bag in a cup, over which you pour bioling water. He's obviously just bought it and the tea is still brewing. In a few mins it will be the normal colour of tea.
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  2800. @Shovel head Bubba You are obviously ignorant of the fact that one of the most notable Directors 9in fact the FIRST Director) of the FBI was a Freemason. J. Edgar Hoover.
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  2801.  @folofus4815  I am a 33rd Degree Freemason and have been since 2018. I assure you that nosense about "Lucifer" is untrue. NOTHING like that is "revealed".
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  2802. @Kat Page I was invited to the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite in 2018. I've been a Freemason for almost 25 years and have visited lodges in 22 countries around the world. I have NEVER EVER seen ANYTHING like you describe. There is NO specific god in Freemasonry, because it is a FRATERNITY and not a religion nor a substitute for one. The Altiyan Childs video is complete nonsense too. Watch the start of that video.. his tongue is very firmly placed in his cheek...meaning it is untrue. And even if he didn't acknowledge it himself, NONE of things he says are true nor bear any close scrutiny. You are talking absolute claptrap.
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  2803.  @katpage9378  Ok Kat, if you want to go down that road, I know you are lying about everything you say and being a conspiracy theorist, are only here to badmouth Freemasons because we rejected your husband/father/son when they applied. See? It goes both ways. So, you can either read what I say with an open mind, or just dismiss everything as a lie. If that is the case, do not reply to this. If you ARE willing to listen with an open mind and then apply logic, reason and the balance of probability to what I say, then please just say so.
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  2804. @Kenny The decision to allow girls to join the Scouts was not made because it was illegal to have just boys. There was no legal requirement to do so, it was a free choice, just like there is no legal requirement to admit females to Freemasonry. These are the laws of England.
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  2805.  @kenny832  I suppose you're right. That to anyone who was interested enough to observe us, it might seem a little old fashioned... but then Freemasonry has a strong strong sense of tradition. And traditionally, stonework was the work of men... Freemasonry embodies their tradition. Yes although there exists female Lodges, they are not formally recognised as bona fide Freemasons (although they have the same principles, wear the same regalia and perform the same rituals!) but have a good working relationship with Regular ("Regular Freemasonry" is that which adheres to the principles and tenets of the United Grand Lodge of England)Freemasonry.after the civil war, PH Masonry was formed so that black men, denied entry to Regular Freemasonry, could become Freemasons. Happily, the Lodges still exist, although the restrictions on colour from both sides no longer exist. We have "evolved". It is true to say that men of a certain religion to collect together and form Lodges, but it's never to the exclusion of men of other faiths. Mixed gender Freemasonry is also not regarded as bona fide to Regular Freemasons, because one of the Principles of Regular Freemasonry is that only men can be Freemasons. There exists an organisation called "Le Droit Humain" who see themselves as Freemasons but in LDH, women are admitted and no belief in a Supreme Being is required. I should point out that there are some Freemasons who are perhaps a little "dyed in the wool" and shun anyone that says they are a Mason but do not adhere strictly to the principles of Regular Freemasonry. Most, however are perfectly happy to consort with anyone who regards themselves as such, but it's also important to realise that there can be no cross membership. I am a Regular Freemason but I am not allowed to join another order, say LDH and vice versa, but tbh, I have no desire to, and I suspect the same is true of most, if not all, Regular Freemasons.
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  2806. @Alfonso Fermin I wish I could understand your post.... but your English is so bad, I cannot.
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  2807. @John M blue So, what you're saying is, that you don't trust your whole family. That says more about you than it does about them.
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  2808.  @johnmblue2312  Masons do worship god. In their own way, in their own time. They all believe in different gods. The difference between you and us, is that we are perfectly happy to let people believe what they wish...you would deny them that freedom...freedom granted to them, not only through the concept of "freedom of choice"...but it's also a part of the Constitution of the USA. So I ask you...who has the better mindset? You, who would restrict the liberty of someone...or us, who are happy to let people be free to choose, who promotes morality and integrity and is the largest independent charitable group on Earth? And if you want to go down the road of biblical quotes, my friend, try this for size... Matthew Ch.7 v1-3.
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  2809. @ Krishnan -Resurrection *looks down*.....nope... all man.
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  2810. @Sterben the only ones that call it "secret" are the ignorant and the idiotic.
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  2811. @Greg Hanson Congratulations on being Raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason. This is where the work REALLY begins!
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  2812. @klarys 890 How can it be Mary conceived without original sin. That was Jesus... not Mary.
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  2813. FABULOUS!
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  2814.  @ruyaesu4449  Afaik, there's no such word.
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  2815.  @Nicksby  Oh please.. battle of Armageddon? I looked on my sat-nav and it doesn't exist!
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  2816. @1294698 It's one and the same.
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  2817.  @pby1000  As I said.. we regard it as one and the same. You cannot compare terrestrial architecture with the creation of the universe.
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  2818. Do you mean Kilwinning? Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeshhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
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  2819. @VIP TEAM one of my Assistant Provincial Grand Masters is openly gay.
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  2820.  @vipteam7422  No. It's tradition.
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  2821.  @vipteam7422  Define "bigot".
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  2822.  @semityyy  Yes. See this statement from the United Grand Lodge of England. https://www.ugle.org.uk/gender-reassignment-policy
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  2823. @Melissa Compston I wonder if you'll have the courage to explain what you mean and present evidence.
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  2824. Greetings Brother. Even though it will never happen, how would you feel about your order and mine (UGLE) admitting either sex at some point in the future? Naturally, your order and mine, may now have members of either sex due to gender reassignment.....male Masons that transition to female may retain their membership and those that were born female and transition to male may be admitted, providing all other criteria are met....but I'm talking about those who were born one sex and have retained that sex. It has been the subject of much discussion in my mother Lodges and Lodges I have visited in the last year or two. I was wondering if ladies Lodges had been discussing the same sort of thing.
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  2825.  @yateleyhypnotherapy2111  Well, of course, that sentiment is at the heart of Freemasonry. We are all to be respected individually, as long as integrity and honour are maintained. But the Anderson Constitutions provided us with that immutable rule...men only. As Masonry is founded on tradition, the likelihood of the rules on ladies being admitted...will never be dropped. Interesting though, the rulings on those who transition from male to female and vice versa. I have not experienced it yet... but we will see this type of "women" in lodges more and more as time goes on.
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  2826. @Steamshovel 1611 What about them? And there is no "God of Freemasonry".. it's not a religious organisation. A man must have a belief in a Supreme Being but it doesn't matter which one.. we have members from all religions and they all believe in their own particular God. Blood oaths? You've been reading too much Dan Brown my friend. Blood plays NO PART in any Masonic ritual.
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  2827. @Steamshovel 1611 Not "forbidden" as there would be no cause for me to mention the name of Jesus. It's not a religious society. The word Jesus can be allied to Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogeryllantysiliogogogogoch.... a famous place in Wales....I wouldn't mention that either. Know why? Because it has ZERO to do with Freemasonry. Should I shout FORE!.....er.. no.. know why? Because GOLD has zero to do with Freemasonry. I'm sick and tired of correcting people about Pike. YOU, like sooooo many others have completely misquoted AND misunderstood Pike. You, like so many conspiracy theorists/religious nutters are always economical with the truth. Rather than research, come up with evidence and then postulate a theory, you have a theory and then try to find evidence to support it, cherry-picking what fits with your theory and discarding the rest. How do YOU know what happens in 29 and 30? You're not a Mason so can't possibly know. You'd LIKE that to be the case, but just because you want something to be true, that doesn't make it true. Scottish Rite Freemasonry was NOT written by Pike. Pike was a big fish in a very small pond and outside the Southern Jurisdiction, nobody had ever heard of him. You say Freemasonry excludes Christianity. Again, not true. Another wild claim that, as a Mason for over 20 years, I can categorically deny. You completely misunderstand our stance on religion. It is not that we INCLUDE all the religions.... rather that we don;t care what religion you are, or even if you DON'T have a religion... your system of worship is no concern of ours. Nobody even ASKS what religion you are. The ONLY reference to a particular religion is when a man is asked what holy book he'd like to take his obligation on, rather like in a court when being sworn in. You really ought to speak to a Mason in person and that will prove that all you think is completely untrue.
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  2828. @Abdul Jameel Shaik Why don't you ask Count Basie, Jesse Jackson, Booker T. Washington, Sugar Ray Robinson, Al Green, Shaquille O'Neill and of course, Prince Hall. I'm sure they would have an answer that would interest you.
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  2829. @John Bader All Freemasons are encouraged to be free thinkers. All Freemasons are free to interpret anything they wish in any way they wish. Pike's musings are all his opinions and his interpretation of his Masonic knowledge.
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  2830.  @kingd.5626  So.. Google your local Lodge. If there isn't one around, then you cannot join.
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  2831. @jonmeador8637 Er....and?
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  2832. To save space.. why cant we be buried standing up?
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  2833. @G Linnell Oh yeah, that'll be about that fraternity "expensive welding"..... it's a good one, that.
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  2834. @quetzalcube Then you may ask me anything you wish. Fire away.
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  2835.  @youwererightdreamer1152  Good morning. My apologies for the delay in responding. The G in Freemasonry does not stand for anything specific. It means whatever the individual Mason wants it to mean.
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  2836. @ARCHANGEL Crap. Provide evidence of what you say or just leave.
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  2837. @ARCHANGEL This doesn't look very demonic. https://www.westlancsfreemasons.org.uk/garstons-meals-on-wheels-initiative/
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  2838. @DADOC WOLVERINES You are getting confused. The men you speak of first are OPERATIVE Masons. The guys you obviously do not like (although goodness knows why) are SPECULATIVE Masons. There ARE some operative Masons that are also speculative. The Freemasons are a secular society dedicated to moral self-improvement and philanthropy. They are NOT "wannabees".
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  2839. @jonathan clark it's not.
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  2840. WRONG. For example, the UK has many air ambulances that simply would not be able to fly and save lives without the support of Freemasonry.
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  2841. @World War 2 veteran You can be a devout Christian and be a Mason. Know why? Because Freemasonry has ZERO to do with religion. It is a SECULAR society. So, if you need religious guidance, we'd say the same.. don't go to your Lodge, go to your church. If you want to do anything to do in Masonry, visit your Lodge. The two aren't linked at all. Your question might as well have said "I don't understand why a golfer would be part of the Masons" Men join Freemasonry for various reasons, one of which is the cameraderie just as you would experience in the armed forces. You, as a veteran should know all about that. Some thing that more can be achieved as a collective. Some join for the social side and are interested in the history also. Feel free to ask me more if you like.
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  2842. @mrh5047 Utter nonsense. If JFK was so anti-Mason, would he REALLY have had a VP thjat was a Mason? Would he REALLY have a Director General of the FBI who was a Mason? You're rather gullible, aren't you? I've got some really cheap shares in some seafront property in Kansas.. you interested?
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  2843. Of course there is a possibility that you misunderstood the question...
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  2844.  @ScooterLee-ei1ep  what Lodge are you in?
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  2845.  @belenussix6788  Lol.. I often correct their grammar, syntax etc, but I feel it's like pissing in to the wind sometimes.
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  2846. @ Iced Træs It's not. I can tell anyone what we do. The only things in Freemasonry that can be regarded as "secret" are the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked.
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  2847.  @icedtrs8455  Your post is typical of those who are prejudiced against us. No matter what I say, you will say I'm lying, so there is no point in continuing with this. However, if you are willing to ask questions, apply logic, reason and the balance of probability to the answers, I am willing to answer those questions.
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  2848. @Toya Spence I see you've fallen for the conspiracy theorist line. How very sad.
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  2849. @Acid Cry Well not that I am in to Catholicism/Christianity etc, but Jesus wasn't human.
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  2850.  @biggedybiggedybong8032  If you're saying we must have a "quota", then I wholeheartedly disagree with you. Each man, must come of his own free will and accord to join Freemasonry. If the majority of men of an ethnically different race to "White British" do not wish to join, that's up to them....not us. They are most welcome, nevertheless.
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  2851. @Ankush Kaushal Then Google your local Masonic Lodge and apply via their website.
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  2852. She's like a rabbit caught in the headlights.
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  2853. @Oswald Tashi བགྲ་ཤིས། Which is exactly why we open the Holy Bible (plus any other holy books which represent the religion of any other faiths present) at all of our meetings... to remind us that we are nothing... She supreme Being.. by whatever name you know it, is always watching over us.
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  2854. @Michael Moussa All these things when taken in context have symbolic meanings. Ask me and I'll tell you.
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  2855. @freewilliam93 What makes you say that?
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  2856. Nobody is EVER supposed to be invited to join. A Man must come "of his own free will and accord".
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  2857. @Eric Ellis Social standing has no bearing in Freemasonry.
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  2858. @Risk's page Oh go and boil yer sporran! This you, is it? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaJPOVGlEPs
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  2859. @Creamy peanut butter jelly guy Only 14 POTUS's were Masons. The first being George Washington and the last being Gerald Ford.
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  2860. @Ian Cournand Complete trash. I know many Masons who struggle to pay their monthly bills and have zero power. For example, in my Lodge, we have three Taxi Drivers, a Security Guard and a Postman. Zero power.. and low wages.
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  2861.  @iancournand4139  Ian, it is unlikely that you are telling the truth. Candidates must approach us... it is forbidden to ask others to join. If you WERE approached, then whoever did it was breaking the rules... but as I say.. I think you are lying. When you speak of "spreading the good news", I take it you are talking about your religious beliefs. Why would Freemasons want to do that? Freemasonry is secular and NOT a religious organisation. If a man wants to engage in religious activity, all he needs to do is to go to his place of worship. Would you "spread the good news" when you go to a bar for a drink? If you stated doing that, you'd probably empty the bar and get thrown out for your trouble! There are many many men in Freemasonry who are very religious. In fact we have many churchmen in our fraternity. They see no problem in being religious and being a Freemason. Now off you go and polish your tinfoil hat.
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  2862. Those letters from Pike were debunked as fake. Rather like Hitler's Diaries "found" back in the 80's
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  2863.  @Evan-t1b  Nope. None of the locations claimed to have been used to display these fictional items have ever been part of their collection. Who says so? The Curators of said museums.
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  2864. @Walter Lavigne. Masonic Mayhem Expositor Interesting nick. Freemason Expositor. Such a shame you are 1 million percent wrong. You've made some very strong allegations. Now let's see the proof to back them up.
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  2865.  @austinherman8869  Austin, as I have explained before, Freemasonry is NOT a religious organisation, so your questions about why we cannot agree with each others religious practices etc is irrelevant. It never comes up. And if a Brother does inadvertently start to talk about religion..any religion...he is politely asked to stop. However, in all my years in Freemasonry I have never witnessed that. You ask "How can anyone ever fully agree if they all have their own opinions of what they’ve perceived ?" Well the answer is, we don't. As already stated, each man thinks HIS religion is the right one and anyone that does not agree with him is wrong. BUT... we do not let that difference of opinion drive a wedge between us. We accept that others believe different things but that's no reason to dislike each other. Your post is heavily religious.... but Freemasonry is not, so all of your post is irrelevant. Imagine that you had aimed your last post at a golfing society. do you see how pointless that would have been? Same deal here. We are about as much to do with religion as a golfing society. So, please don't get so hung up on us from a religious standpoint. We're good guys. Don't go thinking that because we have members from all religions, there is anything sinister. It is quite the reverse. We meet as friends and equals. I've met in places where Arab and Jew, Sunni and Shia Protestant and Catholic meet as friends and equals, too! If the rest of the world adopted our stance and achieved this.... imagine how much better the world would be?
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  2866.  @austinherman8869  Of course their faiths are not worthless. That's exactly the point I'm trying to get across to you. Each Mason has their own faith but completely respects every other Masons right to believe as they wish. And it's not as if Freemasons become non-religious as soon as they step in to a Lodge room and then get it back when they leave..of COURSE they are just as religious in the Lodge as out of it...but we don't allow discussion of it. You don't have to discuss your religion all the time to retain that religion, do you? There is NO "lukewarm passivity" as a result of a man's membership of Freemasonry. Freemasonry ENCOURAGES men to follow their religion closely. A Mason can be just as devoutly religious even when he attends his Lodge as when he doesn't. We have clergy who are members of Freemasonry. Ministers of religion and even catholic priests. The minister who married me and my wife, baptised our two children and officiated at my fathers funeral was a Padre in the Royal Navy and we became firm friends. Do you think clergy who are Freemasons suspend their faith when they attend? Of course not! How can I be indoctrinated by god or Satan when FREEMASONRY IS NOT A RELIGIUOUS ORGANISATION? You REALLY do not seem to understand that point that I have ,made so many times? How can you still not grasp what I have said, when I have said it over and over? I can only imagine I have not explained it adequately enough. Religion does not come in to Freemasonry any more than it would come in to motor racing, cake decorating, birdwatching or candle making. It is NOT a religious organisation. WHY would we be talking religion when our group is not a religious group? We find that discussion of contentious subjects like religion and politics causes divide and can cause bad feeling. Consequently, we ban all discussion. If that bothers anyone, then we suggest they do not join us. It's a choice. It does NOT mean that Freemasonry is anti-religion.
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  2867.  @austinherman8869  I'm so very glad that you have found spiritual satisfaction. It must be a great comfort for you throughout life's trials and tribulations. I do not doubt anything you say and I'm sure there are many Masons who have experienced the same things as you. We Masons also believe that when we die, we will also stand before our own deity to be judged, whether that be God, Yahweh, Allah, etc etc etc.
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  2868.  @austinherman8869  Austin, I have tried and tried to show where you are misunderstanding Freemasonry and it does not seem to be getting through. There is little point in communicating, if you simply ignore everything in my posts. Freemasons do not let religious differences worry them at all. They do others the courtesy of letting them choose their own beliefs. They believe that insisting that other should believe as they do as impertinent. And to this end, religion is not a factor in Freemasonry. You seem to go out of your way to MAKE it a problem. We have no common ground here at all, despite my best efforts. I don't intend to reply to your posts in future, as there is no point. Good luck and god bless.
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  2869. @tjwoosta YAY!!! The voice of reason! It;s exactly as you said in your post. All these loons making accusations are just nasty pieces of work. If you want more info, please feel free to ask. If you're male, you may be eligible to join.
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  2870. @@user-fl2wn5zr5z the Templars have never ever had anything to do with Freemasonry. They are two completely separate groups.
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  2871. @A.B.CREATOR website In REGULAR CRAFT FREEMASONRY.... there are only three Degrees.
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  2872. @W. Ramona Street It's all here. https://www.shrinersinternational.org/Shriners/History/Beginnings
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  2873. /G\ LIGHTNING LODGE 666 it's 8 million dollars
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  2874. @Faze_Velocity HOW do you..."know"?
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  2875. @lukearam3530 Well go in to the bathroom.
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  2876. Heyyyy now, stop beating up Biden... he IDENTIFIES as mentally competent.
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  2877. @The Engineer You need to address the way you phrase your post. "Anglo-American" Freemasonry? That doesn't exist. If you mean REGULAR, then say REGULAR. There are plenty of REGULAR Grand Lodges around the world other than in the USA and England. If you advocate membership for atheists, I wholeheartedly disagree. It is a benchmark from which we cannot stray.
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  2878. @San J As We have been around for over 1000 years....I hardly think so.
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  2879. @Josh John So.. the Priory of Sion. Founded (and dissolved!) in 1956 as part of a hoax. Even if it is not a hoax... what about those Freemasons who existed BEFORE 1956? Methinks you talk bull! But you could be right about the infiltration by the devil. Freemasons do good works all over the world. They exhibit kindness and charity to those that cannot look after themselves. the devil hates this so infiltrates the minds of the weak just as you have said..(you included).. to turn them against Freemasons to stop their good work. Looks like you're possessed by the Devil!
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  2880.  @joshsweetdude  So we're big on bible quotes huh? Well try this for size, my friend. Matthew Chapter 7 v 1-3.
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  2881. @Aaron Gunnz As Lessin says, Freemasonry is a fraternity and it is dedicated to moral self-improvement of its members and to philanthropy. Jehovah's Witnesses is a religion. The criteria for joining Freemasonry is:- 1. Have a belief in some sort of "Supreme Being" that created the universe. It does not matter what religion a man professes or even if he HAS a religion. I am a Mason and do not practice any religion. 2. Be male. There are some female organisations that call themselves Freemasons..they are almost identical to us, but we don't officially "recognise" them as Freemasons. 3. Be free of criminal convictions. If a man has a record, he cannot join. There are certain exceptions, for example, if a man did some shoplifting when he was 12... and he has not been in trouble since then and he's 40 years old, then we'd possibly but that down to "youthful indiscretion". 4. Be able to afford the fees. These vary from Lodge to Lodge, but are generally affordable to the average man. 5. Have the support of the family. The founder of JW, Charles Russel was said to be a Freemason and many people confuse the two because he is said to have included some Masonic ritual in his church practices. I have to confess, i don't know much about this. Please feel free to come back to me for further explanation if you need it.
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  2882. @James Samuelsen Please explain why you said that.
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  2883. You're 250 years too late!
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  2884. @WendyWoo A real skull is never used. Every time I have sen this ceremony where a skull Is used, it is a plastic one and represents the body of Hiram Abif as my Brother Adm has explained in another response) in his state of death. In most Lodges, a sheet is used on which is imprinted the coffin and the skull and bones. the Candidate lies on this when is is symbolically "slain".
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  2885.  @MrRockstar1968  Oh my goodness. I'm not even going to dignify that rant with an answer.
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  2886.  @jasonprice4778  Jason, how on Earth should I know? I DO know who it is NOT, though.. it is NOT the Freemasons! We have a policy of distancing ourselves from commercial enterprises, politics etc. That is not to say that there are no Freemasons who work for CNN... doubtless there are.. but that doesn't mean we control it. I mean, quite a few Astronuats were involved in various space programmes right the way from Project Mercury to the present day. Does that mean we control Nasa? Of course not.
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  2887. A FICTIONAL work. Do not see that as a source of information.
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  2888. joe Baby boy I'm a Mason and NEVER lie to ANYONE.
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  2889. joe Baby boy how CAN it be a secret society if we all know about it? The all seeing eye represents whatever God the individual believes in...it is a reminder to us that there is always a higher power watching over us. The eye has been used by many groups and cultures for thousands of years for various reasons. Freemasons adopted it well after it was meant to represent Horus and there is NO link between Horus and Freemasonry.
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  2890. @joe baby boy It isn't a secret society. How can it be if we are talking about it here? The "all-seeing eye" is a symbol in many different things. to Freemasons it is a representation that we are all under the watchful eye of whatever God you believe in. It has no connection to the Egyptian use as per Horus.
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  2891. There's no "big secret". We have what are called secrets, although they are all over the internet and in libraries and I will not divulge them to you. They are the traditional modes of recognition used by Masons during the ceremonies in the Lodge. They consist of signs, grips and words. There is nothing so Earth-shatteringly important to make them secrets. We don't care if you know them, as their divulgence won't make any difference to anyone.. they are only ever used in the Lodge as it's not necessary to use them outside. it's the fact that I have made a promise not to reveal them.. and as long as I do not divulge them, my integrity as a man, having kept my promise,is intact. Because if I can't keep secret something as unimportant as these things... what would me word be worth? Nothing else in Freemasonry is secret. People always say the whole thing is really huh hush.. cloak and dagger.. need to know kinda stuff... but nah. It's not. Sorry to burst your bubble here. I can tell you anything about Freemasonry other than what I have explained above.
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  2892. We DON'T use a pyramid with an eye in it, in Freemasonry. This is ANOTHER example of people assuming things with no evidence! You are talking about what is on the dollar bill. The pyramid there is incomplete, indicating there is always work to be done.. and that the fact is unfinished means it is imperfect.. and everyone should always strive for perfection, although nobody ever will. Perfection is for God, not man. The eye above it, indicates that everything that America does is under the watchful eye of whatever God you believe in. Celebs (usually rappers and the like) often use symbols and signs...(like Prince for example.. remember he wanted to be known as "symbol"?) like triangles, the all-seeing eye etc, to make them look mysterious or like they have hidden knowledge.. like they are something more than they really are. Most celebrities are so stupid that they would have trouble finding their arse with both hands in an arse-finding contest. There is no connection between these people and Freemasonry whatsoever. Real Masons don't go around making signs.. it's just not necessary. As explained in my other post, almost nothing in Freemasonry can be considered secret. I say again, there is NO connection between the pyramid and Freemasonry.
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  2893.  @kirahblessedbytmh5237  It's true to say that not all adhere to 1-4. However, the vast, vast majority of Freemasons I have met do. Nobody is saying Freemasons are perfect... we aren't....but generally.. we try to be better. That's what separates us from a lot of others.
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  2894.  @kirahblessedbytmh5237  Oh for goodness sake, will you change the damn record. Your response is identical to all the others who are proved wrong. I am a 33rd Degree Freemason and completely dispute your contention.
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  2895. @mcpaplus The only people to understand Submariners...are Submariners.
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  2896. @Cygnus 67 As opposed to the likes of you, brain dead morons with no more right to live on god's clean Earth than a weasel.
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  2897. @Tiddybeth No he's not.
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  2898. @arif farhan Solomon is essentially unimportant in Freemasonry. His temple is the setting for the Third Degree but that's about all. We're not waiting for ANYONE...stop trying to make Freemasonry out to be more than it is.
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  2899. @Alfred Fosu For a start, the two have nothing to do with each other. Also Freemasonry is still around and has been for hundreds of years. The Illuminati (just a meeting of great minds, discussing philosophy, science, mathematics etc... not evil as portrayed in movies) existed for around ten years at the back end of the 18th century. Freemasonry is a fraternity, dedicated to moral uprightness and charitable works.
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  2900.  @hierophat  No worship of anyone or anything happens in Freemasonry. We're a fraternity, not a religion. Don't forget to take your meds... you're starting to hallucinate.
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  2901. @theelephantseal3142 Good question. Freemasonry makes you think. Sure, most people can think (although to look at some of the comments in these sections, you would be forgiven otherewise!) but Freemasonry, through ceremony, allegory and ethos makes you go deeper. It can open your thinking in different directions, that you may never have considered before. It can increase your confidence and strengthen your resolve, all manner of ways. As well as improving already good men, it can be of enormous value to the local community, with various projects large and small, all of which are financed by us personally. You won't find us rattling collection tins!
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  2902.  @nono-gi1mz  We're NOT a secret organisation. Grow up.
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  2903. @Agostinha Gomes At every Regular Lodge meeting, a copy of the Holy bible MUST be present and opened. If there are men of faiths other than Christianity, their holy book should also be present.
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  2904. @Melvin M. Gessay Why do you want to be a member?
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  2905.  @melvinm.gessay1120  No....I was asking you why you want to be a Freemason?.....what reasons do you have for wanting to join?
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  2906.  @melvinm.gessay1120  If you want to join to "gain prestige", then Freemasonry is not for you. Look for something else.
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  2907. @Debbie Cooper What a load of old crap. Print here the chapter and verse that says that.
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  2908. If this arsehole crumbles under the grilling of a radio host.... what good will he be, when negotiating with heads of other states and their staff? FFS, what a prick.
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  2909.  Nonna Urbisness  Wasn't cleared when I edited the post.
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  2910.  @ApexBizSolutions  In Freemasonry, the ONLY things that are "secret" are the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked. But even they aren't secret secret. You can get them online or in libraries. We don't care if you know them or not.. the contents are actually quite benign. The thing is we, as individual Masons have made a promise not to reveal them. Keeping that promise is a symbol of our integrity as men. Because of we can't keep something as unimportant as the sign, grip and word of a Degree to ourselves.. what would our word be worth? FUN FACT. It is largely thought that signs, grips and words, were given to stonemasons in the middle ages, when they reached a level of expertise, from the Master of their site, so that they could give the same to the Master of their new site, if they chose to travel to another one. Naturally, the more expert you got, the more you got paid., so naturally, these things were kept secret and the stonemason was made to swear an oath to keep them to himself for obvious reasons. Don't forget, you couldn't just turn up at a site and present your qualifications on paper. Almost nothing was written down in those days and even if it was, most could not read or write.. so the sign, grip and word were perfect for proving a mans worth. Our "secrets" were taken from this... allegedly.
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  2911.  @isim.9698  Actually, I never saw his post to respond to, till now. His question fully answered and more, you sad little person.
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  2912.  alexander nious  Lodge meetings are usually held separately. However one of the great joys of Freemasonry is the ability to visit each others Lodges. I have visited hundreds of Lodges in 22 countries around the world. In each one, you can be sure you will be welcomed as a Brother and will leave as a friend. It is possible to visit a Lodge where you are not known. The Junior warden (usually) is charged with making sure the man visiting is a Mason, by showing the sign, grip and word of a Mason. On some occasions, visitors may be asked if they would like to take part in the ceremony and this is indeed an honour. Most ceremony is the same wherever you go, with a few nuances peculiar to that Lodge, so it's easy to do.
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  2913. @Realist649 Not at all. Just go online and buy a ritual book to see for yourself that is not true. Anyone may own one. Just go online.
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  2914.  @brianaluda6358  Yes it is.
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  2915. @Sky Lord Feminism? Er... no.
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  2916. Did you miss all your English Language classes, then?
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  2917. @SavvySteak Lucifer has nothing to do with Satan. Lucifer is the Latin name for the planet Venus and means "lightbringer".. because it heralds the rising of the sun.
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  2918. @Grumb-ld4jz 1. Nobody walks on food. 2. Nobody cuts any clothes. 3. No Candidate is surrounded by sharp swords. 4. Nobody takes an oath. 5. It's perfectly fine to talk about Masonry in front of others who are not Masons......and the rest is bollocks too.
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  2919. @sn0_ Not what you probably think it does.
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  2920. @numbersstationsarchive194  Exactly.
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  2921.  @tinomccormick21o  No, there is NO way to get in to the Illuminati. Know why? BECAUSE IT DOESN'T EXIST......and hasn't since the end of the 18th century. The people trying to get you to join these days are scammers.... you pay to join, you'll never see anything for it...or your cash... ever again.
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  2922.  @Margart526  DO NOT GIVE THEM ANY MONEY!!! THEY ARE SCAMMERS. YOU WILL GET NOTHING FOR YOUR MONEY AND NEVER SEE YOUR CASH EVER AGAIN.
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  2923.  @OldBastard-dj6er  What's wrong?
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  2924. @Gabbacious Gabby Er.. Gabby...His Holiness has maintained a Papal Bull issued several years ago, that any man joining Freemasonry is excommunicated. That sort of makes his own membership an impossibility, don't you think? Almost no world leaders... and in actual fact, it's probably ZERO world leaders who are Freemasons.
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  2925. During the cold war, the UK played a vital role as an aircraft carrier for the US. Now Australia is doing the same for us (and the Yanks) as the attention has shifted slightly towards N. Korea and China. Oh..and there's nothing more that British sailors like more than beach barbies.
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  2926. The ONLY things in Freemasonry are the traditional modes of recognition... the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked. The ceremonies themselves are not secret and can be discussed with anyone Mason or not. It is BETTER not to discuss them with a potential Candidate, as they have a far greater impact if they are experienced without prior knowledge, but no Mason ever promises not to reveal the ceremonies themselves.
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  2927.  @AdamtheFreemason  Ask Inspector Frank Butterman, Sandford Constabulary.
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  2928. @Luke Palmer If you wanted to join, Luke, you need to ask him. We don't invite anyone.. so if you're waiting for an invitation... you'll be disappointed.
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  2929. @Son of Europe Then why aren't you?
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  2930.  @Gaizaz  If you're the slightest bit interested, you may ask me anything you like.
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  2931. @billie eilish fans Why?
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  2932. That probably says more about you than him.
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  2933. @Blossom corvus I know..... goodness knows where they get these ridiculous ideas from.
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  2934. This guy has CLEARLY misunderstood the difference between agnoticism an atheism and mixed the two up. And that little bit of bumfluff on his chin is very very annyoing.
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  2935. @phaedrus Are you feigning idiocy or are you really thick? At no point in my post did I refer to Mr. Mitchell, whom, I acknowledge, has a fine beard. I was talking about the man presenting the video.
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  2936. @phaedrus Joke. Joke...oh. Wow, I give thanks that I wore my corset, for I fear my sides have split... (Dear Mr Mitchell, just a bit of a heads up. There's a guy who goes by the name of phaedrus and he's broken in to the world of comedy scriptwriting..... He's HILLLLLLARRRIOUS!!!!!!.... watch yer back Mitchell.. phaedrus is a comin'). Tool.
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  2937. @Nichole williams you don't need to be a member to know all about it. Anything in Freemasonry can be found on the internet or other methods of study. The trick is sorting the wheat from the chaff.
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  2938.  @inmybed08  Are you SERIOUS? She should do exactly that! This is a terrible incident but in bno way should stop her doing what she loves and what the kids need. In time, when she returns, the kids will learn a valuable lesson...that despite awful setbacks, it's important to soldier on.
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  2939. @Halo Louie I am a Mason of the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite. I am also a Past Master of two Lodges and a Grand officer of the United Grand Lodge of England. I have been a Freemason for almost 25 years. What do you want to know?
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  2940. Freemasons have never worked with stones. Whereas a stonemason works to build a great structure...a Freemason works to make himself in to a great man. In other words, we see ourselves as a building.
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  2941. @Connor McCauley Do not get the idea that almost all in Government are Masons. Not that many are.
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  2942.  @connormccauley661  It is forbidden to use Masonic membership to influence anything, especially with respect to a mans occupation. NO Freemason should offer or accept any preferment by virtue of his membership. How is it that you know that many Freemasons are in Government?
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  2943. @notzach Then why not join?
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  2944. @Diana M Cano There are almost no secrets in Freemasonry, despite what the conspiracy theorists say.
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  2945. @Henry Revers You can't even string a sentence together, let alone tell anyone about us.
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  2946. Vedkanya we've never had "power". Why would we want power?
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  2947. All morons write nonsense in the comments sections of YouTube.
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  2948. @Le grand Renson No.. we have always been a force for good.
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  2949. @Willtakemorethan_ Freemasons are not so much concerned with Solomon, as his principal architect, Hiram Abiff. Of course, there is one quality which we applaud, if not his relationship with God, and that is his renowned wisdom.
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  2950.  @dontalkt2meboutheroes  Not being around at the time, we will never know.
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  2951. @Jason Marston We don't have York OR Scottish rite in UK in the same format as the usa.
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  2952. @Jason Marston Jason... isn't 10 "more than 3"?... as I said? TBH, I wasn't sure about the amalgamation of some of the Degrees and if they were counted as separate or not. But thanks for the clarification.
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  2953.  Crossing the Line  That's exactly WHY people should be attentive to me. Because information from me is for real.. not just the speculation from others who THINK they know what they are talking about.
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  2954.  Aghelyas  Not at all. Freemasonry provides food for tonight but does not tell you what to think.
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  2955.  Aghelyas  wellllll your Gillette analogy falls on its face really.... Why? Well it's because there are hundreds of different types of razors out there... hundreds of different versions of the same thing. Freemasonry is unique. There is nothing on Earth like it.
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  2956.  @bushpilotdude7154  who's a liar?
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  2957. So it's just going to be business as usual then. Pathetic.
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  2958. @admins trator This did not show the secrets. No Mason will tell you what they are, even if they are insignificant and only relevant inside the Lodge.
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  2959. @John Michael Gonzales where have you got THAT claptrap from? Freemasonry mentions nothing even REMOTELY like that. NO mention of religion is made. If it were, most would leave Freemasonry. It is SECULAR.. not religious. I wish I could get you in a bar, buy you a beer and tell you just how wrong you are.
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  2960. @Tanya Morrison Hey Tanya, how's it goin'?
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  2961.  @EmptyTheaterMask  IF he invited you to join, he was going against the rules. A man must "come of his own free will and accord". Creeps? Please tell me what evidence you have for that. I don;t want conspiracy theories and "I saw a video that said....".... EVIDENCE.
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  2962. @Michael Moussa ahhhh another victim of the Taxil Hoax!
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  2963. @widows son I'm glad you have posted this. It's important to realise that although the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) is the oldest Grand Lodge in existence and it does set the standards (principles and tenets etc) for all other Grand Lodges throughout the world that wish to be considered as "Regular" or "official" Grand Lodges, it does NOT "regulate" any other Grand Lodge. All other Grand Lodges are independent of UGLE and they operate independent of it. As long as the basic principles of Regular Freemasonry are maintained, any Grand Lodge can do as it pleases and may still be called "Regular".
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  2964. @Jon Nisbet The worlds first Grand Lodge was created at the Goose and Gridiron Tavern in London, England 1717. However, Freemasonry has been going for a long time before that. The first RECORDED making of a Mason was from 1646. It was Elias Ashmole, Initiated in to a Lodge in Warrington, England.
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  2965. @Wally 1970 We make no such promises. The only promises we make are never to reveal the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked.
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  2966. ANOTHER MISLEADING TITLE OF THE VIDEO. HERE TO STAY? THAT'S NOT NOT NOT WHAT THIS MAN SAID.
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  2967. I wonder what her Late Majesty would have thought about the government of the day.
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  2968. @K31011 Probably the better way would be to apply via a Lodge website. At a meeting, we normally don't have time to talk to Candidates.
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  2969. Why is he filming the cop? Right away, he's antagonising the cop. What a dick.
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  2970. @MJ-oh1vy Networking for personal gain is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN in Freemasonry.
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  2971. @Robert Castle Why do you say that Robert? When was the last time YOU went to a meeting?
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  2972. @clauclau draws Scroll forward to page 30 https://www.freemasonrytoday.com/magazine/9-magazines/160-winter-2018
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  2973. @Betty Nankya it cost you to be a member.. you don't make money as a Mason.
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  2974. @Reason there are Masonic biker clubs. Here in England they are called the "Widows Sons". Here's their website. http://widowssons.com/uk/
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  2975. @Harry Chapman different people get different things out of it. The general hope is that it will assist men to examine themselves... learn about who they are and hopefully make the world a better place by encouraging rthoise men to be BETTER men. There's a huge philanthropical side top it as well. For example, most air ambulances in the UK could not fly without the cash donations from Freemasonry.
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  2976. @Matt Crawley Good morning, Matt. Just what is it you'd expect to see? What is it, do you think we are hiding? You've made the accusation, now flesh it out with some evidence.
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  2977.  @MattCrawley_Music  Morning Matt. Your post "hot a nerve" because it is far from unique. Many posts have a similar tone and I suspected, like those, it was serious. The "closely guarded secrets" are nothing more than the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked. Everything else is open for discussion to non-Masons. It's the conspiracy theorists that tell you everything we do is "secret". Not true at all. A level of knowledge? Well that's down to the individual Mason to learn about himself... that's the knowledge we promote. Nothing sinister. The reason that we hold our meetings in private is that it's a club like any other and men pay dues to attend. also, those men have EARNED the right to be there by having various qualifications. Also, some sensitive info about people requiring charity is often brought up. That sort of thing has to be confidential, otherwise, those in need would not feel confident if all their business was common knowledge. Please feel free to ask me anything you like.
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  2978.  @MattCrawley_Music  Good evening, Matt. The traditional method is to approach someone you know who is a Mason and to ask them to propose you, but even to be proposed, you must satisfy some conditions. 1. Have a belief in some sort of supreme being that created the universe. 2. Be male. 3. Have no criminal convictions. 4. Be able to afford the fees without too much strain on the family budget. 5. Have the support of the family. If you do not know a Mason, you may apply via the web site of your local Lodge. It will take a little longer, as a lodge member has to propose you. He will want to take his time to get to know you before he is happy to propose you for membership. Every member must take part in an Initiation ceremony that we call the "First Degree". Then there's the Second a while later and ultimately the Third or Master Masons Degree. These Degrees are to encourage you to learn about yourself and the way in which you interact with society and other humans in general, in order to make the world a better place. It is hoped that the Candidate will take it upon himself to study further such of the liberal arts and science as may lay within the compass of his attainment. At a meeting, we may have a business meet to discuss the finances of the Lodge, we may have a degree ceremony, we may have a visiting lecturer or a Masonic lecture. We will consider any communications to the Lodge and address requests for charity. there may be outside events we need to decide upon, visits we may do etc. Almost nothing is secret in Freemasonry. It's just the conspiracy theorists that will tell you that our lips are sealed. The ONLY things in Freemasonry that we take an obligation not to reveal are the modes of recognition. The sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked,. All else is open for discussion. So.. if you have specific questions, please feel free to ask.
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  2979. @user-kk2mz4wk3l The phrase was first used by Woodrow Wilson just after WW1.
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  2980. @annettelocke Impossible for Freemasons to be Satanists. Why? Because the PRIMARY REQUIREMENT for membership, is to have, at the centre of one's life, a single supreme being responsible for the creation of the universe. Satan did NOT create the universe, and not even Satanists believe he did.
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  2981. @Dawn-Marie Or It's because fools like you twist words to make it sound like we are guilty of something.
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  2982.  @AdamtheFreemason  ...because she knew most of her audience would be American.....tried to make her answers have words of two syllables or less...
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  2983. @theotheratticus Hear hear. Of course, Popes down the ages cannot ever announce that Pope Clement got it wrong about us...as that would destroy the concept of papal infallibility.
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  2984. @Jay Heredia Prove it.
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  2985.  @ab3ki84hayate  🤣🤣🤣
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  2986. Grow up.
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  2987. @James Hastntposted And aren't we glad we did leave. Nobody said it would be a bed of roses, but had it not been for covid, this nation would be rising high against all it's other former EU "partners". I'm so so so glad we're out of the cesspit that is the EU.
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  2988. @Anthony Mcculo Yes. A Supreme Being. The being that created the universe. We refer to this being with names like "The Great Architect of the Universe" or "The Grand Geometrician of the Universe". This does not serve to identify the being with any one religion so that all religions can be included.
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  2989. @Young Vanny http://www.dgleastafrica.org
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  2990. @Isacar Pena Can you explain the circumstances?
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  2991. Let's face it, you have no real clue what you're talking about, have you?
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  2992.  @tonyryan649  You haven't a clue. Brother TeeCee asked for examples and evidence.... so far nothing from you.
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  2993. @a Routledge No it isn't. How can you have a holiday from a fraternity?
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  2994. @Ruben Magdaleno We have ZERO power.
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  2995. @Sue Craft It is true to say that only in the USA many years ago, black men were forbidden to join Freemasonry DESPITE fighting alongside their white compatriots in the revolutionary war. So one of these soldiers, Prince Hall, applied to the Grand Lodge of England and, in conjunction with the Grand Lodge of Ireland, was granted a patent to form a Lodge under their jurisdiction. I am happy to say that in the vast majority of states of the USA, it is NO LONGER the case where blacks and whites are kept apart. Black men may join any Lodge they wish.....even Prince Hall Lodges. But.. as I said, this is in the majority of states. In some of the Southern states, the old way of thinking still exists and blacks are not welcome . To me, these men are NOT Freemasons. In England, where I live; at the end of the meal that we always have after a meeting, we have a piece delivered by a man called the Tyler. One of the lines in that piece says "....we praise each brother, fair or dark, who bears no moral stain"... and this is in reference to the colour of his skin... the main thing is he bears no moral stain... we're not remotely interested in the colour of his skin. Yes, you are right...women are not allowed to join Regular Freemasonry. This is simply a matter of tradition. It is largely thought that Freemasonry emerged from the guild of stonemasons that created the wonderful Medieval cathedrals of the middle ages. All stonemasons were men.. only men could handle the physical exertions of that job and so that spilled over to Freemasonry. However, Eastern Star is NOT the female "branch" of Freemasonry. It is a sorority, but not an equivalent. There does exist other versions of Freemasonry....females only.. and mixed. Neither of these are officially recognised by Regular Freemasonry (the original one) but they do very similar rituals, wear very similar regalia and have similar aims. Relations between these Lodges are usually very good and many Freemasons are even married to Lady Masons! And.. if you ask Lady Masons, they wouldn't even want to be allowed to join us. However, I am a bit of a heretic. It is my opinion that ladies SHOULD be allowed to join Regular Freemasonry if they wish, but of course I am in the minority. IF you do the right research... not just reading a book by an anti-Mason or watching a few YouTube videos, then you will see that Freemasonry is VERY badly maligned. It IS a force for good. All the silly stories you hear about us being the bad guys simply are not true. By all means, ask me ANYTHING about Freemasonry either here or at my email and I'll do my best to help you. therealist1964@yahoo.co.uk
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  2996. @Jacqueline Amoit Good morning, Jacqueline. Do not be sorry to ask a question. Questions help us to learn. The answer to your question, is YES. In Freemasonry, the colour of a man's skin is completely unimportant. We do not care about colour, background, profession, wealth, religion, politics. What Is important is a mans character and his integrity. We have men from all walks of life, all meeting together as equals, with the shared values of kindness, charity and care for our fellow man. We are a no-religious and non-political order with over 6 million men all over the world. Please feel free to ask me anything you like about Freemasonry.
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  2997.  @AdamtheFreemason  LOL.. NAUGHTY ADAM!
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  2998.  @dalebattaglia  Completely incorrect. We don't swear "blood oaths" (whatever THEY are) to cover up any wrongdoing by other Masons. If a Freemason commits a crime, he is morally (not to mention legally) obliged to confess. Indeed, it is part of the Initiation, that a man is told that he must obey the laws of anywhere he resides and also to "strictly obey the moral law". There is a famous case, the Frederick Seddon case, where the accused, on trial for murder, used a Masonic sign to the Judge in court, in order to secure an aquittal. The Judge, himself a Freemason, acknowledged the signal and said in court... "It is not for me to harrow your feelings – try to make peace with your Maker. We both belong to the same Brotherhood, and though that can have no influence with me this is painful beyond words to have to say what I am saying, but our Brotherhood does not encourage crime, it condemns it". The rest of your post is so ridiculous, I have not the time nor the inclination to address it. Now go away and polish your tinfoil hat.
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  2999. @STANLEY Please feel free to ask any questions you like. I am more than happy to answer them.
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  3000. @Underp4ntz_Gaming_Channel Most Freemasons are just ordinary men, working hard to provide for the family on an average wage. Power? We have zero power apart from within Freemasonry. you have a very skewed view of Freemasonry.
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  3001.  @TaxingIsThieving  Most Masons are ordinary working men, struggling to pay the mortgage and support their family the same as millions of others.
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  3002. @eleni michailidis Good morning. Would you be kind enough to explain your hostility to Freemasonry?
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  3003. @petesil005 No, and no. Neither of those things happen in Freemasonry. Now go and polish your tinfoil hat, ya jerk.
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  3004. @Matthew Vanio Oh oh.. another person whose application was rejected.
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  3005. @karen monica We usually use English language in here.
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  3006. @Moonchild17 ZACTLY!
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  3007. @mamz21 You'd know what goes on at a dogging event then would you?
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  3008. @disabled submarine vet They have animals on submarines? Why else would they need a vet on board?
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  3009. @Douglas Ruff Duncans was published in 1866. The Grand Lodge of England was established in 1717. The United Grand Lodge of England was established in 1813. There is NO 7th degree in Craft Freemasonry. In fact Freemasonry consisted of only TWO Degrees up until around the 1729's, when the Third or "Master Masons" Degree was included.
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  3010.  @douglasruff7145  Good morning, Douglas and thanks for the response. I repeat, Douglas, the Royal Arch is the continuation of the Third Degree and is not a separate entity in itself. This is as laid down in CRAFT. Freemasonry. You claimed that Duncan's was published before the Grand Lodge of England was formed in 1717...the 18th century. It was not. It was published in 1866...the nineteenth century. You are factually incorrect on that. I don't know anything about Lincoln or Leigh, but Baigent was a Mason. He was also a bit of a "free spirit" coming out with all sorts of spurious claims. He was also editor of "Freemasonry Today". He was replaced... it cannot be said if it was a forceful or harmonious replacement, but I do not believe that those with an interest in Freemasonry, really thought he was a good Editor. Anyway, He claimed that HBHG was virtually identical to Dan Brown's "The Da Vinci Code". The Judge in the court case disagreed and the case was dismissed, further suggesting that he was a bit of a fantasist... in my view, and lots of other views...too. You obviously take this seriously and have carried out a little bit of research in the right places (not just watched a few YT videos as most here who claim to have "researched" have done) and I do not believe you will my post. We should agree to disagree, but I thank you for your post.
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  3011.  @barrynewell4767  Barry... at the formation of UGLE in June 1717, the first Grandmaster was Anthony Sayer.
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  3012. @It'sThatOneChickAgain CallThePoPo Of course we exist. Wanna know anything? All you need to do is to ask me and I'll answer your questions.
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  3013. @Gerard Virgona There's still around 45,000 Masons in Australia.
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  3014. @Rainbow Rose Yeah... these people who leave Freemasonry usually fit in to a few different categories. 1. Applied to join, got rejected. Result? Sour grapes. 2. Never were a Mason and are just lying to curry favour with the anti's like you, Rose. 3. Were Masons, but got thrown out for, perhaps breaking the law. Result? Sour grapes. 4. Religious lunatics with half a brain that use YouTube as their sole source of education.
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  3015. @D G If you simplify it like that, you don't get the true picture.
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  3016. Its absolutely astonishing how that little gobshite is able to pull the wool over so many people's eyes...im guessing it's the "anything but Tory" thinking.
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  3017. @Tanya Kotze who's using the family brain cell today?
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  3018. @Folofus Why?
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  3019.  @francescadeyo7045  They're not. Almost nobody in any senior position in the world are Freemasons.
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  3020.  @folofus4815  So why SHOULD our meeting places be burned down?
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  3021. @GTA GAMEPLAY VIDZ LMAO!!.. No.. lol... just... no. Seek professional help.
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  3022. @misterbonzoid5623 What an absolute bell.
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  3023. @trevorwright2967 No, Captain Cook did not discover or map Antarctica. He was the first to cross the Antarctic Circle and to circumnavigate the Southern Ocean, but he never sighted the continent itself. He came very close to it but was blocked by thick ice and fog.
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  3024. @Imperium Romanum A mans religion is irrelevant in Freemasonry. You don't even have to have a religion. I've been a Mason for over 20 years and don't have one.
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  3025. limpthemememan the skull and the crossed bones are a symbol of death. It's allegorical and reminds us that no matter how rich we are...no matter how successful we are....no matter how we do when alive, we all end up the same way. This is illustrated in the Third Degree.
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  3026. @Lovely Lady as a woman, you cannot join "regular" Freemasonry, but there are Female Freemasons here and there. Where in the world are you?
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  3027. @Stevie Tripp Thank you for that poem. Are you familiar with the works of Edward Lear? There is more sense in one line of his poems than in this.
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  3028. @georgiaboi71 it's more like 32% actually. 14 presidents of the 44 (some say it's only 43!) have been Masons. George Washington was the first and Gerald Ford, the last.
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  3029. Did you see the medal ribbons on her chest? It's more like a clown costume than a proud uniform. Most of them...if not all...I would regard as "Mickey Mouse" medals... ie,. gained for not doing anything particularly outstanding. The overriding words in the reasons for the awards are "meritorious service"...in other words, they just come up with the rations. She picked them up, just for doing her job. This completely devalues the whole idea of the military deocration.
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  3030. Freemasonry is incredibly open and not what you think at all. Almost nothing in Freemasonry is secret.
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  3031. The bimbo voiceover lady introduced this man as a former Royal Navy SAILOR.. then at 1.45 refers to him as a decorated SOLDIER... stupid cow.
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  3032. @Lusaga Mtc "Hidden" in the broadest sense in that we make a promise not to reveal them to anyone outside of our organisation. However, they are all readily available to anyone on the internet.
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  3033. 6:29 in.. my goodness. May I have CeCe's number please?????
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  3034. @libertas5552 If you actually believe the crap that Salza comes out with, you get everything you deserve. How gullible. It says far more about you than it does about us.
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  3035. @BirdGuio Probably because you've been listening to conspiracy theorists, or Masons that have been thrown out, or those that have applied and been rejected. Freemasonry is a benevolent society, that is the source of MILLIONS to be given to various charities. My own Lodge runs a soup kitchen for the homeless of my city. I have just returned home, after manning it from 10pm last night to 8am this morning. I usually spend two or three of my rest days from work doing this. A while ago, we completely refurbished a kids playground, because the local authority couldn't afford it. We financed it and as a few of the members are engineers etc, we did the work too. There. Now you've heard good things about the Masons. Sacrifice? Goodness me, you must be so gullible. NOBODY is EVER harmed as a result of Freemasonry.
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  3036. @Jessica Kate Brain of stone.
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  3037. @Kalvin Eaton Well it is a nice Merlot I'm drinking, but as a 33rd Degree Freemason I categorically deny all your laughable accusations. Either produce evidence or cease your ridiculous claims.
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  3038. @Bob Agg The Scottish Rite is French.
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  3039. This is a direct consequence of multiculturalism, as hugely encouraged by Blair. This sort of thing is a DIRECT RESULT of Blairs policy.
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  3040. @ Glenn MacDonald It's not even a "society of secrets"...I WISH people wouldn't say that! ALMOST NOTHING is secret in Freemasonry... all that is, is the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked. Everything else CAN be discussed with anyone, Mason or not.
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  3041.  @braxtongraham5433  It's not a "Freemasonry bible"...it's just a Bible.. same as a regular bible. And it's there because a man has to swear an obligation during the ceremony. This is in the same way as when a witness goes to court.. they are sworn in on whatever holy book is relevant to their religion. A courtroom and a trial aren't religious and neither is a Freemasonry.
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  3042. @robseyes35 there are plenty of men in Freemasonry of varying colours. However, if you are in an area of predominantly white men, you will get a predominantly white collection of Masons. Approximately 12% of the population of the USA are black. For example, to illustrate the opposite, if you are outside the Grand Lodge of India, you will see hardly any (if any at all) white men coming out of the building!
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  3043.  @zachmccaleb7281  I you are interested in joining and know where and when his Lodge meets, then simply speak to one and ask. An alternative is to simply apply via the state website.
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  3044. @Bass Lover well look at videos NOT about Freemasonry.... because that never happens.
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  3045. @Boris Bellatrix Humans tell lies.. Freemasons are humans so naturally, Freemasons tell lies.. BUT.... Freemasons are, by their nature people of good character... yes they make mistakes like everyone but they TRY to be better people by adhering to the teachings of the Craft. Nobody is perfect.
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  3046. @my-tbeats Kennedy said that secrecy was repugnant... yet he kept numerous lovers secret from his own wife... so I'd treat anything that man says with a pinch of salt.
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  3047.  @mytbeats  I AM the enemy. As a 33rd Degree Freemason with over 230 years membership behind him...I think I know what I'm talking about. Kennedy, like all politicians was full of crap...
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  3048. @Simona Ivancic Really? Such as?
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  3049. To be clear. I am a "Leaver" and despise the EU machine. I love Europe and our European neighbours because I embrace our differences rather than using those differences as an excuse for conflict and disdain. I believe that scumbag Cameron was paying lip service to the nation, by giving us the choice, believing that never in a million years we WOULD vote to leave and that's why ne never posed the correct question...stay or go. The question of leave or remain should have been posed and THEN, negotiations should have commenced, based on the possibility that we would vote to leave. Those negotiations would have produced a "deal" and the contents of that deal should have been presented to the public BEFORE we went to the polling booths. I was a supporter of Cameron, thinking he was an honourable man. Remember how he said, no matter how the vote turns out, he'll drive it through? He obviously thought it would be a landslide vote for "Remain". when it never went his way, he bottled out and ran. 23rd of June 2016 we had the referendum. On the 24th, when the result was known, he made a speech. This is a part of it. "But the British people have made a very clear decision to take a different path, and as such I think the country requires fresh leadership to take it in this direction. I will do everything I can as Prime Minister to steady the ship over the coming weeks and months, but I do not think it would be right for me to try to be the captain that steers our country to its next destination. This is not a decision I have taken lightly, but I do believe it is in the national interest to have a period of stability and then the new leadership required. There is no need for a precise timetable today, but in my view we should aim to have a new Prime Minister in place by the start of the Conservative party conference in October". However, he is quoted as saying in2014... "Brussels has got too big, too bossy, too interfering..." I wonder how many interests in Europe he (and many other politicians...influencing their vote) had after this which made Leaving a bad idea. What a scumbag. What scumbags.
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  3050. And I suppose that massive structure in central London that was built as an HQ...is a cover up building. Pillock.
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  3051.  @tweadz9846  No. SOME "sects" (you really ought to call them appendant orders) require a man to be Christian. Most, including Craft Freemasonry (blue lodge), do not.
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  3052. @Rasyiqah Abzan You may be wrong.. or right.. we can't tell, because your post makes no sense!
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  3053.  @ianHolmes-up2oc  LOL..and I'll bet you're a "Remainer"... that moaned and moaned and moaned..and when WE told you guys to "get over it" you just moaned some more. Pathetic.
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  3054. @JeffreyMyersll GAOTU is the acronym for "Great Architect of the Universe", which is a name that can be applied to all deities. This allows men of all faiths to use that term and when they do, they are referring to THEIR own deity, whether that be Yahweh, God, Allah, etc.
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  3055. @Kristie Doll and what is that Kristie?
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  3056. @vonroretz3307 No. The reason for the "disapproval", is because Pope Clement got it all wrong. He assumed all Freemasons were the same. We aren't. He assumed those continental Masons, who do not have the same principles as us...were the same as English Masons. We most certainly are not. But now that the truth is out there, the RCC do not have the integrity to admit their mistake...papal infallibility must be maintained. Pope John Paul 2 did go some way to an apology, when he removed the requirement for excommunication...for the same reason. Catholic Masons are in a "state of grave sin"..but are no longer excommunicated. In the coming years, I also expect that particular stain to be removed.
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  3057.  @user-ob1gy8cz1d  I feel affront at being lied abouy and as such, will counter every lie I find. Here's part of my Masonic CV. A Freemason for 26 years. Past Master of two lodges. Grand officer of the United Grand Lodge of England. Holder of the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite. Now go and polish your tinfoil hat.
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  3058. It doesn't say new world order. It says new order of the ages. Quite different.
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  3059. @sky scan Sorcery? LOL.. you mean you think we sit around with pointy hats and pore over cauldrons with frogs legs and bats eyes on the go? LOL... what an idiot. Oh, and Aleister Crowley never was a Freemason either. Go back to school.
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  3060. @Rayana Wolfer It is thought (though not certain!) that Freemasonry emerged from the stonemasons guilds of the middle ages. All stonemasons were men...this is due to the work being pretty arduous and heavy, so much better suited to males than females. This tradition carried on in to Freemasonry. There are indeed groups of ladies who CALL themselves Freemasons. They dress almost identically, carry out almost identical rituals and have the same aims. However, as Freemasonry for men emerged and rules, such as "men only" were promulgated, it was set in stone (see what I did there?😂) that to be a Freemason, one had to be male. So no matter what these ladies call themselves, they cannot be Freemasons. These ladies groups, like the gentlemans groups do not admit the opposite sex. When asked, most ladies who were not in the female group, said they wouldn't want to join male Freemasonry even if they could. I must admit to being a bit of a heretic though. As a male Mason, I think it is about time that ladies WERE permitted to join us if they wish. We must move with the times. We have recently lowered the age a man may join from 21 to 18... as most of the world now recognises that people become adult at 18. University Lodges have admitted Undergraduates from the age of 18 for some time now, but I think the lowering of minimum ages for all is the right thing to do.
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  3061.  @RayanaWolfer  Nope... not temples. The buildings the stonemasons were charged with building, were, at the time, typically cathedrals and other similar stately edifices. Temples were much earlier. I think you do yourself a disservice when you refer to yourself as a fool. At least you have the brains and open mind to accept comments and corrections. Never forget that symbols are open to the interpretation of the individual....😉
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  3062. @Jackie Beharie Freemasonry is as open as the day is long. Even what we keep to ourselves, is readily available on the net and in libraries. Seriously...ask me a Q and I'll answer it.
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  3063. @tompchromedome Please tell us all why you think we are corrupt. Be SPECIFIC and then present evidence. Exactly HOW are "corrupt"? Secretive nature? Rubbish. Hardly anything in Freemasonry is "secret", and that which is is easily found out. The info that we keep to ourselves is only important within Freemasonry. We really don't care if you know the "secrets" or not. All else can be discussed with anyone, Mason or not. you really are under a misapprehension. the notion that all cops are Masons is ancient history. While it was true that there were at one time, many police officers in Freemasonry, these days, there are no more cops in Freemasonry than there are butchers, bakers and candlestick makers! It is important to realise that police officers are at the behest of politicians and I would point the finger of blame firmly at the House of Commons and the House of Lords. When those arseholes get their act together, perhaps less kids will suffer.
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  3064. @patric jackson The quote is "the LOVE of money is the route of all evil". You are NOT Illuminati you are a conman trying to get cash from gullible people. How do you sleep at night?
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  3065.  @stuartjenkins3039  Good morning Stuart. My apologies for getting back to you after a year. I have only just seen your response. Well you say Maggie "kow towed" to the EU. Well, I'd call it "cooperation" rather than kow towing! Don't forget, the EU was a very different institution back in 1982 than it is today. Maggie would do deals with the EU and make concessions with them, when it was the right thing to do for the good of Britain. To be an inflexible and rigid leader would not be the thing to do. I am not saying I agree with everything she did... there were things I certainly would never do.. but that's me with my extremely limited knowledge of things at the time.. things that only a few people in the cabinet knew. So the EU. It was originally a trading bloc of course. But now, it wants to be a nation in it's own right. We did the right thing by voting to leave. It is getting too big and powerful for it's own boots. And before you deny it is anything more than a trading bloc.. why would a trading bloc need it's own army? If the EU were to fall back to being just a trading bloc, I'd be more than happy to remain a member. But it's far far different to the animal it was nearly 40 years ago.... no. To have our laws and standards dictated to us by a bunch of feckless, principled bastards that they are AND have to pay for them to do that? No thanks. Oh and Callaghan was a buffoon and was widely known for it. He was good at PR and was seen as an "all round good fellow".. his nickname was "Sunny Jim"...but good politician?.. No. He was nothing more than a mouthpiece for the Civil Service and the Unions of the day. I don't know for sure who gave the order to send our vessels to the South Atlantic in the late 70's, but it is more than likely to have been the Defence Minister at the time (I THINK it was Dennis Healey) but even that would have been largely due to the advice and guidance of the Civil Service. Oh and it wasn't two submarines sent down south, it was one submarine and two frigates. I don't know if you have any agreement with my words, but my post made a year ago, stands in my view.
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  3066.  @Elghast  Good morning. No, I'm not mental. Allies? Ok, explain to me how the Argentinian forces acquired Exocet.. a FRENCH missile...to use against our forces when it was widely known that Argentine/UK relations were deteriorating and when the balance of probability was that it was to turn in to an armed conflict. Why would ALLIES arm the ENEMY? Having served in the Royal Navy for a long time and worked with those members of NATO of whom you speak, I can say with some authorities that, generally speaking.. not in all cases...Britain is reluctantly respected when it comes to our armed forces, but they do NOT consider us friends! Have you ever served in the armed forces and seen conflict? Well, I have. There's nothing like being "at the coalface" to explain a situation! I will keep further thoughts of other European armed forces to myself. You seem to think that NATO is an honourable institution, dedicated to one goal of world peace. Having been a NATO delegate for a short while, yes, the outside look is impressive... but it;s far far from perfect. When you have inside knowledge as I do, then you may speak with some authority. for the time being, I'd keep quiet if I were you.
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  3067.  @stuartjenkins3039  Good morning Stuart. Yes, France, our so called "allies" and European colleagues, eager to foster entente cordialle.... sold devastatingly powerful weapons to be used against us. Profit before friendship, isn't it? Is that the sort of thing a friend does? If you had a gun shop and had pistols to sell...and you know the pistol you sell will be used on your friend.. would you sell it to the guy? Of course not. Same deal. To compare the sale of Hawks to SA etc is irrelevant because your argument was that those countries in the EU were, as you said "our allies" and as such I should not call them "European Bastards". They must have a different definition of the word "ally".
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  3068.  @stuartjenkins3039  Stuart, Did you also know that Dennis Healey, decided to avoid steel where possible to make our ships...they used aluminium instead. Lighter.. and therefore uses less fuel to propel them. Yeah... the only problem is that aluminium burns... and it provided no protection to the structural integrity of the ships in battle. Saving cash rather than lives. Bad call. Thatcher was her own woman. To call her a mouthpiece shows a staggeringly shallow appreciation of her character. She was KNOWN for it. Her economic policies are questionable...I agree with you there... but again, you and I do not know what went on behind closed doors. What is certain (for me anyway) is her patriotism. I honestly believe that SHE believed what she did was for the good of the nation. I actually met the lady on a couple of occasions. Once ashore in London at an offical "do" and once aboard ship in Sierra Leone. The Sierra Leone visit was quite surreal. She was there for some Foreign Office job, but got to know about the visit of our ships and wanted to visit. She made a point of visiting not just the Wardroom, but the messes of the senior ratings AND junior ratings. She could handle ships ladders very well! On the mess visits, she told her aides to make themselves comfortable with the officers as she wanted to relax. She herself was accompanied throughout the ship by the youngest member on board....a 17 year old Steward called Melhuish. She spent a LOT of time in the junior ratings messes and even had a few beers. Far from being the stiff, uncompromising iron lady we all knew... she was the life and soul of the party. Not something I could see Michael Foot doing! Rex Hunt, was an admirable chap and if that was his opinion, then I can only say "I don't know"... so can't comment on that. I'd be speaking of something of which I have no knowledge and don't wish to leave myself wide open to being called a "blowhard". And I'm not going to second guess what Labour might have done. Labour always were a strange bunch. There have been some good leaders.. and some...er.. not so good. I only think it is a shame John Smith passed away when he did. I feel he was a good man and probably would have made a good PM. At least it would have prevented that complete and utter twat Blair from becoming PM when he did.
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  3069.  @stuartjenkins3039  Stuart, if you are going to call me a liar, then this conversation is over.
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  3070. He's an awful man. I know from personal experience.
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  3071. @Lil Tunechi JR Google your local Lodge.
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  3072. @happierabroad I explain it by saying he is talking tripe. huge doubt that he has ever been a Mason and if he has, he must have been asleep all the time. Here's the proof. He says a Mason must protect another Mason even when it comes to murder, treason or other cap[ital crimes. the OPPOSITE is true. how can I prove it? Simple... buy a ritual book and READ the ceremony for yourself... that will bear out what I say.
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  3073. @Ty Wells Questions regarding Freemasonry? No problem.. just ask.
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  3074. @davidchiumeraable Women ARE prohibited from entering REGULAR (ie official) Freemasonry. There are other organisations that claim to be Freemasonry, but are not, that women may join.
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  3075.  @davidchiumeraable  Sadly, some comments are removed by YouTube...goodness knows why. Craft Masonry is the only form of pure and ancient Fremasonry there is. Of course, there are appendant orders, like Scottish Rite and York Rite, but it is important to know, that the highest Degree there is, is the Third Degree (sometimes called the Master Masons Degree) of what Americans like to call the "Blue Lodge". The ban on ladies joining is not a geographical thing. In order for any Grand Llodge to be "Regular", ie "official", it has to adhere to the principles and tenets set down by the United Grand Lodge of England, the worlds premier Grand Lodge. One of those tenets is that membership is open only to males. Any Grand Lodge that does allow females to join is "Irrregular and therefor, does not practice Freemasonry. I hope that helps.
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  3076. I was sent a message that there was a "person having a baby" near me... a PERSON? NO! IT'S A WOMAN HAVING A BABY! ONLY WOMEN CAN HAVE BABIES!
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  3077. @Baron of Haste Better than that. I'm a Freemason and have been for almost 23 years. We're very very open and I'm happy to answer anything you care to ask. I can tell you 99.9% of it. But to answer your original Q., We are a worldwide fraternity of some 6.5 million men, dedicated to moral self-improvement and philanthropy. We only take men who have a belief in a supreme being, doesn't matter what religion they follow, if any, are free of any criminal conviction and do not expect any special privilege as a result of their membership. Contrary to popular belief, we do not recruit. If a man wishes to join, he must approach us. This can be done by speaking to a Mason you know, or by contacting us via a website. Each Grand Lodge is separate from the rest, but the United Grand Lodge of England is the worlds oldest in existence. Here's our website which should help answer any immediate questions you might have. www.ugle.org.uk If you have any more questions, please let me know and I'll do my best to answer you.
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  3078.  @phillyfan410  So you'd silence me given the choice? Adolf Hitler had the same idea in the 30's 40's. What's it like to have the mindset of the worlds most evil man?
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  3079.  @godlovesyou2759  Anyone that takes Alex Jones seriously needs to have a word with themselves.
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  3080.  @yehyeh4044  Nope, she didn't. This is so annoying. People like you repeating HALF-TRUTHS and then making us out as bad guys. She NEVER said there aren't any secrets in Masonry. The reporter asked "True or false, the Masons is a secret society?" Her answer was "No, that's false". And it IS false. We are not a secret society. How COULD we be, if we are discussing it here? YES, Freemasonry has "secrets". But they are a tiny tiny tiny part of it. The "secrets" are the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked. they are the only things we take an obligation to to reveal. Anyone can find them out and we don't care if you know them or not. It's not the CONTENTS of the secrets, it's the symbolic integrity maintained by keeping a promise not to reveal them.
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  3081.  @martbau25  It is, simply a fraternity. It is secular and non-political. We are 6 million strong and exist in almost all free nations around the world. Our members come from all the worlds faiths... from all backgrounds and from all strata of humanity. All in Freemasonry are considered equal. It is very common to have multi-millionaires in a Lodge, with the Master of the Lodge being a guy that makes pizzas. Each Mason is held in exactly the same regard as any other Mason...the world over. We prize high integrity and morality. It is a society veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols. It takes good men and makes them better. All discussion of religion or politics is forbidden. We prize unity and harmony...those subjects create division and discord. Freemasonry is one of the worlds biggest contributors to charities. We don't just raise cash...we promote outreach in society. Lodges provide food and drink to the homeless, provides assistance in children's projects. There are 22 hospitals in the USA, founded by and which are funded by Freemasonry...for the FREE treatment of children, if their parents cannot afford it. Is that enough to be going on with?
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  3082. Isn't Cate just wonderful!?
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  3083. @floophee or the knowledge that there are a lot of morons that think they know about Freemasonry.
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  3084. @michaelabell2332 No, we really don't. What would be the point?
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  3085. @annemichelle6842 Thank you, anne.
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  3086.  @user-td1zo3tv9p  Never heard of liferafts? And Overnout? Sheesh... no such thing. You've been watching too much TV.
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  3087.  @Huttworker  I always thought US warships were dry these days.
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  3088. @Hailey Phillips Please explain your post.
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  3089. Gardners Brother talks about his execution being brutal... while I suppose the manner in which Gardners victims died was just magical!
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  3090. If ANY man in that campaign was a decent man, it was McCain. Obama proved himself to be dishonourable. Sorry John, you got that one wrong.
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  3091. @Luis Mazariegos Guerra what utter rot. Please provide Chapter and verse of where Freemasonry is mentioned in the holy bible. We do NOT run the USA or the rest of the world. That is silly conspiracy theorist nonsense. We are as open as the day is long.. all you need do is to ask me.
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  3092.  @Luisn_n  As I said.. ASK ME. No worship of anyone or anything happens at a meeting. But then, why should I even bother talking to a man that get's his information from The Simpsons. Grow up, ffs.
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  3093. @Salzburg 49ers 4 life I'm not a billionaire. Nobody in my Lodge is. However, we do have a couple of multi-millionaire's in my Lodge.
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  3094. @healthconsultant8755 Well as Freemasonry isn't a secret society, that doesn't affect us!
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  3095. @Oscar Myer Otis He would have taken you to a dinner (a "white table") maybe, but you wouldn't be able to attend a formal Masonic meeting. That's members only.
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  3096. @Themba Shawn You don't need to be a member to find out so very much about it.
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  3097. @Steven Harvey Beans? Jack dip? Wth are you talking about?
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  3098.  @stevenharvey9797  lol...you mean the same Bill Cooper who died during a shootout with the Police? Lol...why not continue your education by browsing through the musings of Charlie Manson??? Or David Koresh?? Lol....silly man.
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  3099.  @stevenharvey9797  lol...he's Alex Jones...he's Jim Marrs...he's David Icke...all men laughing all the way to the bank about you gullible people and the way they have duped you all over the years. They are the conspiracy theorists equivalent of a "Christian Healer"...
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  3100.  @stevenharvey9797  of COURSE Icke doesn't think they are lizards...or that Masons rule the world..but he's convinced a LOT of paying customers that what he says is true...
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  3101.  @stevenharvey9797  Well....he's dead now. 1 down, several million to go!
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  3102.  @stevenharvey9797  this is true. Sadly, people prefer to believe the bad over the good. Human nature, I suppose.
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  3103.  @stevenharvey9797  I don't have a clue about gnosticism, nor have I ever claimed to. That's not a subject that Freemasonry covers.
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  3104.  @stevenharvey9797  LOL.... yeah ok then... cya.
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  3105. @DrewPicklesTheDark So, your opening sentence.. high on insult and low on substance. Your second sentence referring to "secret societies" or "societies with secrets". Those two are not interchangeable and it is a indicator of your prejudice to read them. Your third sentence goes on about privilege. The only privilege in Freemasonry is the ability to help others who cannot help themselves in the name of charity. Your fourth sentence, is patently untrue. My family is nothing special within society. I went to a normal school and didn't even go to University. I served in the Royal Navy and now teach engineering to young people. I was invited to the 33rd Degree in October 2018 after 21 years of being a Freemason Your entire post is nonsense.
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  3106. The look on Whitehall's face when Dame Judi finished.
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  3107. Utter nonsense. Grow up.
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  3108.  @erik01270  A work of fiction.
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  3109. @erik01270  All done to make them seem mysterious and interesting. Let's be honest, most "celebrities" are airheads under the control of managers, publicists, art directors, choreographer etc. Lady GaGa (although not an airhead...she is still under contracts to studios, management etc) does that sort of thing a lot...but being female, cannot be a Mason...sorta proves what I'm saying, yes?
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  3110. @明杜志 Do you really think we care?
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  3111. @DarwinPagusan This post completely contradicts your previous one.
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  3112. @jnjrob806 No. We are very clear on what is secret and what is not. Here's what is secret in Freemasonry. The sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked. That's it. All else is open for discussion with anyone.
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  3113. @Mr Moss Applied to join and got rejected, did we? Or perhaps you were a Mason who did something wrong and got thrown out? You sorry excuse for a man.
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  3114. ...and you're upset you're not allowed in huh?
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  3115.  @TaxingIsThieving  Excuse me?
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  3116. @Brian Glantz Every man gets in (or doesn't!) on his own merits. Having relatives in Freemasonry gives no special treatment, other than precedence at Degree ceremonies.
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  3117. @milaalt1141 Thank you for your respectful inquiry. Freemasonry is a worldwide fraternity, dedicated to moral uprightness and charitable works. We are non-religious and non-political. In fact all discussion of religion and politics is forbidden at our meetings. Our origins are prety much obscure, but it is believed that we started in England or Scotland...when? Well that's anyone's guess. Masonic scholars have suggested that it is possible that we are over 1000 years old. We are not a secret society. You may see people saying that everything in Freemasonry is secretive. Not true. Almost everything in Freemasonry can be discussed with anyone else and indeed, I always invite questions from anyone who is curious. We have over 6 million members worldwide. Most free countries have their own Grand Lodge. The United States has one Grand Lodge for every state. Please feel free to ask me any questions that you wish.
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  3118. @lisalove6327 What do you mean?
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  3119. @Armiof Ghad We don't have a Masonic God. Freemasonry is not a religious organisation. Each Mason must believe in his own god prior to being Made a Mason and maintain that belief throughout his time as a Mason. No Mason is ever required to take on any more religious beliefs that the ones he held before he became a Mason. Can you explain what you mean by their "attitude"?
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  3120. @Radical DEFINITELY! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqkowVU5mZI
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  3121. @Keta Mends 3Masons? Dear oh dear...
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  3122. @oneman4412 LOL...what rubbish. Neither of those were Masons. The FR was not inspired by REAL Masons. Evil?... god, you have NO idea, do you?
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  3123.  @oneman4412  LOL. Ok, let's go through my qualifications for my post. 25 years a Freemason. Grand Officer of the United Grand Lodge of England. Past Master of TWO Lodges. Holder of the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite. Visited Lodges in 22 countries around the world. I would suggest that my experience in Freemasonry leaves me a whole lot better informed than you. I don't do social media at all. Now, what are YOUR qualifications?
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  3124. They are talking about on permanent bases, not in the field.
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  3125. @denisstephens8793 Two and throw? You mean "to and fro".... I assume that was predictive text.
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  3126. @Jesse Henley 22. Financed by the Shriners for the FREE treatment of ANY children.
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  3127. @DeathBringer 3rd No worship of anyone or anything happens at a Masonic meeting.
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  3128. There isn't any.
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  3129.  @SuppressioHibernicis  It seems to me, that perhaps your Proposer and Seconder did not do their jobs properly. It is THEIR job to make sure that you will be a good fit for the Lodge of which they are members. Conversely, you should have met up with the brethren of the Lodge at various social functions to get to know them, before committing yourself. It's important to realise, that the character of a lodge, is a product of the members of characters and personality. Not ever man can fit in to every lodge. My advice, if you are interested in re-joining, is to seek out a few different Lodges. Let them know you are interested in rejoining and that you will be looking at a few different Lodges. Do the social thing and then if you do find a Lodge that you think you'd fit in to; join. Of course, the reason for your expulsion will need to be addressed first. If you don't find a Lodge you like...don't join.
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  3130. @Beverly Seventh Day-Adventist Church Freemasonry has nothing to do with religion. Why do you people always go on about it as if it does?
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  3131. If the BH pilot got the wrong aeroplane, then the towers question should have said "do you see aircraft at (fore example) "your green 45" meaning there is an aircraft at 45 Degrees to the right of where you are. This will tell the BH that there IS an aircraft at so and so position..do you see it? If there is more than one aircraft near the BH, then the tower should mention them all. This is not a criticism of those in the tower, but a criticism of the routines that they follow.
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  3132. Says there's two side to every story...talks to his lawyer...then admits it. Seems to me like he is just saying what his lawyer told him to say. Looks like the Beeb and other media outlets have learned from the Huw Edwards case. That said...if what has been bandied about is true... a couple of flirty Whatsapp messages... surely a sacking is overkill somewhat? Of course it all depends WHAT was said in these messages...something I expect we'll never see in public. Perhaps the contents of the messages WERE really disgusting, in which case a sacking MAY have been warranted. But has society gone too far now? Too far the other way? Hurty words? Is that really grounds for ending a man's career?
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  3133. @Tony Hi Tony. Wearing the point of the apron up isn't really done in most Lodges or areas. most wear it down. It's not wrong to do it, or even right.. as each district or area is self governing and it may have a special significance. For example, in their Lodge, they may say that it symbolises pointing towards the heavens.. reminding us that there is always something above us. Some may wear it that way as a direct nod to ancient masons who wore a bib and brace type of apron, but often the halter neck bit which covered their torso was left to hand down... like the flap of most aprons. Fascinating isn't it?
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  3134. @Stephon Graham Thats because a woman cannot be a member.. but she can know all about it.
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  3135. @frankthompson6503 Frank.. you're talking absolute tosh. We don't "follow St. John". As previously mentioned, no specific deity or other representative of a faith, is required. Nobody knows the origins of Freemasonry but what is certain, is that it is so old, it PREDATES the existence of Germany. MOST Freemasons are Christian. Freemasonry is not a religious organisation... it is a fraternity. Stop telling lies about us.
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  3136. @James Moran It's because there is very very little in Freemasonry that cannot be divulged by us (although that info is freely available on the internet and in libraries) so it's perfectly acceptable for a woman to be an expert. There are many women who work at Freemasons Hall in London, England and doubtless around the world too. Your post, really is invalid.
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  3137. Then we dont want you. Do not spply to join.
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  3138. @Ansari Saheb. Truth. One of the three grand principles on which Freemasonry is based. The other two are brotherly love and relief.
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  3139. @Stick18 Nah.... not really. For a start, there's very little in M&D about Freemasonry. And even that which is, is clumsily written in a confused and amateurish style. Also, if you consult M&D to "learn about Freemasonry", that's probably about the same as learning about Astrophysics by consulting the works of Galileo. IF you really want to learn about Freemasonry, you should ask a Freemason, like me.
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  3140.  @stick1851  Your first statement was "I mostly understand what goes on behind closed doors"..but then you put a stream of things which are blatantly incorrect when it comes to Freemasonry, chiefly you said "who is worshipped".... nobody and nothing in Freemasonry is worshipped. I suppose you think it's "Baphomet" LOL! The Priory of Sion gave birth to Freemasonry!? LOL.. What an idiot! The Priory of Sion was a hoax organisation created AND dissolved 1956! But I guess... "that's "what they want us to think" huh? Go away, you silly man.
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  3141.  @AdamtheFreemason  Absolutely Brother. And it's so badly written that is tough going. On the upside, if you are suffering from insomnia, then this is the cure!
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  3142. Bianca Bonapart What would she have to gain by lying? She's not a Freemason.
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  3143. @Hector Sanchez zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzactly.,,, we aint a secret society at all.
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  3144. @What they Say K If they do, they're talking nonsense.
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  3145. Nope.. don't take any notice. That book is not about Regular Craft Freemasonry. It is a collection of 32 essays on comparative religions and Pikes OPINIONS on how they relate to Freemasonry. He only actually wrote around 1/2 of it.. the rest he "borrowed" from other people.
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  3146. @Laki KK Actually, Satanists are quite happy to admit their beliefs. What bothers me, is when idiots like you say that Freemasons are Satanists. Do you realise how ridiculous your claims make you look to normal reasonable people? It's like you are incapable of independent thought and have to reply on what other people tell you.
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  3147. As Fragged is from "As FoRmerly AGreED. There ya go. You can have that one for nothing.
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  3148. @kyle acunia I don't know if you are aware, but the Shriner's are an appendant body of Freemasonry. In order to join the Shriner's a man MUST be a Master Mason.
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  3149. @GoVitasCom the doors of the United Grand Lodge of England are wide open to anyone who wishes to visit. We actually run tours of the building, the library and the museum of Freemasonry, several times a day, most days of the year for free and for anyone. You may then wish to visit the shop on site where you may purchase anything that a Freemason might wish to purchase. This fulfills all that you have asked for in your post. Numbers had bottomed out a few years back and now are rising again. These things always do tend to go in cycles. the last "high" was after world War 2. Many veterans missed the cameraderie of the armed forces when they were demobilised back to Civvy Street and so looked for a similar fraternity. They found it in Freemasonry. The world today is more economically fragile, which means that men must work longer hours and when they are not working, family time comes a close second. This is just one of the factors which influences membership of Freemasonry. If you do not have a chance to visit London to the UGLE headquarters and take the tour, why not just ask me? I have been a Freemason for over 20 years and am a Past Master of TWO Lodges. I am also a member of the United Grand Lodge of England. Ask me anything you like. If you prefer, you may email me at therealist1964@yahoo.com
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  3150.  @govitascom9610  Yeah...I know. It's a rather unfortunate acronym. And yes Monty Python did a joke about Masons too (it was actually quite funny..I do like a bit of Python) so here's a bit of it here... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqxZ3H5nAy0 Anyway, Nobody actually came up with the acronym. It started as the Grand Lodge of England... but then the "Ancients" and the "Moderns" got together.. they "united".. so we had to add a "U" to it. It can't be called "British because it isn't. Britain consists of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. UGLE only covers England and Wales. There is an independent Grand Lodge of Scotland and a Grand Lodge of Ireland. If you're interested, our website is here:- https://www.ugle.org.uk
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  3151. @PotatoJoe69 No. Wrong. Ask yourself this... if these men are so powerful.. why would they need to join Freemasonry to carry out their nefarious activities? The answer is that they WOULDN'T.
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  3152. @Stephen Bachman nope.. ya got that wrong. A stonemason works with unworked stone and makes it in to fantastic scupltures. Brickies work with preformed bricks. There are different theories on where the word "Freemason" comes from, but the one I go with is the one which suggests it comes from a stonemason who did not work on one site. Many stonemasons in the middle ages started and ended their careers on the same building. A Freemason would travel freely from site to site to ply his trade.
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  3153.  @MrPolandball  Well, I don't know about that. Looks very convincing to me. Very attractive!
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  3154.  @beng2984  ....what's not?
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  3155. @mr.sprumford7140 That has long since been debunked as a hoax.
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  3156. @Jackd6148 We don;t conduct our meetings in secret. They are in private. Big difference. How could our meetings be secret? Secret meetings are those that are held at a place and time that is purposefully kept from everyone except those involved. Freemasons meetings are on websites etc, that detail when and where they will happen. You're just clutching at straws now, aren't you, John?
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  3157. @Shirl&rudy We aren't hiding. What makes you think we are? It's a ridiculous myth that, for some reason has been believed by so many people. We have, what we call "secrets". These "secrets" are nothing more than the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked. They are of no importance whatsoever. The only reason they are never disclosed outside the Lodge, is because we have taken an obligation not to reveal them. And this itself is a symbol of our integrity as men. Everything else is completely open. you may ask me anything you like about Freemasonry and I'll be happy to explain. The "secrets" are only called that because we don't reveal them. We don't care if you know or not, BECAUSE they have zero importance outside the Lodge. In fact, they are so UN-secret that they are freely available all over the internet and in libraries. Ask me anything here, or if you prefer at my email therealist1964@yahoo.com
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  3158.  @shirleyalvarez234  You are very welcome Shirl&rudy. I am so glad I was able to explain all this to you. If you need any more info or have any more questions, then please come back to me.
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  3159.  @paulnguyen8104  Paul you said "anything secret is in darkness". That was quite clear and specific. No allusions or assumptions. The thing is, I called you out for saying something stupid and you don't like it... hence your backpeddling. It's a typical conspiracy theorists way of handling an argument that he is losing. Blame the detractor by saying it is HIS fault for misunderstanding. Go back to making Barnum statements like the rest of your ilk. Secret society? So the fact that the HQ of the largest and oldest Grand Lodge of Freemasons in the world, the United Grand Lodge of England, is a huge building in central London with "United Grand Lodge of England" plastered all over it, runs free tours of the building, library and museum of Freemasonry, several times a day, most days of the year , for ANYONE for FREE, where you can visit our shop where ANYONE can buy ritual books, regalia, Masonic jewellery etc etc.... makes it a "secret society". Go away, you fool you're trying my patience.
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  3160. @Queen Sectonia If you are a woman, you are not eligible to join regular Freemasonry, sorry.
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  3161.  @TheSkinbeat  I could say the same about you lot.
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  3162. the tit in the tie is blaming Baldwin. He is supported by supposed "experts" that he trusts to make things safe. By the logic that this cretin is spouting, every time he wants to take a flight anywhere, he should learn how to be a pilot! Do these people learn auto mechanics every time they take a drive? Disgusting individuals trading in tittle tattle. Pricks. Fox News. Says it all.
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  3163. Whats this from?
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  3164. @Naseem Ahmed The strict definition of nepotism is as you said... helping blood relatives to the exclusion of others... that's why she said it's a bit LIKE nepotism.. as we see those in Freemasonry as our Brothers.
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  3165.  @Aion-z3i  No it isn't. Laurel wreaths play absolutely no part in Freemasonry.
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  3166.  Howard Sturrup  Trump is a multi-millionaire. Successful in business and many other aspects of his life. You are not. I'm not saying Trump isn't an arsehole... he is. But you cannot call him a moron.
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  3167. @very rare What do you mean "normal men"? We ARE normal men!
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  3168. @GamindReality '81 Back in the 30's and 40's Adolf Hitler had the same idea about us. Must be nice to have the same mindset as one of the biggest mass murderers and hated men in history
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  3169. @dubstep1994 I agree with you.
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  3170. I was a subscriber to the Voice of Reason website set up by Bellfield. He seemed to talk a lot of sense. He was anti-woke and pro Britain. I like that. However as his videos got more and more insane..and not insane in a funny way, either...I thought it more prudent to leave this strange man to his own devices and unsubscribed.
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  3171. @Franco Brewer Name the questions (or give the timestamp) of which you are unhappy with the answer.
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  3172.  @GreatMobileGaming  Idiot. There are many Christians in Freemasonry, including the Archbishop of Canterbury as was, Dr. Geoffrey Fisher.
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  3173. @T FP In an aid towards equality, they disguise a mans hands, which can be a giveaway of the "class" he belongs to. A man who is a manual labourer will have quite different hands to a Chief Executive of a bank for example.
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  3174.  @TomPark1986  Indeed it does.
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  3175. @Amoso Wako You won't make any money as a Mason... in fact it COSTS money to be one.
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  3176.  @RibzUK  Forget it. He or she is just a brain dead troll. You won't get any sense outta them.
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  3177. To be clear though, ladies CAN use the Garrick Club facilities... they are always most welcome.. they just do not qualify to pay for membership. It's just a tradition and Britain loves tradition.
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  3178. @Sally McMurray Where?
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  3179. @Leak Anderson You're thinking about the Republican/Democratic Party (delete as necessary)
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  3180. @vasari corridor So you really think he'd attack an organisation of which his Vice President and his Director of the FBI were members? Righhhhhhttttttt........
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  3181.  @maryjane7043  I've been a Freemason for over 20 years. My own belief is very similar to yours. But even if a man believes in Allah instead.... he can be a member. It matters not WHICH God a man believes in.. but the fact that he believes in a God of his choice and is happy for his Brothers to believe in whatever God works for them. So where's the problem?
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  3182. @CJ 442 What a novel way to prove you are a very ignorant person. Well done!
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  3183.  @northman4545  And some morons think it IS.
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  3184. @Theempiresf49 Freemasonry has no god of it's own. Each member believes in the same god he believed in before he became a Mason, where that be Jesus, Yahweh, Allah etc. and no further religious affiliations are required after he has joined...ever!
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  3185.  @isim.9698  As a 33rd Degree Freemason, I can categorically deny this.
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  3186.  @rasul407  Whatever that was, it was NOT regular Freemasonry.
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  3187. @Holly Morgan Correct.
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  3188.  @Level_No_Curve  Learn to spell like the big boys before you try to play rough.
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  3189.  7th Sun  As my Brother Will says, Israeli Freemasons do, but that's their personal choice. As a body, we do not support OR condemn Israel as a body. We distance ourselves from any contentious subjects, like politics and religion.
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  3190.  @sbtopjosh4098  Who kidnapped him? It wasn't Freemasons because we simply do not do that.
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  3191.  @Bluefoxxred  Sorry?
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  3192.  @rasul407  I am. Holly is right. YOU are not Freemason and can only therefore speculate. I AM a Mason and know what I am talking about.
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  3193.  @rasul407  What handshake? We don't do handshakes.
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  3194.  @briansacount5  Poppycock. You don't have a clue what you're talking about. You've probably never even set foot in a Lodge room.
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  3195.  @briansacount5  My apologies, I responded to the wrong person.
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  3196.  @faker1819  No. There isn't. Or if there is, present it here.
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  3197.  @Wiseman108  This is a tired old hoax that has been doing the rounds of the internet for a while now. For a start, all of the curators of the museums that have allegedly held these writings have NO idea about them... they have never been there. The language used in the text is not Pikes. He used to write and speak in a particular style. The style in which the writings have been communicated is absolutely nothing like Pike's normal writing style. In the texts there are words and phrases, never ever used during Pike's day that only emerged much later. Hoax. Hoax. Hoax.
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  3198.  @Wiseman108  Nope. Freemasons don't hate anyone. Not even the Catholic Church. We find their opposition to us puzzling, but we respect their opinion. As for the Illuminati....they are nothing like you imagine. They were scientists and philosophers who liked to discuss various issues of science, morality, philosophy and world events, who met in secret because they would have been accused of "HERESYYYYY!!!" by the church of the day. They were NOT the shadowy figures that inhabit the mind of the likes of Dan Brown. they only existed for around ten years at the back end of the 18th century. I know you'd love for them to still exist and be bad guys but, the truth is rather more boring, I'm afraid.
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  3199.  @Wiseman108  Nope. "Higher grades" don't exist. We are all equal in Freemasonry. Freemasonry has nothing to do with religion. We don't know any fantastic secrets that's being held by any churches....stay away from the conspiracy theorists. Think for yourself.
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  3200.  @Wiseman108  No, it is not. For a Lodge to be regarded as "Regular"... ie official, it must adhere to certain principles and tenets. Any body outside of this cannot be regarded as Masonic. On the continent of Europe, there have existed several groups who call themselves Masons, but they do not require their members to be conviction free, have no requirement for a belief in a supreme being of any kind and admit women. Regular Freemasonry demands a belief in a supreme being, males only and no criminal convictions. What they get up to is up to them... but it is not Freemasonry. Just because they call themselves Masons... that does not make them Masons. After all, could call myself a chair. that doesn't make me a chair! The Illuminati have not existed since the late 1780's. If any group are carrying out Satanic rituals, they are not Freemasons. The first instalment of the Assassins Creed franchise first appeared in 2007.... the year AFTER The Da Vinci code was released... 2006. Dan Browns book and the subsequent movie, raised the profile of Freemasonry, and so the authors of Assassins Creed built in to the story, certain aspects of Masonic and Templar history to give it some impetus and contemporary meaning. That's it. It's just a story. the game is not a link to Freemasonry or Templar lore of any description. The templars were, to all intents and purposes, finished in 1307. The Bilderberg Group were not founded until 1954. There can be no link whatsoever. There is no substantial evidence to show and link between the Knights Templar and Freemasonry. There is confusion because of the modern day Masonic Knights Templar. We exist as a side order of Freemasonry and exhibit the same qualities of the KT's of the middle ages. Again.. no discernible link between us and them. In all my 23 years in Freemasonry and the Lodges I have visited in 22 countries around the world, work in the same way and carry out the same ceremonies with the same secrets contained in each. I am a Mason from England. I could just walk in to a Lodge in Jaipur and partake in the ceremony right away.... because they are 99% the same wherever you go. And why WOUILD Satanists want to be Freemasons when the aims and principles of Freemasonry are the exact opposite from that which a Satanist believes? It's just ridiculous to say that we are, in any way, the same as Satanists.
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  3201.  @Wiseman108  Well I HOPE you don't believe it. It reallllly is all a load of old tripe.
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  3202.  @faker1819  I don't even remember talking to you. I have checked up on the posts for the last three months...and there have been no exchanges between us. I think you may be confusing me for someone else.
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  3203.  @paulmontgomery23  They call themselves Masons, but us REGULAR (ie official) Masons do not recognise them as such... so they aren't.
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  3204.  @avinavith5448  It looks like Brother Tee Cee has tired of you. Please allow me to answer in his stead. To start with, nobody and nothing is ever worshipped in Freemasonry. We are a fraternity, not a religion nor a substitute for one. Why secrets? Well, we take good men and make them better. Better in terms of integrity, character and compassion. As you may know, Freemasonry is big on symbolism, so we give our members things that they must conceal... the famous "secrets". Promising to conceal those things and keeping that promise, is SYMBOLIC of integrity. So what ARE the secrets? Simple. They are the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked. Yes... that trivial. But.. if any Mason divulges any of those things and is found to do so, he is subject to Masonic discipline, which could lead to him being expelled....as he has promised not to reveal them. Revealing them, means that his word means nothing....and that means he is not a man of integrity. So you see, the "secrets" are not concealed because they are sinister of Earth-shatteringly important... they are concealed to symbolise a man's integrity. Please feel free to ask me anything you wish, regarding Freemasonry.
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  3205. @TheInfographicsShow Nice to see a completely balanced approach with a question like yours loaded with the word "SINISTER" right from the off.
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  3206. @Marty Bear Freemasonry requires that only men of integrity can join. A Man with integrity proves such, by being asked to keep a promise. That promise is never to reveal the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked. That's it. The ONLY secrets in Freemasonry are those signs, grips and words. They are a tiny tiny part of the rituals that Freemasons practice. EVERYTHING ELSE is open. I can tell you anything you like about Freemasonry but will not divulge that sign, grip and word. Keeping that promise is symbolic of my integrity as a man. How can you believe us? The only way I can prove 100% is for you to join and see for yourself. I'm not inviting you to, of course, just stating a fact. But one thing I've noticed here is that there are so many accusations of things we are SUPPOSED to believe and things we are SUPPOSED to have done. EVERY SINGLE TIME, I have asked for evidence of the claims from these people.... nothing. Not one piece of evidence.... and then they go quiet, or change the subject. Every answer I give, is reasonable and logical pointing towards it being accurate and truthful. So, if you have any questions, please ask and I'll do my best to answer you. It's up to you if you believe me or not.
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  3207. Reparations... no. Aid? Yes.
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  3208.  @caryrevels6584  What on EARTH does your post mean?
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  3209. Completely devalues all the TRUE greats of cinema in days past.
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  3210. @Robert Harris Rich? You must be joking!
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  3211. @sree hari If decapitated bodies have been found., it's nothing to do with us.
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  3212.  @mr.peabody9832  Very well.
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  3213. @Yogurt The potato Your teacher probably applied to join but got rejected.. thats why he doesn't like us. Ask me anything you like.
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  3214.  @TheHeartOfTheHour1  Nope! We don't have any "texts", dunno what you're talking about. Lucifer isn't even the name for the devil, it's a mistranslation of the MANY translations of the Bible from the original Hebrew. Lucifer's mistranslation refers to a Babylonian King, not the Devil. Lucifer is the LATIN name for the planet Venus. Yes this guy IS a Freemason. Now, who is likely to be correct? A Freemason who is speaking from authority and experience or you, who cannot think for himself, has never had an original thought and is simply regurgitating the rubbish he has seen elsewhere on YouTube. Feel free to ask me anything. We are open and transparent.
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  3215.  @AdamtheFreemason  Heheheh nice one Adam.
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  3216. @blackcreekorganicfarm296 Boy are you so far from the mark or what?
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  3217. Guys... we need to call it the Grauniad.. not the Guardian.
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  3218. @Iddy A Is your name short for "Idiot A"? There is no such thing as the new world order.
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  3219.  @robertmashburn8330  Hi Robert. Glad you are being positive over getting back in to the fold. Please remember though, that Freemasonry is inclusive of all faiths and as Brothers, we all agree that what's really important, is the character and integrity of the Brethren. Your Step-Dad sounds like a fine man and a shining example of Freemasonry. A great role-model to have. I only wish I could have had the same. If I may, I'd like to address your take on the lady in the video. As you are quite well aware, I am sure, the history and ceremonies of Freemasonry, are open for anyone to study. It is only the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked that we take an obligation to conceal. We don't broadcast the contents of the ceremonies, purely because it would spoil it for any potential Candidates. And to be fair, we really don't care if anyone outside Freemasonry discovers our secrets...as they are completely unimportant...it's the concealing them that is important. Only men of honour are capable of making that promise not to reveal them and keeping their word. I'd love it if you would keep me in the loop, Robert. So that I may raise a glass to you, when you finally rejoin. That's will be a great day, my Brother!
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  3220. The Duchess of Cambridge on one side...the Duchess of Sussex on the other. Class and classless.
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  3221. Never. We don't want to.
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  3222. Lol.. love this guy!
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  3223. @Mrbee Henderson The G does not have a specific designation. It means whatever the individual Mason wants it to mean. It can mean God, Geometry, Geometrician, Gnosis.....anything. The thing about Freemasonry is that it doesn't tell you what to think.... it simply provides food for thought. It means different things to different men. If YOU believe the "G" means God, that's absolutely fine.
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  3224.  @roxysmith1534  Nobody is SERVED in Freemasonry. Yes, the heads of the Lodge is referred to as the Worshipful Master, but in the old English context whereby "worshipful" means "worthy of respect", in the same way as "His Worship, Judge Smith" or "His worship Mayor Jones". Masters of Lodges are often com pared to babies diapers. We change them regularly and usually for the same reason!
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  3225. @yf777a You are incorrect in your first statement. Freemasonry makes no such teachings. You, like so many people, confuse things with astonishing stupidity. THIS is our stance on religion. Each Mason has his own private beliefs. We don't care what they are. The ONLY requirement for membership is that the member believes in some sort of benevolent Supreme Being. We do not insist that all religions are the same. We leave religious beliefs to the individual Mason. All we insist on is that no religious and political talk occurs at our meetings. Be don't ban BELIEVERS.... it is the exact OPPOSITE of what you say.. we just ban discussion of those beliefs. And why? Because religion and politics are the two subjects that cause the most anger and upset in the world. Most, if not all wars are caused by religion and politics.... we are about unity and friendship.. not division and hatred. We all believe that any religious activities should take place in an appropriate place and time. There is NO blaspheming of God. Many Freemasons are Christians and some are even Ministers of Religion.
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  3226.  @jesussaves7615  Muslims think the same about Christians. They believe that if a man doesn't believe in Allah, he too will be damned. Can;t you see it;s all the same, just from a different viewpoint? What makes you think you're right and Muslims are wrong? That's incredibly arrogant. and what does your stance mean? It means unrest, division, hatred, war. Freemasons have their own beliefs, the ones they had before they were Freemasons but our philosophy is to have those beliefs, but to let all others have theirs and not use our differences for hatred and division. I think our way is best.
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  3227.  @sandradavies7804  No, it's a benefit.
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  3228. @Bill K You need to be a member to join... not to study it. Freemasonry has very little in it that we keep to ourselves... our "secrets".. but even they are freely available on the net and in libraries. I have to say, my wife is a better ritualist than I am as I get her to test me when I am learning it! THAT'S how secret it is!
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  3229. @Nana Akwei If you are female (as your name would suggest) you could never join Regular Freemasonry. If you are male, you simply google the website of your nearest Grand Lodge for example, the Grand Lodge of Texas if you live in Texas.
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  3230.  @AdamtheFreemason  Well said. Nothing like tarring us all with the same brush huh?
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  3231. Bercow. The gift that keeps on giving...
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  3232. @cheekyminx8220 Please name names. Tell us all, who you think are/were Freemasons and I can confirm or deny your suspicions.
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  3233.  @lisalush8220  Stillllllllllllllll waiting.....stillllllllllllll waiting.
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  3234. @Claudio Dominguez Nope.. he wasn't. He was a member of various organisations, but never joined Freemasonry. There'd be no point. He has been described as the "wickedest man in Britain"... and Freemasonry is the polar opposite of that.
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  3235.  @claudiodominguez.  I need to do research? I have been a Mason for 25 years and am a Grand Officer of the United Grand Lodge of England. I know what I am talking about. He never admitted to the fact, as he wasn't a Mason. If you KNOW he was a Mason, you must also know his Lodge name and number. and of course, because of his love of self promotion, he would have had his picture taken in his regalia. Please provide a link to any pictures you find of him in his regalia. In reality, Crowley was initiated into the grade of Neophyte in the Golden Dawn’s Isis-Urania Temple at Mark Masons’ Hall on 26 November 1898. They used our facilities, but the order he joined was NOT Freemasonry. It's quite normal for various groups to rent our rooms for their own use. This was the case with Crowley. I'll wait for your apology.
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  3236. @Roger Wilson, what makes you say that, Roger?
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  3237. @Jay Workman not sure exactly what you are referring to. There is most certainly no sacrifice involved in any Degree of Freemasonry. However, there is a death. The story of the Third Degree, is of the principal architect of King Solomon's temple, Hiram Abif. When the temple was almost complete, three Fellowcraft workers accosted him and demanded of him, the secrets of a Master Mason. He had promised not to reveal them to those who are not qualified, so did not tell them. They murdered him because he decided to keep his word, his integrity being so important to him. It's symbolic.. allegorical...it never really happened, but it is hoped that the message of the Third Degree is communicated to him, that death holds no terrors for honourable men. So there you go.. it's a death, but not a sacrifice. And it confers on men the highest Degree there is.. the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason. More questions? Please feel free to ask.
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  3238.  @jayworkman747  Not at all, Jay. I'm certain that it goes on. And it is a disgusting business. All involved should be jailed for life. But ask yourself this. If someone wanted to get involved in human trafficking, why would they need to join Freemasonry to do it? Jay, perhaps I should explain my qualifications for saying what I do. I was initiated in to a Lodge 23 years ago, when I was in the Royal Navy. As a result of my service, I am well travelled and have visited Lodges in 22 countries around the world. I am a Past Master of TWO Lodges and am now a Grand officer of the United Grand Lodge of England. When on an exchange with the USN, where i served for a total of 6 years, I joined the Scottish Rite and in 2018 was invited to the 33rd Degree. I have served on boards and authorities within Freemasonry at the highest levels. I KNOW Freemasonry intimately and can say with hand on heart, Freemasonry does NOT sanction such things and in fact the opposite is true. As men of integrity, we condemn such actions. I'm not saying that all Freemasons are sweetness and light... I'd certainly cross the street to avoid some of them...but the vast, vast majority are. Now, out of the two of us, who do you think is more likely to know the truth about what you say concerning Freemasonry. Fine, you can say I'm lying. I cannot prove anything that I have said unless, of course, you were to join, but based on the balance of probability and with the application of common sense, I feel anyone with half a brain cell knows that I am telling the truth. That's good enough for me. so as we have got to the stage where all you are going to do is to call me a liar, I see no point in continuing this exchange. I will no longer reply to your posts. I will let those who view the exchange, judge for themselves, who is telling the truth.
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  3239.  @taroman7100  The strange thing is, that prior to his association with her, Harry was a decent man, a level headed and compassionate bloke who really did want to honour Diana's legacy. This I know for a fact as I have met him quite a few times. Now, he's simply pussywhipped. How very sad. I am certain that Diana would not approve.
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  3240. @nora arrowood And I'm sure Penny's very pleased about that.
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  3241. @Roachaximus Good morning. Absolutely not. Freemasonry makes no such distinction. A man's colour does not dictate his character or integrity, so yes, black men may join.
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  3242. Sorry Darren, but if you can't quit as job without blubbing, you won't stand a chance as a politician. As much as I agree with your outlook and opinions...you should have stayed at GB News. I hope you prove me wrong.
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  3243. For goodness sake, grow up.
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  3244. @Clare Mallah but Freemasons have Catholics. We don't have religious or racial discrimination....we think they are disgusting and we certainly frown upon it. Satanic? Where did you get that ridiculous idea from? Just Google the Taxil Hoax. That will probably explain the rubbish you have been hearing.
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  3245. @Clara Mallah I don't need to check it. I know for a fact that if the Catholic Church knows a man is a Mason he is excommunicated. So yes, thats right he cant be a Knight, because he'd be kicked out before he got that far. Catholicism is intolerant.. Freemasonry isn't. I think the Freemasons win that one!
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  3246. @cegecej It's only called an altar, because it is the place where the holy bible rests when we meet. It tends to be only those Lodges in the US. Most lodges around the world don't have an altar and the bible is set elsewhere in the lodge.
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  3247. @Guijosa 93 It's not secret..... that's just something the conspiracy theorists tell you.
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  3248. @Monique Brown Why did you post that?
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  3249.  @dienerallahs1419  Many Freemasons are Muslim and read the Koran. There's no need for you to say that.
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  3250. @vinski well this Is curious. He doesn't remember? Is he an old man? Does he have memory condition? To say he was brainwashed, is of course, nonsense...it's not something we do. Nor would he hide it. We are open about membership and indeed proud of it too! Perhaps you could contact his Lodge and see what info they have?
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  3251. You have no evidence to support that claim.
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  3252. @Davis Fitzgibbon It's normal to pause when there is a full stop in a sentence.
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  3253. They are ALL corrupt. There's no difference between them on that score.
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  3254. @A Watchman TBH, I don't call it a temple..I call it a Lodge Room.. but many people do call it a temple because the ceremonies in blue Lodge Freemasonry, conclude with the Third Degree... the highest Degree that there is in Freemasonry. That ceremony is about the slaying of the Principal Architect of King Solomons temple, who, through complete integrity, refused to disclose the secrets of a Master Mason and the Lodge room is a representation of that temple. There is no worship of anybody or anything in Freemasonry. Freemasonry has no God, no liturgy, no promise of salvation and no sacraments. It has nothing in it to suggest that it IS a religion. Unfortunately religious zealots think it is and they are so utterly convinced that it is, that the lack of evidence is a mere trifle!
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  3255.  @leeolson1  USN or RN?
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  3256. @P. sh This is video of TURKISH Freemasonry which is NOT recognised by Regular Freemasonry. If you like, they are not REAL Freemasons and they engage in practices that Regular Masons do not. We definitely do not regard them as Freemasons.
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  3257.  @tiaanvanwyk101  I don't give a hoot if his Dad in Law was in to the Occult. What's that got to do with his opinions on Freemasonry? Pike................. gawd that man is a right pain in the arse. Although he was a great orator, lawyer, general etc etc. he was an awful writer. Morals and Dogma, the oft misquoted tome that he published was very poorly written..and he only actually wrote half of it. He "borrowed" the rest from other works! The books subject is comparative religion, a particular interest of his. Combine this with his confused way of writing and speaking and you get a book that really ought not to have been written. In fact he invited his bosses in Freemasonry to write the foreword... it was less than complimentary. To part quote from the foreword...."it would have been better if he had written less and borrowed more". The thing about Freemasonry is that it is not dogmatic at all. It doesn't tell you what to think...it provides food for thought and you can make up your own mind. This is largely why we use symbols... the interpretation of which is up to the individual. Now.. Veith. Firstly, an apology. I should have said he hasn't set foot in a Lodge room.. while there was a meeting in progress. And he hasn't. But let's examine him and others who "expose" Freemasonry. They are all on the take. They do it to make money. They (like Alex Jones, David Icke, Jim Marrs etc) allllll make a pretty penny out of the gullible of this world. They ALL make scurrilous claims about Freemasonry.. but they offer no proof and the gullible.. the paying gullible.. just lap it up. They all come out with the same stuff. Anyone with an open mind would rip apart what they say. Those who are inside Freemasonry can and do too. So I ask you one question. You have two guys. You have one guy who makes accusations, but is not privy to all the information available. And then you have another guy who refutes to those allegations. He is an expert and has all the information he needs at his fingertips. Who do you believe?
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  3258.  @tiaanvanwyk101  I received the 33rd Degree in October 2018. I am a Past Master of TWO Lodges and am a Grand Officer in the United Grand Lodge of England after more than twenty years of membership.
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  3259.  @isisvero7682  Indeed Isis Vero. I call it "being economical with the truth". You can come up with any answer providing you state the relevant information and hush up the rest. Here's an example of what can be done with the "right questions". National service in this country is what is called "the draft" in the USA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0ZZJXw4MTA Veith, like all of these types of people, has reached his conclusion and then ferrets about for the "evidence" to support it.. and keeps quiet about the things that disprove it.
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  3260.  @tiaanvanwyk101  It doesn't exist. Well, it does... just in thriller novels and movies etc. The human mind just loves a bit of intrigue.. a bit of cloak and dagger stuff. Thats why so many people believe in it.
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  3261.  @tiaanvanwyk101  Only in that I know the name. He was an American Freemason and not many over here have really heard of him at all.
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  3262.  @tiaanvanwyk101  If you take the phrase in it's loosest sense then "new world order" happen all the time. It means a shift in the organisation of the world or at least a large part of it.Woodrow Wilson, for example, used the phrase near the end of the first world war to indicate a massive change in world politics. He was right. But YOU are coming at it from the conspiracy sense. You are insinuating that people like Freemasons are conspiring together to bring about changes in a 1984 style, of mass containment of the population of the planet, slavery if you will, to serve the "few at the top". It is, at best, fanciful nonsense and at worst a sever case of mental illness. I have zero idea about the Popes. I was raised as a Roman Catholic but some years ago, I realised that religion is nothing more than claptrap and distanced myself from any religious affiliation whatsoever. So I have zero interest in this Pope or any before. Please remember that Freemasonry has a policy of ZERO association with religion and politics. And that suits me just fine. Now, if you are going to go on and on about conspiracy theories, please go and bother someone else with them. If you wish to ask specific questions about Freemasonry, then I'm all ears.
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  3263.  @tiaanvanwyk101  The reason a man has to have believe in a deity, is so that he has the ultimate authority that there is to swear before, when he makes his obligation not to reveal the traditional modes of recognition... the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked. Other than calling upon a man's deity to watch over our proceedings, no further reference is made to any deity in Freemasonry. I say again, for the umpteenth time, there is no religious worship of any kind in Freemasonry. Have you noticed, that when you come up with one ridiculous accusation after another, I answer it with a completely plausible and reasonable answer?
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  3264.  @tiaanvanwyk101  For a start, Lucifer is not the name of the Devil.. never has been. It was a mistranslation in the bible caused by one of it's many translations...Aramaic to Hebrew.. Hebrew to Greek.. Greek to Latin..Latin to old English and finally old English to English. But however you slice it.. Lucifer was never ever used correctly for the name of the Devil. Helena Blavatsky was NOT a Mason, as least not a "Regular" Mason, adhering to the principles and tenets of the United Grand Lodge of England. As a woman, she was automatically prohibited, so anything you have to say about her, is null and void. I know almost nothing about her...but it seems that you conspiracy theorists will cling on to any old pigswill to support your claims. Here is what I have found out about her via good old Wikipaedia. "Developing a reliable account of Blavatsky's life has proved difficult for biographers because in later life she deliberately provided contradictory accounts and falsifications about her own past.[4] Further, very few of her own writings authored prior to 1873 survive, meaning that biographers must rely heavily on these unreliable later accounts.[5] The accounts of her early life provided by her family members have also been considered dubious by biographers.[6]" As you can see, any claims made by her are almost impossible to verify and in all probability have been "embroidered" by the likes of you to substantiate your claims. Mackey and Pike inhabited a very different world than the one we find ourselves in today. For example, slavery was a very common thing and was looked upon as quite normal. We would be horrified at the practice if it started up again today! Well, I and most civilised people, anyway. The fact that their time was very different, this will colour their thoughts and opinions. Mackey and Pike did NOT write the rules and regulations of freemasonry. The works they produced were their own take on Freemasonry...in the world in which they lived. We don't tell anyone what to think...but we do provide food for thought. If I could be bothered to read Mackeys works, doubtless, I would agree with most of them... but I am certain I would disagree with some of them. As I have already stated, Freemasonry is very open to interpretation, but generally it is interpreted by reasonable men in such a way as to improve a man and his relationship with the outside world....his location, his family.. his job. I believe the same to be true of the men you mentioned. Again you make broad claims... the tool of the conspiracy theorist for decades... "everything Walter has said has come true". What things? Please name the things that Walter has said, relevant to Freemasonry, that have come true. You also make the same claims about the Bible. Please be SPECIFIC and do not generalise. Please state what relevance it has to Freemasonry. I say again and again and again Freemasonry has NOTHING to do with religion. I feel that no matter what I say, no matter how reasonable I am, you will just go around and around in circles. you will not accept anything I say. If you are pre-programmed to think I lie about everything, why do you bother to ask questions? Through religious dogma, you appear to have lost the ability to think rationally. When you regain that ability, come back to me.
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  3265. @Thomas Hamilton Let's say that as we grow older, we may forget those qualities of tolerance and acceptance and Freemasonry certainly reminds you of those.
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  3266. @Doug Miles What?
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  3267. @jon smith backward countries, yes.
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  3268.  @elyoakley9234  Not at all, silly moo.
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  3269.  @rexrunner  Biblical? Not at all. We are secular...not religious.
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  3270.  @kellycochran6487  The Chief Rabbi was a Mason till he passed away. Unlikely he'd be a member of anything antisemitic.
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  3271.  @Mike01029  Untrue. Freemasons should not ask for, nor expect any form of preferential treatment.
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  3272.  @paullee8375  How little you know.
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  3273. @Sheila Love Poppycock. I've never been rich and I've been a Mason for over 20 years.
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  3274. Starmer and Sunak have pretty nondescript voices...John doesn't have much to go on there.. but Boris and Brown are a gift.
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  3275.  @AdamtheFreemason  What on EARTH are you going on about? What a stupid thing to say. Making a blanket statement about a religion is NOT what we do, Adam. I know PLENTY of devout Muslims that I am proud to call Brother. I recommend you delete your post and I'll do the same.
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  3276. @John Zubair Kazi Church is for religious worship and to spend time with like-minded people of your own religion. Freemasonry is not a religious society, so there is no correlation between the two. You might as well say "why join a chess club when you can make friends in church"?
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  3277. Most definitely.
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  3278. Almost nothing is secret in Freemasonry. The Altiyan Childs video is ludicrous nonsense, none of which bears and close examination. He's a meth-head criminal....and you believe his words? Don't get suckered in by the conspiracy theorists.
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  3279. @brodieorr5393 No. It is a worldwide fraternity, dedicated to moral rectitude and charitable works.
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  3280. @Anonymous Sicario I say you need lessons in grammar.
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  3281.  @james7041  ....which proves you need lessons in grammar.
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  3282. At the end there, hes saying to himself, "she's nice, I wonder who she is"?
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  3283. @ericf112 Then you need to clear your ears out. We do NOT invite or recruit. Men who wish to be Masons must approach us.
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  3284.  @emanuelpalacios6183  Of course. Nobody is ever harmed as a result of Freemasonry. Do you think we go around casting spells and casting out demons? Lol...noooo we're not in to anything like that.
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  3285. @selinahrita5399 Yes, it's men only. Sorry!
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  3286. Seems like a knee-jerk reaction to me
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  3287. @Me-nv8hc And that free time is used a lot for the benefit of others. For example, in March of this year, I have manned my Lodge soup kitchen four times, from 10pm to 8am, when I am on leave from my day job, supplying hot drinks and food for the homeless of my city.
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  3288.  @Me-nv8hc  I AM a "seasoned" Mason. I have been a Freemason for 31 years. I am a Past Master of two Lodges, a Grand officer of the United Grand Lodge of England and holder of the 33rd Degree of the ancient and accepted Scottish Rite. Ask me anything you like about Freemasonry. Almost nothing is "secret" and even that which is, is easily found on the internet.
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  3289. @maryannwilson6425 But we're not secretive. That's just what the conspiracy theorists will tell you. We're as open as the day is long. We have websites where the membership is listed and our meeting times, dates and places are also listed. We have open days for anyone for free. Some secret! Yes, we meet in private, but all clubs and societies do. We're not a secret society. A secret society, is a group, the existence of which, is known only to the membership. YOU know about us, so we cannot be called a secret society. Yes, it IS perfectly normal to take oaths. Here's a list of people who take oaths. 1. Anyone who marries. 2. Anyone who stands as a Godfather/mother to a child at baptism. 3. Members of the armed forces. 4. Doctors and surgeons. 5. Witnesses in trials. 6. Jurors in trials. 7. The President of the United States. I'm not sure you have thought this through properly.
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  3290. @Dave Mills I enjoy proving them wrong. Sooner or later they tie themselves up in knots and I like to watch it. It's so cute!
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  3291. @jenlopez You may not be aware, but all filmed items for news or documentary are actually longer than what you see. They always film more than they need so that they can edit it down to the right amount of time required. She may well have explained the origin of the Eye of Horus (though I don't know why. she's an expert in Freemasonry, not Egyptology!) only to have had it edited out. And as my Brother Adam said... Novus Ordo Seclorum translates as "New Order of the Ages"..... not "new world order". That was a phrase very clumsily used by GHW bush in one of his ridiculous speeches and written by an intern.
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  3292. Well we DID warn you!
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  3293. @Thewordprophet If you want to know, ask a Mason.. ie.. me!
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  3294. @George b Extremely accurate post. Well, except, we aren't a secret society...oh and the Illuminati don't exist and haven't for over 200 years. Apart from that.. spot on!
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  3295. @Scott Allen Partly Tradition, mainly. Stonemasons who built the magnificent structures of the middle ages are thought to have worn gloves when working the stone. Also, you can often tell a man's profession by the state of his hands. It prevents what could be a glaring difference in members... those that work with their hands, traditionally are the lower classes... while the gentry have people work FOR them and have smooth, uncalloused hands which have never seen a days manual work in their life. As Masons meet as equals, the gloves enable a big difference in their class and social standing to be concealed... allowing them to continue to meet as equals.
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  3296. Acaster is supposed to be a comedian? About as funny as rabies.
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  3297.  @LUFC123  Kumar? I'd rather have the complete works of Shakespeare tattooed on to my bollocks than listen to that wanker.
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  3298. @JosèSuave-v7i Weirdo
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  3299. @Panayatopolos H do you REALLY think your Dad was a Devilworshipper? What complete and utter twaddle you talk. when was the last time YOU went to a Lodge meeting?
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  3300. jOeycans Who said that you have the monopoly on whats cool and what's not? Just because Freemasonry doesn't work for you, doesn't mean it shouldn't work for anyone else. And in any case, nobody really get's it...until they join.
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  3301. @christinavelazquez8931 If it's that one with Altiya Childs... it's all a load of old tripe. Don't believe a word of it.
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  3302.  @shayleeceruiz8571  Hearsay and tittle tattle. Completely untrue. Where is your evidence?
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  3303.  @Baphomet-J.-Moon-Fetus  I'm not sure what you were listening to, but it certainly wasn't about Freemasonry. No aspect of Freemasonry is named after Templar words. I wouldn't say there's a great deal of expense. Yes, it costs, but it's not going to make you broke. Don't link Crowley with Freemasonry. He was not a Mason.
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  3304.  @sablethompson1212  What? Utter nonsense.
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  3305. No thanks.
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  3306.  @Yankee_Doodle_Dandy  No. The OES is an organisation that runs alongside Freemasonry and is not a "female branch" of it. It is a completely separate organisation for men and women. Maybe get your facts straight before you post complete and utter nonsense.
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  3307. @jadengrant NOBODY knows for sure.
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  3308. @Michael Linnebur forget Pike. Big fish in small pond. Morals and Dogma is not about Freemasonry. It's mainly about comparative religions, despite what the kooks here say. YOU have rituals. You get up, shower, have breakfast, brush your teeth, go to work, come home, have dinner, watch tv and go to bed. That is a ritual. It's only really US Masonry that uses an "altar" and it's only called that because that's where the holy bible is set during a meeting. you do not have the first clue what we are about. Here's an idea. Have an original thought. Kickstart that unused organ in your head.
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  3309. @archie I can't comment on the blocking the road... sometimes parking can be difficult... but walking around?... chanting?... hoods? Nah.. that's not us my friend.
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  3310.  @sandwelljunction6337  Huh?
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  3311. @Shawn Oh grow up!
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  3312. @Philip W Why not try to find a second brain cell to join the one lonely cell you have inside your skull?
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  3313. @Jace Adam I put my house on how many times Biden would trip on the stairs of AF1... I said three times. I now own most of the town I live in!
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  3314. The place should be boycotted.
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  3315. @peterinstalive1372 The phrase new world order was first used by Woodrow Wilson towards the end of the FIRST world war.
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  3316. @Martin Eastburn Martin.. we aren't public... we're a private society. That said, it's easy to become a member, as long as the applicant fulfills some simple requirements.
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  3317. @RW Melton Quite the opposite. We think that everyone should believe whatever they wish. We do not interfere in politics etc..we have nothing to do with trying to change society.
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  3318. @Mona Finlayson The, Mona... he is no longer a Freemason. He may attend his Lodge.. he may wear his regalia... but without a faith in a Supreme Being..he is not a Freemason.
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  3319.  @216er  Believe what you like but you'll just look a fool if you keep up this laughable nonsense.
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  3320. @Coron Light "Hang out"? Well we meet there, yes.
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  3321. @Buckeyeboi Why do you say that? What would be the purpose?
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  3322. Sarah Vine's looking lovely, isn't she?
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  3323.  @textrue9088  True enough, but soldiers should know to do that without nanny wiping their arse for them. Most soldiers on parade did NOT pass out, meaning they DID have a good glug before parade. But then you're always gonna get numpties.
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  3324. Sorry but this guy looks like he's trying to sell insurance.
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  3325. @Bruce4lmighty Having been invited to the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite, some years ago, I utterly refute your post.
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  3326. In my employment, I am forbidden from taking anything as a gift from the public...why should politicians be exempt?
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  3327. @thomasbohl2711 He has a doctorate in clinical psychology.
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  3328. The Labour Party, poisonous as it is with poisonous MP's will NEVER support the government regardless of if it considers they are right or wrong in what they do. you only have to look at the egregious Jess Philips who, from her own mouth, said on video "I was brought up to hate Tories". Do we REALLY want this sort of trash in politics?
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  3329. What a load of old twaddle this video is. The definition of a secret society HAS to be a society, the existence of which is known only to the membership.
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  3330. @thgofyu hjolkg ER.. have you noticed nobody spoke to you for 3 days... that kinda blows your post outta the water doesn't it?
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  3331. @hildanjambi8338 What aspect of it, do you find crazy and why?
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  3332. @Soflo Lando The Great Architect of the Universe is a neutral name used by all Masons at the start and end of a meeting. It is used because if we named one particular God, that would alienate any Mason present who did not share that faith. What name do you suggest we DO use? Allah? That would alienate the Christians and the Jews etc. Yaweh? That would alienate the Christians and the Muslims. God? That would alienate the Jews and the Muslims. See? Freemasonry is about uniting people, not dividing them. so when the Christian uses the phrase "Great Architect of the Universe" he means "God".. when the Jew says it, HE means "Yaweh"... and the Muslim.. he means "Allah". Do you understand?
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  3333. Utter nonsense. Rees-Mogg will retain his seat, no question.
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  3334. @Shafonda Sheppard Thank you Shafonda. At last, someone who is intelligent and can see through all the bull by these commenters here. If you'd like to know more, please just ask.
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  3335. @ammar sadrati the two Muslim men in my Lodge would disagree with you, Ammar.
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  3336. @LL&PH As our symbols are taken from operative stonemasonry of the middle ages, how do you account for your claim?
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  3337. @James Boatwright Google your local Masonic lodge. Apply via their website. Don't expect a speedy response.. due to lockdown.
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  3338. @dmitry wonderboy chechnya If it was...do you think moronic comments like yours would be allowed?
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  3339.  @kwebbles7719  With respect, your perspective doesn't mean a damn thing. You might as well ask ME about my perspective on your choice of socks! You may Suspect...but you are wrong. There are other things that are required to "get in", among which are a Proposer and a Seconder. Two members of the Lodge (in some Lodges, these need to be Past Masters) need to recommend a Candidate AND he must get through an interview AND often, a home visit by Two different Past Masters. So the belief in a supreme being is a tiny, though essential part of "getting in". After a Candidate is asked if he has that belief, no further mention of his religion is made. In Freemasonry, all religious and political discussion is forbidden...always.
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  3340. @GRAPHENE OXIDE is in the VACCINE & Mask & PCR Test Dear God, I hope you haven't bred. Couldn't bear the thought of any more like you on our planet.
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  3341. @Donald Stewart Good morning Donald. Sadly, you, like many others have us completely and utterly wrong. We have zero power in this world. Influence? Yes! We influence for the good of society by assisting those who have less than others.. those who are at their lowest level. We exist for the moral-self improvement of others and in doing that we are better husbands, fathers, citizens. Oh and "mystical".... hardly!
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  3342.  @DonaldStewartOnline  What absolute tosh. You will believe any old tripe won't you? That which was written above would give Dan Brown a run for his money. And Hartmann claimed to astrally project. Yeah.... sure.. he's a really sound source of information. I've already told you of my qualifications to counter what you claim, including my Degree.. 33rd. I assure you, none of this is true. Sure, I know you'd LIKE it to be true.. but it really isn't. Now go and polish your tinfoil hat.
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  3343.  @DonaldStewartOnline  I've had enough Donald. No matter what I say, you'll say you know better, so there's no point in continuing this conversation.
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  3344.  @AdamtheFreemason  It's the oldest in continuous existence, Adam. Sorry mate.
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  3345. @hshambaugh It has absolutely NOTHING to do with the "third temple". Grow up, you silly child.
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  3346.  @hshambaugh  Then stop talking and thinking like one.
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  3347. @breanna h If you had asked a dozen people the following question, you'd get the same answers. The question? "what is two plus two"?.. a dozen people would say "FOUR"! So when Freemasons are asked the same questions... or the same tired old statements are made (and they are usually made lots and lots of times because there are lots and lots of morons out there)....you are BOUND to get the same answers!
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  3348. @Laura Cortez Honestly.. that is not true.
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  3349. @samperry9507 It doesn't teach anything. It is an honorary Degree bestowed on those who have given prolonged outstanding service to the Scottish Rite and the community.
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  3350.  @frenchie-madebullies  But it has absolutely zero to do with Freemasonry.
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  3351. @Beatriz Martinez The "all-seeing eye" that Freemasons display, is a reminder that God is watching everything we do. But what God? Freemasonry does not have a specific God.. it is not a religion, nor a substitute for one. It represents whatever God that individual Mason believes in. Indeed it is the same God that he believed in before he became a Mason! Freemasonry doesn't tell a man what to think, but it does provide food for thought.
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  3352. @L. J.P You must have evidence of this to make such claims. Show us the evidence or stop coming out with this huge amount of claptrap. Or is it that you cannot think for yourself and are simply repeating the same rubbish you have seen on other videos?
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  3353. @L. J.P If I searched that particular subject, all I would find would be similar stuff to the stuff you put out and again with no EVIDENCE. Yes I AM a Freemason which means I can speak with complete authority unlike you. How is it that people like you.. NON-MASONS always think they know more than those of us who are? It's akin to a plumber marching in to an operating theatre, where a cardiac surgeon is working on a patient.....and him saying"you're doing that all wrong...I am not a surgeon but I know more about it than you because I saw it on a YouTube video. Don't you see how ridiculous your post is now?
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  3354. @Mis Tacos Have you ever heard the phrase "better to be silent and be thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt"? I'd apply that to you... but I'd have to change it to say "better to not type and be thought a fool than to type and remove all doubt".
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  3355. @ Alex Davidson Welllllllllllll The Grand Lodge of Texas flag, anyway.
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  3356.  @alexdavidson7785  Well, Brother Buzz placed it there after a meeting with the GM of the Grand Lodge of Texas. As far as I'm aware... Well..I ASSUME you mean the Masonic flag, not the Old Glory...which is, of course there too.
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  3357.  @alexdavidson7785  Okey dokey.
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  3358. @DONPTY About as much as you are.
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  3359. @Jenny G Schwartz Hi Jenny. With reference to trans men becoming Masons, you may be interested to read this. https://www.freemasonrytoday.com/ugle-sgc/ugle/ugle-publishes-its-gender-reassignment-policy I hope this helps.
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  3360. Almost no celebrities are Masons. Try to think for yourself, rather than just drinking in what the conspiracy theorists and other idiots will tell you.
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  3361. Penny really kicked her voluminous arse!
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  3362. @jett888 Many women know a lot about Freemasonry. To explain, since it's inception Freemasonry has been men only. It is thought to be based on the activities of operative stonemasons of the middle ages. Naturally, with stonemasonry being such a heavy arduous job, no woman ever worked as one in ancient times. So when the speculative Freemasons were formed, that was one of the stipulations. Also, in those days, it was only the men that had control over any wealth! However, nowadays there are female only Lodges. They are not officially recognised by "Regular" Freemasonry...however, they wear almost the same regalia, do almost identical riotuals and have the same aims and principles... but like oil and water.. they do not mix. That said, we do have a great relationship with them and them with us. Almost nothing in Freemasonry is secret (contrary to popular, but ill-advised opinion) and can be discussed and studied by anyone, female or not. In fact, my wife is an excellent ritualist.... why? Not because she's a lady Mason, but because she helps me to learn it! So there's no problem whatsoever with the lady in the film knowing as much as she does.
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  3363.  @TerryFrazier-e6u  Terry, I'm not entirely sure of the link between an event of the 13th century and the Pilgrim Fathers leaving Plymouth in 1620...nor am I at all interested. However, there is no link at all between the KT's in those times and Freemasonry. Masonic scholars have been searching for...well as long as we have been going, I suspect...and found nothing.
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  3364.  @darktimesatrockymountainhi4046  Not at all. Please tell me why you think so.
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  3365.  @debraperkins4448  Why?
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  3366.  @rsabardoelectrical  Not at all. I am calling out the post that decries the ideas of secrets, by highlighting the hypocrisy of the person that posted it. I never denied we have secrets. As it happens, the contents of the secrets are completely unimportant. It is the KEEPING of the secrets that is important. Making a promise not to reveal them and KEEPING that promise, which is itself a symbol of integrity. After all, if a man cannot keep something so trivial as a few signs grips and words to himself, what is his word worth?
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  3367. Are these wankers joined at the hip? You never (or very rarely) see one of them on their own.
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  3368.  @legojuggalo1483  Well maybe you should quote the United Grand Lodge of England Book of Constitutions, seeing as this is a thread about Freemasonry.
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  3369. "Furiously"? Clickbait.
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  3370. British ex-pats go where they are with decent standards on the whole. They are respectful, pay their way and confom to local laws. Not so with most immigrantrs to our shores.
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  3371. @Sharann Bray So show me the evidence of what you just said. Or are you going to ignore this post because in reality you have ZERO evidence of anything?
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  3372. Absolutely right. Remoaners ALWAYS say we Brexiteers are racist and don't want foreigners coming in to Britain. This is *largely" incorrect. We do not mind immigration as long as it is REGULATED and those that come in, need to be beneficial to our nation. We CANNOT take passengers.
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  3373. @Tina Labbe Not sure about ol' Donny, but the depiction you saw is the sun god Helios, driving his chariot across the sky, which was an ancient way of depicting the sun at it's meridian....sometimes called "high twelve"...when the ancient stonemasons were called to refreshment.
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  3374. @ThuleDragon 666 Co-Masons are not seen as "regular" Masons. Regular Masons must believe in a Supreme Being and be male.. Co-Masons do not have those rules.
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  3375. fuuz nahhh it's nothing like those things...they are religions...Freemasonry isn't.
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  3376. @Leky NO Freemason worships Lucifer. 1. Lucifer is nothing to do with the devil, satan, whatever. 2. If you mean "the Devil", then no, as diabolism is directly opposed to the ethos of Freemasonry.
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  3377. @Ishmahin Bohn ohhh don't be silly. In ALL Degrees, there is NOTHING sinister.
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  3378. @ElitaSue Gematria is about as real as Homeopathy.
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  3379. @Patrick Philips Please tell us all, specifically, how Freemasonry is "Luciferian".
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  3380.  @patrickphilip777  Good afternoon, Patrick. Having been a Mason for almost 23 years and a 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Mason for almost 2, I completely and utterly refute your allegations. Please provide evidence for them so that I might address them specifically.
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  3381. LOL.... no.... just no... idiot.
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  3382. @Charles Gilley Hi, Charles. the word "Mason" is short for "Stonemason" and also for "Freemason". If not used in context, the word "Mason" could mean either.
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  3383.  @charlesgilley2121  Er.....are you talking about the musicians? Because the Freemasons I'm talking about are a worldwide fraternity which originated, probably... around the 11th century in Scotland.
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  3384. @Edgar Smit Do you believe in a Supreme Being?
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  3385. ~Syaz's Choking Why do yo say that?
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  3386. @LesleyJames-mr9wx  Exactly...in WW1 and 2 the REAL men fought...it was the children that evacuated.
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  3387. These airheads don't understand the term "common sense".
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  3388. @Bob By Oh change the record, you muppet.
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  3389. You won't see Andrew in public life any more...or at the very least.. HARDLY at all. Plenty of other royals can represent Charles. There are also Lords Lieutenant, too.
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  3390. @ Borko Kostić Absolute bollocks. Let's see some proof then, Borko
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  3391.  @borkokostic8290  We don't meet in secret. Most Lodges have websites and the times, dates and locations of the meetings are posted for the entire world to see! Here's an example, at random. https://tyrianlodge.org.uk/events/ True to say, only members may be admitted to our meetings... but then that happens everywhere. A company has a staff meeting. Are the public allowed in? No. You have a family meeting, say to discuss the family finances.... do you invite just anyone in who might be passing to witness it? No. And men PAY for membership. Why should those who do not pay get to witness our ceremonies? Even some members are kicked out of the Lodge room of their own Lodge, if there is a ceremony for which they are not qualified. They are re-admited after the ceremony for the rest of the meeting. Your argument has fallen rather flat, my friend.
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  3392.  @borkokostic8290  Yes I am a Freemason and have been for more than two decades. I became interested when I found out a shipmate of mine was a member. He was an ordinary sort of bloke and I had the idea that Freemasons were all rich and powerful people. During the conversations we had, he told me that several other men who were mutual acquaintances were also members. These were good men, pillars of the community, all decent fellows. I thought to myself, that if this organisation has THESE men as members, then maybe I would like to join. i asked him and he said "AT LAST". I said "What do you mean"? He said that he wasn't allowed to invite me to join... I had to ask. I was Initiated a few months later and have never looked back. As a result of my membership, I believe I have become a better man, husband, father and employee. I have met men I'd never normally have met and have been given the chance to help so many underprivileged people along the way. I am so very grateful I plucked up the courage to ask in the first place!
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  3393.  @belandapotar  Hitler murdered around 200,000 Freemasons because he thought the same way as you. What's it like to have the same mindset as the worlds most prolific serial killer?
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  3394. @Bianca Lin The British government and the Monarchy are not the same thing.
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  3395. @harlem shaker That's very pedantic. What a git.
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  3396. @Benjamin Mills Exactly. It's NOT secret.
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  3397. @Barneys Dad That's because we're NOT a secret society.
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  3398. I served with him. He is the most awful man...trust me. Even the Captain of the various vessels he served on, had to be subservient to HIM... because of course, his mother was THEIR boss.
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  3399. @LeeAllen-f7j Do you realise you have a non-binary name?
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  3400.  @kerenskable  You do realise that you are talking absolute poppycock?
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  3401. @Mochi Kyou Actually, I stood up for the weaker kids at school. The bullies had to try to get through me. They failed.
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  3402. @Wise investor Freemasonry is the worlds oldest secular fraternity. It's members are dedicated to moral uprightness, philanthropy and community service. We come from all walks of life, all social backgrounds, all religions and all over the world. If you have any questions, I'd be delighted to answer them.
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  3403.  @russron1  Happy to help! You have to be uber correct here with all these loony conspiracy theorists about!
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  3404.  @russron1  Absolutely not. What does the Second Degree try to get across? Education. Education is vital to civilisation. If a man be fooled.... it is our duty to attempt to educate him. Now if that man refuses the offer of education, then so be it. But we should at least offer. This is why I created this account. So many have the wrong idea about Freemasonry and I have taken it upon myself to educate, where it is required and accepted.
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  3405. @•STRANGE• They don't use Masonic symbols or gestures. Freemasons don't even use those symbols. Know why? Because they are only used in ceremonies and the ceremonies are only carried out inside the Lodge room. None of those things you mentioned are Masonic. Likewise with the corporate media too. Yes there ARE some symbols used in architecture, but not for any mystic reason. It's likely the building was paid for by us or designed for a specific Masonic purpose. Please cite examples of what you are talking about. Pikes use of language was archaic, even for the time it was written. He loved to use florid language. Those words simply mean "non-Masons". "Most of the ruling class"? Not true. If so, please name who you are talking about. IF he said an "order within an order", he would have been referring to the Scottish Rite and appendant order to Freemasonry. The really is no reason to be suspicious of us. We do a tremendous lot of good for society, not for reward, but simply because it is the right thing to do.
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  3406.  @FREEDUMB4ALL  Please tell me the titles of the Masonic text books you are talking about. I mean the ones that illustrate the hand gestures. There is no "hidden sect" either, by the way. I am a Grand officer of the United Grand Lodge of England and a Scottish Rite Mason, holding the 33rd Degree from 2018.
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  3407.  @FREEDUMB4ALL  Sorry, I don't actually own a copy of Duncan's but can get to an online copy. Please specify what in that book you are talking about.
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  3408. @Tz Prodigyz To be a Mason.. you must ask.. they won't invite you.
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  3409. As usual Skinner "misunderstands?????" the point. UKIP don't want to close the borders to all foreigners. They want to be able to CHOOSE who comes in to this nation...taking those who can serve this country and rejecting those that are just after an easy ride that WE will be paying for!!!
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  3410. @janira batista Why would you say that? The Illuminati have not existed since the back end of the 18th century and never have been linked to Freemasonry at all.
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  3411.  @Hyvitetty  I fully agree that someone is working Joe Biden from the back like a puppet, but it's not Masons. What on EARTH were you guts thinking when you elected him?
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  3412. Alexander Solzhenitsyn.
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  3413. Oh grow up, you silly boy.
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  3414. @Matti Suutarinen Conditions for membership:- 1. Belief in some sort of benevolent Supreme Being, it matters not what religion you hold or even if you HAVE a religion. 2. Be male. 3. Be of the minimum age, usually 21. 4. Be conviction free. 5. Be able to afford the fees (usually less than £200 per year in England for example) without causing any financial difficulty. 6. The approval of the family. That's it. It's not hard to get in to Freemasonry.
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  3415.  @Passused  Brother.... you need to be careful how you put things on here. The many anti-Masons we see in the comments sections will jump on any tiny inaccuracy and make mountains out of a molehills.
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  3416. @andyhello23 The "secrets" thing is not to prove you can keep a secret. It's a symbol of our integrity as men. We promise to be good men and true. If a man can keep a promise, then it's a sign of his integrity. It's not foolproof, I'll give you that, but I thought I'd explain the "secret" thing.
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  3417. @Famous Pi The voiceover said that. We are NOT a secret society.
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  3418. Come on guys... whatever happened to "sticks and stones may break my bones".........so some people say some stuff that isn't very nice. You're adults.. deal with it! The sooner we all stop acting like professional victims, the better. Next, I'll get responses saying "but that guy was saying some very offensive things".. Offensive? Take a look at this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceS_jkKjIgo
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  3419. @christiandelery How sad you are, that you try to make put you're an uber important and dangerous man...trying to increase your status. Seek professional help, you poor boy.
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  3420. Completely untrue.
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  3421. A country gets the President it deserves.
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  3422. @betsylynnvedrine3784 Interesting that you have chosen to accuse but provided absolutely NO evidence of your accusation. You don't have any evidence, because if you did, you'd have written it down in your OP. Why do you choose to tell lies about us? Is it in some sort of attempt to make yourself look slightly interesting? How sad.
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  3423. America loves to give a platform for those involved in the entertainment business. Because these individuals have a high profile, they think they are learned, erudite and educated. As a result, they take everything they say as gospel. On the whole, they are not educated, erudite or learned, at all. They do what other people tell them to do and speak the words that other people have written. By all means, listen to their opinions, but THINK FOR YOURSELF when making decisions.
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  3424. @Gerald Spence No, but you are very silly for asking the question.
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  3425. Vevine Goldson wellllll they aren't allowed to be what we would call Regular Masons. No woman has ever been permitted to join us. However women have formed various Grand Lodges around the world that work virtually the same way that the boys lodges do. Google women's Freemasonry.
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  3426. @choinash6132 We really don't care. I took an oath that I wouldn't reveal them...I never said I'd care if anyone knew.
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  3427. @Truth sets free Freemasonry does not have a "spokesperson".
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  3428. @Wisdom Seeker explain why it is religious.
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  3429.  @Hayanomie  Don't even go there when it comes to the Illuminati. The things you see here to invite people to join them is a SCAM and will divest you of your cash! Freemasonry has plenty of members of the Muslim faith.
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  3430. @Kirst austi What size do you take? Small, medium or large?
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  3431.  @chrisredding6673  Well when you think that the Nazi's were considered far right...
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  3432. @vasari corridor It's important to realise that Freemasonry in England is the oldest and has existed for centuries. The United Grand Lodge of England is the worlds oldest. Since it's existence, a set of principles and tenets have been in place and Freemasonry in this country has run on those principles and tenets ever since. If another country or state wishes to be regarded as the real deal ie "Regular" it must adhere to them. In bygone days there have been a multitude of organisations that have operated a "Masonic".. but do NOT adhere to them..and so cannot be called Freemasonry. For example, in our "Charge to the Initiate", it is stated that a Freemason must abide by the laws of any country he finds himself in. It is also stated that he must not be involved in any plots or conspiracies against government and also to pay due obedience to the civil magistrate. These other "Masonic" organisations (we refer to them as "pseudo-Masonic") do not have such requirements. The general public do not know the difference and as such such, bunch us all together. Consequently, we are blamed for everything from Adam and Eve's slight transgression to the possibility of World War 3! Yes, some Freemasons were among the first movers and shakers in the USA and it was LOOSELY born in line with Masonic principles. I am certain that the Presidents that were in office who were also Freemasons always applied those principles as far as they were able. Not through any loyalty to any Lodge... but because morally they are the right things to do. It may surprise you to know that only 14 Presidents of the USA have been Freemasons. the first was George Washington and the last, Gerald Ford. Perhaps if more had been Freemasons, America would have been a better country. The Catholic Church is all about the numbers. Freemasons have a policy of believing what they wish when it comes to who or what created the universe... we have members from every religion under the sun. We do NOT allow any discussion of religion or politics at our meetings. Perhaps because we are not allowed to promote Catholicism, they don't like us. It certainly cannot be because we "wage war against God and the Church" because God is not an issue in Freemasonry. I can verify, that as a secular society, no religious worship of any kind takes place... so to say we are incompatible with Christianity, is a complete fallacy.
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  3433.  @sunmoonlightxx  Ok Austen, I AM a 33rd Degree Freemason. a brief rundown of my qualification to claim as I do. A Freemason for over 20 years. Grand officer in the United Grand Lodge of England, the worlds PREMIER Grand Lodge. Invited to the 33rd Degree October 2018. Past Master of TWO Lodges. Occupied THE highest position in the Royal Arch. Now.. what are YOUR qualifications for your claims? My Brother Adam, is correct in what he claims and I am here to confirm it. ASK US if you have any queries about Freemasonry. Please supply EVIDENCE of what you claim or forever hold your peace.
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  3434. @keep the faith Well I'm a Freemason... and never yet sucked any blood.
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  3435.  Patriotic Dandelions  Well in 23 years I haven't. Tell me, when do I get to do that?
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  3436.  Patriotic Dandelions  I was invited to the 33rd Degree of the Scottish rite in October 2018.
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  3437.  @johncleavine6627  Every single Freemason must believe in a supreme being that created the universe. We do not stipulate which one. A Freemason believes in that same deity for the rest of his time in Freemasonry and no further religious beliefs are required. There is no one "god" of Freemasonry.
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  3438.  Patriotic Dandelions  Nah...absolutely impossible. A Freemason must have a belief in a supreme being that created the universe. Stan did not create the universe....and even Satanists don't believe that he did. Therefore a believer in Satan does not qualify to be a Freemason.
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  3439.  NauticTL  Please post in English.
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  3440.  @mellissacompston1950  Well if that's your belief that's fine. Freemasons are bound to respect the beliefs of others.
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  3441. Because if it WAS a Freemason, the loopy conspiracy theorists would say "well that's what they WOULD say". In actual fact, she is correct in all she says.
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  3442. @Kieran Blaze All you are doing is regurgitating what you have read here... and it's nonsense. The "man who backed out" will fall in to one of three categories. 1. Doesn't exist.. you made him up. 2. Joined but got thrown out for breaking the law. Sour grapes. 3. Applied to join but got rejected. Sour grapes.
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  3443. @1g0th1gh It is completely untrue about discussing politics and business. I'll tell you why. It is against the rules to discuss politics in Freemasonry. That subject, along with religion are banned from discussion. Why? Because these are the two subjects that cause the most trouble in the world and we are about unity... not division. Why not business? Because it is also Masonically illegal to use membership to influence business in any way. I don't know where you get your information, but it's WAY off the mark!
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  3444.  @1g0th1gh  If that's the case, the members were certainly not behaving like Masons.
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  3445. @Roark M.O.Banjon Jeffries Outsiders are not allowed to routine meetings, however, it's relatively common to have open days so that anyone may have a loo around, ask questions etc. Many Grand Lodges around the world have tours of their meeting places too. The United Grand Lodge of England, for example, holds tours of the place, several times a day, most days of the year for anyone and for free.
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  3446.  @roarkm.o.banjonjeffries3713  So pleased I was able to help. Please let me know how your progress! Best of luck!
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  3447. @Brian Leabo Eastern Star is NOT Freemasonry. It is an organisation running alongside it, which is open to Master Masons and relatives of Master Masons, whether they be male or female.
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  3448. @ Ahnold Swozzinagger Ahhh...I see. Your application got rejected, did it?
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  3449. @the metal worker All Freemasons would agree with you.
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  3450. @Sam Colley It's true to say not just anyone can be a Mason, there are certain essential qualifications for membership. But secret? Not at all. We are all encouraged to talk about our Freemasonry to anyone if they are interested. There is very very little we cannot divulge.
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  3451.  @LexTulabing-yx5mr  As Freemasonry has members from all the worlds faith, yes some do. However, those from other faiths may not. As we are a fraternity, not a religion, it's irrelevant what faith a man holds.
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  3452. @Peter Croft A Freemason is charged to do the right thing with respect to the law of the land and his civic duty and of course that includes duty as a soldier. It comes before any Masonic loyalty. Masons promise never to accept any favour or preferential treatment by virtue of their membership of the Craft. So, in battle, a Mason could even be wearing his full regalia... it would not make him any less of a target than his fellow soldiers.
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  3453.  @mocki5665  Sorry moci, I'm not sure to what you are referring. I mean, I know Anu is the personification of the sky god...Mesopotamian, I believe. But how does that relate to my posts?
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  3454. Joanne DeHerrera am happy to say that Freemasonry has not changed in any way. Still a society dedicated to good deeds and serving the community.
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  3455. @Kaydan Aultman I'm not sure what you think Freemasons are, Kaydan. His job is completely separate from his Freemasonry. Just so that you know, it is forbidden to invite anyone to join Freemasonry. So if you wanted to join, you would need to approach him about it.
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  3456. @Keith JAcoby what on EARTH are you talking about? Infidelity is not a practice endorsed by Freemasonry.
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  3457. @Phark Dysics first of all.. cool name! I like that! Now then, I'd be interested to know what you con sider to be the definition of the "New World Order" is. So many people go on about it and don't really know what on Earth they are talking about. If you mean unknown shenanigans, governments doing "sneaky beakey" stuff, others trying to get a barely legal "leg up" on the financial ladder and general underhandedness....then you're right...it's not a "new" world order. It's been going on since organised society began... much further back then when it is thought Freemasonry began in the 11th century. You don't know our secrets? Well to be fair, they aren't really secrets.. we just call them that because of the obligation we take that you won't get them from us and that is just a symbol of our integrity to never break a promise. You can get them anywhere on the internet and in libraries (remember them?) and they are simply the signs, grips and words of the Degrees being worked. Nothing more. They are never ever used outside the Lodge room because they are only relevant when performing the ceremonies. Other than the "secrets" I, and ANY Freemason can tell you exactly what goes on at our meetings. Most people would find it very boring, but it works for us. Control? LMAO!.. WHAT control? My friend, we can't even decide what dessert to have after our meetings! You think we can control gigantic corporations? Currency valuations? Governments? No, mate.. genuinely.. honestly.. openly...I promise you that your suspicions are 100% completely without substance. Now, you can believe me if you wish, that is, of course, up to you. But please do not continue in your misguided tirade. Reasonable people reading it will think you have flipped your lid. I am more than happy to answer any questions you may have, either here or at my email, therealist1964@yahoo.com I always offer this in my posts, but very few take me up on it. That just goes to show that so many people have NOTHING to back up their ridiculous claims and/or do not wish to be corrected/educated. So many people, reading ridiculkous conspiracy theories either here or elsewhere on the net are duped.. and not in a small way by the famous Le Taxil hoax! It is far easier to be duped than it is to ADMIT you have been duped.
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  3458. @wheeltwavel Let's examine this. Kennedy, started that speech with this line. "The very word "secrecy" is repugnant in a free and open society". This, from a man, who had many many SECRET affairs! This, from a man who, by the very role he played in society, MUST have had secrets... nuclear codes etc? But in any event, that speech was not aimed at Freemasonry. It was delivered to the American Press Association and was to sort the rift between them and the White House press office. How could Jack Kennedy be opposed to Freemasonry, when his VP was a Mason and also his DG of the FBI!?
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  3459. @stoned stoner Er.. yes they are real Masons. But you're right about us not being a secret organisation.
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  3460.  savage dressing  who?
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  3461.  savage dressing  Oh, you're talking about Washington. Well. You're judging him by todays standards. The world has evolved...he cannot be castigated for behaving as everyone did in those days. His behaviour, values, mindset, morality, were very much of the time.
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  3462.  savage dressing  We're not a secret society. What "secret society" is it, that publishes its meeting times, dates and places? That has websites? That invites non-members in to it's HQ and to ask any questions they like? What secret society is so easy to join? The average FAMILY or even INDIVIDUAL has more secrets than we do.
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  3463.  savage dressing  No man is my Master. I don't know what you're taking about. Actually, no, they did not regard slavery as wrong. But let me tell you, plenty of men of ALL RACES kept slaves in those times, not just white men. It was the way things were. You can agree or not, I really don't care.
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  3464.  savage dressing  Then explain what a "secret" is. Please tell me what secret... has it's own website? Tells you all about itself. Publishes a magazine that ANYONE can buy? I use the word "we" because we are all Brethren. I've already explained that we have no Master (as you understand it) as, in Freemasonry, we are all equal. Yes we have secrets. But people who are ill informed, such as you, think EVERYTHING in Freemasonry is a secret, when the opposite is true. The ONLY secrets in Freemasonry are the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked. All else can be discussed with non-Masons. So.. YOU have more secrets than we do. Here's a few examples. The alarm code for your home, your tax details, your employment details, your medical records, your ATM PIN, what you discuss with your other half at intimate moments....there's 6 examples, just off the top of my head. No true Mason will say we are a secret society. Some people SAY they are Masons...or were...but weren't, in an effort to discredit us.
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  3465.  @LEAH-bu4bp  What do you mean, "strange"?
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  3466.  @Santoriniwaters  Do you think the race riots are orchestrated? By some dark force trying to control the population? If you do, I have to say, I disagree with you. You may be right, of course. I'm not arrogant enough to say that you are definitely wrong and i'm definitely right... but it is my contention that the reason we are having these race riots is we have two groups of people. People who are, rightly, calling out racism...and then you have those who want to make a profit from it. These are the worse kind of people. Wanting to profit from a global problem that causes such misery. They agitate and cause violent protest, inciting the crowd to turn in to a rabble... thereby causing robust police action.. which then causes more unrest. And for those people...I would advocate stern resistance... water cannon...for a day or two.. if it continues, rubber bullets... and if it continues still, live ammunition.
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  3467. @Darth Rubik Let's see some proof then.
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  3468. @Myxagasm Awww applied to get in and got rejected huh? Shame.
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  3469. @Jimi02468 Why?
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  3470.  @jimi02468  I wish I knew what you were talking about. One of the qualities a Freemason should exhibit is humility. Can you be more specific, please?
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  3471. @lurkalotopus Seeing as Jesuits are all Catholics and the RCC has banned Freemasonry, your post is total pigswill.
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  3472. Yes. You're one of those that can't spell FREEMASONS
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  3473. @Jnm 1220 Morning J. Here are the minimum qualifications for joining Freemasonry. 1. Be male. 2. Have a belief in some sort of a Supreme Being. 3. Have no criminal convictions. 4. Be able to afford the fees comfortably. 5. Have the support of the family. You then go to interview and if successful will be Initiated at a convenient date.
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  3474. @Patricia Hayes Indeed there are books about us, but most of it is complete garbage. If you'd REALLY like to know about us, just ask. We are incredibly open and not at all secretive. That's just what the conspiracy theorists would have you believe. Please ask me anything you like about Freemasonry.
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  3475.  @freemasons3513  Tell us what form this secret takes then.
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  3476.  @freemasons3513  I don't need to know specifically... just in general.
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  3477. @Ken Brain of stone.
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  3478. @David Peter Where did you get that silly idea from?
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  3479.  @davidpeter787  Well your "wisdom" has proven to be incorrect.
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  3480.  @davidpeter787  Ah, I see now that you are a fool. Here endeth the conversation.
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  3481.  @davidpeter787  Ok, let me start by saying the MAsonic Bible is the KJ version with a few symbols to identify it as such. You can but one from the shop, Letchworths in London online to see for yourself. Ra? you are so so far of the mark it's almost embarrassing to tell you so. Lucifer? Again, you have ZERO idea who Lucifer is. I'll give you a clue... he is NOTHING to do with Satanism, Diabolism, or what you will. Homosexuals? Oh, I get it.. you're homosexual and wanted to join for a "piece of the action" and when your application was rejected (because homosexuality has nothing to do with FM) you were upset and now decry us. How very grown up of you.
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  3482. @Lorraine Shaw Hi Lorraine. May I ask what particular talent Ronald has?
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  3483. The prisoner that escaped... shouldn't keys be sent to the destination by a separate, unmarked, secret vehicle? And those keys only called in when appropriate?
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  3484. If you do not know anyone who is a Mason, all you need do is to Google your local Lodge and apply via their website.
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  3485. @user-th3ll8rl7i In order to assist your theory, let me set the record straight. Firstly, the Illuminati no longer exist. They were around from 1776 to 1786. They existed as a forum for intellectuals to discuss various issues...science, mathematics, philosophy. At no point were they the bad guys as portrayed in Dan Brown's "Angels and Demons". Freemasonry has never had any "power" other than among it's own ranks. It is a requirement that Freemasonry and by extension, distances itself from politics and religion and anyone found using it for their own personal gain, is subject to Masonic sanction. I hope that is clear.
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  3486. @heatherlinnette189  No, I don't doubt it. But the manufacturing quality of Ford in Europe, compared to the USA is considerably different. Possibly even the quality of the raw materials. Steel, for example, isn't the same the world over.
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  3487.  @lxzaro66  Have a day off.. don't be a bell end all the time.
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  3488. @chance Lawter Then why aren't you?
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  3489.  @chancelawter9041  then give it SERIOUS thought for the next few years young man!
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  3490. The Voice of Truth complete and utter piffle. You go on about the gullible.. it is YOU who is the gullible one, reading silly posts on here, reading Dan Brown novels and watching videos made by morons like yourself. Believe what you like, but you are making yourself look more and more stupid with every passing day. How is it you think you know more about Masonry than a Mason.. ME!
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  3491. @abbygale4913 It's not at all secretive. That's just what the conmspiracy theorists will tell you. Don't get suckered in.
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  3492. @commenttuff8891 I've never heard of them being referred to as "red"... but "clandestine"...or "irregular". I believe this is why REGULAR Freemasonry gets a bad press. Non-Masons don't realise there are some who call themselves Masons... but are not Regular.
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  3493. @mary munalulu it's a symbolic transition from darkness to light. From ignorance to knowledge if you will. There's no Satanism in Freemasonry. You are mistaken.
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  3494. @QPDS Please provide evidence for your claims.
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  3495. @Cecille Chan Why?
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  3496. @Johnny Grey How disrespectful. You are a clod.
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  3497. @345CUSTOM96 If you want to ask anything, please feel free.
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  3498. @astrokidtre money you misunderstand completely. It has nothing to do with "intellect" in that a Mason does not have to be considered an "intellectual". Most Masons are just ordinary people. Not especially clever, but then not stupid either. We don't wear uniforms as per the armed forces, simply a dark lounge suit and an apron which serves to identify the rank or the job of the individual inside the Lodge. There are no "false Gods" or real ones either come to think of it. What you will see inside a Lodge is a rectangular room. In the West, you will enter through a doorway between two columns. In the East, West and South, you will see a Chair and a candle. This is where will be seated the worshipful Master, the senior Warden and the Junior Warden. In American Lodges, in the centre you will see an "altar" on which is placed what we refer to as the volume of the sacred law, which is the generic term for whatever holy book is pertinent to the members of the Lodge. In an English Lodge, you would see a Tracing Board and this is a board with some decoration on it depending on what degree is being worked. The letter G will hang from the ceiling or will be above the Masters chair. What this means, is up to the individual Mason... it could stand for God or Gnosis or all manner of things. On the Junior Wardens pedestals will be a column each, usually around 18 inches high, but can be bigger or smaller. On the top of the columns is a model of the terrestrial globe or the celestial globe. The floor in the centre is black and white chequered and represents moving from ignorance to knowledge, no matter what that knowledge may be. It may be Masonic knowledge or academic.. again what it means is open to the individual Mason. We do not seek "blessings" of any kind, other than those from whatever God the individual Mason believes in and it is on whatever we are about to do... that we may do it well and for the benefit of all concerned. We do not make reference to any religion in particular, because to do that, would exclude those who do not share that religion...and that's not what we are about... we are an inclusive organisation and believe that great things can be achieved by this.
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  3499. @David Judah it's nothing to do with Christianity..or any other religion for that matter. It has almost no religious content, so how can it be incompatible with "the God of the Bible"... please explain in detail what Christians have against Freemasonry.. oh.. and then please explain it to the MILLIONS of Christians (including Christian Ministers) that are members.
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  3500.  @loverofgod71  Well for a start, I think the Holy bible is a load of tosh. I believe in God... but religion is, in my humble opinion man made and therefore open to corruption. So to swear an oath is against the Bible? So doctors...law enforcement officers... armed forces personnel...witnesses in criminal trials etc etc etc. All these people who have taken oaths/obligations etc are alll evil? I don;t think you've thought this one through, my friend. Your thinking that Christians (and on here ALWAYS the wacky Christians that complain!) should not have fellowship with Muslims etc. is what has caused so many wars in the past. Do you LIKE war? Do you LIKE people... men women and CHILDREN being killed in the name of religion? Because that's EXACTLY what YOUR stupid ideology contributes to. You say those who have a different religious belief than yours belong to a CULT? You are a bigoted individual and it's people like YOU that make people like ME DETEST religion. I have travelled all over the world and visited Lodges in 22 countries. I have sat in friendship and amity with people normally at each others throats... Protestants and Catholics.. Sunni and Shia... Arab and Jew... A Masonic meeting is the ONLY place where peace reigns between these people. Your ridiculous way of thinking has the potential to destroy mankind and I hope to GOD nobody ever listens to it.
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  3501. @Tom Ford1 Well Freemasonry has been going for probably 1000 years.... and the Most high hasn't done anything about it yet. you'd have thought... if Freemasonry was as you say.. he would have done something by now. Of course, there is just the possibility that you are talking complete and utter bollocks.
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  3502.  @tomford1915  Those ex-Masons who come out with crap like that have usually been thrown out for doing something wrong and have an axe to grind.
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  3503. To be fair to Gaby, she was just reading off the teleprompter. Probably some spotty faced, graduate in social science with a world of life experience at 21, woke prick wrote it.
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  3504. @StephenAndrew777 This is what is different about Freemasonry. There is no "groupthink" in Freemasonry. Freemasonry doesnt' tell you what to think, but it does provide food for thought. for example. In every Lodge, the letter G appears. What does it stand for? NOTHING! Nothing, that is, apart from what the individual Mason WANTS it to stand for. Some Masons want it to stand for God. Some, for Gnosis. Some for Geometry etc etc etc.... it's what the individual Mason WANTS it to stand for. Remember.. Freemasonry does TELL you what to think. No "groupthink" here...
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  3505.  @HeavensLuv  I'll now state WHY it is impossible for a Mason to be a Satanist. When a man is first interviewed to join Freemasonry, the FIRST question he MUST be asked is "do you have a belief in a supreme being that created the universe!"? If he answers yes, the interview continues. If he answers no, he is thanked for his time and it is explained to him that the interview has concluded. His application will not be taken any further. Members of Freemasonry MUST have in their life, a supreme being, responsible for the creation of the universe. Satan did not create the universe and not even Satanists believe he did. Ok another scenario. A Satanist applies to join and when asked the first question, he LIES and says he DOES believe in that supreme being that created the universe. From then on, even if he is Initiated... he will never actually BE a Freemason. It's like a guy driving a car who has never taken a driving test in his life. a cop asks him if he is qualified to drive "oh yeah, sure I am".......... he's not a qualified driver, no matter what he says. What qualifies me to say this? I am a Freemason and have been for nearly 25 years. I am a Grand Officer of the United Grand Lodge of England and am a Past Master of TWO Lodges....soon to be THREE. I worked in the USA for many years and joined the Scottish Rite, being invited to the 33rd Degree in 2018. I am well qualified to say what I do.
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  3506.  @HeavensLuv  Shriners, yes. Do you object to FREE treatment for sick children, paid for by Shriners? If YOUR child was dangerously ill and needed treatment, that you could not afford, would you just go without and risk your child's life?...or would you ask the Shriners hospital for help? St. Jude? Not a clue what you're talking about. Did you not read my post regarding Satanists? It appears not.
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  3507. The Rock how about Rock sacrifices? It would do the world a great service!
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  3508. If found guilty, he should be deported to his home nation.
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  3509.  @ernestkafwimbi6747  If you want to join to be rich...then we don't want you. Don't pester us again.
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  3510. @ The-Living:Krystal-Mari :Nymann. It's not a noose, it's a cable-tow. It is symbolic of the bond between the newly entered Mason and his guide on his Initiation. Some men see it as a representation of the umbilical cord of a Mason to his "Mother Lodge". The Mother Lodge is the one in which he was Initiated. Symbolism in Freemasonry is not "set" and the Brethren interpret them as they see fit. It has nothing whatsoever to do with hanging onesself. Nobody is EVER harmed whilst undertaking a Masonic ceremony, or int he name of Freemasonry. There is NO sexual side to Freemasonry either. You have been reading too many stupid comments in these sections from those who are not Masons and therefore do not know what they are talking about. As I said NOBODY is ever harmed in any Masonic ceremony or in the name of Freemasonry.
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  3511. @gr8deals2do There are conditions though. The Supreme Being must be the one that, alone, created the universe. Also, in order to Initiate a man, he must have a proposer and a seconder. The Candidate is usually well known to them and so they will know what sort of person the Candidate is. If they suspect that the man that has asked to be a Freemason, they would never propose him. They know the obligation that the Candidate will have to take at his Initiation and that it contains promises that, again, are anathema to diabolists. So the notion of a diabiolisst becoming a Mason is ridiculous.
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  3512. @Joceline Richemond Why are you making Bible quotations?
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  3513. Of COURSE they do this to win competitions. How can I possibly be so sure? You don't get women transitioning to be men and thencompeting in male competitions...
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  3514. That teacher should NEVER be allowed to teach again. It is a bloody outrage that these idiots are indoctrinating our impressionable youth.
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  3515. what chances do our children have with pillocks like him who calls himself a "teacher".
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  3516. I say good on here for apologising, rather than dithering about making excuses etc. She apologised. Good. Let's move on.
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  3517. @triumphant39 The reality is this. Exclusing anomalies, trans people, Freemasonry is exclusively male. There are Grand Lodges of men and women... that's called co-Masonry. It is not recognised by Regular, ie "official" Masonry. There are also groups of women only Grand Lodges.... again.. not recognised by us. the odd thing is, that the ladies Lodges call themselves fraternities...weird huh?
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  3518. @I am your real dad Do you REALLY think that "men of power" would NEED to join Freemasonry to do what they wish? As men of "power", they can do what they like as Masons or not. You people really do make me think you are insane with your ridiculous theories. Get a life.
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  3519. @Deplorable Acker Completely and utterly different.
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  3520. @alisonlazarus4625 This guy has that wrong. He is referring to the Third Degree ceremony in Freemasonry. It tells of the murder of the principal architect of the temple, Hiram Abiff. He is accosted by three ruffians who demand of him the genuine secrets of a Master Mason. They take the body and bury it in a shallow grave. The body is found and King Solomon orders it to be raised from the grave and brought back to the temple. In this video, the man says the body is buried in the "holy of holies"...the "Sanctum Sanctorum". In Masonic ritual, it is made very clear that Israelitish law sees a body that has suffered a violent death as "unclean", and this prevents it from being buried in the Sanctum Sanctorum. However, due to his high regard for Hiram Abif, Solomon orders it to be buried as close to the Sanctum Sanctorum as Israelitish laws would allow in such circumstances. There are many many Jews in Freemasonry, by the way, Hope that helps.
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  3521. @Torv anna 123 Indeed. Its always been the same though.. Nothing is secret in Freemasonry except the signs, grips and words of the degree.
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  3522. @chrisGibson Yes, there are Freemasons in Switzerland. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Lodge_Alpina_of_Switzerland
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  3523. Why does anyone give Lineker any air time on anything other than football?
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  3524. @Muti ur This so called Billionaire you are going on about. His entire life is devoted to business.. finance etc.. don't you think he'd welcome a break from all that? That's what he gets from a meeting. I have known some very wealthy and powerful men in Freemasonry. They DO NOT talk politics or religion. They talk about football, the family, philosophy.. anything bit politics and religion. Very often, they are too busy selling raffle tickets or pouring the wine to get in to a deep-seated business chat anyway.
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  3525. The Rock Henry Ford was a well known (well, I SAY well known... well known to anyone with half a brain cell, anyway...which explains why you didn't know it) anti-semite. Enough said, methinks. Toodle pip!
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  3526. @The Rock Funny how you don't believe the Washington Post when it suits you... like when it proves my point.. but I'm sure you believed it at other times... like when they said Nixon was a crook lol.
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  3527. @The Rock now i KNOW you're crazy. Have you been measured up for your tinfoil hat and straight jacket yet? Enough. I'm fed up talking to you now. NEXT!
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  3528. @The Rock Oh and I agree with you about Churchill. Complete arsehole.
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  3529. @Zack Ware There is no evidence to support your theory that ANY of the Pilgrim Fathers were Masons. The FIRST RECORDED making of a Mason was not until October 1646. The Pilgrims sailed from Plymouth in 1620.
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  3530. @woken broken The title of the video is very misleading. Our world is not "secret". We are as open as the day is long.
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  3531. @jr almera That means you know what our secrets are. Come on then, let's hear them.
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  3532. @Daniel moore Well Freemasonry isn't what you'd call "normal", but it's certainly nothing bad at all. It's an association that does an incredible amount of good work.
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  3533. Niki Indzhiev networking us FORBIDDEN in Freemasonry. It is Masonically illegal to profit in any way, socially, financially and professionally by virtue of your membership. Anyone found doing this will be sanctioned which can lead to permanent expulsion.
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  3534. @Niki Indzhiev CORRECT info. READ THE BLOODY POST. I said it is forbidden to do it...I didn't say nobody did it. The vast majority do not network or use Freemasonry for profit. I followed that up with the fact that anyone found doing it would be sanctioned. IF you know men who do that, you know some dishonourable Masons.....the type that would be sanctioned..... When I was the Master of my Mother Lodge, it was brought to my attention that a new member was passing round business cards... he owned a garage and was actually trying to drum up business. I had my Director of Ceremonies tell him that it was forbidden and he asked him to stop. We cut him some slack because he was new. At the next meeting,he was doing it again. I saw him myself and explained that any more of this would lead to me making it official. We never saw him again after that and NOBODY used his business.
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  3535. Outstanding. There is zero need to take the attitude this creature took with a woman doing a difficult job. Good on Tabitha for standing her ground. I hope Susan Peirez is a little more considerate and respectful to people now.
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  3536. @Papatūānuku Some do, some don't. We leave a man's faith to him. Religion has nothing to do with Freemasonry.
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  3537. @Dark skull2342 Nooooooooooooooooo we don't that's just a silly rumour. Nobody and nothing is ever worshipped in Freemasonry.
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  3538. @WhataboutTRUTH Because no animals are involved in Freemasonry at all.
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  3539. That cow Fulani will be after a bloody payout. I REALLY hope she doesn't get one.
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  3540. @Charles Mahao The problems with videos is that they only cover what you see in the film.. what the editor decides is relevant. You may ask me anything you wish.
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  3541. @jolantasokalska4201 Freemasonry is a fraternity, the members of which are dedicated to self-improvement, integrity, kindness and charitable works. The Illuminati was a collection of intellectuals, that wished to be able to discuss the issues of the day, without the interference of the church, that, at the time, were known to accuse everyone and everything of heresy. Freemasonry has (probably) been around for 1000 years or so and still exists today. The Illuminati existed for ten years...1776 to 1786 and then disbanded. The Illuminati and Freemasonry have never ever been linked in any way.
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  3542. If he is not ok, it;s not because of Freemasonry or this film.
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  3543. @Kenneth Gengler For what? Freemasons swear to obey the moral and civil law of the place where they work and reside. Have YOU ever taken an oath to that effect? No, of course you haven't. That's at least one thing we Freemasons have over the likes of you.
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  3544.  @marcusbullock630  Pillock.
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  3545. @donnanutt3650 Dame Caroline Dineage.
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  3546. Lovely words from Macron.
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  3547. Taylor Watson we MAKE the time.
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  3548. My Dad was also a signalman and was involved in the Dunkirk evacuation... never spoke of it... He died in 1992 so I will never find out what it was really like. Interesting point though... when he came home from the war, he gave his medals to my older brother to play with.. who over time, lost them. That's how much they meant to him... nothing.
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  3549. @maz rah Hardly...
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  3550. @Kate-fd5ni Please give specific examples of what you are saying, then provide evidence to back it up. I'll wait.
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  3551. @Jill Philips Goo morning Jill. What are you trying to say?
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  3552. Common Sense you only get out if Freemasonry what you put in. But in this case, itg sounds to me like you have a desire for knowledge that is not being satisfied. It may be time to look around for a Lodge that caters for your requirements...such Lodges do exist! It looks like you are in the USA and I am sure that there will be a similar Lodge to what we have in England, Quatuor Coronati Lodge of Research. It would be a shame to lose a good man like yourself for the want of a little education.
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  3553. Fanitullen As I've just said to "Common Sense" there are Research Lodges that deal with education and research and would suit someone like you. Not all Lodges are the same...don't just go to your nearest Lodge...research those in your area...speak to the Brethren. It's a marathon...not a sprint.
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  3554. @end_zone Freemasonry is not a religion...because it lacks the following. A deity. A promise of salvation. Sacraments. Clergy. All those are necessary in a religion.
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  3555. @Roderick Palac HI, I'M A MASON! Look.. no hiding!
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  3556. @Tommy DeNato Why not? We have almost NO secrets at all, and that which we do call the "secrets" are well known.
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  3557. @good Lord Love 11 Easy. Just Google the Grand Lodge of wherever you live. Requirements for membership are:- 1. A belief in a Supreme Being of some sort... doesn't matter which one. 2. Be male. 3. Have no criminal convictions. 4. Have the backing of your other half. 5. Be able to comfortably afford the fees. That's it. Good luck.
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  3558. @good Lord love So do Freemasons. The PRIMARY requirement for membership is the belief in ONE supreme Being who created the universe. But thats where the religion stops. Freemasonry is secular. All discussion of religion or politics is forbidden at meetings because they are the two most divisive things in the world. And we are about unity, not division.
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  3559. @chrisdixonstudios This is another example of not knowing the full story. NO man is EVER at risk of any harm, as a result of Freemasonry. Even if a man reveals Masonic secrets...the worst thing that will happen to him, would be expulsion.
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  3560. @Revelation1316 We can tell anyone almost anything. All we cannot disclose is the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked. And even those are available online...we really don't care if you know them or not.
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  3561. @isn't that shameful No and no.
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  3562. @mickwest2650 The highest Degree in Freemasonry is the Third Degree.
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  3563. @Daryl Case Neither Crowley or Stalin were Masons. Don't believe the conspiracy theorists..... think for yourself.
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  3564. @PoakaTonga Poako the all seing eye has been used for centuries by so many other cultures and groups. It is NOT purely Masonic.
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  3565. @Brandons Harracksinghp .....and has nothing whatsoever to do with Freemasonry.
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  3566. @fadlan alfarobi You would only be able to join women's Freemasonry. It is not officially recognised as such by Regular Masons. However, they are almost identical to us. Google women's Freemasonry in your area.
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  3567.  @thegemgoddess3597  Yes?
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  3568. @Jack Torrance I can assure you we are nothing to do with any church or government and actively distance ourselves from those subjects. In fact, all discussion of politics and religion is forbidden at Masonic meetings. Why is this? It is because religion and politics are the two subjects that have divided the world through conflict form the word go. We are about unity, not division. I have dined after Masonic meetings with men who, traditionally would be mortal enemies. Sunni and Shia, Protestant and Catholic, Arab and Jew....and all meet as Brothers, friends and equals. Tell me ANYWHERE in the world that EVER happens... apart from at a Masonic meeting. It doesn't. Now that's GOT to be a good thing.
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  3569. @mr steal yo girl The CONTENTS of the "secrets" are not at all important...it's the action of KEEPING the secret that's important.
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  3570. If she agreed her intent was to kill, why did the whole business go to trial?
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  3571. Cancelled? He's only "cancelled" by those pricks that play this "cancelling" bollocks... whose opinion is so crazy, it's invalid. Bollocks to them. Feckin' morons.
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  3572. Quite right. Freemasonry has absolutely nothing to do with religion or politics and the discussion of those subjects is forbidden at meetings.
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  3573. @Smelly Cat We do not use those signs in Freemasonry. Owls play no part in Freemasonry, nor and bull. The only bull here is what you are speaking.
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  3574.  @anotherworld8735  @Smelly Cat More ignorance on display, I see. Nothing and nobody is worshipped in Freemasonry.
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  3575. @Catherine Ogola Why do you want to marry a Mason? By the way.. even if you did marry a Mason... he will not tell even YOU his secrets.
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  3576.  @catherineogola8941  Most Masons are just ordinary men, not rich or privileged.
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  3577. Seek professional help. You're delusional.
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  3578. Demons don't exist. Grow up.
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  3579. @nabeelrafique7166 Of coursde we knew. Guidance WAS issued to all who were to hold zoom meetings. As these meetings were not "tyled", nothing that had to be kept confidential should have been disclosed.
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  3580. @Sid I'm not a business man. I'm a blue-collar worker and have been a Mason for over 20 years. the Worshipful Master of my Lodge is a Security Guard..... the last one was a taxi-driver... the one before that, an accountant... the one taking over this month is a retired teacher... the next one, in October 2020 is likely to be a company director.
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  3581. Her PhD is in "Intersections of curriculum and retention of educators of Color". ANOTHER useless non-subject. And I bet she was funded by the state. She says we should have been warned about not being able to define ourselves. Well she's wrong. The removal of daft DEI does not remove the ability of a person to identify as a particular thing...it simply removes the necessity for others to give in to their daft demands. Grow up, you stupid woman.
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  3582. @J. Philip Jimenez Nope. There are disagreements about what Freemasonry is, regardless of the position one holds within Freemasonry. I believe you are talking about Regular Freemasonry and Irregular Freemasonry. Regular Freemasonry, the worlds oldest, lays down a set of principles and tenets, the adherence to, is an absolute requirement to be considered as such. Any deviation from those principles and tenets negates any claim to regularity. There is NO formal link between such bodies. As a 33rd Degree Freemason, I know what I'm talking about.
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  3583.  @RetroResearch  There is nothing beyond the 33rd Degree. Your theory is incorrect. P2 is rumoured to have existed, however, in conversation with the noted Masonic Author Dr. Robert Lomas, I asked him about it and he is quite sure that they have never ever existed and simply form another of the many conspiracy theories going about. My answer to your question is, "no". Such a thing would fly in the face of the principles and tenets of Regular Freemasonry and as such would not "be" Freemasonry.
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  3584. Bell end. End of rebuttal.
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  3585.  @TTTSND  We don't spit on any god. We respect the rights of all to believe as they wish and demand that respect from others.
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  3586.  @randommf3338  Freemasons all believe we will answer to god...no matter what form that god takes.
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  3587. @Q Who Just so you know, the "secrets" of Freemasonry, that we take an obligation not to reveal, are the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked. That's it. Everything else can be discussed quite openly with anyone. We tend not to brodcast our ritual, becauase for anyone who may want to join, it would spoil it for them. It's far better to experience the ritual, afresh and unknowing what's going to happen. So why can't we divulge those "secrets"? The reason is just so that we HAVE something to promise not to reveal.. and then not reveal them. Making a promise and keeping it, is symbolic of integrity... a quality that we hope all Freemasons have.
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  3588. Fraternal greetings, Brother. I must correct you. UGLE does NOT have female Lodges. It ACKNOWLEDGES the two female Grand Lodges that exist, the Honourable Fraternity of Ancient Freemasons and the Order of women Freemasons, but it does not formally RECOGNISE them. In other worlds, it does not accept that those ladies are Freemasons. Even though they use our Grand Temple at Great Queen Street from time to time! They are two fine organisations and the ladies are a credit to their Grand Lodges, but one of the ancient landmarks states that a member be MALE. Just read the fourth paragraph down. https://www.ugle.org.uk Brother, how long have you been a Freemason?
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  3589. Yes. Colonel Harland David Sanders was a prolific Freemason and a philanthropist too. He served for less than a year in the US military and the title "colonel" was an honorary one awarded by the Commonwealth of Kentucky for outstanding service to the community.
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  3590.  @Natanquel  Has your mother told you who your Dad was? I heard it was a toss up between two. The 4th Cavalry or the the audience members in the Colisseum scenes in Gladiator.
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  3591. @Emmanuelle Maubert Probably because you believe all the lies about us. Hey, who's gullible!?!?!
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  3592. @irengrant-koch7159 I think the inference is, that he knew of the child-trafficking activities of Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffret Epstein, and so, from that, is implied that he knew how old the ladies he was involved with, would be. This is only a guess, I do not know the facts, of course. Andrew may be completely innocent and the whole thing could just be a misunderstanding. From what I have seen, Andrew is a rather arrogant and self-entitled man and considered himself to be bullet-proof. Looks like he was wrong!
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  3593. BBB!
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  3594. The requirement is for a belief in a supreme being that created the universe. That's it.
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  3595. @rickmiller8893 If all those under 32 don't know....and you aren't even a member.. how do YOU know? Your answer will be "I've done research"... which usually means you've seen a few YouTube videos.......but don't you think those who ARE members research also? You're really just a gullible idiot aren't you? Hey, I've a tinfoil hat for sale.. wanna buy it?
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  3596.  @Cyberliminal  Idiots need to be called out when they say idiotic things. If that offends you, then go and have a good cry on mommy's apron. Far too much namby pambying in this world, creating a race of people that are made of tissue paper. Grow up.
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  3597. Well, you're WELL on the way!
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  3598. @kidd hatter Google your local Lodge.
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  3599. @wake up Stonemasons work with stone. It's their job. Freemasons are a fraternity. We use allegory to improve ourselves. We see ourselves as buildings and try to build ourselves in to the best version of ourselves that we can be. So.... the Mason that works with stone is an OPERATIVE Mason.. the Mason that works on his on himself is a SPECULATIVE Mason.
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  3600. Jesus, what a dick.
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  3601. @Robert Simumba Imagine being able to sit with friends of whom you would trust with your life. Those with a similar mindset. Imagine being able to assist those who cannot help themselves, from those in the African nations suffering immense hardship, to a young boy who needs a special wheelchair because of meningitis. Imagine knowing that if you fall, there are 6.5 million men who will help you get up. Imagine knowing that you are a better man for being a Freemason. Imagine knowing that should anything and happen to you, your family will be looked after. that's what it's like to be a Freemason.
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  3602. @Kiran Malik Allah would not will it.
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  3603.  @kiranmalik9342  Well seeing as we have been going since around the 11th century.... he's taking his time, isn't he?
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  3604. She can tell these "massive porkies" because she's an actress! It's her JOB to say things that are untrue. This sort of behaviour is not a stretch for a woman that used to do it for a living!
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  3605. It's called modesty. If we went around shouting from the rooftops about all the things we do, it wouldn't be very modest would it? Also, some of the beneficiaries of our charitbale works are proud people and would not want everyone knowing they rely on charity.
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  3606.  @Living_Legend85  Ty. But I have taken an obligation to defend my brethren against the attacks of the insidious. By challenging the idiots in here, I am doing just that.
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  3607.  @flatout5815  Oh, don't be silly. Have an original thought now and then will ya?
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  3608. @TanyaStowers-z4d Thank you!
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  3609. @carl Carrington Men join Freemasonry for various reasons. We have many men who are ex-armed forces. They miss the cameraderie of their brother in arms and this is regained in a tight-knit brotherhood of Freemasonry. Some join to enlarge their circle of friends. They may not get much opportunity to mix socially and this gives them the chance to do that. Many men join for the esoteric and ritual side... that they wish to improve morally. Some join because of the huge charitable side of Freemasonry. Yes, anyone can put a few coins in a tin, but so much more can be achieved in greater numbers. And yes, of course, it can increase confidence, too. Many men have joined Freemasonry and have never really done any public speaking. After a while in Freemasonry, confidence in this area grows, too. I joined Freemasonry 23 years ago and regard it as one of the best things I have ever done.
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  3610. @Tengobaila3 I offer myself as a source of knowledge if you have questions about Freemasonry.
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  3611.  @armenianchik  The worst thing that will happen to a man is to be expelled for life. We cannot administer any punishments that are at variance with the law of the land.
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  3612. @Plubus Domis I think there's confusion between the myth of the temple...and the myth of Hiram Abif. The temple was fact... Hiram Abif was just a story.
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  3613. @AnonG 15 if you mean Trump... he isn't a Mason. The word "Mason" is a shortened word for "Freemason".. it's exactly the same. You do NOT have to be a Mason to be the POTUS. Only 14 of your POTUS have been Masons so that's YOU post blown out of the water. There is NO Scottish Rite Temple of England. English Freemasonry does not have full Scottish or York Rite, although certain elements are included like Mark Degree and Royal Arch etc. You CAN quit Freemasonry. The procedure is to write to the Secretary of the Lodge and announce that you intend to resign, either immediately, or at a specified date in the future. NO Brother has the right to try to talk you out of it. If you want out, you are out. Easy. You CANNOT be blackballed OUT. But you CAN be blackballed prior to Initiation, meaning you never become a Mason in the first place.
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  3614. @Against Darkness @Against Darkness Crowley thought he was joining "Freemasonry", but what he joined was not considered "regular" by the United Grand Lodge of England.. so he never was a Mason. Don't know about Disney. The rest of your post comprises of insane ramblings. I pity you.
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  3615. @Bitter gaming what Lodge are you a member of?
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  3616. @Bitter Gaming, well I am. And I can tell you that 100% of your post is wrong. And it's offensive. We spend our time at Lodge meetings doing good works for those that are in need, for the community as a whole and in supporting society in general. You are guilty of reading a few YouTube video comments and believing them without really thinking them through. And before you come out with that old line" you're not high enough", I'm a member and that makes me higher than you. Silly boy.
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  3617. @Bitter Gaming it stands to reason that I am higher up in FREEMASONRY....and therefore know more about it than you. And you asked why I called you silly? I think that proves it.
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  3618. @Bitter Gaming even if we DID worship Satan, why would we try to hide it? It's not illegal.. there'd be no reason to hide it whatsoever. What irks me is you conspiracy theorists harping on about stuff of which you have ZERO knowledge, in a vain attempt to make yourself seem knowledgeable to the gullible. If you WERE part of a Lodge, you wouldn't be coming out with such utter nonsense. Silly boy!
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  3619. @Jaspreet Singh 99% of Freemasonry can be discussed openly. The other 1% is freely available on the internet, so why SHOULDN'T a woman be an expert on Freemasonry?
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  3620. @melissawickersham9912 Utter nonsense.
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  3621. @frank sigwart Oh for goodness sake frank, change the bloody record... this is all bull.
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  3622.  @franksigwart9777  Lorry? Garage? What on Earth are you talking about?
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  3623. @susan Frazer What a loon.
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  3624. @Jozu Kurosaki If we were trafficking brain cells, we'd never be calling at your house.
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  3625. She's like an itch you can't scratch. Why does anyone give this harpy any air time?
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  3626. @Jacqueline Newcombe Not at all. What ya see is what ya get.
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  3627. Spader really looks like he wants to be somewhere else in this interview.
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  3628. What a repulsive old sow.
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  3629. @Sylvia Sanchez Prior to WW2, Freemasonry was as open as the day is long. Then the Nazi's came. They didn't like us very much and saw us much like they saw the Jews...and murdered over 100,000 Freemasons. As a result, we went "underground" meeting secretly. The problem was, that when the Nazi's were defeated, we never reverted to the way we were before. It is only in the last 30 years or so that we have begun to emerge back to the open society we are today.
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  3630. @Stephen King King You can see it. You just made an incorrect assumption which so many do here... then it is repeated and before you know it, it is the cast iron truth. Here in England, the HQ of the United Grand Lodge of England is open to the public. It runs free tours of the building, library, museum and even our own shop... for ANYONE...several times a day, most days of the year. It is closed to the public for now because of Corona but will re-open soon. Here ya go. https://www.ugle.org.uk/freemasons-hall/tours
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  3631. @Trisha King Er... of course it is. Why wouldn't we want you to believe the truth?
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  3632.  @trishaking3795  No Trisha, I KNOW all of this to be true because I have been a Mason for over 20 years. I am a 33rd Degree Freemason and am a member of the United Grand Lodge of England. I am a Past Master of TWO Lodges. I have travelled to 22 countries around the world during my service with the Royal Navy. I've been able to visit Lodges in all of those countries. I am guessing that you are in the USA (most posting on here are from the USA) and you've probably never even been outside of the USA! I've seen for myself the good that Freemasonry does and have witnessed almost NOTHING negative about Freemasonry. When was the last time YOU went to a Lodge meeting? If you have ANY questions about Freemasonry, i welcome them. You can do it here or at my email therealist1964@yahoo.com
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  3633. Aleta Copley Can you explain what you mean please?
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  3634. @DJSbros Why do people wear football shirts? Or Baseball caps with their favourite team logo on it? Same deal for Freemasons. I wear a Masonic ring and hope that if I meet another Mason, he will spot it and we can meet as Brethren.
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  3635. @victor urbina Why's that, Victor?
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  3636. @Red nut go on then, Red. What happens? Have you been there when that happens? Have you witnessed it?
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  3637. @Cesar Ocampo What is hidden?
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  3638.  @czrog  Nah..
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  3639. @Life of Yella Ivy Puta You don't have the brains to comprehend, so don't pass judgement.
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  3640.  @Ivy32188  Which of us is more likely to be right? Myself, a Mason for 24 years, Past Master of TWO Lodges, a Grand Officer of the United Grand Lodge of England and holder of the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite..... or you....a non-Mason? Hmmmmmm....let me see now.....
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  3641. Lol! What an absolute load of old crap. And you believe anything a flat earther has to say? He's a dick and you shouldn't believe him.
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  3642. This may help. http://dglea.net
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  3643.  @senpailiam8396  I am a Mason. So is Adam. No Mason is ever required to hide it. You're making the mistake of believing the crap you read from conspiracy theorists.
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  3644.  John connor  It's easy to say all this. but where is your proof? Or even, why do you think the way you do?
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  3645. @carama3590 As we Freemasons practice all the virtues that were extolled by Jesus Christ, don't you realise how ridiculous you sound? STOP TELLING LIES, YOU MUPPET!
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  3646. @DJMacX Utter tripe. "Upper class gentleman"? In Freemasonry, a man's background, social standing, politics and faith are completely irrelevant.
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  3647. She really is a pathetic creature. I used to like her in "Saxondale"... 'till I read her Twitter crap. She's now in Code 404 on Netflix. Enough to turn me off.
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  3648. @caliblue2 We're a sheep in sheep's clothing.
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  3649. Lady Jay why shouldn't she? Plus it gives the interview some gravitas. She can't be a Mason, so she cannot be biased.
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  3650.  @standnosharia6163  Nah... no links to Masonry at all. You've never set foot in a Lodge room, so how are you so sure? Now then...the badge? What badge? Magic square?....er.. nope. And the G.. well, I can't blame you for saying what you do.. as many Freemasons themselves get it wrong. The G has NO specific meaning. It means whatever the individual Freemasons wants it to mean. It's like all symbols... interpreted by the individual. So it CAN mean Gnosis (which actually just means "knowledge"... usually of esoteric subjects....and not "secret knowledge". But equally, it can mean God, Geometry....anything.
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  3651. @Viktor Vasilik I hope nobody actually buys your pathetic post!
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  3652. @Dan Hi Dan. Questions? Ask away.
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  3653. @Linda W Why not?
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  3654. No females are allowed to be Freemasons
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  3655. @Emmy Frosh01 that's more or less what is conveyed in the Third Degree of Freemasonry. No matter what your station in life, as we come from the same place, no matter what we achieve or do not in life.. we all end up the same way.
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  3656.  @Disasterpiece5150  It's because, on the whole, we ARE nice! We're nice, regular guys! what did you expect, horns on our heads and carrying a trident?
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  3657.  @burnttoast9984  Hi. I'm a 33rd Degree Freemason. What do you want to know?
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  3658. @Angelia Patterson Still waiting Angelia.. Who disappeared!?!?!?!?
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  3659. @Brian Quintero you are asking if I'm from an organisation that closed over 200 years ago?...yeah..sure I am.
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  3660.  @qertyiou  And see how, when we ask for a verification, she can't! bill, you're a very silly man.. now go and put your tinfoil hat on and that nice new jacket with the extra strong straps. The men in the white coats are just over there waiting for you..
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  3661. @x-WILD-CHILD_x The Candidate is proposed and seconded by men who know him already. They also know that the obligations that he will take on Initiation are in direct opposition to anything a Devil worshipper would believe in. So the Supreme Being the man beliefs in would have to be a benevolent one.
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  3662. @ileen Randle on what do you base your post?
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  3663.  @ileenrandle3558  Explain.. don't just hurl insults.
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  3664. @Guillermo J. Park the requirements for applying to be a Mason are:- 1. Be male. 2. Have a belief in a Supreme Being who created the universe. We do not care what religion you have, or even if you have a religion. 3. Be free of criminal convictions. 4. Be able to afford the fees. 5. Have the support of the family. Freemasonry doesn't require that a man is rich. If it did, the membership would fall by 95%! However, it is expected that a man should be able to donate to charity. If donating to charity would cause problems, then it's not for you. If you are able to do so, then that's fine. Google your local Grand Lodge and then take it from there.
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  3665. @lindavandenbogart873 Not so. No worship of anyone or anything happens at our meetings. We're a fraternity and not a religion. Questions? By all means. Fire away.
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  3666.  @maureensullivan7448  Only 5 years.... not long.
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  3667.  @fabu1616  First job? No.
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  3668.  @askn1237  It has been suggested that Diana was pregnant with Fayeds baby and that certain senior members of the RF didn't want a Muslim as a relative. So in order to prevent that from happening, she had to be bumped off. TBH, I think all that is nonsense and it was just as it happened. Henri Paul lost control while trying to avoid paparazzi and the rest is history.
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  3669.  @bullshitstomper9417  You really are a sick puppy aren't you?
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  3670.  @gerardomarroquin9492  I try to converse with all. I cannot promise to answer all, as I do not get alerts that there has been a response to my post, but I do my best. Now...what was the question?
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  3671.  @TheRenekruse  ....can you hear Cuckoos? I can.
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  3672.  @Chairman7777  In what context?
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  3673.  @evanssamuelbiju4315  Yes.
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  3674.  @evanssamuelbiju4315  We meet to discuss some financial transactions, like applications for Masonic charity, but a lot of the routine payments are decided by the Treasurer. The truth is that some men, DO reveal the secrets. If they are caught, they are expelled, with no chance of readmission. Every Mason takes an obligation not to reveal them, as a symbolic gesture of his integrity. If he breaks his word, we don't want him as a member. Why do we never hear of it? It's because the "secrets" are completely unimportant outside Freemasonry. It's not like something massively important has been revealed. They consist of the sign, grip and word of the Degree....they aren't worth reporting. Now, if a secret was, say, how to run your house on a teaspoon of water yes anyone finding that out would broadcast it to the world...but as I say...the secrets WE have are, to non-Masons, pretty lame.
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  3675.  @bullabuck7535  Naturally, we mourn the passing of a Brother, but his death will not affect Freemasonry at all. He did not serve on any board or Committee that is in any way responsible for the organisation of Freemasonry.
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  3676.  @evanssamuelbiju4315  Some Masons go on to what are called "Allied", or "Side" Degrees after they have reached the highest Degree there is... the Third, or Master Masons Degree. One of those side Degrees is the Scottish Rite, most prominent in the USA. This confers a further 29 Degrees, so most Brothers get to the 32nd Degree and it doesn't usually take long. The 33rd Degree is an honorary Degree and is by Invitation only. It is conferred on men who have given outstanding service to Freemasonry and/or the community. But it does not give them any "power". in actual fact, it is a humbling experience. I hold the 33rd Degree... but I still have to take the garbage out at home!
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  3677.  @old_redlk3319  It's purely a traditional thing, from two aspects. Some say we stem from the guilds of stonemasons of the middle ages. Naturally, in those days, there was no machinery or power tools, so only men were strong enough to work the stone. There were no women stonemasons back then. Another viewpoint, is that speculative Masonry...the kind I'm in now...emerged from the idea of the guilds....probably around the early 17th century, men were the boss and women looked after the home and children. Either way, things are very different now, but that tradition continues. That said, although we do not OFFICIALLY recognise them, there are two splendid Grand Lodges for ladies in England. Thr Order of Women Freemasons and The Honourable Fraternity of Ancient Freemasons. They wear the same regalia, do the same ceremonies and have, broadly speaking, the same aims and principles. We have an excellent working relationship with them and in fact there are many couples who are both Masons. There are ladies Lodges, of varying description all over the world...but they are not "official" Masons. For what it's worth, if there ever arose a proposal to allow ladies to join OUR Lodges, I'd be very much in favour. I hope I have answered your question adequately. If you have others, please feel free to ask
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  3678.  @phillmoore1561  The 33rd is not sought, it is conferred. It was conferred on me 3 years ago, for services to the local community, the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite and Freemasonry in general. As for the allegation of cowardice. I served in the Royal Navy and saw action over my time (25 years) in various locations around the world. I served my country defending the weak against the strong and was decorated for it...something I highly doubt you did. Thank you for your input, vacuous though it was.
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  3679. I detest Reeves hugely, but I do not wish her any harm or strife.
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  3680. @John Tan because ANYONE can find out about Freemasonry. Almost nothing is secret. It is just that people perceive that Freemasonry is completely secret, when in fact it isn't. Ask me anything about it.
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  3681. "Challenging for Tim Davie!? Isn't that WHY he's paid the big bucks?
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  3682. @New20019 John Many Freemasons would agree with you about Jesus.
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  3683. @Christopher Lee LOL! This from the Prince of Darkness!!
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  3684. I wonder do the Germans also have some of their iconic aircraft preserved and that still fly?
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  3685. @Championz Yeah... let's also remember that he made a pretty handsome living out of his claptrap! He also stated that AIDS was a man made disease to target blacks, homosexuals, hispanics etc... He claims to have been in the USN AND the USAF... despite records only showing naval service. as a PO (2)... Cooper was a conman trying to dupe people and largely succeeding. It is easier to dupe than it is to get someone to ADMIT to being duped!
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  3686. I said... right from the off... well before the wedding... this woman is another Fergie... it will all end in tears.
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  3687.  @AdamtheFreemason  Adam, the all-seeing eye predates Christianity by thousands of years mate.
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  3688.  @AdamtheFreemason  Adam, you and I know the "all-seeing eye" is ANY eye that the public choose to identify as such. You and I know the difference, but to the uneducated, they are ALL the all-seeing eye" The eye symbol in all it's forms has been around for millennia. Remember, we are talking to largely uneducated, hyper-religious fools on these forums.
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  3689. @427Mike427 What way are you talking about?
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  3690. Sigh..... it's not HAITCH M S... its AITCH M S.
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  3691. @Lxkam Won't make any difference. There's plenty of videos of our ceremonies, but the conspiracy theorists just say we film what we want to show and conceal the rest.
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  3692. Can you imagine the response had the perpetrator been white against a black person? We need to get a spine, people and stamp this bollocks out. Racism goes BOTH WAYS.
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  3693. @Jimmy Gonzalez I take it that you are talking to the conspiracy theorists and religious zealots on here.
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  3694. @Victor Garcia Is that the same as Catholics? You know when they drink the wine and eat the wafer at communion? They are told it is THE ACTUAL flesh and blood of Jesus Christ..and of course, they believe it. Anyone else would be up before the judge for cannibalism.
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  3695. Has your lodge been in continuous existence since it's founding?
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  3696. @Hyena laughing matter You'll be saying Hitler was a Rabbi, next.
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  3697. @dayana heriel the "secrets" we have aren't even secret, really. They are all over the internet and in public libraries. They consist of the signs grips and words of the Degrees and that's all we have promised not to reveal. We don;tr care if you know them or not, as they are pretty insignificant.. it's just a representation of our integrity not to reveal something we have promised not to. They are never used outside the Lodge because there is no need to.
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  3698. @Alf Norg As you are, clearly, not a Freemason and the esoteric is hidden from those of the Blue Lodge, how do YOU know about all the claims you make? If you can can read M&D and arrive at the conclusions you did... any Freemason of the Blue Lodge could do the same. So it would have been rather silly for Pike to write that book and to tell them that they were being lied to. You claim makes no sense. Once again, we find someone who has heard a tale or two and passed it off as his own, pontificating about thing of which he has zero knowledge. As a Mason who has been invited to the 33rd Degree for some time now, I can categorically state that you are incorrect in everything you have said. Morals and Dogma is so badly put together by Pike. In those days they used archaic language that today can be easily misinterpreted... and in fact the language he used then was considered archaic at the time! Did you know, he only wrote half of it? The rest was borrowed from other works. And the foreword! The foreword, written by Pikes bosses in the Southern Jurisdiction said, and I quote, "It would have been better if he had borrowed more and written less". Hardly a glowing reference! Any person that wants to know about Freemasonry, especially Freemasonry of today, should ignore that book. It's relevance is only to Masonic historians etc. They should ask a Freemason of today.
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  3699. @Luke M That's just the thing.. we HAVEN'T been working "in the shadows", that's a common misconception. Why else would we have free tours of our HQ for anyone, most days of the week and have done for many years?
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  3700. @tankimus Hold on... so you're saying he belonged to a Lodge and had nothing good to say about it. I think you are telling lies, my friend.
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  3701. @ArsenioMarcelino  Do you get up especially early to practice being stupid, or does it come naturally?
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  3702.  @flyinginthewind111  The ritual of the First Degree is not humiliating in the least. Why would you think it was?
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  3703. You're out of date... that's not the case any more.
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  3704. @GoVitasCom Freemasonry's membership surged after World War 2. The men that came home had an experience that made them value cameraderie....brotherhood.. teamwork... very highly. The same thing happened after WW1. The mood, in those days of course was far less selfish than it is today. The world is driven by consumerism and a "f**k you..what can I get out of this for myself" sort of mindset. Freemasonry is the OPPOSITE of that. A Freemason would think "How can I help that person". Freemasonry is, in a simple phrase "not fashionable". Another reason is that people are working harder... and longer hours... they don't have time for Freemasonry. Other distractions like excellent sports and leisure facilities, the internet, 24 hour TV etc etc. are thought to contribute to a fall in membership. I don't have all the answers, I don't think anyone has, but presently we have around 6.5 million members. I think that's enough to be going on with.
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  3705. @kostic Terrebithea Questions about Freemasonry? Ask away and I'll do my best to answer.
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  3706. WELL SAID SIR!!! I thought it was the job of an interviewer, to ask questions of their guest, in order to get their opinion on things or to extract facts...NOT to present their own narrative. Oh wait! This is the BBC! Hateful and loathsome creeps, every single one of them.
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  3707. @androy johnson Here's a pic of one of our more famous Brethren, John Beharry VC. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LOAfxwKdak
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  3708. @Indi Khan Hardly anything in Freemasonry is "secret" and even that which we call secrets are freely available in libraries and on the internet. It's not the CONTENT of the secret, it's the fact we can KEEP a secret...it's a symbol of integrity as men. The "secrets" are merely the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked. That's it. Anything else is free to be discussed by anyone.
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  3709. @mariebisson1252 If you'd like more info on Freemasonry, I'd be glad to help.
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  3710. @celebmartin5899 I'm a Director of an Engineering training firm for young people. In my Lodge and EVERY Lodge I have ever visited, there are men of varying professions. The Master of my Lodge a couple of years ago makes Pizza for a living. The one before him is an accountant. The one before him is a truck driver. The one before him is a schoolteacher. The one before him is a Hedge Fund Manager. It's the same the world over.
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  3711. @John Adams So Google your local Lodge!
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  3712.  @Kingston.777  Worship who? There is no worship of anyone or anything in Freemasonry. Think for yourself. And when it comes to quoting Pike, make sure YOU have PERSIONALLY READ that of which you speak. Read it properly. So many on here, make claims about Pike that they have only ever heard other people make and those that have read Pike, completely misinterpret him. There are a fair few that take "quotes" from Pike that are taken completely out of context, too. Further advice... don't even consider Pike. Unless you are a Scottish Rite Mason, you will understand very little of what is written in that darn book. Did you know that Pike only wrote HALF of what appears in Morals and Dogma? The rest he "borrowed" from other sources. The book is THAT BAD, that when asked to write the foreword, Pikes colleagues at the Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction wrote, "it would have been better if he had written less and borrowed more". They also made it clear that all Masons are free to take it all on board...or some of it...or none of it, such is the complete and utter unimportance of the material therein.
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  3713.  @gerardjagroo  I am well aware of that. I've been a Freemason for 30 years.
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  3714. @ewelinaz4245 Please explain WHY you think that.
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  3715. @charleshall6357 Not true. There are several requirements for membership. 1. Belief in a supreme being, responsible for the creation of the universe. 2. Be male. 3. Have no criminal convictions. 4. Have the support of the family. 5. Be able to afford the fees without undue stress on the family budget. Civil war soldier Masons did avoid action against those who they knew to be Masons HOWEVER, this was in contravention of the laws of Freemasonry that states that a mans CIVIL duties MUST come before his Freemasonry. I hope that helps.
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  3716.  @charleshall6357  Then you speak incorrectly. These are IMMUTABLE requirements for membership and MUST be common to all Grand Lodges, in order to be considered "Regular".
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  3717.  @yeah2723  He probably got thrown out.
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  3718. @Red Pill Think Tank the Illuminati were a group of philosophers who met together for discussion and contemplation. It was not a religious nor a subversive group that was in existence for approximately ten years from around 1776... the 18th century. A Freemason can be any age from (usually) 21... the oldest Mason I knew was 106 years old when he died. We get our kicks from doing good for our community and in turn, society as a whole.
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  3719.  @oicub2  "Illuminated manuscripts" just means pages that have been decorated and artistically enhanced. So far, nothing has been found of the original Illuminati meetings. Historically, it has been proven that they were men of character who met in secret to philosophise without the restrictions of the all-powerful church of the day! I agree not all Freemasons are "angels" but the vast vast majority are. We are constantly working to "filter" Freemasonry so that eventually, 100% will be of the calibre we want.
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  3720.  @AdamBomb_07  A Lodge room CAN be a little creepy when it's empty. It's based (loosely) on King Solomon's temple from the Old Testament. The table you saw in the north is where the Secretary and the Treasurer sit. The really big chair is where the Master of the Lodge sits.
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  3721.  @cowboyjohnn  Wolfy said he had relatives who are Freemasons... he doesn't need to "call his local Lodge".. he just needs to ask his relatives.
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  3722. @LL Hmm....I'm having a hard time believing your post. IF it's true, this guy is alllll wrong. We are incredibly open. Ask me anything you like about Freemasonry.
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  3723. @Practical Bible Studies Well, what is a religion, then?
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  3724.  @PracticalBibleStudies  I disagree. From any perspective, here is the dictionary definition of the word "cult". 1. a particular system of religious worship, especially with reference to its rites and ceremonies. 2. an instance of great veneration of a person, ideal, or thing, especially as manifested by a body of admirers: the physical fitness cult. 3. the object of such devotion. Anyway, people like you use the word cult because it is an emotive word and you use it to denigrate Freemasonry even though you know only what you have heard.. not what the reality is. you should be ashamed of yourself.
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  3725. I'd prefer to purge the knobheads. You'd be one of the first.
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  3726. @K. DV K. DV.. just a bell end.
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  3727. @Jennifer Strachan I can understand that, but the deplorable behaviour of this excuse for a man SHOULD be made known to those people who PAY for him. Andrew receives a grant from his father (used to be his mother, of course) to fund his lifestyle and this comes from Civil List funding we give the crown. So, in effect, Prince Andrew works for us.
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  3728. No they have not. They are a completely separate order.
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  3729.  @Bat_ya  So first, you say they have been part of Freemasonry for a long time...present tense. Then you say they WERE a part of them. Past Tense. You really don't have a clue, do you? No. Absolutely not. You don't know what you are talking about. FREEMASONRY consists of THREE DEGREES only. All else is an APPENDANT ORDER of Freemasonry. For example...you probably think the Scottish Rite is Freemasonry. Same deal...it is not. It is an APPENDANT ORDER of it.
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  3730. @StrypeGD IOt's 690 thousand now. What of it?
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  3731. Henry Tetreault no. The interviewer said "this ISNT like the Masonic Vatican.
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  3732.  @KurtG85  I answer on behalf of my esteemed Brother TeeCee. 14 Presidents have been Freemasons.... roughly one third of the total. However, no Freemason may let his professional and business life mix with his Freemasonry. They are two entirely separte entities. Most men welcome the chance to put their work to one side, in order to enjoy the cameraderie of the Lodge. TeeCee. If you're reading this, I hope your trip is as illuminating as your outlook on life!😉😉
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  3733.  @KurtG85  Any favour given to, or expected by a Mason is against the rules. I'm not saying it does not happen, that would be ridiculous. Howeve, anyone doing it, is subject to Masonic discipline, which can lead to being expelled for life. The first time I was Master of a Lodge, a man who had been recently Initiated was seen to be passing business cards around. I asked my director of Ceremonies to explain the rules to him, expecting him to cease. We cut him some slack, because he was new. The following month, I saw him doing it again. This time, I spoke to him personally. I told hi.m it was not tolerated and if he was founf doing it again, we would be forced to take formal action. We never saw him again. No great loss.
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  3734. @the Great Unknown Wellllllllllllllllllllllllllll that's one way of seeing it.. but not one that would be shared by Masons.
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  3735. @Dane Myers Sooooo.... these people are losers, huh? Serjeant Johnson Beharry, winner of the Victoria Cross, Britain's highest award for galllantry in the face of the enemy. General Norman Schwarzkopf, commander of the armed forces in the Gulf war. Rick Wakeman, tremendously successful musician from the 1960's to present day. Audie Murphy, most decorated US serviceman of world war 2. Martin Luther King Sr. Jr. was to be initiated, but was assassinated the day before it was supposed to take place. Rev. Jesse Jackson. Me. Served in the Royal Navy for well over 25 years and saw action in various parts of the world. "Si tacuisses philosophus mansisses"
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  3736. @Darth Vader When did you last attend a meeting?
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  3737.  @Darth_Vader258  Exactly.
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  3738. @comebychance I am sorry that that is your view of Freemasonry. Mine, for nearly thirty years, spanning 23 countries around the globe...is that we revere our ladies. It is true to say we don't advertise our good works, in general. 99% of the good that we do, is never seen by anyone but the recipient.
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  3739. @Vincent Reynolds What?
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  3740. @geofrreygeorgeattard Yes, rather foolishly. They now know they were wrong, too... but their arrogance prevents them from admitting that.
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  3741. @Father Elijah What's this got to do with the Navy?
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  3742. @Rawbert Marley Nobody knows where or when Freemasonry started. You are confusing us for Illuminati, which no longer exists.
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  3743. @Brandon Snow Well, I am and I do. And it's pretty much 100% right.
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  3744. A VERY clever man who is GREAT at telling stories! And a great idea to tap in to an inexhaustible source of cash from the conspiracy theorists of our time. WHAT A BUSINESSMAN! Hey, you conspiracy theorists, if it works for you and you are happy to part with your cash, then who am I to tell you that you are being ripped off? Crack on! Dave's got a mortgage to pay ya know!
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  3745. So they always blame cuts by central government.... but to counter that, id say then what are you for? if central government is the issue...and you wankers cant sort it, clear off and let someone else have a crack.
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  3746. ​ @samhodgins9804 Check Wikipedia. That's where I got the details of my last post from.
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  3747. @matthewbiesen7867 There was no "great Masonic experiment". Remove the word "Masonic" and yes, that existed.. but it was a description of the progress of the USA.
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  3748. And the detractors claim that this great nation is "institutionally racist"! THIS proves that is not so.
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  3749. @teresahurd1413 Thank you.
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  3750.  @sharonrook9734  MY Brother Adam is correct. He is a very experienced Freemason, as am I. None of this has ever happened ay ANY meeting we have attended. When was the last time YOU attended a meeting?
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  3751. @alvingarcia3808 Many many Freemasons do.
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  3752. @Saint Blades Oh for goodness sake change the record, we've well and truly put that ridiculous story to bed.
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  3753. @Brad L Brad, the traditional age to become a Mason is 21 with a few exceptions... how is it you became a Freemason at 18?
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  3754. @jason stareg No.
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  3755.  @dhhdsjjc2408  It has all the value it needs. The OP said it's a pyramid scheme. I said no... meaning that it is not. Where's the problem with that?
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  3756. @ranal Ayba Google the Grand Lodge of the Malaysia. http://www.dglea.org
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  3757. @chelade17 see my response to yeshua above.
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  3758.  @Peace7...  Good morning. Please forgive the lateness of the response. I have only just come across your post and never get a notification of it. For the record, I ALWAYS answer honestly! Society, is the collective name for the population of a nation and it's effect on it. As Freemasonry is a worldwide fraternity, let's take the world population to mean "society". That number is approximately 7.7 billion people....compared to around 6 million Freemasons. This works out to around 0.075% of society being Freemasons. We cannot work miracles! Due to the small percentage, the effect of Freemasonry is felt at a more local level. In some cases, down to the individual. For example, myself and the Brethren of my Lodge, refurbished an entire kids playground, which had been closed for months due to our local authority not having the cash to do so, because we financed the project and did the work ourselves. when it was complete, we had the council safety officer sign it off as safe and the local kids can play again. That's the wort of thing we do. Now, us refurbishing a kids playground in England isn't going to be felt in the Stares, is it? We also support national and international charities, such as the Red Cross and Medicines Sans Frontiers. There, we are contributing to the end result along with others. In small ways we do change society for the better. If you mean what involvement do we have in politics, finance, commerce etc., the answer is zero. We always vow never to use our Freemasonry for personal gain or underhanded tactics. To do such things would render the Masons involved liable to expulsion. I hope this helps. If you have more questions (and please try to be a little more specific), please feel free.
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  3759. @SEEK TRUTH Crowley was never a Mason. Nor was Tesla.
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  3760. I have a relative who worked in the Royal Household. Her estimation is that the RF are, in general, the nicest people ever. There is ONE person in particular who she wished to avoid at all costs... and he's been stood down from all royal duties. Princess Anne has a bad rap, but that's because she is plain speaking. Do something wrong, she'll let you know. Do something right and she's full of praise. I really like Anne. And all the rest are fine, too.
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  3761. Another lefty luvvie that is upset that the Liebour Party isn't lefty enough. Oh boo hoo!
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  3762. @Special Agent Bob Rather the reverse. It COSTS money to be a Mason. Last year, English Freemasonry raised over £33 million for charitable causes. This comes from our OWN pockets...we don't rattle tins in the high street like the Rotarians. it's about giving rather than receiving. Also, it's forbidden to profit by virtue of your membership. You cannot "benefit" career wise, financially, legally etc. You won't get let off speeding fines or parking fines etc. You do not sound like the kind of person who would make a good Mason. My advice.. don't apply. I'm sure you're a nice guy and all that, but your motivation for joining is all wrong.
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  3763. @Reesah Or the Fat Controller! lol. In English Freemasonry we don't wear headgear... even I think it looks silly.
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  3764. @kernelcoleman8195 Nope.. just 14 of them. But if you think he really is lying, what would be the point?
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  3765.  @smirnov8579  Nope. 14. The first was Washington and the last Ford.
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  3766. @oh shit it's me What makes you think they are Christians?
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  3767. @anneramsbotham4640 When taken out of context, it can...but it really isn't. We are a benevolent society, dedicated to integrity, morality and charitable works. You can ask me anything you like about it.
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  3768. I've been saying this for years.
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  3769. Conspiracy theories play on the demand for the human mind to work on a mystery.... largely.
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  3770. @Niall Hogan Good morning Niall. As I understand it, that is no longer true. The papal bull issued several centuries ago (which was regarding European Freemasonry, not English Freemasonry, which is a different thing anyway) was modified by Pope John Paul II. In the original bull, Freemasonry was mentioned specifically. JP2 said that as long as the individual Catholic man can, in his heart, say that the organisation of which he is a part, is not plotting against the church, he may retain his membership of both and take holy communion and attend confession.
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  3771. People are finally waking up and realising that woke is total nonsense and that racism goes both ways.
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  3772.  @AdamtheFreemason  Oh get a room you two!!!! Lol
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  3773.  @AdamtheFreemason  .....sowwy....
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  3774. What would be the point?
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  3775.  @Anhviet19  And what truth is that?
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  3776. @Anhviet19  OK, tell me what you saw and heard in the film that you think isn't true.
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  3777.  @Anhviet19 The film was pretty comprehensive. Freemasonry is a fraternity, it's members dedicated to self-improvement, high integrity and morality. It is non-religious and non-political. It has members all over the world and from all backgrounds, social strata etc. It is also one of the most misunderstood and wrongly accused organisations there is, the public preferring to believe silly conspiracy theories and lies. Will that do?
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  3778.  @Anhviet19  Nah.. your posts were so vapid..I was playing with you.. not biting..not reacting harshly.... now go away and play with your train set little boy.
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  3779. @Leo hohmann Explain why you think Freemasonry is a "secret society" if you've HEARD of it? If the SOCIETY is SECRET.. HOW HAVE YOU HEARD OF IT!?!?!?!? Such an ignorant man.
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  3780. @Scripture Examined ...if you have the IQ of a walnut.
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  3781.  @0JUICEISL00SE  How'd ya know it isn't YOU that's brainwashed?
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  3782. @TheMakeshiftHero Father Freemasonry? LMAO!!! Oike was a big fish in a small pond. Outside the Southern Jurisdiction nobody had heard of him! He held ZERO influence on 99.9% of the worlds Freemasons. Morals and Dogma is a work of comparative religions with his take on how they can relate to his philosophy of life and how HE ties them together. It's a PERSONAL work and is HIS take on life. It is NOT a handbook of Freemasonry as such a thing, by virtue of the fact that Freemasonry is a personal thing, CANNOT exist. Freemasonry doesn't tell you what to think, but it does provide food for thought. If Freemasonry was such a bad thing, do you REALLY think he'd write that down and put it in a book? You Muppet. Pike didn't even WRITE most of it. 60% of it is copied from other works and are not Pikes words at all. Read the foreword by his bosses from the SJ. They more or less say this isn't a very good book, but there are some good bits in it. Don't believe all the crap you see in some of the posts here.
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  3783. @Spartan Racer Greetings and fraternal regards. Brother. Same in my Lodges. But you try to tell the conspiracy theorists.... no chance!
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  3784. @sean callahan all this AND we're NOT evil!
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  3785. King Joseph lol and JO SEPH comes from:- JO= complete and utter SEPH=moron.
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  3786. @JOHN no!
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  3787. @Loria Seeing as how Freemasonry has been in existence for... probably 1000 years... you'd have thought he'd have done it by now. As he hasn't... well.. that leads me to say you are incorrect.
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  3788. @Orange Car Bad Why would you want to "defeat" us? We're not fighting anyone.
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  3789. Whoever has made those coffees is very clumsy...it's all over the outside of the cups and on the desk!
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  3790. @Jack Scarecrow 1%? Like your IQ score?
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  3791. Yes, these "activists" are around. We know they exist and they have crazy ideas. Woke-ism is a thing. HOWEVER. They wouldn't have gained the power that they have now, without THE MEDIA GIVING THEM A DAMN PLATFORM! Rubin...and any other media type that is reading this...if you do not give these people a platform, you will take away their power. Nobody will hear them. Eventually, they'll start stamping their little feet...but nobody will know. They will then disappear and we will all be able to get on with our lives. That is...until the next bunch of knob heads turns up.
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  3792. @13r12ad OEs is for men and women.
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  3793. @Alien Nobody knows for sure where Freemasonry began. There are lots of theories, but nothing conclusive. It is THOUGHT that the stonemasons of medieval times formed guilds... self help groups tat worked to certain codes of ethics. It developed in to a philanthropic society which cared for the wider population. These were operative Masons.. the guts that actually did the stonework. After a time, in England, gentlemen with money became Speculative Masons"... ie they did the philanthropy stuff but not the actual stone cutting. They adopted the philosophy that man should care for those who are not able to care for themselves until such time as they could. they behaved to a high moral standard, not settling for second best.. doing what was right. The first RECORDED making of a Mason (although Freemasonry is thought to have existed in this form for centuries before) was in 1646 at Warrington, a small town in the North West of England. Elias Ashmole was the Candidate and he recorded his Initiation (or, "First Degree") in his diary. You may have heard of the Ashmolean Museum at Oxford University? He was the founder. Today, that philosophy continues. Men give their own money and their time to help others and to develop themelves in to better men. To join, you need to have a belief in some sort of benevolent Supreme Being but do not have to follow any particular religion, be of the right age.. usually 21 but that can vary, depending on what Constitution you join....have no criminal convictions, be able to afford it.. and have the support of your partner, if you have one.
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  3794. @run4cmt We are not a secret society.
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  3795. @riverdunlap5826 OES is NOT a version of Freemasonry. It is an organisation that runs alongside Freemasonry.
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  3796. @timewatching2407 Don't be such an arse. He was a very successful city trader for years and could have made TEN times as much as he does as MP for Clacton OR as an MEP. He loves his country and hates the two facedness of the Tory and Labour and THAT'S why he wants them out.
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  3797.  @Timewatching2407  Farage has been bankrupted several times and recovered... it would finish most people...just like Trump...which in itself shows incredible resolve and skill. Oh and by the way, in case you haven't heard, Trump is now he's the leader of the Free world. In November 2016 Farage was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his role in the 2016 Brexit referendum at the 33rd Parliamentarian of the Year Awards run by political magazine, The Spectator. In December 2016 he was shortlisted for Time magazine's Person of the Year award. "Now who's the arse"? Looks like it's still you pal. Give it up. You can't win.
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  3798.  @Timewatching2407  I'll bet you're a "Remainer", aren't you? And woke, as well, no doubt. No wonder you don't like him. Character flaws abound with you.
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  3799.  @Timewatching2407  Well at least we can agree on that. And also with Nigel. Until we leave the ECHR..we aint done Brexit. Kemi Badenoch of supposed to be a Brexiteer but has not said she will do that, should they get back in. I'm a little disillusioned. She seemed to be in the same mould as Maggie T. If she doesn't make that a priority, she'll NEVER win back the popular vote.
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  3800. @RomarioToretto The vast majority of right thinking people, have no problem with you or anyone else who looks different to them.
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  3801. @Peter Andersen Ask me, then.
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  3802. That is strictly against the rules of Freemasonry.
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  3803. @shenmue2k97 They are called "irregular" or "clandestine" Lodges. They CANNOT call themselves Freemasons, because REGULAR (ie, official) Freemasonry is men only.
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  3804. Mr Apriza Yutama Any man who satisfies the following conditions may apply to join. 1. Be male. 2. Have a belief in some kind of Supreme Being who they consider to be the creator of the universe..religion doesn't come in to it. 3. Be free of criminal convictions. 4. Be able to afford the fees. 5. Have the support of the family. If you satisfy those conditions, you may apply and be interviewed by a panel. As long as you respect all, regardless of their religion, social status, background etc etc, you will probably get in.
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  3805. @Francis Boyle Freemasonry does not discriminate when it comes to religion. We don't care what religion a man is, or even if he HAS a religion. All he has to have is a belief in some sort of Supreme Being. However. The Pope (not sure which one.. it was decades ago...) issued a papal bull preventing Roman Catholics from joining Freemasonry. This is from a misguided opinion of Freemasonry and is completely without foundation. There was a caveat created some time after this, which said that if a Catholic joins Freemasonry and in his heart of hearts does not believe Freemasonry is detrimental to his Catholic faith, he can retain his membership. In reality, there are LOTS of Catholics who are Freemasons and KNOW that it does not contain ANYTHING that can be construed as anti-Catholic. As a former Catholic, I have my own private view on why Catholicism has banned its members from joining which I will not reveal here. So to clarify.. WE don't stop Catholics from joining., but the Catholic Church does.
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  3806. Ok.. you;'e a BLIND fool (you said it!)
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  3807. @Stephen Goddard Er, I didn't see any admission. Also, there are no spelling mistakes, that was a typo (sheeesh!) and if that's all you can base your retort on.. don't bother, Stephen. I've got intelligent people to debate with.
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  3808. @Hamere Mekuria The Queen? No woman can be a Mason in a Regular Lodge.
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  3809. @Rakanishu Tsuyoshi the feminists always have a moan, but they have their own version of Freemasonry, almost exactly the same as the guys. But most women, when asked don't want to join anyway.
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  3810. @Curtis Penfold We've been forbidden from wearing gloves now that we have resumed our meetings after the pandemic.
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  3811. @jnstanford It was never a guild for tradesmen. Stonemasons, opersative Masons... had guilds... Freemasons are speculative Masons.
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  3812. Nope.
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  3813. Death by Zombiez - USMCsky tied to a state governing body? Nahhhhh....
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  3814. @ellieandrews8315 You must have evidence of your claims, to have made them. Please print here the evidence you have.
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  3815. @ellieandrews8315 Stilllllll waiting for that evidence Ellie. Of course, you COULD always apologise.
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  3816. @Murph0981 We don't do ANY evil!
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  3817.  sara and patrick 2.0  Lunatics.
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  3818. @Nosa Oyemade Then you stand in ignorance and people with more than half a brain cell just laugh at you.
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  3819. @Katherine mC Good morning, Katherine. Please explain what you mean by "controls you like a puppet" and why you would think that.
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  3820.  @Kat-k6e  Excuse me? The last thing I saw from you was a laughing face icon. As it doesn't have any relevance to the exchange we had, I am ignoring it. Tell me what you actually mean from your first post. You also have a response from Brother TeeCee He looks as puzzled as I am.
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  3821. @LOL... another idiot who thinks just because a "celebrity" says something, it has to be true,. Baa!
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  3822. @Terri C. It's people like you who can be described as gullible Terri. You are probably buying in to the Leo Taxil hoax... Google it.
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  3823. @FJDH11 No. There are only three Degrees in Regular Craft Freemasonry. All others relate to appendant orders.
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  3824. @Johanny Pierre Anyone that falls for that Illuminati crap deserves what they get. Yes, it's an expensive mistake, but it will be a lesson well learned. There is SO much crap in the comments section here and to think that people believe it? Sheeeeeeesh.
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  3825. I KNOW she can say the name because she says it when she takes the piss out of a waiter who looks like Hucknall in the series The IT Crowd.
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  3826. @ERICARTHUR-n5l The normal way, is to ask someone who you know is a Mason. You must approach us, we are not permitted to invite anyone to join. If you do not know anyone who is a Mason, you can just Google your nearest Masonic Lodge and apply via their website.
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  3827.  @amyfisher147  Good morning again, Amy. I do not lie. You say I lied by denying the fez was from the Moors? I did not say that. I said AFAIK (as far as I know) it is not, meaning I am not certain. I have not lied about anything else, either. Please let me know what you consider to be lies. I AM an honourable man. I am a former British naval officer and Freemason of the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite. I await your apology.
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  3828.  @amyfisher147  Amy, my area of expertise is in Freemasonry, not racial classification. So I do not know the answer to your question. Ask someone more qualified to answer.
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  3829. @Pauldonohue7536 Er... all you need to do (in the case of Freemasonry anyway) is ask. I'll tell you 99.99% of what you want to know. And that 0.001% is benign and pretty dull.
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  3830. Verdades k907 er....he's dead already. Died in the early 19th century I think.
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  3831. Verdades k907 nobody They disbanded in the late 18th century. I believe their leader was a Simon Weishaupt.
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  3832. @niki e What makes you think shes's not an expert.
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  3833. @Michele Johnson As a belief in a supreme being, responsible for the creation of the universe is the PRIMARY requirement for membership....and Satan did NOT create the universe.. and not even Satanists believe he did...it is IMPOSSIBLE for a Satanist to be a Freemason.
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  3834. @Anand Narain Nath Job? it's a fraternity, not an occupation.
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  3835.  @christianwood1891  Christian. Bugger off. If you want to join Freemasonry to GAIN something like material possessions, cash, power.. we don't want you. Freemasonry is about what you can do for others.... not what it can do for you.
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  3836. You mean American Members of the Government AREN'T above the law? That's disgraceful! :)
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  3837. @Gamez R Hard Here's two definitions of the word "Cult". 1. A system of religious veneration and devotion directed towards a particular figure or object. "the cult of St Olaf" 2. a person or thing that is popular or fashionable among a particular group or section of society. We are not a religion, nor a substitute for one, so that rules out the first definition. HOWEVER.... we COULD (loosely) be defined in the second way. The problem lays with the PERCEPTION of the word "cult". It's used by so many in a pejorative way, when, in actuality, it is a word that can be applied quite innocently to many things. For example, a football team, a religion, a fashion, a hobby.
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  3838. @Bullshit Stomper Er.... are you talking to a mirror?
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  3839.  @bullshitstomper9417  Yep...mirror talk. Go away, cretin.
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  3840.  @AdamtheFreemason  Probably been eating all the blue m+m's..
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  3841.  @hayleyscocoabear100  "Astral Projection" is nothing more than a very lucid dream. Research has been carried out by psychologists etc. For example, one study was on a woman who claimed she could do it at will in her home. She would describe how she could leave her body, look down on her physical body in bed, go through her ceiling... attic and roof... and then go on to various "astral planes". The psychologist secretly hid a number of objects on top of her wardrobes, including a note which said "Please tell the team that these objects are here when you return to your physical body". Not only did she not report these objects, but when questioned about what was on top of the wardrobes... she said "nothing". Quite conclusive, I'd say.
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  3842. @Jason Herrera LOL you have NO idea what Lucifer really is do you? What a fool.
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  3843.  @jasonherrera4964  At least we can spell. For goodness sake, go back to school, you illiterate twit.
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  3844. Funny isn't it? A bloke says he's a woman and the woke left applaud and support that person. Another bloke says he's Napoleon and he's a kook!
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  3845. @Tom Atherton if you mean Prince Andrew, then you are wrong. He is not a Freemason. His Father is. Aside from the Duke of Kent and Prince Michael of Kent, no other member of the Royal Family is a Freemason.
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  3846. BBC..."journalist"? Nah.
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  3847. @Rodney Duff Er... quite the opposite actually.
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  3848. @Kareem Ossman a Cows has horns. Does that make it demonic?
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  3849.  @revdavemapes  Absolute nonsense. Why? We have no deity of our own, no sacraments, no clergy and no promise of salvation. Let's look at your post and why the elements of it are wrong. Religious books. A court, a council, a military training base...all have religious books. Are THEY religious orders? Of course not. The Holy Bible MUST be present at all Masonic meetings, as a nod to our supposed beginnings, where the men there took their morality (and Freemasons prize morality highly) from the Holy Bible. Oaths of commitment. Again, I'll cite the court, the council and training base. And of course, a civil wedding ceremony... all include oaths of commitment. Again, not religious. We take an oath, not to reveal the traditional modes of recognition and keeping that oath is a symbol of integrity and trustworthiness. Funeral rites. These are an addition to a traditional funeral service and are carried out only with the permission of the family. These are usually carried out in the USA and almost nowhere else. "Clestial Lodge" is simply a bit of a tongue in cheek reference to ther afterlife. it has no bearing in Regular Freemasonry, whatsoever. Your post holds absolutely no water.
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  3850. @youngsatchmo Freemasonry is completely transparent. Freemasonry does great things in the community out in the open. But the difference between Rotary (which IS a great organisation) and Freemasonry...which you FAILED to point out is that we don't ask the public for money as you do. ALL of our charitable donations come from OUR OWN POCKETS. It's a shame though that you should want to try to "score points" against us by trying to make out that you are "better than us". That's pretty shameful, if you ask me. I hope you're proud of yourself.
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  3851.  @AdamtheFreemason  Hehehehe.... thanks Adam...you'll notice he hasn't responded....
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  3852. @urdujans Altars only really feature in American Freemasonry, and then only as a place to put the holy book relevant to the members of the Lodge. To think it does, implies a lack of understanding.
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  3853. @urdujans to EVERY other religion, Christianity is fake... it's just Christians that think it's the real deal. I happen to think that ALL religion is bunk and I'M a Freemason! But...I am perfectly happy to respect the beliefs of others. Explain that!
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  3854. @Linda Chapman And why is that, Linda?
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  3855.  @bdlamini9002  then don't join Freemasonry. We don't have that knowledge.
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  3856. @Celia Haya All have power jobs? In my Lodge (and in almost all Lodges) we have members from all walks of life. That's one of the great things about our society, there are no barriers. Every member is afforded the same amount of regard and respect. In my Lodge we have factory workers, a musician, a security guard, a Company director, two taxi drivers, two accountants, several retired men, several members of the armed forces and civil servants. Enough?
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  3857.  @hideentity1518  First, anyone can argue semantics. By the same logic, you can call every society on the planet a "cult", but the use of that word is in connection with Freemasonry is pejorative and biased. Second, your type of anti-Mason always does this. Blames us for wicked crimes but you never ever quote specifics. And why is that? Because you are talking rubbish. Third, Masons work in all sorts of roles. We have members from all walks of life...all backgrounds, classes, religions etc etc. NO Mason is permitted to use his membership for improper personal gain. Any Mason found to be doing so would be subject to Masonic sanction. I hope I have corrected your points clearly.
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  3858.  @hideentity1518  Good morning Celine. Yes I believe myself! I have no reason to lie to anyone! There is NO Masonic doctrine, I assure you. Freemasonry does not tell people what to think, but it DOES provide food for thought. We have NOT, as a fraternity committed any crimes. Please be specific if you know of any, I'd love to know. We will NEVER be immortal. The only immortal being I know of is God. We have no religion because we are not a religious society. Do football teams have a religion? Do chemical companies have a religion? Do supermarkets have a religion? NO.. and for the same reason as us. These things and Freemasonry, are not religious things... We advocate that when a man wishes to practice his religious activity he should do it at his place of worship, like countless millions do. Yes, maintain the principles of your beliefs, but when it's specifically time for religious privations... do it in a church or a mosque or a synagogue etc. You seem to be misunderstanding me on purpose! I must apologise, I do not understand the section of your post that included Hitler and everything after it. Please explain.
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  3859.  @hideentity1518  Nope.. sorry. I really don't have a clue what you are talking about. Your statements are nonsensical. ANYONE READING THIS THAT UNDERSTANDS WHAT CELINE IS SAYING?... CAN YOU TRANSLATE FOR ME PLEASE?
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  3860. @Jerry Solisan you REALLY think we Masons have a dark secret?...er.. REALLY?
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  3861. @Anne Welch By your logic Anne, YOU could just as easily be the person who is being deceived. We exist for good. We support those who need help. We provide medical treatment for children and others who are in dire need etc etc etc. Satan doesn't like that, so he tries to destroy us by getting our fellow humans to turn against us. It's not us who should open our eyes but those who try to destroy us. See?
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  3862. @ElishaBanda-rg3cd Proof. Otherwise, shut up.
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  3863. @Hamzah Oraza You are just angry because we rejected your application.
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  3864. @Hamzah Oraza ...and by the way, the word "gay" refers to both males and females. Your prejudice is only surpassed by your inanity.
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  3865. @Dr Bala baba ahmed We're not secretive. Ask me anything you like.
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  3866.  @drbalababaahmed1183  All of the Initiation is behind closed doors. Why wouldn't it be?
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  3867.  @drbalababaahmed1183  Here ya go. https://www.ugle.org.uk/about/districts-groups/16-africa/117-nigeria
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  3868. @williamhartweg6935 Can someone please tighten the straps on this guys straightjacket? He's managed to get his arms loose again and is posting his lunatic messages.
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  3869. @ruthwills3436 My gratitude, Madam.
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  3870.  @basedtruther1020  When is it you go in for your brain transplant? You know.. where they take out the spaghetti and put an actual brain in? NO worship of ANYTHING of ANYONE happens in Freemasonry.....idiot.
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  3871.  @nintendokiller1  M&D is a work partly written by Albert Pike with reference ONLY to the Scottish Rite. it is NOT a feature of Regular Craft Freemasonry. Get your facts straight before making a post.
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  3872. At least the interviewer Zeinab Badawi, admits she was put in her place lol. I'd formally like to invite this lady to be PM of Great Britain! She'd do a much better job than the last few muppets.
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  3873. @FriedAudio I think all the clergymen who are also Masons would disagree with you/
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  3874. @Michael Mccaffrey Please tell me SPECIFICALLY, what is blasphemous, heretical, or demonic about Freemasonry.
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  3875. ​ @michaelmccaffrey2731  Nobody in Freemasonry is asked or required to serve anyone but their own deity. Obviously for Christians, it is God. So all this serving two masters...does not apply. No Freemason seeks to publicise the good works we do to the public, it's kept very much "in house" and always has been. Often, the events that we attend and assist have non-Masons there too, and it is their choice to publicise as they wish. We have no power to do otherwise. I congratulate YOU on your charitable nature. There should be more like you. Now the "oath" thing. There we must disagree. If you think about it, armed forces personnel, police officers, doctors, surgeons and all manner of professional people take oaths. Are you saying that you'd never ever require the services of a surgeon if you need it, just because he or she took an oath? If your country is being invaded and you had the power to stop the armed forces from defending your country because they took an oath.. would you? And...would you denigrate your parents (or perhaps even yourself) because of MARRIAGE? Every married couple has taken an oath. I think this might be one area in which the Holy Bible may need to be update, or at least not taken TOO literally.
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  3876.  @michaelmccaffrey2731  I hardly think bringing a Christmas tree in to the house will see you sent down to the depths of Hell! But if that is your choice, it must be respected, even if not agreed upon.
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  3877. Meghan is simply very jealous of Kate. Kate is beautiful....quite stunningly so. She is bog standard.
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  3878. @stuartcathcart5525 Having conducted many Initiations in to Freemasonry, I cannot imagine there'd be ANY similarity between the two.
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  3879. @Tiffany Howard Why did you say "murders"?
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  3880. Untrue.
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  3881.  @SpeedChamp467  "exposed as disinfomation" by other morons on here....not by those who know what's what..ie ME! Satanic cult? It's about as Satanic as Ronald McDonald! So Famous Masons in the past... nothing good. Ok. Alexander Fleming. Mozart. Norman Schwarzkopf. Audie Murphy. Christopher Wren. Buzz Aldrin. Gene Cernan. Dr. Barnardo. Rudyard Kipling. Jean Sibelius. Mark Twain. Isaac Newton. Oscar Wilde. Arthur Conan Doyle Joe Frazier. Bud Abbott. Rick Wakeman. Harry Trueman. George Washington. The list is endless. Looks like you were wrong..... AGAIN!
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  3882. @Dylan Nedd Who's using the family brain cell these days?
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  3883. The REAL motto is "kodes la adonai" "Holiness to the Lord".
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  3884. @Mike Manners IMPROPERGANDA!
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  3885. @Graham Whitehead This from a twit that applied and was rejected. Sour grapes.
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  3886. @william bravel Who's using the family brain cell, william?
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  3887.  Kesha Kennon  What's that got to do with Freemasonry?
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  3888. @James Satterfield It's because everyone else regards us as a secret society......except us! We're NOT a secret society. Did you know that the HQ of the United Grand Lodge of England is a huge building in Central London behind Covent Garden with the words "UNITED GRAND LODGE OF ENGLAND" all over it. It runs free tours of the library, museum and the rest of the building several times a day most days of the year for ANYONE. IT's also possible to visit the Masonic shop where ANYONE can buy ritual books, Masonic bibles, regalia, Masonic jewellery etc. Some secret, huh?
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  3889. @Mean Jean Art86 He'd leave for a week? No Lodge ever does that unless it's a one-off. Usually, Lodges meet one night per month.. some meet once a week.. but not for a whole week! My own Lodge meets once a month for 7 months of the year. The books we use are printed in the language of our country. i find it hard to believe he was reading from a book in a foreign language. Freemasonry demands that any Candidate should ask to join... nobody should ever be invited. He may have been waiting for you to ask! However, if you are female, a likely thing, looking at your name.. you cannot join Regular Freemasonry.
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  3890. @Nouara Nouara True. We take an obligation not to reveal them as a symbol of our integrity. the secrets themselves are completely unimportant and only ever used as part of a Masonic ceremony. What's wrong with that?
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  3891.  @davidwaynechoate8059  Sorry David... why are you talking about the military? This is the Freemasons... I thought you were saying that Freemasonry was everything you believed and wanted to join. It has ZERO to do with the military.
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  3892. There should be a vote of no confidence in Sunak. Penny Mordaunt should be PM.
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  3893. @Debbie Cooper Please tell me WHERE god mentioned the New World Order.
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  3894. @Debbie Cooper I'm waiting, Debbie.
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  3895. @Debbie Cooper Your Dad wouldn't be Bill Cooper would he?
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  3896.  @3VVK  She'd nodding her head to say "oh my God, not this bloody question again"....
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  3897. @[燮]๖ۣۜRєνєяѕєGod[燮] Women aren't allowed to join, but there's nothing stopping them knowing all that we know. Hardly anything in Freemasonry is secret.
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  3898. @InfiniteLoveIsOnlyTruth There is no such thing as the "new world order". In order to do that, you'd need co-operation from all the worlds governments...and that's never going to happen.
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  3899. @John Okeeffe Carriers? Floating hotels!
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  3900. @John Doe, having met Prince Andrew and not caring for him very much, I would not defend him through any sense of loyalty. I met him when he was a young Sub Lieutenant in the Royal Navy. He was boorish, arrogant, over-confident and under-talented, with little respect for anyone. However, In my opinion, I doubt he would be involved in any business like that. I know nothing of the deposition.
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  3901. @No Quarter Completely false. One may only enter the Scottish Rite after having progressed from the Blue Lodge and ending up as a Master Mason. Now go and take your meds.
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  3902.  @joshuacalebbevington  Of course you can. It's a fraternity, not a prison sentence. All you need to do is to write to the Secretary.
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  3903.  @simpleyeteffective5863  We have nothing to do with ouija.
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  3904.  @zackattack635  @Zach Fisher oh oh.. I see SOMEONE had their application to join rejected!
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  3905.  @athenaemmanouilidis1291  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schmuck_(pejorative)
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  3906.  @Jessica-to8um  We're not ones to blow our own trumpet... but we're not at all secretive.
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  3907.  @Soul_N_Control  Hi Christina. Freemasonry is not a religious organisation, despite what everyone thinks. We have many Christians in Freemasonry, but we have members from all the worlds religions, too...and we al meet as friends, and do not let our religious beliefs divide us. We don't bar anyone from our organisation based on their religion. So to answer your question, yes, many Masons read the bible and go to church.
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  3908.  @Rabbit.760  over 7 billion on the planet and only 6.5 million masons world wide.... we cant do the impossible. but have helped in many many areas. Just because YOU can't see it, doesn't mean it isn't done.
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  3909.  @manuelagarcia4497  Ladies Lodges are what are called IRREGULAR. They CALL themselves Masons, but are not. Know why? Because one of the requirements for being a Masons to be.. male. I could CALL myself a chair... that doesn't make me a chair.
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  3910.  @manuelagarcia4497  No you're not. You're a fantasist with an inferiority complex. You are probably just an ordinary person who wants to be a somebody and you are prepared to tell lies to do it. I'd keep my trap shut if I were you.. to prevent more people realising you character flaws.
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  3911.  @lobobaltazar1322  Good evening. There is NO connection to world power. We distance ourselves from anything that could be connected, to politics, religion, commerce, world affairs etc. There are approximately 6.5 million Freemasons over the globe. Freemasonry is not a religious organisation. All discussion of religion (and politics!) is forbidden at meetings, but Masons are encouraged to follow their own religion outside the Lodge. Our ceremonies are geared to make a man learn lessons in life, about the world, himself, his relationship with others etc. No part of the ceremonies are anything like you suggested. We have NO power whatsoever in world affairs, or even local affairs for that matter. I have no idea about other groups that may wield power, but I do know there are many many conspiracy theories that feature such groups.. So I'd tend to disbelieve they exist at all. We have no more knowledge about the creation of the world than anyone else.
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  3912.  @BearFruit90  You only have to ask.
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  3913.  @manuelagarcia4497  We have NO political allegiances!
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  3914.  @manuelagarcia4497  Why do you insist on talking complete and utter bollocks?
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  3915.  @reapervills9011  No, that should never be asked. However, the bro may have been wanting to know whst holy book he wanted.
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  3916.  @Soul_N_Control  Sooooo your hubby is a Freemason.. and you're asking ME about it? Why not ask him?
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  3917. ​ @Soul_N_Control  Hi Christina. Hmm.... ok... I'm guessing there is some problem as to why hubby isn't being consulted on this... so I'll play along. Some Lodges give their Christian members a bible. Sometimes after their first Degree and sometimes after the Third. And their Muslim members receive a Koran, Jewish Brethren, a Talmud, etc etc. It is not a Masonic practice, the world over. Freemasonry acknowledges that the holy books of each religion are, generally, a guide to good morality and relies on the individual Mason to interpret the writings in a positive manner. We even have it as part of our ritual. Here it is. "As a Freemason, let me recommend to your most serious contemplation, the volume of the sacred law (that's a phrase we use to represent anyone's own holy book) charging you to consider it, as the unerring standard of truth and justice and to regulate your life and actions by the divine precepts it contains...." So as you see, we ACKNOWLEDGE each mans religious beliefs and encourage him to be active in his faith, but we do not teach religion nor confer any worship. You might as well ask why do Presidents of the USA, witnesses in a trial, service men and women take their obligation on a holy book. "Jahbulon". Years ago a man named Leo Taxil put on a massive hoax, that Freemasons were the scum of the Earth, Devil worshippers, evil... and it was his intention to sucker in the church.. (he had a major problem with the church) to agreeing with him.. saying that they knew all he said was true. the trouble is... it wasn't He exposed them for the frauds they were...and they didn't like it! One of the "gods" of Freemasonry was supposed to be this "Jahbulon" figure. Here's the Wikipedia page that explains it a lot better than me. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxil_hoax Freemasonry as a body, doesn't worship any god. Freemasonry is not for that. As I have already explained, we are not a religious society.. we don't have our own particular Masonic god. Each Mason MUST have a belief in some sort of supreme being that created the universe. but the identity of that god is left up to him. He must maintain that belief to remain a Mason and no other religious beliefs are required. Many years ago, a prominent Freemason, Albert Pike, wrote a book called "Morals and Dogma". There is one particular passage, that conspiracy loonies jump on allll the time and they ALLLLL misquote it...I'm sure most of them do it on purpose. He references the word "Lucifer". Lucifer is the Latin name for the planet Venus. The planet Venus is most visible just above where the sun rises.. it "brings the light". Pike was arguing that "Lucifer" literally meaning "Light Bringer", is NOT the name of the Devil or Satan.. as he is known as the Prince of Darkness. Why wold you call the Prince of Darkness a name that means light bringer? It's so stupid, it cannot be right. BTW, the word "Lucifer" is NOT used in Freemasonry at all. This video explains the misnaming of Lucifer far better than I could. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc47JDmpWt0
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  3918. @lycan7157 Nope. Complete bollocks. You have fallen for the Taxil hoax. You say all is revealed only when you reach the 33rd Degree? Well how do YOU know it then? By the way, when I received the 33rd Degree... there was no mention of Jahbulon...'cos it doesn't exist. Also, the ranks of Master Mason is when a Mason takes the Third Degree.. not the 33rd. If you want to know about Freemasonry, why are you reading Morals and Dogma? That's about the Scottish Rite... not Regular Craft Freemasonry. Sorry, but you are simply wrong.
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  3919. @shizanepimp No worship of anyone or anything happens in Freemasonry.
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  3920. @Bahri Bakri No, you are in correct. Please tell me why you think as you do.
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  3921. @Krystal Ayala Nothing wrong with recording 99.9% of the ritual... there is a very small part you cannot see.
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  3922. JRM describes the scumbag McKenzie as his "pal". I used to like JRM. Now, I see him as an enemy of the state.
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  3923. @B Dizzy A prayer is said at the start and end of a Lodge meeting but it is acknowledge that all we do is under the watchful eye of whatever being created us. After all, a prayer is said at the start of council meetings.. is THAT a religious occasion? NO! No discussion of religion or politics is allowed at meetings because they are the two subjects which create such divide between men and we are about unity and friendship.. not anger and division!
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  3924. @silentbullet2023 How ARROGANT are you? This young lady has probably got herself there on her own merit. You like a bit of gossip and tittle-tattle like an old woman?.. yes?
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  3925. @a.n.watson8797 Not sure what movies you've been watching, but no sacrifices happen in Freemasonry. No demonolgy either. Grow up, you silly girl.
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  3926. @SomeGuy Guy I was invited to the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite. I have been a Freemason for 25 years and am a Past Master of TWO Lodges. I know what I am talking about. Your post is incorrect in every detail. The all-seeing eye is representative of whatever supreme being created the universe. Many Freemasons have differing opinions on who that is. But it is never the devil or satan, or whatever name is used by those that believe in such a character. As the devil did not create the universe, following such a creature is incompatible with Masonic membership. The Illuminati existed for only ten years at the end of the 18th century. They no longer exist today and have never, at any point, been connected to Freemasonry. In a Masonic lodge, the Treasurer and the Secretary sit in the North. It has nothing to do with where "God resides". I hope that is clear.
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  3927. @Joe Padilla Oh oh.. looks like someones application was rejected.
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  3928. @makhato You'll notice that His Holiness, nor ANY of his predecessors, NEVER mentions anything specific about WHY Freemasonry is incompatible with Catholicism. Ask ANY religious zealot why they think Freemasonry is incompatible with Christianity and not one of them can come up with ANY evidence as to why that should be. Most will come up with a single passage in a very poorly written book, written well over a century ago, by an old man who was a big fish in a small pond. Pathetic.
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  3929.  @KevinWolfGames  Nope. You have it 1 million percent wrong.
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  3930.  @damnman7226  No. MORONS do that. They do it because Jay-Z himself does it to look mysterious... and the moronic fans of his believe it too. It's laughable. I mean it's only morons who would pay good money to see this gentleman perform anyway.
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  3931. @olivia Fairchild It's not an equivalent. If it was, then why would members of REGULAR Freemasonry (men only) also be members of OES? It DOES run alongside Freemasonry though. Yes men CAN be Eastern Star members! It's not just for women. You ARE right though about the ladies being related to Male Freemasons... that's one of the criteria.. you must be related in some way to a Master Mason.
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  3932. @Jay What's the difference?
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  3933. @muhammadriaz-hn5ih Great! Then present this "evidence" here.
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  3934. @muhammadriaz-hn5ih STILL waiting for the evidence to back up your claims. Your lack of response points to the fact you HAVE no evidence.
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  3935. LOL!!!! Biggest laugh of the century so far!!! @50 seconds in.. "one of life's natural bridge builders"! Dear God, what an absolutely loathsome, disgusting individual.
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  3936. Thank feck for this man. Thank feck we left.
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  3937. Why on EARTH did you post that? Freemasonry has ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO WITH ANY RELIGIOUS DOCTRINE FROM ANY FAITH.
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  3938. @Palmina D'Alessandro Good morning, Palmina. First, let me express my sympathies to you with regard to your dental problems. That is real pain and I hope you get some relief soon. I am happy to answer any questions you may have. I am a Grand officer of the United Grand Lodge of England and have been a Mason for nearly 25 years now. Why are there so many independent Grand Lodges? It is the ethos of Freemasonry that every man may do as he wishes within the constraints of morality and the law of the land. However, the huge size of the planet makes one massive Grand Lodge impossible. As long as a Grand lodge in another country, or a state of the USA, keeps the ancient landmarks, it may practice Freemasonry. See it as a "franchise" of sorts. You are incorrect to say we cannot visit other Lodges. We can and it is a wonderful thing, too! I was Initiated in to the English Constitution. Through my work, I have visited 22 countries around the world and have visited Lodges in all of them. I even became a member of the Scottish Rite (chiefly only meeting in the United States) after joining several American Lodges. You are most certainly NOT out of line for asking questions. Despite what you may have heard, we welcome questions about our order. We are absolutely fed up with all the sully rumours and gossip about us and answering any questions that non-members have, will go some way to stopping all that. Please feel free to ask me ANYTHING about Freemasonry.
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  3939.  @SirLavaLamp  Austin, I'm a 33rd Degree Freemason. I have been a Freemason for over 20 years and have visited Lodges on 22 countries around the world. I am a Past Master of two Lodges and am a member of the United Grand Lodge of England and in all my time in Freemasonry I have NEVER EVER seen or heard of anything like you describe. When did YOU last attend a Lodge meeting? And all this about "former Masons speaking out". They usually fall in to 5 categories. 1. Applied to join but were rejected. Result? Sour grapes. 2. Were Masons but got thrown out, probably for breaking the law. No Mason may retain his membership or be admitted to Freemasonry if he has a criminal conviction. Result? Sour grapes. 3. Religious nuts who says they were Masons and make up stories to convince others that we are evil. 4. Conspiracy theorists. 5. Anyone who has written a book or does a lecture tour so that they can make a quick buck. I know of NO "former Masons" who have anything negative to say about Freemasonry. Ask me ANYTHING YOU LIKE about Freemasonry and I'll do my best to answer you.
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  3940. @margaret macharia there is NO demon worship or worship of ANY kind in Freemasonry. The secrets? the ONLY thing that we regard as secret in Freemasaonry is the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked. That's it. They are the ONLY things we take an obligation not to reveal. Ask me ANYTHING you like about Freemasonry and I will be happy to tell you.
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  3941. @Matthew Vanio Wow Matthew. How does it feel to be duped by a 150 year old hoax!?
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  3942. @Black Templar that's true... but you must be careful not to tar them all with the same brush. Many many Christians that I know are fine people and behave in a morally upright way, with regard for others before themselves. They believe in the ten commandments and use them as a yardstick to live their lives by. they are fine people. then there's the other kind... the ones we all know about. Christian zealots who are more concerned with scoring points off non-Christians who do NOT exhibit any morally superior behaviour. In fact I honestly believe that if Jesus Christ ever does return, they'll be the FIRST ones in to the fire!
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  3943. @C2. CaitoMXD LOL That's like saying "hey, doesn't King Henry V111 look like the guy in those paintings in Hampton Court"! Assassin's creed has a pseudo link to Freemasonry. In one of the games, I understand, the hero is a Knight Templar. The game designers assumed that the KT's of the day were the forefathers of Freemasonry... which in fact they were not. As for the eye in the CBS logo, the "eye" symbol in various forms has been used by thousands of groups for thousands of years. Freemasonry does not have the monopoly on "eye" pictures.
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  3944.  @Chuchutato  Then write it in such a way that it can be interpreted as a joke. I never played the game. I'm a grown up.
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  3945. @kin yaets Oh come on, don't be silly!
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  3946. @badian ou812 Not for "an island"... for the islanders. They all wanted to remain under British rule. And what about the UK. We are an island. Do you think if someone wanted to invade us, we should just give up?
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  3947.  @Dakhaos-ou812  Argentina was under the control of a military Junta and it was a case or "sabre rattling" in order to get the people more on their side. they made the mistake for thinking that we would never commit to defending a piece of wasteland so far away. They got it wrong. Because of the result, the Argentine people revolted.. and that was the end of the junta.
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  3948. @Carola Press what makes you say that?
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  3949.  @susettemclachlan8765  Sorry Susette, but it's not. It's an organisation that is similar, but not a branch of Freemasonry at all. It's not restricted to women. There are many male members and indeed, many of those are male Freemasons. Anyone who wishes to join, must be a Master Mason, or must be related to one. If OES IS a female version of FM as you say, why would a member of a Regular Lodge join? Answer.....the wouldn't.
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  3950. @susette mclachlan I'm not sure she is. If she was, it would have been mentioned by the interviewer. She's an academic and I understand this is part of her field of study.
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  3951. @Frances Rude who's using the family brain cell today?
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  3952. Frances Rude the problem with people like you is that you make an interpretation and that's....your interpretation is set in stone! On this case, FASCES is taken from the latin and indicates the power of the court or the legislature in question...the power of life and death over those convicted. It's a LEGAL term. Agreed it does have a common root with the word Fascism, but the two can hardly be linked, seeing as American forces fought Fascism in WW2. There's plenty of veterans that would not be happy to hear you say what you do. As for Persephone she's Queen of the Underworld alright but only because.she was kidnapped by Old Hades. But I fail to see what these examples have to do with Freemasonry.
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  3953. @Frances Rude It is the way of things to harken back to (possibly) wiser times in an attempt to reinforce a sense of "knowledge". This is why so many Oxford Scholars often quote Latin and Greek! I am no expert on American legislature or politics and my answer was simply a guess... but I DO know that many many things in FREEMASONRY are misinterpreted (for example, many do not understand that "worshipful" as in "Worshipful Master" means "worthy of respect" rather than "one who is worshipped") so all manner of things can be easily misinterpreted. But ask yourself.. if any organisation, company or authority really was up to no good... would they advertise it in such a way as you have suggested? Hardly. And I do not believe this is one of those "hidden in plain sight" things, either! Sadly it is also the way of things that morons live here.. morons who think that research is watching a YouTube video. You seem to be a cut above.
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  3954. @stellacarrier8341 It should be known, that females are not eligible to be Freemasons. No Lodge is affiliated to any church. Recommendation is the norm when a man wishes to be a Freemason. I'm not sure you really appreciate what Freemasonry is.
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  3955.  @stellacarrier8341  Thank you for the very polite response. My post was to ensure that anyone reading yours, were left in no doubt as to the validty of female Masons. I hope my post made it clear that females cannot be Masons.* Some websites and even publications often do refer to lady Masons... but as they do not know the rules regarding the sex of a Mason, their conclusions should be treated with suspicion. And, in point of fact, the Guardian newspaper is well known for inaccuracies...so much so, that it is often referred to as "The Grauniad"! *There HAS been a spanner thrown in to the works, however, and it concernes the legal definition of "female". Those who are trans MAY be Freemasons. I will explain. Those who were born male and join Freemasonry...and then transition to become female MAY retain their membership of Freemasonry. Those who were born female and then transition to be male...and THEN apply to be Freemasons, may be admitted, subject to the usual requirements. I hope that helps.
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  3956. @White diamonds I'm a Mason.. you're not. I say there are 33 Degrees.. you SPECULATE that there are more. It ALWAYS amazes me the amount of non-Masons who try to make out that they know more about Freemasonry than those of us that are Masons.
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  3957.  @whitediamonds4612  @White Diamonds tell you what...I'll finish it. You're a lying fool. Bye!
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  3958. ​@petegarnett7731 who is her mum?
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  3959. @martinbennett9578  You bet!
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  3960. @thestu059 You mean you never got the invite?
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  3961. @roy doster Good afternoon, Roy. I can understand your post, but it comes from a little lack of knowledge, if you don't mind me saying to. Freemasonry is NOT a religious organisation. It is not there to instruct anyone or provide a facility for worship of any kind. This being the case, we welcome men of all denominations. Yes, we always encourage men to be active in whatever religion they profess, but no discussion of religion or politics is allowed at our meetings. Many Freemasons follow the Christian faith and believe that those who do not, are wrong. but they do not let that difference cause division between them and other Brethren. The same applies to men who have a different political belief too.
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  3962.  @donjonson6407  why aren't you?
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  3963. Lisa Richardson Lisa women may not join what you see here but there are lots and lots of other groups that are 99% the same, that either admit women only or admit both sexes. If you have any questions please ask me.
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  3964. @Ososs Opoku Boateng Don't bother to apply. We do not want anyone who wishes to join for that reason.
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  3965. Oh DO stop being a douche!
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  3966. @BoostFedEg The rituals themselves are not secret. We don't routinely talk about them, but if asked, it's ok to tell people what we do... however the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked IS regarded as secret, so they must NOT be disclosed.
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  3967. @ LITTLE MAN You mean your Uncle owns "A" .....Nintendo...
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  3968. @Jeff Crysler What makes you say that, Jeff?
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  3969. Taranisaurus FPV it's so secretive......but you know where it is.....LMAO....silly boy.
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  3970. @Taranisaurus FPV Do you often follow men around in to unknown places? So you followed them in.. and then what? I cannot understand why they would walk in at 11pm. Most meetings are concluded by 10pm-ish
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  3971. Taranisaurus FPV Nooooo...not shady. But I will concede that the openness we now exhibit has been a long time coming. In the 30s there was a little squirt called Hitler. He MURDERED thousands of Masons...just like Jews...Gays...etc. As a result, we met in secret. The problem was, and it was all of our own making, we never re-emerged afterwards. We can no longer be called "shady" though. We have open days...websites...parades.....our headquarters in London is a HUUUUUGE building in Covent Garden , London that runs free tours of the building, library and Lodge rooms almost every day of the year.....I can tell you 99% of what goes on.....hardly shady!
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  3972. @GeorgeVincentBautista If you mean, does a man have to hold an educational Degree to be a member?...the answer is no. There are no educational requirements for membership.
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  3973.  @kenkings01  If you wish to join for personal gain, then we do not want you.
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  3974.  @kenkings01  I mean, if the motive for a man to join, is wealth, then he would be joining for the wrong reason. Masons give.. they do not take. It is FORBIDDEN for a Mason to gain as a result of his membership. Anyone found doing that can be expelled.
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  3975.  @kenkings01  Not necessarily wealthy and successful, even though many are. Most Masons are just ordinary men with a mortgage and an ordinary job. It's just that no man should ever expect to materially gain from Freemasonry.
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  3976. @dakota childers "the higher ups" don't exist. We are all equal in Freemasonry. And you think they look creepy? Lol..I'd love to see what YOU look like! How is 9 and 33 linked? Multiples of 9 are 9, 18, 27, 36 and so on. Multiples of 33 are 66, 99, 132 etc... there's no direct corrolation.. and even if there were.. what of it? So what if there are three ceremonies? And perhaps you've never heard of the Scottish Rite or the York Rite? Lots more ceremonies there. We can afford to run the hospitals and support the charities through the hard work of our members, doing fundraisers, leaving legacies, one of charitable donations.. etc etc etc. It's all our money.. we don;t ask for money from the public.. we are, in short.. philanthropists.
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  3977. @Line in the Sand And you REALLY think anyone leaving Freemasonry is killed? Sheeeeesh give me strength!
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  3978. @Krikor Tersakian Freemasonry is the worlds oldest Fraternity dedicated to moral self-improvement and philanthropy. This is achieved through meeting in Lodges. It's men only (in "regular" Lodges) and is worldwide. Each Grand Lodge is independent from the rest and has a number of conditions for membership. 1. Must believe in some sort of Supreme Being. It doesn't matter which one. Freemasonry does not discriminate based on a mans religion. 2. Must be free of criminal convictions. If a Mason is convicted of a crime after he has joined, he is automatically expelled. 3. Must be the right age. There are minimum ages to join based on which Lodge you join, but it's generally 21. 4. Must have the support of the family. We do not want a man to join if his membership is against the wishes of his Spouse. A typical Lodge night will have the opening ceremony, the minutes of the last meeting will be agreed, any charitable business and possibly a Degree ceremony will be carried out too and possibly a lecture. There will be other administrative matters to consider too. The closing ceremony is carried out and then afterwards we have what's called a festive board. This is a formal dinner where various wine-takings and toasts are carried out. Regalia is worn by each of the members depending on their rank and or function in the Lodge. The man in charge is called the Worshipful Master and he is typically in office for one year. Then a new Master is elected and new Officers take their post. Over $2 million a DAY is donated to worldwide charities in the USA alone and our membership is currently around 6.5 million. Freemasonry is one of the worlds highest donors to charities around the world. We exist, to make good men better, to care for those in hardship and to make the world a better place. If you wish to know more, then you can ask here or email me at therealist1964@yahoo.com
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  3979.  @mrty5213  Floyd had a tattoo on his chest that appeared to be Masonic in nature. It is fashionable at the moment, for prominent people in popular culture to use signs and symbols in their music and video presentations and fans of these people often do likewise....even though none of them have any idea what they mean. It is just to create an air of mystery and intrigue and to distract the viewer or listener from the lack of any sort of quality in the presentation. I very much doubt Floyd was ever a Freemason, but he may have been. He certainly did not exhibit the character required to be one! One thing is certain, however, is that if he was a Mason, as soon as he was convicted of the first of his many convictions, he would have been expelled. So, in my view, he was never a Mason.
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  3980.  @mrty5213  Did someone kneel on your brain when you were a baby? It would explain a lot.
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  3981. @Let's Get Jacked Up -Channel Complete and utter nonsense. Lucifer does not feature at all in Freemasonry. Each member is encouraged to follow his own religion and be a good and kind man.
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  3982. The race card being played alllll the time
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  3983. @Heaven Bound. We have members of all the worlds religions in Freemasonry. Each religion has it's own names for what deity they believe in. What are they supposed to say when mentioning god? I visited a Lodge in Jaipur several years ago. I estimated SEVEN different religions present in the Lodge room! Consequently we mention no existing name for god. We use a one size fits all name, "the Great Architect of the Universe". That name is non-denominational and does not require anyone to use a name that cannot be applied to whatever deity they believe in. For example, when a Christian Mason prays, he will say "Great Architect of the Universe" but he will MEAN God. When a Muslim says those words, he will mean Allah, when a Jew says it, he will mean Yahweh. Their belief has not changed... just the name we use.
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  3984. ​ @MrsLockenload  Yes Heaven Bound, you say "Great Architect of the Universe" could mean anything... any god that the individual Mason believes is the Supreme Ruler of all, proving that we don;t tell people what to think.. we let them make up their own mind when it comes to most things in Freemasonry. But I'm glad you brought up the Devil. It is impossible for anyone who regards the Devil as the Supreme Being to be a Mason, because in order to become a Mason, one makes certain promises. These promises contain caveats which prohibit any Diabolist from becoming a Freemason. But in any case, it would be impossible that a Diabolist would even get to the stage where he would be making any such promise. To be Initiated in to Freemasonry, a man has to be Interviewed by the Lodge Committee in order to find out more about him. If he get's through that, he is formally proposed and seconded by two members of the Lodge. Members know the ethos of Freemasonry and that it exists for the good of the community and society as a whole and therefore would NOT propose such a person. In order to be Initiated, the Candidate is asked on what holy book he would like to take his obligation (nobody ever asks what religion he is) so if the Candidate selects a work which is known to be Satanic.... the Candidate would be rejected. So there you are. There are 3 levels of protection to make sure we do not Initiate Diabolists. You say the Devil lies. Ok, if the Diabolist comes along and lies by saying he is a Christian, for example and goes on to be Initiated, by taking his obligation on the Holy Bible, the fact that he has lied about his motives and his beliefs negates the promise and therefore he would NOT be a Mason. Think about it in this way. A witness in a trial takes his oath on a Holy Bible. He then goes on to lie about his evidence. That negates the oath he took and therefore the evidence he gives is invalid. In the same way, the Diabolists membership of Freemasonry is invalid. In any case, there is nothing in Freemasonry that would interest a Diabolist. Freemasonry is not a religion. It exists to for good...to make good men better and to serve the community and the world as a whole. Why WOULD a Diabolist want to join?
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  3985.  @MrsLockenload  Be very wary of the SOURCES of your research. Many videos, publications, articles appear to be well-balanced and fair. Very often they are not. By all means research, but come back to me here or at my email therealist1964@yahoo.com for confirmation of what you find.
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  3986. @Said Abdel Ahad How can you sell something that doesn't belong to you? The soul belongs to God... not us. Do you REALLY believe the tripe you have just posted? If you do, you need to seek professional help.
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  3987. @Ryan Brown What a load of old bollocks. No certificate in Freemasonry is signed by the Queen. To BE a KT, you MUST profess a belief in the Holy Trinity. There is absolutely ZERO connection in Freemasonry to ANYTHING "Satanic. You are a complete and utter twit.
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  3988. @Gloria Nogara I'd rather hack off my genitals with a rusty breadknife.
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  3989. NOBODY will fight for what Starmer wants. We are fed up of this ridiculous war, costing us all in UK, an arm and a leg for everything. Starmer can ask.. but he won't get.
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  3990.  @AdamtheFreemason  It's "Direct Messaging". Like on Twitter for example.
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  3991.  @brentallcock8294  And so was Pearl Carkins.
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  3992. @bradleyanderson828 No, a pentagram has 5 points. The prefix "penta" means 5.
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  3993. @sarah boop Ok.. so then the alarm code to your house... your bank details..your tax affairs.. your personal diary... your email account. I assume you are happy to disclose all that information here......or maybe not.. because it's......secret? On the other hand, hardly anything in Freemasonry IS secret! People just THINK there are lots of secrets.... but really.. there aren't.
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  3994. @getlOst And the correct spelling of YOUR name is COCK
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  3995. @PaxDisturbia I think you are talking about the Scottish Rite and a certain book written by an old Mason, nearly 200 years ago. The conspiracy theorists just love to misrepresent over this book and what they say is not true. All they say does not bear close examination. There is NOTHING in Freemasonry to do with Devil worship, or Satanism etc.
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  3996. Exactly right.
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  3997. @Riley simon No riley, we are not a religion nor a substitute for one. Me of any religion or non can join as long as they believe in some sort of supreme being that created the universe. Only men through tradition. It is thought that speculative Freemasonry (what we do) evolved from the guilds of ancient operative stonemasons of the middle ages... all male because of the arduous work of the day. Any more questions? Just ask.
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  3998. Levent Veziroğlu no. Nobody does.
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  3999. So it's all about contrast then?
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  4000. LOL! where did you get THAT nonsense from? Snouts in the trough for the political elite. That's all it has ever been and will continue to be.
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  4001. @Tracy Inches No deception. Videos like this are limited in the info they can give, as the answers you get are the ones the interviewer asks the questions to. But what about the ones he doesn't ask? I'm giving you the chance to ask me, right now. Just ask me anything you like THEN decide if there is deception.
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  4002. @DJSbros Why not? What's the problem?
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  4003. At least he's proven he hasn't yet grown any brain cells. I give him 3-6 months before he's sacked. And replaced by Diane Abbott.
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  4004. @Faker 18 what, specifically, is it about us that you think is evil? And Don't tell me to go to call for an uprising.. he's a loon. What do YOU think is evil?
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  4005.  @faker1819  I made the post.
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  4006.  @faker1819  Sorry... what video?
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  4007.  @faker1819  Tell you what, let's go back to the original post. You said Masons were involved in child sacrifice. I responded I had never ever seen anything like that, nor heard of it either and I am now asking you to provide proof of what you said. What are your sources?
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  4008. @Lamp-Stand Why is it a whitewash?
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  4009. @williamhiles7404 That's easy. He believes in whatever deity he believed in before he became a Mason. And at no point is he required to take on any more religious affiliations.
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  4010. MOST loathesome? He'll be in competition with Lineker, then.
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  4011.  @CumbriaPreaching  Dale...yer full of sh*t.
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  4012. @ok what the frick No one man leads the whole organisation. Each country or state has it's own Grand Lodge. He may have lead one of those... but not Freemasonry as a whole.
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  4013. @Video Junkie Freemasonry is not a religion nor a substitute for one. Freemasonry is open to all who:- 1. Are male. 2. Have a belief in a any form of Supreme Being who they regard as the creator of the universe. 3. Free of criminal convictions. 4. Able to afford the fees. 5. Have the support of the family. If a man applies he will be invited to an interview with a committee and then the rest is up to the Lodge he wishes to join.
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  4014. She's probably mid 60's I guess.
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  4015.  @thomasmyers9128  it was 89 to 99. ;89 was 35 years ago... so that makes here around 25 when she worked with Reagan. So yes.. about 60.
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  4016. @user-rf3qm6lw6h There are approximately 6.5 million masons in the world. The United Grand Lodge of England has approximately 200,000 Masons.
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  4017. @Robert Tevault All this was wayyyyy before he actually JOINED Freemasonry and said that he had it all wrong. He went on to be a Brother of mine in the 33rd Degree, Scottish Rite.
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  4018. @Andrew Bachand Blimey, in all my years as a Mason nobody ever shared their wealth with me! Even when I received the 33rd Degree!
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  4019.  @BRAVE_0NETV  Either that or you are completely and utterly wrong. Don't worry though...it's far easier to be duped than it is to admit to having been duped.
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  4020. @Benz Kozlov Only around 20% of the population of the USA are black, so I guess half are male and half female, roughly. That means, proportionally. Of that, a maximum of only 1 in 15 men will join Freemasonry... so it's really just a matter of mathematical proportion that there are vastly more white men than black men in Freemasonry. However, there are plenty of black men in Freemasonry. It's just that they do not feature much (if at all) in this video. In my own Lodge, we have three black African men and three Asian men. We have 1 Chinese man. We have 27 other regular attenders and a total of 44, some of whom cannot attend regularly due to work or ill health, so that's a relatively high percentage.
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  4021. @Elio Fermoy hardly anything can be regarded in as "secret" in Freemasonry.
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  4022. @Val Lee there are Masonic organisations for ladies to join. They work the same way as the men, same principles, regalia, rituals etc, it's just that it's for ladies and not gents. There's no need for them to protest, as they can join in their own version. I don't know for sure, but as far as I know, Mills and Casey, the designers of the monument were not Freemasons. You are a believer that JC is the only hope. Many many Freemasons would agree with you. I don't understand the problem that you have.
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  4023.  @ValLeeWeblog  Hello Val, please be assured I did not consider you a feminist and I did understand your point. But you seem to be of the opinion that Freemasonry is a religious organisation (probably because of the condition that a member must have a belief in a god of some sort) and I can assure you that it is not. Other than a prayer at the start and end of a meeting, in the hope that we are guided by god's will and to thank him for our association, there is NO religious activity at a meeting. We are emphatically NOT a religion nor a replacement for one. If Freemasonry WERE a religion, I would not have joined. I'd also like to assure you that we are far from a "secret society". Have you ever visited Freemasons Hall in London? Anyone can visit and be taken on a tour of the place. Hardly the actions of a secret society! And secrets. Well if you knew the secrets, you'd say "is that it?". The CONTENTS of the secret are largely unimportant. It;s the ability to keep a secret that's important.. and that's merely a symbol of our integrity. I would say the majority of Freemasons are Christian. Certainly the majority of those that I have met after over 20 years as a Mason, all over the world are. I don't know a great deal about Mormonism and Smith, we don't have it in England (where I live) so can't really comment on them. However, I will say that Freemasonry is a system of morality, an allegorical society. If a man takes these allegories and interprets them in a vastly different way to the rest of us.. well who are we to say he cannot? A man can interpret what he sees in any way he likes.. if we were to say he was wrong, that would undermine the whole ethos of Freemasonry.. that each man is free to do as he pleases (within the legal and moral framework required of a decent society) and that each man is worthy of the same respect as any other. We CANNOT dictate what people do. A wise man once said this:- "When the first link, the chain is forged; the first speech censured; the first thought forbidden; the first freedom denied....it chains us all irrevocably". Those words were uttered by Judge Aaron Satie. NOT a Freemason (as far as I know!) Thank you for your response. You seem like a good lady. You seem reasonable, but you are, sadly misinformed about the society I joined over 20 years ago and which, I hope, has made me a better man. I am more than happy to answer ANY questions you may have regarding Freemasonry in here. But if you would prefer to do so in private, my email is therealist1964@yahoo.com
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  4024. @Andrea at Sevenov There is a table in the middle of a Lodge room... the ONLY reason it is called an altar is because there is a Holy Bible placed on top of it. And that's just in some Lodges, not all! The phrase "unenlightened to enlightenment refers only to Masonic knowledge, not to any significant Earth-shattering stuff. New agey? Hardly. the first RECORDED Making of a Mason was the Initiation of Elias Ashmole in 1646. Satanic? Don't listen to the crap that some people come out with on here. It is the polar opposite of "satanic".
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  4025.  @andreaatsevenov7803  Good morning Andrea. Yes, I've been a Freemason in England for over 20 years now. I am a Past Master of TWO Lodges, THE highest rank in Royal Arch Freemasonry, a member of the United Grand Lodge of England and last summer achieved 33rd Degree. I'm well qualified to answer any questions you may have. Why did you mention Adam and Eve? It appears you think that Freemasonry is a religious thing.. it is not. But anyway, Freemasonry does not promise enlightenment or secret/hidden knowledge. I, even as a Freemason am perfectly at liberty to talk about any aspect of our ceremonies EXCEPT what are termed the "secrets". They are only called "secrets" because we make a promise not to reveal them. But not because they contain Earth-shattering knowledge and information... they are in fact the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked...it is NOT the CONTENTS of the promise.. but the ACT of making the promise that the man keeps... and he keeps it as a symbol of his integrity. And in any case, the "secrets" are also available all over the internet. Please feel free to ask me anything you like and I'll do my best to answer you.
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  4026. No it isn't. No it isn't.
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  4027. @farhad sayed If we British DID run the world, it would be a hell of a lot better than the current swamp it is.
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  4028. @Gary Mullen Art and your proof of these ludicrous claims is?...
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  4029.  @porky1566  Wrong, wrong, right, dunno. It's astonishing to see just who people think ARE Masons.... that aren't! Of the world leaders I know... NONE...or perhaps one... of them are Masons. NO police chiefs (in the UK anyway) are Masons. Almost NO politicians. A lot of actors HAVE been Masons... not so many now. Only 14 POTUS's have been Freemasons, the first being George Washington and the last, Gerald Ford.
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  4030.  @porky1566  Of course I'm a Freemason... that's why I am speaking from authority, rather than just guessing like you.
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  4031. Hear hear!
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  4032. @come get you should write all this down.. you'd give Dan Brown a run for his money.
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  4033. Her own stupid fault. No sympathy for her whatsoever, just her unborn child, the family and the officers concerned. America.... Jesus... what a place!
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  4034. @rosejaime6887 ALL Freemasons are perfectly free to talk about any aspect of Freemasonry with non-Masons. The ONLY things we cannot reveal specifically, are the traditional modes of recognition...the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked. What happens if a Mason DOES revesal those things? the absolute worst thing that will happen, will be that he is expelled. All those things about cutting the throat etc.... simply untrue.
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  4035. Well ya know what? THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS A PSYCHIC!
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  4036. @jonmeador8637 If brain cells were being handed out freely, I'd like you to be at the head of the queue. You obviously need all the brain cells you can get
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  4037.  @kevina.866  ask me...I'll tell you!
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  4038.  @riverflows2162  hmmmm another one that applied and got rejected...
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  4039.  @MotivationReels-x3u  DID YOU NOT READ MY POSTS? THEY ARE SCAM ARTISTS...CON MEN.. THE ILLUMINATI HAS NOT EXISTED FOR 230 YEARS! IGNORE THESE PRICKS. YOU WILL LOSE MONEY.
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  4040. @Mike Lynch Popes also covered up rampant paedohpilia, support for the Nazis before, during and after WW2 and huge financial irregularities for centuries.
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  4041.  @antiv  How shallow.
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  4042. @brianp 117 You have the temerity to say that you, as a non-Mason, knows more about Freemasonry... than a Mason does. As a 33rd Degree Freemason and having visited Lodges in 22 countries around the world, I can categorically state that what you say is untrue. You are pathetically trying to spread vicious rumours about a benevolent society. You ought to be ashamed. If you read THAT passage that Pike wrote PROPERLY without bias, you will see that it argues AGAINST what you propose. Many Masons would agree with you that the only way a man can be "saved" is through Jesus Christ. Many Masons do not. We respect the beliefs of all men, while not necessarily agreeing with them. We do not have the arrogance of the likes of you to condemn those that disagree with your beliefs are any less of a person to be respected and valued.
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  4043. @clovis2012 No... you didn't. Tell the truth.
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  4044.  @ChampaBayBeast  Nope.. it's not me that wants the money. We give money to those in need. Part of the donations to charity (as my Brother Adam says) comes out of our Lodge fees.
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  4045.  @ChampaBayBeast  yes...I want money for the fees to join and maintain membership and to donate to those who are in need. If this chap does not have enough to exist on AND donate theres little point in him joining. And as philanthropy is a major part of the reason for joining this order and the chap wants to join for the OPPOSITE reason, yes, I certainly would oppose his membership application.
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  4046. God Exists we meet on the third Thursday of the month from January to April then September to December. There. Hardly secret, is it?
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  4047. @God Exists If you mean let them in to the buildings.....we do. We have regular open days in my location as do many others throughout the country. We have a policy of openness these days and have since the 80's Our Grand Lodge Building in London holds free tours nearly every day of the year. This includes the various Lodge rooms including the magnificent "Grand Temple". But I'm curious as to why you said "...like the Christian Churches do or the Muslims". Why would you mention religious buildings? Freemasonry is NOT a religion by ANY stretch of the imagination, so there is no relevance to that which you mentioned in your post.
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  4048. @God Exists Hi god Exists and thanks for the response to my post. The thing about Freemasonry is that for a long time it was it's own worst enemy. For centuries, Freemasonry was as well known as the Superbowl, the Football (soccer) World Cup or even Donald Trump! Then the thirties came along.. and with it came Naziism.... and Hitler. Hitler, like others, feared Freemasonry because he was ignorant of it and did not understand it...and murdered countless Freemasons..he treated them the same way as Jews, Romany's etc etc.. As a result, Freemasonry went "underground" and meetings were held where the Nazi's could not find them. After the allied victory, Freemasonry, generally speaking, failed to re-emerge. We were not as open as we had been before the war. No Mason has ever been told that he cannot reveal his membership. It has always been left up to the individual, but since the 1980's, in England at least, there has been a positive policy of openness. It is still up to the individual if he wishes to let people know he is a Mason, but now he is ENCOURAGED to do so. Some men still like to keep it to themselves as there still remains suspicion (entirely misplaced) and this could come from his boss, or some other person with influence on his life. "Ex-Masons" normally come in a variety of categories:- 1. A man who SAYS he was a Mason but "left" when he never was a Mason at all, but wants people to think he managed to get in, in order to increase his status. 2. A man who WAS a Mason but has been kicked out for whatever reason and of course harbours bad feeling. 3. A man who APPLIED to join but was rejected. Same thing.. harbours bad feeling. 4. A man who was a Mason and has not fully understood what was going on (it requires a certain level of intelligence) and then "got religion" and listened to some religious zealot or other who has made him think Freemasonry is on some way bad or evil. Ok, the next bugbear of mine. So many people think that Pike was the granddaddy of us all. Wrong. Pike was a Mason of the 19th century. He was a big fish in a small pond. Outside the Southern Jurisdiction, hardly anyone had heard of him. so many people think he was the boss of Freemasonry. Nothing could be further from the truth. He had ZERO influence outside the SJ, let alone the rest of the world! He was responsible for producing "Morals and Dogma" (M&D) and you'll notice I never said he "wrote" it... because he didn't. He stole a lot of it from other publications and it is chiefly about comparative religions, which was a particular interest of Pike's. There is very little in it which is actually about Freemasonry. In fact, his bosses at the SJ said in the foreword to the book "it would have been better if he had written more and borrowed less". SO many people "quote" from it (lol!) about "Lucifer being our God" but they actually MISquote it because it is so darn difficult to read...such is his writing style. Pike was never a spokesman for Freemasonry (such a man could not exist) nor is M&D regarded as a Masonic "handbook". He was an OLD man when he wrote it.. in a very different time and in very different social conditions... as such it CANNOT be compared to todays Freemasonry. For example, Pike had slaves...in that time it was perfectly ok to have slaves and nobody batted an eyelid...it was an acepted practice. Today that practice is considered outdated, cruel and is of course illegal. See how things change? There is VERY little in Freemasonry which can be considered "secret". The ONLY things in Freemasonry are the modes of recognition which consist of a sign, a grip and a word for each degree. they originate (probably) from the signs, grips and words given by stonemasons to communicate their skill level and naturally they would keep those things secret.. otherwise any unqualified stonemason would be getting paid a rate for which he was not deserving. Don't forget, in those days, they were all illiterate.. there was no such things as paper qualifications. And these things are freely available on the internet for all to see.. they are not earth-shattering or mystical.. they are in fact.. quite innoccuous. I have made a promise NOT to reveal them.. simply as a test of my integrity.. that I am a man of my word. So I hope I have answered your questions. If you have more, please get back to me.
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  4049. @God Exists hi God(wow..something I feel uncomfortable saying!) Not a revelation, because as I explained, it is very badly written (by others as well as Pike.. don't forget a lot of it was largely plagiarised!) because it is largely NOT about Freemasonry.... but that's the part that people always fixate on..as I stated, it's mainly about comparative religions, which Pike would have written about regardless of his membership of Freemasonry...it was a particular interest of his. Ask yourself this. Why would Pike, a 33rd Degree Mason, obviously a very important part of his life... compile a book DECRYING Freemasonry.. and making out that we worshipped Satan?.. It makes no sense. And that's because he DIDN'T. You say you KNOW these things... but, sadly, you have (largely) fallen prey to the tricksters,pranksters and hoaxers that plague our order. Why, know not. They just enjoy being silly. I'll take them one at a time. Nimrod. Not involved in Craft Freemasonry at all. Made up by those who SAY they are high-ranking Freemasons. Hiram Abiff, the Widows Son is the central character in Craft Freemasonry. He is just allegorical and never really existed. The story of Hiram is an allegory for faithfulness, integrity, moral uprightness etc. Abbadon, never heard of him/her/it. Do you mean Adonay? See Le Taxil hoax. Lucifer, Light Bearer, the alternative name given to the planet Venus (which heralds the sun in the morning and in the evening.. the sun is important to us) and NOT the bad guy in the Old Testament. It's like having two guys called Bob. Ones a bad guy, and the other is a good guy. They just share a name. Light bearer.. referring to the light of the sun. Death oaths, again misunderstood. In the various degrees, it is explained that in ancient times, a set of punishments including death and disembowelling could be meted out by King Soomon to anyone who disobeyed the law. It is ALSO explained that these punishments are symbolic in Freemasonry and are no longer included. The conspiracy theorists love to tell you the first bit, about the disembowelling etc..but conveniently forget to tell you the second bit about them no longer applying! We call it being "economical with the truth". To kill someone is illegal. Masons have to obey the law first and their Masonic obligations second. There is no official Masonic Bible. The Bible often used in a Masonic Lodge is the same as any other Bible. Some "masonic" bibles are printed by some companies to make a little cash and some Lodges...misguidedly.... use them. It is incredible the amount of ignorance of Masonic procedure, principles and tenets among some Masons. There is SOME discussion regarding Egyptian deities and there is some research to say there is an element of Egyptian in Masonic lore, but it is still being researched. Without written records, it is very difficult to say with any degree of accuracy where such things lie. Jahbulon. The product of an elaborate hoax from a gentleman called Leo Taxil. There is NO such character in Freemasonry. There IS a word, used in the Royal Arch Degree which Jahbulon is mistaken for...but it is NOT Jahbulon. Some also confuse the Light Bearer with what was written in M&D. Here's the link. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxil_hoax Again, I hope I have answered your questions.
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  4050. God Exists I've explained that Like was in to religion...and also that Taxil skewed and intermingled lots of Masonic and non-Masonic facts to spin his hoax. I'm staying what I know. I'm a Freemason of many years experience. I know what I am talking about. I have no reason to lie. You are not a Mason and are simply regurgitating the same tired old rhetoric that is so often recycled here. Believe me or not, really do not care. People (like Hitler!) Are often afraid of what they do not understand.
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  4051. @God Exists No, you have it all wrong. You IMAGINE that its layers of secrets... but take it from someone who knows... it really isn't. The ONLY things I have taken an obligation not to reveal are the signs, token and words of the Dgrees. All other stuff is ok to disclose. As explained, many people are DUPED in to the Satan/Lucifer stuff. If you choose to believe you are right and I'm wrong, then that's fine. I'm losing the will to live now trying to explain things to you people. Carry on being deluded. But READ ABOUT TAXIL.
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  4052.  @AdamtheFreemason  Darn it Adam, you beat me to it!
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  4053. @choicesman2000 It's possible to simply Google your local Lodge and petition to join. You don;t need to know anyone to join.
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  4054. I used to like him. Then I heard him refer to me and other like me in a most disparaging manner and now do not. I'm a Brexiteer.
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  4055. @dakotagilbert7321 Freemasonry is a society of men (no women) dedicated to moral self-improvement, integrity and charitable works. It is secular...ie non-religious. It is also apolitical. WE do not care what faith you follow, if anything, just that you hold a belief in a single supreme being, responsible for the creation of the universe. WE do not care what your background is, your job, your politics, your social status. We DO insist that all members must be free from criminal convictions and that the annual dues etc., will not be a burden on the family budget. You must also have the support of your significant other. I hope that helps.
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  4056. Screens are now a lot more sophisticated. Sonar and radar have come on in leaps and bounds. Granted, submarines are a real threat, but not as much as you think. UW and AWW training (for the RN, anyway) is superb. We learned a LOT as a result of the Falklands conflict.
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  4057. 12x12surface Some do. Others think it's Allah. Others think it's Yaweh etc etc. We all believe different things, but that doesn't mean we can be friends or brothers.
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  4058. @SplashDatHoe ONLY if we can't get hold of any virgins blood.
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  4059.  @DaleDix  A bit like Swan.
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  4060. @Ruth Gilmour Why do you say it's secret? It isn't, of course... Have you seen the HQ of the United Grand Lodge of England? It's a huge building in Covent Garden that's open to the public. Hardly secret! And Evil? Lol.. that's really not the case... again.. tell me why you think it's evil.
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  4061. @n T This is simply a tradition. It is largely thought that Freemasonry evolved from the stonemason guilds of the middle ages. Those were ALL men as they were physically more able to handle the heavy work that women simply cannot do. There exists in various places around the world where women ARE Masons. There are women's grand Lodges where they wear almost identical regalia, have almost exactly the same aims etc etc. However, they are not officially recognised... they are not what is called "Regular". However, relations between the ladies and are us are absolutely fine. And I have it from a lady Mason.. they wouldn't WANT to join male masonry anyway! They are perfectly happy doing what they are doing. In fact one of my Masonic friends own wife is a Lady Mason! He goes to her social functions and she goes to his! There are plenty of "minorities" in Freemasonry. If you look at the Grand Lodge of India, for example, you will find that there are a huge amount of black Masons compared to white. On the whole, lodges reflect the predominant colour/race/creed of their location. In English Freemasonry, we have a meal after our meeting and it is called the festive board. At the end of THAT, we have one final toast... the Tylers toast. One line in this toast is "...we praise each Brother, fair or dark who bears no moral stain"... this indicates, we really don't care what colour a man is... it's his morality that is most important!
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  4062. @Jesse Ferreras well I play guitar and do look a lot like Sting, so yeah, I suppose you're right!
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  4063. This is what the likes of BLM has caused. SO many black people playing the race card, thinking that we'll back off because we're scared to follow things up. There are many many many black people who are fine and upstanding people and THIS cow and people like her do them NO favours... this is playing RIGHT in to the hands of the real racists in this world, buy they are too stupid to understand that.
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  4064. Nope. Impossible for a Satanist to be a Mason. Nothing like a religion, either.
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  4065. @Marilyn Wrong wrong wrong. We do NOT recruit. A man has to approach us to be a member. Have you never heard the phrase 2b1ask1? That's why.. you have to ASK. I don't know what happened in the Lodge to make him want to leave, but if a man want's to leave all he has to do is to write to the Lodge Secretary and that's it.. done. There is NOTHING to say a man cannot resign. In English Freemasonry (and I have no reason to believe it is different anywhere else) it is a rule written in to our constitutions, that if a member writes to the Secretary, his resignation takes effect from the time the Secretary receives the letter.. so nobody would know he had resigned and then be able threaten him..until it was too late...he'd be gone. Here's a link to the United Grand Lodge of England Book of Constitutions...our "rule book" if you like, so you can check for yourself. https://www.ugle.org.uk/about/book-of-constitutions
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  4066.  @cathleenellenlangan9636  Cathleen, rest assured, Freemasory is a force for good. It encourages men who are members to be BETTER men. We support the family, youth, the disadvantaged etc. Pay no attention to the idiots on here with their ridiculous stories of Lucifer and misdeeds etc. They are sad and in some cases, nasty people. It is very, very open. Please feel free to ask me anything about it and I'll do my best to answer you. If you prefer, you can contact my email address therealist1964@yahoo.com
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  4067. @Leon-w5h Are you a Freemason? I'm not sure you are. There are no known links between Freemasonry and the Knights Templar, so please don't claim that there are.
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  4068. Anyone know the name of the incidental music to this in the establishing shots?
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  4069. @Live Life Er............what about it? A man's skin colour is of zero importance.
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  4070. @Just WokeUp Your last sentence..it;s not showing bias towards Freemasonry being harmless..it really is. As a 33rd Degree Freemason with over 20 years as a Mason behind him, feel free to ask me anything you like.
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  4071. @Kristen White You can't bloody win, can you? If there's no black men in it, we're racists.. if we HAVE black men in it and we're trying to fake the amount of black men in Freemasonry! Go and play you silly girl.
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  4072. @maxrobinson9553 If you are a "worrier", then it's not for you. But really, when on board, you don't realise you're under the water. It's a little cramped, so you need to be quite an easy going character...but generally, service personnel in the Navy are anyway.
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  4073. Truth hurts Themost So truth hurts huh? Sorry to hurt you with the fact that you are incredibly wrong.
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  4074. @Chris Ryland Alta Vendita is a work form an organisation that claims to be Masonic, but is not recognised by Any Regular Grand Lodge in the world!
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  4075. @Johanna Roets Oh, so that must mean that YOU are at the top of the ladder then! You are talking absolute claptrap young lady. I'm not rich, far from it and there are NO handshakes in Freemasonry. Get your facts straight before you start accusing people of very bad things. That's hardly a "Christian" thing to do.
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  4076. @Je Oliver Nope. Not religious. It's about as religious as a council meeting or trial in court. ALL discussion of religion (and politics!) is forbidden at meetings.
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  4077. "Substarrrrnshial"? No, Daniel. It's pronounced "sub stan shull". Don't mention it.
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  4078.  @eyesodd  No it didn't. What are you talking about?
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  4079. @DewNot BDeceived ONLY 14 POTUS'S were Freemasons. The first was George Washington and the last being Gerald Ford. Trump is most definitely NOT a Freemason. Freemasonry is NOT allied to the other orders you mentioned, although the Shriner's is an appendant Degree of Freemasonry which any man who is a Master Mason can join. The Nazis did NO good work... where do you GET these whacky ideas???
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  4080.  @dewnotbdeceived80  The tone of your post intimated that you were speaking with some authority..and obviously you are not. I know that they were not allied. And for your information I am an English 33rd Degree Freemason and know a damn sight more about it than you do. Btw, Lincoln was to be Initiated in to Freemasonry but his candidacy for the Presidency took precedence. It was his intention to join Freemasonry, but the civil war took all of his time... and shortly after, he was assassinated before he could join. The Nazi's did promise so much to the German people....but their methods were inhuman and ungodly. the vast majority of the German people were unaware of these things, so the support for the National Socialist Party remained strong. You seem to automatically assume that just because someone does something good, it always masks an evil side. Do you think... just possibly... that people do good because it's the right thing to do?
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  4081. @LexTulabing-yx5mr As there are financial responsibilities in Freemasonry, a man who is struggling financially, would not be able to join. The last thing we want to do, is to add to that man's financial commitments and possibly add stress to a man's marriage.
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  4082. @Mel B Indeed. All this "god loves us" nonsense and then you read about all those terrible punishments that the god of the bible has carried out! And it's all because god (according to the writings in the bible) has serious character flaws! This is why I think that god of the bible is complete and utter fantasy. The REAL being which created this universe is so completely beyond understanding and cannot be described or understood in any way by mere humans. This is quite amusing..Christopher Hitchens appraisal of the ten commandments. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-63cTYJDCA
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  4083.  @tropicalstrings  Then you are deluded, Madam.
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  4084. @iamErika Good afternoon Erika. While it is true that Freemasonry is only open to men, almost nothing in Freemasonry is kept private. We can talk about anything you like and this is the reason this lady has so much knowledge. Even that which we cannot personally disclose those secrets, they are easily available on the internet and in libraries. I created this account to enable non-Masons (including ladies!) to ask any questions they like and I am happy to provide the answers.
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  4085.  @waketfup8864  Was your brain removed as a child?
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  4086. In 2017, the Grand Lodge of England celebrated 300 years. This was the anniversary of four London Lodges coming together to form a Grand Lodge. The Lodges in question had been in existence way beyond that date. In fact the earliest RECORDED making of a Mason is from 1646. Elias Ashmole (founder of the Ashmoleon Musem at Oxford University) was made a Mason at Warrington, England. He mentioned several others who were in attendance which suggests with much certainty, that speculative Freemasonry existed way before this date. There had been in existence in London, two Grand lodges. One of them called the "Ancients" and the other called the "Moderns". The two Grand Lodges came together to form the UNITED Grand Lodge of England in 1813.
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  4087. Zach Bergey well I guess you must know all about homosexual clubs then Zach!
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  4088.  @tryzzyyt8424  What a load of old cobblers. If a man wanted to be involved in Satanism, he'd join the Church of Satan... he wouldn't join Freemasonry. The obligations a Mason takes are diametrically opposed to anything a Satanist would practice.
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  4089. Never thought I'd be agreeing with Icke... but 9/11 was, in my opinion an inside job.
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  4090. @M- Dragamot FMH in London, England, has been used for many many productions. So much for us being a "secret society" lol...
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  4091. @chloehood355 What a pillock. ARRESTED FOR....not CONVICTED OF. Innocent till proven guilty, you silly woman.
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  4092. @DCinTheHouse What a load of old bollocks. Go and polish your tinfoil hat.
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  4093. Stupid? I think stupid suits you more than him.
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  4094. @Linsey Nicole Yeah Linsey? How would YOU know? When was the last time YOU went to a Lodge meeting?
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  4095. Oh change the record, ya Muppet.
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  4096. @charlotte amelia murray theres a lot more to it than that luv. We are a huge fraternity dedicated to good works and community service.
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  4097. He wishes to remain anonymous.
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  4098. @The collector He probably would have if they had asked him.
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  4099. @Wonseok Hong Noooo that's far too easy! If they Did that and found that what they constantly spew forth is complete and utter rubbish, they'd have nothing to say on here. they LOVE being offended. Makes them seem like victims so they'll get the old "there there" treatment from the other loons on here.
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  4100. @Charlemagne Losaria Generally, yes. Freemasonry does not recognise a man by his colour, but by his character. However, I visited a few Lodges in the deep south of the USA...and although there is no RULE... they would never initiate a black man. I vowed never to visit those Lodges again.
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  4101. Well, there's a bit more to it than that.
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  4102. @charlie Hoffstrom Yes, it was a theatre in London, England, in the Shakespearean era.
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  4103. There are over 6 million Masons worldwide... not 5 million.
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  4104. @Simply Curious the trouble with most here, is that they are not Masons and think they know more about Freemasonry than those of us who are!
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  4105. @Joseph Morgan The central character in Freemasonry (who is allegorical) is the principal architect of Solomon's temple. His name was Hiram Abiff and he was the son of a widow. Nothing to do with Cain OR Abel.
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  4106. @arlan delos reyes You will need to ask us to join.. we never invite anyone to join.
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  4107. @Sa Ashkani All he;s proven is that there are some humongously gullible people in this world. And that you're one of them.
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  4108. @adrian miller how would dropping part of the rigging of a ship help?
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  4109. @Zapo Please provide proof of your claims. Otherwise, shut up.
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  4110. @LaRee Weatherman What makes you say that?
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  4111. @leighrate Exactly.
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  4112. @College Days We have a formal opening of the Lodge. The minutes of the last meeting are confirmed (or altered as appropriate) and signed. The business of the evening then takes place. This may be a Degree ceremony, or a lecture. There may be a visiting Brother with some special instruction, say the way our charities work and how to set up a local charity hub. There may be some visiting Lodge who may put on some sort of display. Two years, we had a visiting Lodge of Native Americans showing us how THEY carry out Initiations, for example. We then come to the communications of the Lodge. This is where the Lodge deals with requests for charitable help, ongoing reports from existing charitable efforts, communications from other Masonic bodies, news on any Brother or a Lodge widow who may be unwell or having problems, reports on the Lodge accounts, invitations to other Lodges for various events that they may have. Then there is a collection for charity. Then we have "any other business" where the Brethren may bring to the attention of the Lodge, anything they should be aware of, or to ask questions of any nature. Then there Lodge is formally closed and we all gather together in the next room for our "festive board" which is a formal banquet where formal toasts and wine-takings are carried out, a song or two may be sung and we have speeches from the relevant Brethren. Then we go home. At my two Lodges, we start at 6.30 in the evening and we are usually on our way home by around 10pm. Some Lodges meet during the day. Most Lodges meet once per month for 7 or so months of the year, with Committee meetings before each Regular meeting, normally interspersed by 2 weeks or so. I hope this helps.
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  4113. @johnhehir508 No worship of anyone or anything happens in a Masonic meeting.
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  4114. It's a legal requirement of being a part of the UN. It was a UN requirement to spend 0.7% of GDP. It is now based in UK law. 0.7% is the UN’s target for all developed countries and has been since 1970. In principle the UK government has been signed up to the target since 1974 but it only achieved it for the first time in 2013! About 15% goes as humanitarian aid, or crisis relief, with the rest focused on strategic or long-term goals. 36% of the money goes via multilateral organisations, like the United Nations. The other 64% goes to programmes in specific countries as bilateral aid. The five biggest recipients of bilateral aid are Pakistan, Syria, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Afghanistan. When it comes to continents, significantly more gets spent in Africa (51%) and Asia (42%) than anywhere else. Only five other countries hit the UN’s 0.7% target for development spending in 2016 Norway (1.1%) Luxembourg (1%) Sweden (0.9%), Denmark (0.75%), then the UK. Of our other European neighbours, France (0.4%), Germany (0.7%), Switzerland ( 0.55%).....but the USA gives only 1.5%!
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  4115. @ras3199 HEY! EVERYONE loves pizza!!
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  4116. @Don Love well you're half right, Don. Freemasons aren't new world order.. that's just silly. But we do agree that Lucifer is not god.
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  4117. @Tommy Tommy=Moron.
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  4118. @c0dmarksmansh1p Absolutely right. Want me to see if we can get you a brain?
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  4119.  @pauljohnson600  the holy book of all the faiths represented is always present, but all Regular Lodges must at all times when the Lodge is open, have the holy bible open. So for example, if you have Christians and Muslims in a Lodge you will have the holy bible and the Koran open.
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  4120. @Meksar "Saddam Hussein has large stockpiles of weapons of mass destruction". G. W. Bush. Another liar.
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  4121.  @TheMeksar  He was a politician, therefore he was a liar. All politicians lie. From whatt I understand, he wasn't much of a President.... his presidency was largely thought to be a disappointment. He did have a vision of strong federal leadership in internal improvements and scientific innovation—what we today would term public goods. But with few notable exceptions, like the building of the Cumberland Road, he was unsuccessful in persuading Congress to adopt his program. Despite being elected by the House after failing to win a majority of either the electoral OR popular vote, he did nothing to expand his coalition and was handily defeated by Andrew Jackson in the next presidential election. He was very very wrong about Freemasonry. People CAN be wrong, ya know? He wasn't infallible.. nobody is. Completely agree that "Dubbya" was a disaster as President, though. A joke. But Skull and Bones has absolutely nothing to do with Freemasonry. Never has. Dunno if it has anything to do with the Jesuit order.... but it most certainly has nothing to do with Freemasonry.
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  4122. @Saints-ravenfortheRainbow It is IMPOSSIBLE for a Satanist to be a Mason. A Mason must have, as the PRIMARY requirement, a single supreme being that created the universe, at the centre of his life. Satan did not create the universe and not even Satanists believe he did. This completely rules out the possibility of a Satanist being a Freemason.
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  4123.  @Bat_ya  You clearly don't understand what I posted. I'll state it again. The supreme being that a man must have at the centre of his life HAS to be responsible for the creation of the universe. Satan did not do that, so that RULES OUT Satanists. The lucifer thing demands a little more explanation. Firstly, Lucifer is NOT a name for the Devil or Satan. It is nothing more than a biblical mistranslation, and that mistranslation, is magnified by the many translations it has gone through. Albert Pike, a famous Mason of old, loved to use flowery and antiquated language and HE used the word "lucifer" in it's most pure form...because it is the Latin for "light bringer". "Light" in Freemasonry, is knowledge of Freemasonry. Freemosonry has NOTHING to do with Satanism.
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  4124.  @Bat_ya  But he was NOT a Freemason.
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  4125.  @MrB1967  A tiny tiny amount of interactions compared to the millions that happen every single day, which, I grant you can show some officers not at their best. But let's not forget, auditors have an agenda and are largely just idiots trying to get "likes"...seeing them more important than depicting the truth. Taking things out of context and slick editing, can change the perception of a story massively. I work very closely with the police and can verify that my OP stands.
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  4126. @BarinUnderbite We don't have any of our logos on the dollar bill.
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  4127.  @janetcummins2048  I'm a recently installed 33rd Degree Freemason Janet. Now..tell me who you think the Supreme Being is.
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  4128.  @janetcummins2048  Hi Janet, please accept my apologies. I did not get over what I wanted to because of a pressing engagement. I should have devoted more time to my answer. It is a requirement for membership that a Mason believes there is just ONE creator of the Universe. Masons of different beliefs all believe that THEIR God and THEIR God alone exists and is responsible for the creation of the universe. For example, If you have a Christian Mason and a Muslim Mason sat next to each other in a Lodge, the Christian Mason believes in God. He does NOT believe that Allah exists. However, he respects that every man may believe what he wishes and does not let that difference drive a wedge between them. The reverse is true. The Muslim Mason believes that Allah is the only God there is and is creator of all things and does not believe a Christian God exists.. but respects the right of the Christian Mason to believe what he wants to believe. So to recap, Masons all believe as you do. They believe there is but one God and it is up to the individual, which one he believes in. We do not let religious differences separate us. No religious or political discussion is allowed when we meet in a Lodge, as those two subjects are the ones which cause the most strife in the world. Think about it. Can you name a war where politics or religion has not been the driving force? We are about unity and friendship.. not division and hatred. I have travelled to 22 countries around the world visiting Lodges, mainly as a result of my service in the Royal Navy. I have sat in Lodges where Catholic and Protestant met as friends... where Sunni and Shia broke bread together... where Arab and Jew laughed together as friends and as equals. Religion and politics plays NO part in Freemasonry for that very purpose. Now that has GOT to be a good thing! We believe a man should practice whatever religion he chooses, but at the place he chooses to worship, whether that be in a church, a synagogue or a mosque. I hope this has made more sense to you than my last post, for which I apologise again. If you'd like to discuss more, or have questions, please do so. We're extremely open and are more than happy to talk about it. If you prefer, you can email me at therealist1964@yahoo.com
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  4129.  @janetcummins2048  I agree to an extent. I don't believe we "truly" know God. I don't think we are able to comprehend whatever it was that created the universe.... this being has to be way beyond our comprehension. Yes... whatever it is that created the universe, it probably can see right through us. I do believe that.
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  4130. @ESEIGBE GLORY If you don't know the answer, then do not consider joining.
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  4131. Fake. Sorry, but it never happened.
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  4132. @Christian Hegemann "Lucifer" in Pikes context means light.... knowledge. Lucifer is NOTHING to do with the Devil/Satan. IF you had been a member, you should know that.
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  4133.  @christianhegemann1911  No, Lucifer is NOT the name of the fallen Angel. The Holy Bible has had many translations.. from Aramaic and Hebrew, through to Greek, Latin and English. Through those translations, a story about a king of Babylon who fell from grace got mixed up with the whole Lucifer thing. This video explains it precisely. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc47JDmpWt0
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  4134. @Asher Lanktree I'm sure he's a lovely man.
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  4135. @Behn-yanak ,Brown Nope. You don't need to know a thing to join. In fact, it's best if you know nothing. A clean slate, as it were.
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  4136. @Adam Ryszard Don't you think the parents of the kids might be a little upset? You're seeing conspiracy where there isn't one. Look at it logically and your post doesn't make any sense.
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  4137. @graphixkilzzz You display your ignorance well! Freemasonry is not and never has been, about building stone structures. It uses the tools of STONEMASONRY as allegorical guides to morality. Yes, there are some stonemasons who are also Freemasons....but the vast vast majority are not. We have members who have a whole variety of jobs and careers. A man's profession is of no importance in Freemasonry. What IS important, is his character and integrity.
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  4138. @Anne Taylor I'm surprised at this. If a man applies to join us (in England anyway) one of the processes he has to go through is for a couple of Past Masters to visit him and his significant other at their home, or at a place of their choosing. The reason for this isn't to "check up" on them, it's to make sure that the significant other is happy and to give them a chance to ask any questions that THEY might have. It is imperative for us to know that the other half is happy for him to be attending his Lodge and also to make sure that the financial commitment to Freemasonry is known to her and to make sure she is happy with that. The last thing we want to happen is for Freemasonry to cause any sort of problems in the family. In Freemasonry, we believe that the pecking order is:- 1. Family. 2. Job. 3. Freemasonry. So if anything family, or work wise, prevents a man from attending his Lodge, then we say he should tend to those things before he thinks of his Lodge. We even have a toast to "absent brethren" at our meal after the meeting, because we fully accept that a man has other responsibilities that are more important than Freemasonry. We would like to think that at 9pm, when the toast is proposed, as we are thinking of them, they are thinking of us. If your husband joined in secrecy, he sounds like a bit of a sneak to me... you're well rid of him.
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  4139.  @annetaylor5763  The visit is more or less universal. NI is very very similar to UGLE in England. But anyway, it seems it's a happy ending. You've gotten rid of that prick and so have we! 🤣🤣🤣
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  4140. @Eric Garcia no regular Grand Lodge has EVER admitted anything LIKE that. Name names. when and where did this happen? Who did they "admit" this to? Why would they be in court? YOU ARE A LIAR and make me sick to my stomach. It is YOU who should be in court on a charge of Libel.
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  4141.  @ericgarcia4049  Eric, thanks for the response. Can you give me the link to the transcript please?
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  4142. Ivanova.. sounds a bit Russian to me... the red flag???
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  4143. @Punith DG Want to put a post on YouTube and look like a fool? Sign yourself Punith DG
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  4144. @prototype 48 What makes you say that? The other comments here?
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  4145. @James Newman What's the Automobile Association got to do with this?
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  4146. @Jason-md2fn Freemasons are? Utter nonsense.
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  4147. If you really were...whoever did that was breaking the rules.
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  4148. @Christina Schneider it was badly put, to be honest. The rituals are designed to help us to develop in to better men...
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  4149. @tao196580242 Not any more. Any man that wishes to join, just needs to Google their local lodge and apply via their website.
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  4150. @MARTY-MARTY Well how about asking me questions, with an open mind and not with your mind already made up? Ask me anything you like and I'll do my best to answer you.
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  4151. @Margaret Nyandoche Well, Margaret, you seem to have hit the nail, on the head when it comes to what is wrong with many countries...but that is nothing to do with Freemasonry. Your description bears little resemblance to any meeting I have ever been to. If you have a brain.. USE IT!!!
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  4152. The "secrets" are well known. They are all over the internet and in libraries. They are the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked. That's it. We don't care if you know the "secrets"..... it's not the contents that is important... it's KEEPING the promise that is a symbol of integrity.
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  4153. @rustyshackleford5409 As we have been going for over 1000 years...and still exist...I doubt your request will be listened to.
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  4154.  @rustyshackleford5409  your ignorance is astonishing. You consider that we are a religion. Untrue. Believe me, if Freemasonry was a religion I would not have been a member for over 25 years! Nobody and nothing is ever worshipped in Freemasonry. There's no requirement to do so at any time. You are probably getting your misguided ideas from Albert Pike. That's a completely different subject on the Scottish Rite, which is NOT Freemasonry. You say we follow the devil? How ludicrous. We MUST have a holy bible present and opened at a meeting. No bible, no meeting. Would a bunch of devil worshippers have that? One of the charges of a Mason insists he must look to god during every emergency. Would god be who we look to in emergencies if we followed the devil? You do not have the knowledge to make such ludicrous claims, but your pig headed attitude will not take anything I have said on board. Continue to live as an ignorant bigot.
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  4155. @A Gomez You will see over time that it is the exact opposite. It will probably make him a better husband and father. It will also make him a better member of society. When you find that it does.. come back on here and tell everyone please.
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  4156. @bonnierobinson8684 What? What does that even mean?
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  4157. To take good men and make them better.
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  4158.  @AdamtheFreemason  Adam. Did you really mean that? Would you say that to a Muslim Brother?
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  4159. @Jeanette M. Taylor Proof? Or are you just like all the other gullible idiots on here.. all accusation and absolutely no proof or evidence whatsoever.
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  4160. @Maggi Petty All of the Freemasons round the world (Regular Freemasons, anyway) have to adhere to certain principles in order to join. I've never heard of a Mason who could barely read... but there is nothing stopping any man from joining based on illiteracy. When men wish to join, they have to ask a Mason first. That Mason recommends him to the Lodge and the Lodge decide between themselves whether to admit him or not. If the man believes in some sort of deity, has a good heart, and is conviction free, there's a good chance he'll be successful in his application. MOON Children? My goodness.... what a prospect! Happily, the USA is only one of many countries around the world where Freemasonry exists and as far as I am aware, no such problems exist elsewhere.
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  4161.  @maggipetty7047  My goodness! I'm amazed you think Crowley was a Freemason.. because he WASN'T. And he wasn't called "the most evil man in the world" He was called "the WICKEDEST man in the world". Not sure if there's a difference but we might as well get it right. He wasn't blackballed by the English Grand Lodge, because he wasn't PROPOSED to be a Mason. You'd like to THINK the right hand etc etc... because that presents mystery and intrigue... and the human mind loves all that. Why let the truth get in the way of a good story? It's important to know that the Scottish Rite (where 29 Degrees have been developed only recently by comparison) is NOT Freemasonry. Yes, it is only open to those who have been raised to the sublime Degree of a Master Mason, but Freemasonry consists of just three Degrees plus the Royal Arch. SR is an APPENDANT Degree... not Craft Freemasonry. So comparing those of the 33rd Degree (myself included) to Freemasons... is rather silly.
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  4162. @sheldonleggett8791 Good morning, Sheldon. The best way to learn, is to ask the question that YOU want the answer to. Ask me any specific question you like about Freemasonry and I'll be delighted to answer. Freemasonry is 99.99% open. The only things I can't tell you are ther "secrets" which are the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked. Anything else is fair game.
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  4163. Oh grow up, you pillock.
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  4164.  @marcusbullock630  Quite the opposite. The sheer AMOUNT of inaccuracies and downright lies, has prompted me to make it my mission to stamp them out and restore the balance. I am fortunate in that I am a Company Director and am able to pick and choose my working hours, and if I feel the need, come here to right the wrongs that gullible people, conspiracy theorists and religious zealots spread about this most honourable of associations. What did you think we do? Those of us called to the 33rd Degree? spend our time plotting world domination? Choosing virgins to deflower? Having child trafficking meetings? Grow up, for goodness sake.
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  4165. LOLOL Olly Alexander.... what a pathetic individual. British people don't do "woke"..and let's be honest, he was only there because of his own sexual preferences...not because of any discernible talent.
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  4166. Yao Don there are female only Freemasons.
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  4167. @Judith Trost What you say may be true for all I know, but there is no link to Freemasonry.
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  4168. @mung inosal Why not? Because "Mason" is the shortened version of the proper word.. Freemason.
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  4169. @steve Voyles It's a shame that your uncles didn't tell you about Freemasonry. The fact is, any Mason is free to tell you ANYTHING about Freemasonry OTHER THAN the sign, grip and word of the Degrees. All else is open. Ask me anything you like and I'll be delighted to help you.
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  4170. I like this girl. She speaks a lot of sense. Why can't she run for President?
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  4171. @Michael Hart Well that's another ridiculous rule the US has enforced. If you're good enough, you're old enough. I mean look at the ones you have had in recent years that have been "old enough"... not done such a great job, have they?
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  4172. @Justin Krann Freemasons believe a lot of things. Can you be more specific?
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  4173. PENNY FOR PM!!!
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  4174. @Barb Guarino Who's wearing a skirt?
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  4175. @1:00 "King Charles is in spectacular health"? Who is this clown? The King has CANCER! Bloody hell, where do they get these people?
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  4176. I quite agree, she's an awful woman.
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  4177. @zavhary david No don't read it. It's an awful book and bears no resemblance to modern Freemasonry at all.
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  4178. @ X Is that how you sign your signature?.. just.. "X"? Wrong wrong wrong.
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  4179. @kampung town If you mean, why can't women join... it's tradition. It is thought that Freemasonry emerged from the guilds of stonemasons working in the middle ages. The work was very arduous and only men did it, because of the physical limitations of women. As a result of the "men only" in the workplace, the tradition is carried on today and only men only may join.
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  4180.  @kampungtown5250  If you wish to join, you should use Google to find your closest Lodge.
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  4181. ali Ahmed we don't refer to the God of any one faith, and that's so that we can be 100% inclusive to those with a belief in some sort of supreme being
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  4182. ali Ahmed quite so Ali!
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  4183. @her5366 As Freemasonry has been around for, probably, 1000 years or so...if that was our intention...don't you think we'd have either done it...or given up by now? Sorry, but you are massively incorrect.
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  4184. @Ranim Hadida well its a good thing we don't commit crimes then, isn't it?
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  4185. Officers and ratings with a BMI under 25 only please! Anyone fatter than that is not welcome! 😁
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  4186.  @arkitekfran  What?
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  4187. antonio velazquez so many questions....ask me in one post and I'll tell you.
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  4188. @toiletseatscholar78 The "secrets" are completely and utterly unimportant. Hardly the stuff to "shock" people.
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  4189. @Javid D it is the world's largest fraternity, which is dedicated to moral self-improvement and charitable works,
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  4190. @french Welsh dude The opposite is true. Generally. Sir Isaac Newton was a renowned sourpuss but was a Freemason. Me? I'm lovely and kind!
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  4191.  @serendipitymin7935  Did you not read my post? The Illuminati do NOT exist! The morons you see posting here are just con men after your cash!
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  4192.  @serendipitymin7935  I understand that MK Ultra was a programme by the CIA, but I have no idea if it is real or fake. I DO know that MK Ultra has nothing whatsoever to do with Freemasonry and never has.
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  4193. @Lynn Bennett If you are a member, then no, you would not be shown the door. If you are not a member, you do not even get in.
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  4194. @N.F. Not true. You are talking complete and utter tripe.
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  4195. LMAO! "A country get's the leader it deserves".
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  4196. @troyheffernan1261 Nope, they don't. Essentially, the "oaths"...we call them "obligations"...are about not revealing the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked. Most Masons are Christian.
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  4197. @Chuck the Flow God Why shouldn't we?
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  4198. @diademzero Symbols may be interpreted in any way. However, as Freemasonry is a benevolent society, dedicated to moral uprightness and charitable works, we interpret them favourably. You're biased and you overthink things.
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  4199. @Cory D Not so Cory. We have a fund called the "sunshine club" which we all pay in to. If a Mason has been a loyal supporter of the Lodge and falls on hard times, we can assist him with his subscription until such time as he is back on his feet. We have used it several times during this awful pandemic, for Brethren who have been financially hit. The most important thing in our Lodge is the welfare of the Brethren and their families... not the cash. We leave it up to the individual Mason to repay monies if he wishes, although there is no requirement to do so. One Brother has resigned because he cannot pay his subscription, as he says his family comes first and rightly so. He has decided not to take advantage of the club and has said he will rejoin when he is back on his feet. Again, that is up to the individual Mason.
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  4200. @thalieb Gamieldien She not a "Masonic Professor". Your post intimates that she is a Freemason. She is not. Would a Professor of Greek have to...well.. Greek?
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  4201. @FiddleStick's bessette You can say what you like. There are no recriminations from Freemasonry. You just make yourself look a fool.
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  4202.  @TheMeksar  That's funny. I don't remember seeing you in the Lodge room when I RECEIVED THE 33RD DEGREE!
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  4203. @Dale Cowles Yes there are, but they are not formally recognised by Regular Freemasonry.
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  4204. @Moshe Maserati You DO know that Hiram Abif and the legend that surrounds him, are false, don't you? He never lived.. it never happened.
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  4205. @stephanielockhart8028 Thanks for that nice post. However, the Mason that was not very nice to you? Don't be too hard on him. We Masons are human after all, and make mistakes. Thanks again.
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  4206. @Melissa Costin I'd be interested to know why you think that way.
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  4207. @Webby Kakoma Then google your local Lodge
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  4208. @A L Nothing and nobody is worshipped in Freemasonry.
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  4209. @Jennifer Cuddy You must have just looked in the mirror, Jen.
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  4210. @Fluffysheepbruh Er... we don't do that.
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  4211. @Honey Badgerdontcare No worship of anyone or anything happens at any of our meetings. We're a fraternity, not a religion.
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  4212.  @Chowder322  What isnt?
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  4213. @mister E Oh don't be silly.
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  4214. @AveryMoe you are mistaken. Each Mason believes in the same god he believed in before becoming a Freemason. There is no requirement to change.
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  4215.  @Sparten4742  Avery...I AM a 33rd Degree Freemason. I've been a Mason for well over 20 years. I'm a Grand Officer of the United Grand Lodge of England. I am a Past Master of TWO Lodges. I think I know slightly more about it than you do, my friend. There is NO involvement of "Lucifer" in Freemasonry. All you are doing is regurgitating the same old crap you have read in similar places to here. It stems from a very much misquoted and misunderstood passage from a book called Morals and Dogma by a very famous Freemason, Albert Pike. I promise you.. you are very very wrong.
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  4216. @Darth Gumby Then you assume wrong.
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  4217. We were not formed in the 18th century.
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  4218. @hungrybread172 You assume everything is secret, while the opposite is true. Almost nothing is secret in Freemasonry. Don't get suckered in by the conspiracy theorists.
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  4219.  @bigflower428  Well, this is the usual response from people who don't know any better. The fact is, even if I was an Entered Apprentice, I'd still be better informed than someone like you who isn't even a Freemason! The fact is, I've been a Freemason for over 20 years, am a Past Master of TWO Lodges and am a Grand Grand Officer of the United Grand Lodge of England. Those are my qualifications for what I say. Now...what are yours?
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  4220.  @barrynewell4767  lol...nice one, Barry.
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  4221. @Conway Red Bear I know you'd LOVE him to be a Mason... but he's not.
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  4222. Two of Hollywood's finest. Great stuff.
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  4223. rohag735 the vast majority are ordinary people paying the mortgage, living to their means etc. There is a holy book opened at every meeting (not necessarily the holy bible) as a reminder that our creator is watching over us. It's also used for candidates to place their hand on when taking an obligation in the same way a witness would at a trial.. to make the obligation as serious as it can be.
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  4224. @mossy199 Only in your sad little mind.
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  4225. @timothy Ortiz a combination of almost no iron going in to the maufacture, combined with maintenance including rubbing down and lubrication.
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  4226. @MIMPII Methinks you've been watching too many movies...
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  4227.  @mimpiiiii  I don't know. I don't watch any movies of that sort.. but you obviously do. The sort of movie that lends itself to mystery, intrigue, conspiracy etc, without employing too much in the way of reality. There are lots of them about, like those made from the works of Dan Brown for example. I DO know that when I signed my Grand Lodge Certificate I used...er.. a pen! And the devil wasn't mentioned at all. Oops!
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  4228.  @mimpiiiii  I'll tell you what we regard as "secret". It is the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked. That's it. And the reason I put that word in " " is because that info we regard as secret... isn't really secret at all.. anyone can find them out via the internet or in libraries. It isn't the CONTENTS of the secrets that are important.. its the fact we make the promise to keep them. Keeping the promise is a symbol of integrity.. something every Freemason is supposed to have.
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  4229. @heathermeadow4134 There is ZERO connection between Freemasonry and the other groups you mentioned. I'm sure that surprises you. Illuminati doesn't even exist any more...and hasn't since 1786! Freemasonry DEMANDS that no Masonic influence must occur in a mans other dealings, such as his career, politics or faith for example. It's in the bible huh? Chapter and verse, please!!! Did you know that a bible MUST be present at a Masonic meeting and must be opened as part of the opening ceremony? Non bible, no meeting.
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  4230.  @annied9864  Adam is a very experienced Freemason. He knows a darn sight more about Freemasonry than YOU do! You'd do well to listen to him, rather than some half-baked conspiracy theories.
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  4231.  @annied9864  Annie, I myself have 25 years in Freemasonry. I am a Grand Officer of the United Grand Lodge of England, a Past Master of two Lodges and hold the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite. I know what I am talking about. Ask me anything you wish.
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  4232.  @annied9864  Well... when you're ready...
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  4233. @ YUNG GWALLA In WW2, the BRITISH scientist Alan Turing created the "bomb" which was a decoding machine used against the German Enigma machine. This shortened WW2 by around 2 years saving MILLIONS of lives. Britain is in Europe. Marie Curie was a Polish scientist whose study of radioactivity led to the discovery of various radioactive elements. Because of her, many people have been treated for cancer and are alive because of her. Poland is in Europe. I'm not saying Europe is perfect.... FAR from it.. but to say anything from Europe is bad show an astonishing lack of intelligence.
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  4234.  @sarahbill3085  Why shouldn't he?
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  4235. @Rizwan Razaq You mean WE'RE the ones that call the emergency services?
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  4236.  @rr876  Nah... we're not.
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  4237. @David H. what a lot of rot you speak. Chaos in the Middle East is nothing to do with us as we make a point of being completely independent of politics all over the world. I'll tell you who is responsible for the chaos. Bloody politicians, especially those who have a private agenda (which is most of them) to satisfy their own greed. We also make it a requirement not to be involved in religion. If a Freemason wants to practice his religion, he goes to his own place of worship like a church or a synagogue. the idiots you see cavorting on screen wailing their bloody awful songs are NOT Freemasons, despite using the same symbology. YOU should write a book! Oh wait!...
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  4238. @benjamin mawutor Or you could just look on the internet or even an old fashioned "library"!
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  4239. @Just Acting Nobody knows for sure where or when it started, but the best guess the academics have come up with is 11th century Scotland.
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  4240.  @Molego2011  The first requirement is that a man MUST have a belief in some sort of Supreme Being... that is solely responsible for the creation of the universe. Freemasons don't care what religion you profess nor even if you have a religion at all. As long as in your heart of hearts, you have that belief in a god of some sort, that's enough. You say that you are still "technically" a Catholic but you reject their teachings. I would suggest that you are no longer a Catholic if you have done so. I too was brought up as a Roman Catholic until I started to think for myself at the age of 13 or 14...and from then on, would not call myself a Catholic again.
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  4241. @Aperiozar I'm a Freemason and you can ask me anything you like. It really is not a secret society. A BIG clue to that is our headquarters... a HUGE building in Central London (just behind Covent Garden) which runs several free tours a day, most days of the year for ANYONE where you can tour the building, the library and museum etc. you can even visit the shop and make a purchase of any of our ritual books, regalia, jewellery etc. If you have seen the BBC show "Spooks", the place they say is their HQ is OUR HQ! It's used for filming. It's been in the Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy and the Hitmans' Bodyguard.. and recently a series of commercials on British TV. Also, check this out. https://www.freemasonrytoday.com/features/letters-live-freemasons-hall-benedict-cumberbatch Secret? Yeah, right. Secret?.. yeah right.
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  4242. @Aperiozar Well, believe it or not. I care not a jot. It just so happens that what I say is the truth. And the invitation to ask me anything you like, stands. It is your choice to believe it or not. Ask me anything.
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  4243. This is just delicious...
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  4244. There is NOTHING in Freemasonry that says that. We have many Muslims in Freemasonry.
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  4245.  @HarrySmith-hr2iv  He's so stupid, he plays the didgeridont.
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  4246. @TheSonOfGodWorshipsTheFather Most Masons would agree with you.
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  4247. @richardvandervecken3954 What's wrong with vowing to help someone? It's what brothers do. NO Freemason is to use his Freemasonry for personal gain...and that goes right from the top. I am sure it goes on... but if a Mason is caught doing that, he is subject to Masonic discipline. I have encountered it myself. But ask yourself this. Why would the rich and powerful NEED to be Masons? the answer is, they WOULDN'T. So your thoughts on the widespread abuse of the Masonic system are completely unfounded. Yes the rich and powerful who are not Masons are up to all sorts of nonsense... but Masons are not to do so. As for your thoughts on the origins of Freemasonry.... nobody knows for sure... not even us.
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  4248. Oh FFS, dont mention "Safe Hands", you'll have that tit David Seaman turning up trying to flog you some double glazing!
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  4249. As numbered as the amount of brain cells in your skull?
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  4250. @Oliver O No he wasn't, but his Brother Roy was.
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  4251. Yeah... both those guys look decent and wholesome citizens.
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  4252. Brain dead huh?
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  4253. @Lemon26 goodness me...we HAVE got our knickers in a twist, haven't we?
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  4254. Eamonn says ELTON's not looking well... he's looking awful, himself! Is he unwell? Does anyone know?
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  4255. Sorry. Those who are diagnosed as mad can't be the President. Although...looking at the last few you've had....
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  4256. @Rachelle Walters Good morning Rachelle. It is not known where or when Freemasonry started, but the best guess that academics have come up with is 1th century Scotland. It is thought that stonemasons from the middle ages, formed themselves in to workers co-operatives called "guilds". The idea of these guilds, was to provide help and support to those members of their profession who had fallen on hard times. Over time, it was decided that moral rectitude was a quality that would be an absolute must among their members. A by-product of this moral standpoint was charity, not just for their own members.. but for others too. Over time, men who were not operative Masons latched on to this idea and considered that morality and charity was a good idea, but need not be confined to stonemasons... but as a nod to their origins, they would use the signs, symbols and working tools of that trade to illustrate their morality. Most, if not all of the men at the time would have been Catholic, so the morality that they adhered to was from the Holy Bible and the religious teachings of the time. This is why a Holy Bible must be opened at the beginning of EVERY Regular Lodge meeting. You are right about the intentions of Freemasonry and the way in which it differs from that of the Church. The Church is structured to worship the Christian God. Freemasonry is not and members of all faiths are welcome. If you have any questions, I'd be delighted to answer them.
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  4257. @Active No. NOBODY is ever harmed as a result of ANY Masonic activity. We are NOT a religion of ANY kind, nor a substitute for one. We are a FRATERNITY.
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  4258. @QuietStorm Be specific. TEll us EXACTLY why you say what you do and then provide evidence.....or are you just another gossip monger?
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  4259.  @Yet333  LOLOL.... 2 years of watching YouTube videos more like. Origins? Nobody knows. Practices? What you've seen on "Infowars". A dabbler? Ok let's see which of us is the more qualified to make assertions about Freemasonry. Here's me. 25 years a Mason. Grand officer of the United Grand Lodge of England, Past Master of two lodges and holder of the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite. And you don't know what a gossip monger is....LOL.. dear oh dear...GOOGLE IT. My professional background. Joined Royal Navy at 16 years old. Selected for officer training at 19. Reached the rank of Lieutenant Commander and was Deputy Marine Engineering Officer for the Nuclear submarine programme of the Royal Navy. Carried out numerous activities with the USN. Now the Managing Director of an engineering training company for young people. So, your "guess" was well wide of the mark.. The same as your "theories".
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  4260. @kpboyle1944 How ridiculous. Grow up, for goodness sake.
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  4261.  @kpboyle1944  Well let's see then Ms Boyle. I have been a Freemason for 27 years and am a Grand Officer of the United Grand Lodge of England. I am a Past Master of TWO Lodges. I visited Lodges in 23 countries around the world and have held the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite for some years now. I know what I am talking about, through EXPERIENCE. EXPERIENCE is my research. What are YOUR qualifications for what you say? Seen a few YouTube videos, have we? And if you are a fully grown woman, then ACT like one. Apply logic, reason and the balance of probability to what you say. I assume you mean Satan when you use the word Lucifer? See? You actually believe that "Lucifer" is an alternative name for Satan...it is not. In any case, it is IMPOSSIBLE for a Mason to be a Satanist/Luciferian. The PRIMARY requirement for membership of Freemasonry, is to have, at the centre of one's life, a single supreme being, responsible for the creation of the universe. Satan/Lucifer did NOT create the universe and not even Satanists/Luciferians believe he did. This RULES OUT the possibility of any Satanist being a Mason.
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  4262. @J Burdick well what would you have us show you on here?
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  4263.  @jburdick8611  Ok, the truth is that Freemasons make a promise at Initiation, to always obey the laws of any place that they live. To do the things that you accuse us of, would counter that and would AUTOMATICALLY expel anyone involved. Do you REALLY believe that we do the things you mentioned? Id' be interested to see the evidence you have of this. I suspect you have none, other than a few silly YouTube videos and a few books written by "ex-Masons"? And of course if you DO know that these things go on, you will have reported it to the authorities. If you have not, then that makes you as guilty as anyone that would do that. Thousands of years? Scholars have managed to trace the origins of Freemasonry as far back as the 11th century. So, maybe one thousand years... but your post makes it seem like we go back as far as the Egyptians! You have my word as an English gentleman, that none of the accusations you have made are true and rather the opposite is. For example, Did you know that Freemasonry, particularly the Shriners, pay for and maintain 22 hospitals in the USA for the treatment and care of children.. ANY children.. not just those of members. If we really did the things you say, why would we do that? Why would we spend so much time and cash on community work, to make the world a better place? We wouldn't have to do that. A personal example is that my own Lodge is currently paying for the homes of two disabled young people to be converted to make their daily living much easier. We have already converted another home for the daughter of a colleague of mine. One member of my Lodge who is a builder, is doing work for free on his days off. It's what we do. It's the right thing to do. Please feel free to ask me anything you like about Freemasonry and I'll do my best to answer you.
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  4264. Nonsense.
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  4265.  @coolsolder  Good point!
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  4266.  @XENON-04  Well, to correct you, I have over 20 years of membership behind me as a Freemason and received the 33rd Degree in 2018, so I can hardly be called an Apprentice. Couple this with being a Past Master of Two Lodges and being a Grand Officer in the United Grand Lodge of England, I think I'm well qualified to dispute your ravings. What are your qualifications for making them?
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  4267. @Ange Lom You either get it or you don't. It's a matter of personal pride, respect for history and those that nave gone before us, setting high standards in dress, discipline and professionalism. You could argue, "why put yourself in harms way and have people shooting at you for low pay"?.. but then those are the guys and ladies protecting YOUR way of life, dummy.
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  4268.  @fossils-z9d  A HOUSE? FREE? Married quarters are few and far between now AND they have to pay towards it. It's not free. Even if a serviceman or woman live on a base, they have money deducted from their pay for food and accom.
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  4269. JAMES BRADFORD the Worshipful Master is so called because he represents King Solomon....like it or not, the King is the Master! But the WM is the Chairman of the Lodge. He decides thed program of the Lodge, he decides who fills what office and does most of the work in the ceremonies. "Worshipful" in a Masonic sense, means "worthyh of respect". I have never heard of anyone saying "a soul in search of light". .We use the phrase "a poor candidate in a state of darkness" and the word "darkness" means ignorance of Masonic philosophy....and our philosophy is to practice good service to our community...philanthropy...self-improvement...kindness and helping those less fortunate.
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  4270. @nomit8244 Depends on your definition of "cult". If you mean the meaning of a group of people with one aim.. then yes. Nobody's religion is forbidden. But as Freemasonry is not a religious order, a mans own faith is unaffected. It's like referring to religious doctrine...while shopping for groceries... simply irrelevant for the task at hand. The requirement for a belief in a deity, is so that you can make a promise not to reveal the sign, grip and word of whatever Degree is being worked, in his presence. This makes the promise more solemn and sincere. This is in the same way as a witness taking their oath at a trial, or when a President is Sworn in. In fact most Presidents are sworn in, using George Washington's own bible. Washington was a Mason. Sorry.. you have it all completely wrong. But don't worry. It's easier to be duped than it is to ADMIT to having been duped.
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  4271. @Kira Jubiles LOL..............no... just.... no.
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  4272.  @kirajubiles  Then you have committed a crime! Get the cops! you have zero idea on this subject. Please feel free to ask me anything about it.
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  4273. @Jessi Taran You take it from me and I give you my word, this is not a Masonic cane. It may well be from another order that your GG Grandfather was in...whatever occult practices he dealt with, it was NOT from Freemasonry. Rosicrucianism is also nothing to do with Freemasonry.
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  4274. @Joe A Oh dear... another gullible person incapable of telling fact from fiction...
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  4275. @ANONYMOUS But it's not a secret. People who don't know what they are talking about, refer to it as such, but it really isn't. If it were, would we be talking about it? If it were, as YOU say, would we allow filming? If it;s secret, would we have websites? Don't believe the conspiracy theorists, or you risk looking as stupid as them. I created my account to allow anyone to ask anything about Freemasonry and to dispel the ridiculous rumours about us, so ask anything you wish.
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  4276. @Kristopher Dankers Why would you bother? Womens Freemasonry exists, so the ladies can join that.
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  4277. @Mos Fret How can we be a secret society, if we're discussing it here? A secret society is defined as a society, the existence of which is known only to it's members, so by definition, if YOU know about it..YOU must be a member.
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  4278. Being a Submariner really is a state of mind. As the movie says, not every man can do it. You need to be very easy going, not a drama queen. You need to have an enormous sense of humour and you need to be focussed that you are using a piece of kit that could bring about the death and destruction of all life on the planet. Now do you see why it takes a certain type of mind?
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  4279. @jolly fire Why do you say that? What evidence do you have that that is so?
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  4280. @jolly fire because this is a forum for comment and discussion. As a Mason, you have insulted me and all of my Brethren. I think I have the right to ask you to explain yourself.
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  4281. @Jolly fire Anyone can make a video. I'm talking about PROOF of what you say. A video is like a "he said, she said". That first video opens with a really spooky looking guy with big goggly eyes.. robes.. at a lecturn in a church of some kind.. DEFINITELY scary....until you realise its a STILL FROM THE MOVIE CALLED HITCHIKERS GUIDE TO THE GALAXY, YOU MUPPET! It's NOT a Masonic meting, it's not REAL!!!! That scary guy is none other than the actor, John Malkovich!!! The set of the movie.. which was supposed to be some godforsaken planet..was actually Freemasons Hall in London England. Now then.. if we "deceive" people, why would we let a film be shot in our headquarters! If you are SO gullible to let that video fool you (and don't lie.... it did).. then you have lost ALL credibility here.
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  4282.  @Rainz_Storm  I'm not a Satanist.
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  4283. @[VVILD] Dev1Ce Only certain aspects(very few) are secret.
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  4284. That's the puzzle. Her Majesty was a lovely and respectful lady. Andrew was an arse and she knew it.. so why he was the fave is a complete mystery.
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  4285. @Jiren 700 NOBODY knows for sure where it originated.
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  4286. @Joan Casey There are no "highest level Masons". You are falling victim to the Leo Taxil hoax.. a hoax he confessed to, back in the 1890's and anti-Masons use half of what involved in the hoax... but conveniently forget the bits where he confessed that it was all a hoax.
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  4287.  @christinesage300  a secret society means nobody knows about it. If we are discussing it here, IT CANNOT BE A SECRET SOCIETY CAN IT?????
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  4288. @Widsom Ugo that's true, but you have missed the point. This woman said that the Freemasons are secret society. It cannot be a secret society, because by definition, you would not have heard of it. But when it comes to knowing the "secrets" of Freemasonry, I know those secrets because I AM A MASON! You have it COMPLETELY wrong when you say we cannot discuss what we do in public.. we can. The ONLY thing in Freemasonry which is regarded as secret are the signs (positions of the hands and feet), grips and words of the Degree being worked. It is thought that they are taken from the way a stonemason identified himself (which would be given to him by his Master (or Foreman) prior to leaving the site to work elsewhere) and his credentials when he arrived at a new building site, so that he was paid the right rate for his skill level. There were no paper qualifications in those days and most were illiterate anyway, so they served as a proof of a man’s level of expertise. Naturally, that had to be kept confidential, or any man could turn up and be paid way above his rate if he gave the right signs etc. This is why they are kept secret. Freemasons take an obligation not to reveal these things, not because they are Earth-shatteringly important, but simply as a representation of their integrity. If a man cannot keep something as innocuous as our signs grips and words confidential... what is his word worth? If a Freemason reveals these things, he will be disciplined which can lead to a temporary ban on attending meetings to total expulsion. And don;t come back and say that we have our throat cut across or our tongues torn out. That part of the ritual is a symbolic recalling of the punishments meted out by King Solomon and is not actually carried out for real. The “secrets” aren't even secrets anyway. They are all over the internet and in libraries. We don’t care if you know them or not.. nothing bad will happen if you do know them. The only promise we made was that you won’t get them from us. So there you have it. We can talk about anything you like, apart from those signs, grips and words. So. Over to you.
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  4289. @tinecapone8392 Of the men you mentioned, none are real Masons. I understand that Biden was mas a "Mason at sight" which is no more than an honorary title.
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  4290. @Sergey Devill I work for the UK government. I can hardly be called "rich".
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  4291. @Sun Kem You used the wrong word. It's not "ironic"... its "wrong".
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  4292. @Mohamed exedell What an idiot. The majority of Freemasons ARE Christian and there are a sizeable number of Muslims too!
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  4293. Impossible for a Mason to be a Satanist. A Freemason must have as the highest authority in his life, a being that created the universe. Satan did not create the universe and not even Satanists believe he did.
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  4294.  @OwlKnight32  Says the man who has never set foot in a Masonic Lodge room....
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  4295. @cj 85 Why not ask him about membership if you are male and 21 or older?
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  4296. @Luke 22 Oh I see. You applied to join and were rejected. And this is your childish way of voicing your dissatisfaction.
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  4297. @Luke 82 What di you think links all these men? Generals Schwarzkopf and MacArthur, George Washington, Buzz Aldrin, Gus Grissom, John Glenn, Edward Jenner, Alexander Fleming, Rick Wakeman, Mozart, Audie Murphy (most decorated soldier of WW2), John Wayne, Harry Truman, Ernest Shackleton, Robert Falcon Scott, Peter Sellers, Ernest Borgnine, Red Buttons. All snivelling, snobby, nerdy, virgin geeks? I think not. I'll accept your apology if you're man enough to give it.
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  4298. @Joseph Bedard. Not so. A man must live up to certain criteria. 1. Be male. 2. Be of the right age. Usually 21 and over. 3. Believe in a Supreme Being of some sort...doesn't matter which. 4. Be able to afford the fees comfortably. 5. Have the support of the family.
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  4299.  @kingchadthegigeth  you're very welcome. If you want to know more, just ask.
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  4300. @rafael winks The papal bull was issued because Freemasonry advocates free thought and the church advocates only itself. It is about control. As a former roman Catholic, I know this to be true.
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  4301. @harryl5952 Harry... there is no known link to the ORIGINAL Knights Templar. Yes, we have KT's now, but there is no link between them and the originals back in the 14th century.
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  4302. One of the worlds most misunderstood books.
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  4303. @RIZARBA Why would he do that? We do nothing to contravene the laws of the Holy Bible and promote kindness, philanthropy and brotherly love. Why would he destroy those that promote his message?
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  4304.  @taktical7665  Complete poppycock.
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  4305.  @taktical7665  How what?
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  4306.  @allianceoflight9473  It's one thing to read something and quite another to unserstand it.
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  4307. @Selah Glidewell Don't be silly. On what do you base your post?
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  4308. @Selah Glidewell, I have no doubt that your father has the best intentions in mind and that he, with all of his heart, believes what he says to you, but unfortunately there is a lot of DISINFORMATION out there. it is incredibly easy to be lead down a path with many confusing corridors. I have no good reason to lie to you so please just ask me about things your Dad says or from other sources and I will do my best to answer. Your own "research" can only be valid if you take it from reputable sources. Watching a video here and reading a book there does not really count as research I'm afraid. you see, there is money to be made in conspiracy theories. Books sell, videos too.. and all feeding off the human love for mystery and intrigue. As I say, I cannot possibly gain from speaking the truth. It's up to you whether you listen or not. My email is therealist1964@yahoo.com if you'd care to speak privately, or you can do it on here if you like.
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  4309. @Selah Gidewell I have heard all this before Selah.. with all due respect to you and your Dad. You have an authority right here. In front of you! Ask me anything. You are right when you say there are wack jobs out there... too right!
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  4310. @StaticChris What's the problem with that?
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  4311. @Mitch Rijkaard Did you know, if you take the letters of your post and rearrange them, adding just a few others, it makes "my goodness, you talk an inordinate amount of bollocks, don't you"? Isn't that weird?
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  4312. ann brewer have you ever spoken to a Mason one to one, rather than just watching videos about them? Now's your chance. You can complain about the dark, or you can search for the light switch.
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  4313. @ann brewer I do get offended when members of my Craft are attacked by those who know nothing about it, yes. It's called compassion. I'm not sure you are mature enough to understand that. So what you are saying is your dad's friend thinks himself superior and he thinks he holds "the key to life's existences" (whatever they are)? I wonder, have you told your Dad's friend this? I'm sure he will be really flattered! No of course not. You'd never say anything to his face, because you are a probably a coward. You could just have put this on here where nobody knows you. Naturally, you cannot be challenged face to face because you probably live a long way away from anyone who reads your post...so that's nice and safe for you, isn't it?
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  4314.  UTubeFekUrself  If you are an atheist, you are not a Mason. You should resign from your Lodge IMMEDIATELY. You must know that it is a REQUIREMENT to believe in a supreme being that created the universe. What is your Lodge name and number? I will write to your Secretary to inform him.
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  4315. @Misty D Erickson Good morning Misty. Can you please tell me what evidence you have for this?
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  4316.  @mistyderickson1552  Yes. We have a birth certificate to identify ourselves, should the need arise, as individually as possible so that any processes involving a person are carried out as exact as possible. Same for social security numbers, but obviously that is specifically to do with health and financial reasons. For example, there may be 10 Fred Jones living in a town.. one Fred Jones is a drunken bum who lives in a squat and has never worked a day in his life. He's done time in jail, has never supported his children and is a drug user. The other 9 do NOT want to be confused with THAT guy! I am not a scientist, but trust vaccinations and immunisations. My children have both received the government recommended immunisation and have grown to happy well adjusted young people. My wife and I also received our vaccinations when we were young. So far, so good! I am English and not American (life does exist outside America, you know!) so cannot comment on the Federal Reserve. I don't know enough about it and I only talk about thinks of which I have knowledge. MK Ultra. Same deal. I don't know much about it..and by the way neither do you. Operation Paperclip was a necessary and prudent move by the US to recruit valuable assets in the fight against a perceived enemy.. who ALSO recruited the same calibre of people. Let me give you a scenario. The standard weapon issued to a US Army soldier is the M4 Carbine. The standard weapon used by ISIS soldiers is the AK47. A US patrol engages an ISIS cell at close quarters. In hand to hand fighting, one soldier gets his rifle knocked out of his hands. Nearby, a stray AK47 is right next to the soldier. He can grab it easily. The ISIS soldier he is fighting with is about to take aim and kill this unarmed US soldier.... if he can grab the AK47, he can defend himself. Does he think to himself "I am not going to use that weapon.. it was used by my enemy and it is morally wrong to pick it up and fight with it". No, he grabs the rifle and blows the bastards head off! Op. Paperclip.. same thing. It would be cutting off one's nose to spite ones face. Pizzagate has been debunked and you know it. You're adding two and two and getting five.
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  4317. @Alpha Why should someone hate someone else for being a Mason? Did he apply to join and get rejected? Jealousy?
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  4318.  @rebeccajohnson7957  He wasn't. Don't believe a word these morons say.
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  4319.  Tony Pajamas  Not prejuduced. It's just you they cant stand.
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  4320.  @apl2495  A friend of mine has a tattoo of Yoda. Does that mean my friend is a Jedi?
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  4321. @Massi Nissa you completely and utterly misunderstand Freemasonry and are simply regurgitating the complete and utter claptrap that you see here.
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  4322. @Dolores Roman Good morning Dolores. The woman in the film isn't a Freemason. As you stated, women cannot belong to Regular Masonic Lodges. She knows a lot about Freemasonry, because that information is freely available to anyone... hardly anything in Freemasonry is secret. Really... ask me. It is not a Demonic society either. EVERY Regular Masonic Lodge musty have a copy of the Holy Bible open when the Lodge is in session, along with, if required the holy book of all other religions represented at the meeting. For example, if Jewish members are present, the Torah would be opened.. if Muslim members are there, the Koran would be too. Now, why would we do that if we were in ANY way, demonic? The answer is... we wouldn't. I am sure you don't really believe there are "sacrifices".... there aren't. EVERY Freemason must adhere to the law of any country in which they are resident and I am sure you realise that if we did do that, we would be breaking our own rules. You ask "why the secret"?....well ask me anything you like and I'll answer you. I have been a member for over 20 years and am an English 33rd Degree Freemason and Past Master of two Lodges. I absolutely promise you, almost nothing in Freemasonry is secret.. and even those things we do regard as such.. the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked... is freely available on the internet and in libraries.. we don't care if you know these things or not... but as a matter of integrity.. you won't get them from us.
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  4323. @Boost Customer the last member of the Illuminati died in the early 18th century.
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  4324. @Melchir Pomarva would you define what you mean by a "secret society" please?
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  4325. @Ocean Sea And where is your proof of this? Or are you just like every other conspiracy theorist on here.. all accusations with no proof?
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  4326.  @alin4280  LOLOLOLOLOLOL..you don't even know what Lucifer is, you Muppet!!!
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  4327. No it isn't.
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  4328. to STOP the boats, we need to "sour the milk". Why do they come here? for handouts. Stop the handouts, you'll stop the boats.
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  4329. @Jim SteeleYeah, so what time can ya get here?
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  4330. @Fate Kleinz hahaha......no.
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  4331.  @Pomarium  who are you talking to.
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  4332. Kia has designed a new car. It has a single button, that when pressed, makes the car, do a u turn.... It's called the Kia Starmer.
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  4333.  @ktoliman  .....compassES. Not compass.
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  4334. @Rod McKinney What a ridiculous thing to say.
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  4335. @Tobia7 LOL.. what a lot of rot. You probably don't know, but the PRIMARY requirement for membership, is to have, at the centre of one's life, a single supreme being, responsible for the creation of the universe. Satan did not create the universe...and not even Satanists believe he did. Try to think for yourself. Don't let YouTube be your educator.
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  4336.  @aaronmoore2691  That's exactly what we are...a fraternity. But a fraternity can be a more than just a club. The fraternity of Freemasonry, is a way of life. It's a commitment to being a better man. To helping others, who usually cannot help themselves. There is no "baptism" or "resurrection" in Freemasonry. There is an allegorical story told in Freemasonry, where the architect of Solomon's temple is murdered and buried in a shallow grave. The body is found and taken back to the temple, where it is re-interred. Some people believe he is resurrected.. but that is not true. Why would you re-inter a man if he's alive again? There is also no "worship" of any kind. You really do have a very skewed idea of what Freemasonry is, don't you? Never leads to anything good? So our refurbishing our local kids playground at our own expense and in our own time? Our soup kitchens that we man and pay for, that feed and help the homeless of my city? The MILLIONS that are donated to various charities? The 22 hospitals in the United States, for the FREE treatment of children? And you don't think we do good? You're a deluded fool.
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  4337. @Joseline Diaz Why do all you lunatics all assume we are sodomites? Do you get off on thinking about that? You disgust me.
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  4338. @Smooth-de7xw No. Regular Craft Freemasonry consists of only Three Degrees. The Third Degree is the highest there is in Freemasonry. All other "Degrees" are not superior to the Third. The best known organisation for other Degrees, are the Scottish Rite and the York Rite. The SR and the YR and others too are NOT "Freemasonry" but are appendant bodies OF it. There is no one ruling power. All Grand Lodges are independent of each other. However, in order to be "Regular" ie "official" they must all adhere to the principles and tenets laid down by the United Grand Lodge of England. But the UGLE does not reign supreme over any other Grand Lodge.
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  4339. @Aedan Silence if your only motivation to join is for free medical treatment then you will not be joining for the right reasons. I suggest that you do NOT apply to join....you will not make a very good Mason.
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  4340. j nbavavvas while those who are struggling for cash should not join, you do not have to be rich by any means. My Lodge charges between £180-£200 per year plus whatever you can afford to give to charity. No body is EVER pressurised to give more than he can afford.
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  4341. Susanna Terris huh?
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  4342. @Starry Night No, it really isn't. The charity work we do, is a natural by-product of being men of integrity and moral rectitude. I have been a Freemason for 25 years and was invited to the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite in 2018 and know what I am talking about. We are not "sworn to secrecy" as you mean it. The only things we cannot reveal as the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked. All else is open for discussion with anyone. Test me. Ask me anything you want. Killings? What a douche.
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  4343. @John Francis Your parents took an oath on the day they were married. Make YOU the spawn of sin.
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  4344. @suzanne Blaylock LOL! Take a look in the mirror, Quasimodo!
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  4345. @Steve No we aren't. Freemasonry has nothing to do with religion.
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  4346. I dunno what's worse...Biden as Potus, or removing him from office and putting Kamala Harris in!
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  4347. @danlabrecque7170 Ladies Grand Lodges do call themselves "fraternities". Weird...
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  4348. @caroline mcginnis How so?
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  4349.  @buttmun7806  There's no "technically" about it. We have no deity for a start, so it cannot be one.
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  4350. Alex daly Hey Alex tell The Rock what a decent guy your Dad was. He seems to have a problem with us.
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  4351. @James Beliveau Wrong, wrong, wrong.
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  4352. @JAHsh Oh oh.. looks like SOMEONE had his application rejected!
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  4353. @Greg Romero Google your local Grand Lodge based on where you live....for example "Freemasonry in Alabama".
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  4354. @Nana Owusu Ofori Ebenezer Yes.
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  4355. @maria lourdes anchetta The Illuminati were a group that existed for only around ten years or so, at the end of the 18th century. They had among their numbers, scientists, philosophers, engineers etc. They met to discuss ideas of science, technology and philosophy. At the time, free thinking such as theirs was seen as "heretical" by the church......in other words the church was saying, if you don't follow our dogma, you're evil". Nonsense, by today's standards. In recent times, Dan Brown wrote a book called angels and Demons, made in to a film starring Tom Hanks. In this book, the Illuminati were made out to be the bad guys and the idiots of this world decided that, "hey, if it's in a movie, it MUST be true"! It's quite common to see invitations to join "The Illuminati" in these comments sections and they even have their own videos, promising wealth, health, happiness... all just for joining. Complete nonsense. DO NOT JOIN THESE SCAMMERS. They no longer exist and have absolutely nothing to do with Freemasonry.
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  4356. @Muhammad Sahadam Bin Abu Bakar Not as stupid as you for BELIEVING what you are saying, you dope.
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  4357. @dalek vader You think so? My goodness, the things these people come out with, are ludicrous. Some are quite entertaining, actually.
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  4358. If you've nothing shady to hide.. what's the problem?
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  4359. Two? No. Be male. Have a belief in a supreme being that created the universe. Have no criminal convictions. Have the support of the spouse. Be able to afford the fees without undue strain on the family budget.
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  4360.  @SamVidovich  LOL....go away.
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  4361. Why SHOULD we elect MORE people to govern us? We already elect 650 MP's so we don't NEED more. Disband the whole thing. An expensive white elephant and gravy train.
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  4362. @Jani Liebenberg Er........... and?
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  4363.  @qertyiou  You're a piece of work aren't you bill? Ten years? Hardly! Sussex?.. nahhh. Coppers?.. nope....Paid?.. no chance. So that's NOTHING you have right so far. Keep trying mate, you'll get something right one day.
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  4364.  @AdamtheFreemason  How do you know it isn't that real prick baker?
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  4365. We tend to hide our light under a bushel, young man. We don't routinely advertise the charitable acts that we undertake. If we did....you'd be SO surprised.
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  4366. @VeteranRedBeard You raise a fair a few points. I'll clear a few things up.... Freemasons meet in a LODGE ROOM...it is sometimes called a "temple" because it is a rough depiction of King Solomon's Temple, where the Third Degree playlet is set...but the correct name is Lodge Room. It is NOT a temple where worship is carried out. "Great Architect" is simply a generic name for whatever it is that created the universe... that members of any faith can use to refer to his own deity. We of course ACKNOWLEDGE whatever it is that created the universe...but is also true to say we cannot discuss religion because that subject, like politics can be very contentious.. it can cause divide, unrest, and even anger where disagreements creep in. As we are about unity and harmony, we do not take the chance of causing division and discord...and consequently, do not allow it. The phrase is not used very often anyway. What's wrong with a Christian attending a Lodge room and performing a ritual? You use the word "ritual" as an emotive term... but it's really just another word for a ceremony. And it's not a RELIGUOUS ceremony, so there's no problem there, is there? Luciferianism? Well, if you realised that the word "Lucifer" has absolutely nothing to do with the Devil/Satan etc... you wouldn't use it. At NO point is the word "Lucifer EVER used in Freemasonry anyway. Pure fantasy of the conspiracy theorist type. "Masonic Light" is simply "knowledge of Freemasonry". It's nothing to do with religion. Questions? Please, by all means, ask away.
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  4367. @Nathan Pieterse We DON'T control everything... that's the stuff of conspiracy theories. If we DID, then things would probably be considerably better...though that has never been our intention.. rather the reverse. We do NOT get involved in politics, religion, commerce, finance etc etc. I believe that God does NOT control our lives and that we all have free will. If he DID control our lives, what would be the point of being here? Everyone would be uber good... there would be no sin.. there would be no pain, anguish, famine, disease etc etc. There is NO mind control. Masonry doesn't tell people what to think, but it does provide food for thought. For example. You may know, that often there is a letter G inside the Masonic symbol of the square and compasses. What does that stand for? Does it stand for God? Geometry? Gnosis? The thing is, we don't state that it stands for anything.. we let the individual Mason make up his own mind! And there are many other examples. That's hardly mind control! It is a REQUIREMENT to believe in some sort of Supreme Being and for most people that is a god of some sort. So that's in line with your statement that we should turn to God.
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  4368. Pleased to meet you. Now you have.
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  4369. @Mist3r Brown Rather like your brain, then.
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  4370. @juliematthews6723 Just what is it exactly that you think we do? I can guarantee what you think is absolutely untrue.
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  4371. @Raymie no.. we're not anti-Catholic.. Catholics are anti-Masonic. We have plenty of people in Freemasonry who follow the Catholic faith and do no (indeed CANNOT) discriminate based on a man's religion. When a man applies to join Freemasonry, the FIRST question that must be asked is "do you have a belief in a Supreme Being"? If he answers yes, the interview goes on, but at NO POINT is he asked what religion he holds. Know why? Because it can be a deeply private and personal thing and it's nothing to do with us what religion he holds, if any. I myself believe in some sort of Supreme Being but I follow no religion. So, if we don't know his religion, we can hardly discriminate against it, can we?
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  4372. @Peter J Malandrinos What's wrong with 3:07 ?
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  4373.  @AdamtheFreemason  I dunno if you've seen the new "Hellboy" but in the Professors office, there hangs a Grand Lodge Certificate and a small picture of a tracing board! Who'd have thunk it.. Hellboy's dad on the square!
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  4374.  @mohamadnasmeer6311  Well here's another eye symbol in my AV, Mohamad.. wooooooo!!!!!! Fool.
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  4375. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzactly!
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  4376. @Michelle Fili Nope.. Nope.. Nope and.... Nope. Wow! 100% wrong!
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  4377.  @michellefili7521  There is no listing anywhere of Clinton and Bush being a member of a Lodge. Prince Charles was never a Mason although his Father is and his Uncle was. Blair cannot be a Mason because his a Catholic and the Catholic Church forbids it's members to join Freemasonry.
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  4378. @Geoffrey GN That's right. the ONLY secrets in Freemasonry are the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked.
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  4379.  @lanemorrison4145  And I did 25 years in the Royal Navy. I worked hard and was promoted to a commission from the ranks. Saw my fair share of angries....defended democracy and those that could not defend themselves. On my last but one ship, there were 8 Freemasons among the crew. We served together, with pride, with purpose and with right on our side. At no point did we do anything "Satanic. You ARE a silly boy, aren't you?
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  4380. @shane Joseph There are many Christians in Freemasonry. It's a fraternity, not a religion.
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  4381. Come to think of it.. did you know, the word "gullible" doesn't actually feature in any dictionary?
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  4382. @Camden Ellisor Nooooooooooooooooo don't be silly.. that's just what the conspiracy theorists will tell you.
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  4383. What PLANET are you on?
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  4384. This woman should be JAILED.
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  4385. @Jeremi Turner As a Holder of the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite, I completely and utterly refute your vile accusation.
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  4386. @Gunsquawk 44 No it's not of God....in the same way that golf is "not of God".......does that make golf evil? Freemasonry is not supposed to be "of God"
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  4387. @Kool Kool because in Freemasonry almost NOTHING is secret and those things that we DO regard as such are freely available on the internet.... so it doesn't really make a difference if it is a male or female that they speak to, as long as that person knows what they are talking about. This woman knows her stuff!
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  4388. @slip guy Whats the problem?
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  4389. slip guy my IQ? Well it's 137 actually. What's yours?
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  4390.  @kickflipacat1078  @Rim Job How is it that you know this? Can you provide evidence?
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  4391.  @kickflipacat1078  Good afternoon Rim. There is no link between the Knights Templar and Freemasonry. Even so, the stories about the naughty deeds of the Templars were put about by Philip of France and the Pope at the time. why? Because the people were starting to see them as a sort of group of Robin Hoods. they provided for the poor FAR MORE than the Catholic Church and King Philip. They pandered to the superstitions of the age and turned the populace against them. Almost nobody who has any influence over the world, society etc. are in Freemasonry. Please tell me exactly who these people are. I'd be so interested to know! The Rothschilds? Nope! Trump? Nope! Boris Johnson? Nope! Kofi Annan? Nope! If these people exist and they are taking over the world... why on Earth would they need to join Freemasonry to do it? It makes no sense. Evidence Rim.... evidence!
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  4392.  @kickflipacat1078  To go back to your last but one post, almost nobody in a position of power in this world...is a Freemason. Ask yourself this. If a man wished to carry out evil deeds, crime, etc.. why would he need to be a Freemason to do it? the answer is...... he wouldn't. There is no reason on Earth for anyone who wished to carry out any nefarious deeds, to be a Freemason. Your claims are laughable at best.
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  4393.  @kickflipacat1078  @Rim Job Now you're just being silly. Only 14 Presidents of the USA have been Freemasons, the first being Washington and the last being Ford. On the various space programmes, only 10 astronauts have been Masons, notably John Glenn and Buzz Aldrin. None of the Rothschild or Rockefeller family are Freemasons. Get your facts straight ...or even NEARLY straight, before you post about us again. You just make yourself look stupid.
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  4394. @Aquarius14344 Why did you write that? What on Earth has that to do with Freemasonry?
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  4395. @Ditzy.52 It's NOT secretive. That's just what the conspiracy theorists put about. Have you ever ASKED a Freemason about Freemasonry or just ASSUMED we are secretive? The only things that we cannot divulge in Freemasonry are the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked. ALL else is perfectly open to be discussed with non-Masons. The "physical penalties" you discuss are ALWAYS wheeled out by the CT's. They NEVER say that later on in the ceremony, it is explained to the Candidate that those are ANCIENT penalties, commonplace in the time of King Solomon and NO LONGER APPLY. We are NOT evil and the opposite is, in fact true. We are philanthropists and prize honour and virtue. We prize integrity, kindness and compassion. Ask me ANYTHING you like.
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  4396.  @concernedcitizen8665  Anyone who "admits to a bit of psychosis" then gains that label "psychotic". If he no longer has psychosis, then he is an ex-psychotic. What is your problem with this? It is English language being used correctly. As for him being a prick. That's a general name given to people like him who besmirch the name of others without evidence to prove that what he is saying is correct. I'm a Freemason and he has, in the past, named Freemasons as crooks. That, to me, is a prick.
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  4397.  @erinjacobs3159  And I advise you. Get your facts straight before making scurrilous accusations.
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  4398. @Angry Pasta There are certain criteria for applying to join Freemasonry. 1. Have a belief on some sort of supreme being that created the universe. 2. Be male. 3. Be free of criminal convictions. 4. Be of the minimum age. This is usually 21 or over. In some places it is lower.. and in other higher. 5. Be able to afford the fees without unnecessary pressure on the household budget. 6. Have the support of the family. If you can satisfy all of the above, you should apply via your local Lodge. You should be able to find it on Google.
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  4399.  @erinjacobs3159  Good morning Erin. There are a few possibilities here. 1. You are lying and your friend never said that to you at all. 2. Your friend is lying. 3. Your friend is not involved in Freemasonry, but some sort of "cult". Now, I don't believe you are lying. I think it's your friend. Why is he lying? God knows... but I DO know, that NOBODY is ever harmed in Freemasonry. And sexist? Absolutely not. He may be describing himself, but not Freemasonry. We revere our ladies! I'm not sure if you realise this.. but to sacrifice someone is against the law..and Freemasons MUST obey the law of the land in which they live. I think the term is "yanking your chain". You should ask the name and number of his Lodge.
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  4400.  @erinjacobs3159  Goats? Slaughtered? LMAO!!! No, there are no animals involved in Freemasonry, either dead or alive. Look, I've been a Mason for a long time and have visited Lodges in 22 countries around the world... never ever saw anything like what you describe. I know the ritual inside out... nothing like that is ever done. Sometimes we joke with new members when they arrive for their first meeting.. "have you brought a carrot for the goat"? "I hope you're not allergic to goat hair"... I think the silly idea of goats being involved in Freemasonry comes from the generic word we use for whatever created everything. We use the phrase "Great Architect of the Universe" as a term that ANYONE of ANY faith can use to describe their own god. As it's quite a cumbersome phrase, it's often abbreviated to GOATU... some idiot couldn't read properly once and thought it said "GOAT"...and then gullible people believed him. Really, Freemasonry is very open. If you have ANY further questions, please feel free to ask me.
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  4401.  @erinjacobs3159  No, Erin. No freemason is involved in the stuff he does. IF he does it.. he's not doing it AS a Freemason or WITH anyone that's doing it as a Freemason, you have my word on that, as an English Gentleman and as an Officer of the Grand Lodge of England.
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  4402.  @erinjacobs3159  Of course you may ask a question. It's exactly why I created my account... to enable anyone to ask me anything. What god do the Masons serve? Well, Freemasonry is not a religious organisation so as a body, we don't serve anyone....we're not like a church of any kind. However, each Mason is encouraged to serve whatever god he believes in and this is the one he believed in before he was a Mason. No extra religious beliefs are ever required of any Mason. So a Christin Mason serves God, a Muslim Mason serves Allah etc. It's important to know that we do not require anyone to believe in any other god as well as his own. So, for example, the Christian Mason does not believe in Allah....the Muslim Mason does not believe in God and so on. We tolerate each others beliefs without necessarily sharing them. It's important to realise that symbols are interpreted differently to different groups or even individuals. The pentagram, for example..... the "five pointed star"...yes, in Satanism, I understand it has some significance, although I do not know what. I also know that it has been in use by other groups, centuries before Satanism existed! Now where else have you seen five pointed stars? On the flag of the USA. Does that mean the USA is a Satanic country? NO! You also see them on the uniform of armed forces personnel..Navy, army and air force. Does that mean all those service people are Satanists? And what about the swastika? you think of that, what pops in to your mind? Nazis! but did you know that for thousands of years before the Nazis got their greasy little paws on the swastika..it was a Hindu and Jainist good luck sign? Also, many Christian groups use the pentagram as a reminder of the five wounds of Jesus Christ on the cross. The pentagram in Freemasonry, most often refers to the five points of fellowship that a man is raised on when he becomes a Master Mason. Here are the five points taken from the Master Masons Degree ceremony. Hand to Hand, Foot to Foot, Knee to Knee Breast to Breast, and Hand over Back. "Hand to hand, I greet you as a Brother. Foot to foot, I will support you in all your laudable undertakings. Knee to knee, the posture of my daily supplications shall remind me of your wants. Breast to breast, your lawful secrets, when entrusted to me as such, I will keep as my own. An Hand over back, I will support your character in your absence as in your presence". There is no direct reference to the Owl in Freemasonry, although there once existed (I think it's defunct now) the "Order of the Owl"...some obscure side Degree which never lasted very long...concerned with "wisdom" as the owl is often associated with wisdom. I absolutely promise you, that in Freemasonry, there is nothing that can be construed as "anti" any religion whatsoever. More questions? Bring 'em on! Just please "like" this post..I don't get alerts of responses to my posts... only "likes" and that's the only way I'll know you have answered me.
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  4403.  Patriotic Dandelions  thank you for that observation. It says so much more about you than me.
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  4404. Lena Allen ask me anything. I've been a Mason for over 20 years.
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  4405. @Symrun He's nothing more than an unprincipled mouthpiece, echoing those who he feels have the public ear. He's more akin to a tic on a cats back than a journalist. Well actually, anyone who works for the Grauniad cannot really be called a "journalist"
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  4406. Indeed. A liar can take your things...a thief can get you executed.
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  4407. France stamps its feet and threatens to hold its breath till it turns blue in the face. Idiots,
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  4408. @Mark Collins Oh don't be so bloody ridiculous.
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  4409. @Richard Taveras II Well, when you go in to your house and close the door behind you, I don't know what YOU are doing.. do you suppose I think THAT'S dangerous?
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  4410. @joehoffman597 Untrue. I hold the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite and have been a Freemason fro 25 years. I am not a Satanist. It is IMPOSSIBLE for a Satanist to be a Freemason.
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  4411. @pennylou4270  You're dead right. Not at all qualified to do a job? Doesn't matter at all if you are trans/gay/black etc.
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  4412. DRAW DAILY · DxD we are not a society of secrets. The secrets we DO have are very few...and they are the signs, grips and words which are the traditional modes of recognition. A TINY part if Freemasonry The Illuminati existed at the back end of the 18th century and only lasted for 10 years.
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  4413. DRAW DAILY DxD my my my we ARE demanding, aren't we? I wonder which books YOU'VE been reading and what YT vids YOU'VE been watching!? Your post is laughable. Why do I think this? You asked a particularly ridiculous question. You asked for "the answer to the First Degree". The First itself does not have an answer.... as it is not a question.. it is a ceremony. That's like asking "What is the answer to lunch". There are questions IN the Degree.....but the Degree itself is NOT a question. Your so-called "research" didn't figure THAT out? Tell you what.. as I feel sorry for you.. and you are clearly trying to paint Freemasonry in a bad light by lying to me (or by people lying to you and you don't have the mental equipment to realise that) the FIRST question a man is asked by the Worshipful Master when he enters the Lodge on his Initiation is (and it differs slightly from Constitution to Constitution, but the gist is the same) "as no man can be made a Mason unless he is free and of mature age, I demand to know of you, are you free and of mature age"? The next one, is "in all cases of difficulty and danger, in whom do you place your trust"? and the answer the Candidate gives is "In God". I cannot vouch for the gentlemen you spoke to as I was not there. There is no point in me trying to explain something that I know very little about. I'm just curious as to HOW these men "sold their soul"....because errr... our soul is not ours to sell.. it belongs to God. so if they REALLY did that.. they have pulled off a fantastic trick that must have fooled even God! Watch out David Copperfield.. some REAL magicians are around! Alternatively..... you.. or they.. are lying. Or perhaps.. they are just putting you on because they know how gullible you are... The book of Ruth has NOTHING to do with Freemasonry... your gullibility is outstanding! Freemasonry is SECULAR. People really can tell you any old crap and you will believe them. Hey.. while you are here..I have some shares in some exclusive seafront property.. in Kansas..would you like to buy some??? :) One thing you have to realise is that I do not care if you believe me or not. You are simply a name on a page on a computer screen and so are insiginificant. So whats next? At this point, the average anti-Mason will usually come out with "well you're obviously not high enough up the ladder and those that are are keeping secrets from you"..oh and this is a good one too.. "you are deliberately trying to manipulate me and have put a spell on me..." Yawwwwnnnnn..... Change the record! Silly person.
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  4414. DRAW DAILY · DxD See? Your next trick...deny that I know what I'm talking about. As I said in my last post, I really don't care what you believe, you sad little troll.
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  4415. DRAW DAILY · DxD this conversation is exhausted. You're muted.
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  4416. @Toyota Diesel What?
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  4417. The ravings of a criminal meth-head? LOL.... complete nonsense. It is impossible for a Satanist to become a Freemason.
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  4418. @Justin Price Thats just it.. we're men trying to make a difference for the better.
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  4419. Sorry, but the woman in the middle has a legitimate complaint. She has paid for a seat and deserves to be as comfortable on the plane as everyone else. When you get huge people on an aeroplane..and I mean HUGE, the airline should consider the comfort of ALL of the passengers. And another thing. Airlines have baggage weight limitations... but not PEOPLE weight limitations. So I'm 200 lb and I go over the baggage weight limit by say 10lb...I have to pay an excess baggage charge. Yet, you can get someone like this, who weighs, say, 300lb and they don't have to pay an extra amount? That's crazy!
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  4420. @anuksunamun0494 Serious allegations. Be specific. Then supply evidence. Otherwise, shut your cake hole.
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  4421. @boris P it's not a secret... merely an inaccuracy.
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  4422.  @guarana6245  No Gua. I won't get you started on symbolism. You probably wouldn't understand it. Pike is one of the most misread Masons ever. You haven't read the book...all you have done is to regurgitate what someone else has (inaccurately) said. Manly Hall was a fierce opponent of Freemasonry....then..he joined and became a 33rd Degree Mason...admitting he had it all wrong I would say "nice try"...but it wasn't.
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  4423.  @guarana6245  HAHAHAHA! Thought so.....
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  4424.  @guarana6245  Not well thought arguments.... just the truth. Why is is so difficult for you to accept that what I am saying is the truth?
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  4425.  Lightbringer  Happy new year, you silly person!
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  4426.  @guarana6245  Here's an idea. Join a Lodge. Just go to one meeting, which would be your first Degree. Then, you need not go any more but you can tell the world what you have found out. you'll be proved wrong on your very first meeting.
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  4427.  @guarana6245  the problem lies in the fact that YOU have made the allegation, but are unable to provide the evidence required to back them up. I an unable to disprove what you have said, because to do that. I need to take apart your evidence. Until then it's merely a "he said, she said" kind of exchange of posts. So, unless you provide evidence which indicates why you say what you do, I won't respond.
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  4428.  @guarana6245  Good grief... how many times??? You haven't PRESENTED any evidence... just accusations.
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  4429. @rikk sashquat If you ARE a Mason, you really do need to check your facts. NOBODY knows the origin of Freemasonry. The best guess that scholars can formulate, is that it started in Scotland in the 11th Century. The link to Solomon's temple comes from the Third Degree and is just a story.. it never happened.. Hiam Abiff is a made-up character. In fact for centuries, there WAS no Third Degree...it is a relatively late, 19th century addition to our Craft.
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  4430. @Ultra Woke Supreme Nobody and nothing is ever worshipped in Freemasonry. It's not a religion.
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  4431. I saw Ghostbusters first.... then I saw the Blues Brothers... didn't realise till the credits of Blues Brothers....that Louis and Elwood....were the same actor!
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  4432.  @saccastro4814  Doesn't stop you from joining , does it?
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  4433. @DRAW DAILY That is a coincidence and nothing more. And anyway, it's highly unlikely that the word MASON would be used as that is a contraction of the word FREEMASON. It's just something the conspiracy theorists have come up with. In any case, why would they try to hide the word on the bill? What would be the purpose? Washington and his cohorts made no secret of the fact that they were Freemasons, so there would be no point in trying to hide it. Why do you say the woman in the film is a liar? What REASON would she have to lie? It CANNOT be a secret society. Again, conspiracy theorists use that phrase because it trips off the tongue so easily. If we were trying to be a secret society, why on EARTH would our meeting places have the words "MASONIC HALL" on the outside? Why would the headquarters of the worlds oldest grand lodge, the "United Grand Lodge of England" be a HUGE building in central London, with Masonic markings all over it, have a library and shop that is open to all where ANYONE can buy ritual books, regalia etc and hold fre tours almost every day of the year? Any reasonable person can see that the conspiracy theorists will come up with any old tosh to try to make their point.. but to say we are a secret society? It's just laughable!
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  4434. @dewwwd3431 One of two things has happened. Either you are lying...or people have been lying to you. There is NO worship of anyone or anything in Freemasonry. "Lucifer" plays absolutely no part in Freemasonry. Seek professional help.
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  4435. Schnoebelen is an ex-"anything he can be to make cash"...vampire, zombie, freemason, bishop...you name it he's been it.. OR HE COULD JUST BE LYING TO MAKE MONEY FROM THE GULLIBLE.
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  4436.  @IngridUterus  No. He's accurate when you compare them to what other conspiracy theorists say. He just speaks the same tired old crap. I speak from experience... you speak from conjecture.
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  4437.  @IngridUterus  Then please reveal your sources. And then tell me why 30 years of experience in Freemasonry, being a Past Master of TWO Lodges, a Grand Officer of the United Grand lodge of England, holder of the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite and having visited lodges in 23 countries around the world, is less of a reliable source of information than yours. Madam, you do not HAVE inside knowledge of Freemasonry, nor any evidence to back up your spurious claims. Nor do you have any reliable or pertinent sources of information. If you did have sources to prove your thinking, you would not have been fooled by Schnoebelen and you would have presented them in your last post. Schnoebelen and others like him, simply use Freemasonry as a "cash cow"...and in believing him, you are squeezing those udders furiously!
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  4438.  @yakatttack1  Ditto.
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  4439.  @JohnDoe-nd9mv  I have only heard of Epstein because of his recent death. IF... he was a Freemason (and I'm not sure that he ever was) he would have been expelled once he was convicted. After googling Wexner, I see he was associated with him in business but it looks like Epstein misappropriated funds and their business relationship ended. His Google entry shows no details of any convictions or even suspected wrongdoings. When you say deroswithz, I assume you mean Dershowitz. Again from Google, it appears that Dershowitz was the legal representative of Epstein. As an Attorney, he is duty bound to try to disprove any allegations against his clients, regardless of his personal views. On a personal note, I do not know how defence counsel live with themselves when they KNOW their clients are guilty....I couldn't do it. The one thing I am certain of is that Epstein is dead. The world is a better place because of it.
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  4440. @Josh Seale No, Josh.. that's not true.
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  4441.  mike  Hi Mike. None of it is intended to be "hard". Men are supposed to ENJOY their Masonry and nobody is going to ask anyone to do something they don't wish to do when it comes to progressing up the ladder. But if, by "working your way up", you mean the Degrees, then all Masons achieve the Third or Master Masons Degree with ease. If you wish to then go further, you may join the Scottish or York Rite. Some study is required, but it's not particularly arduous and you don't need to be the academic type. I don't know of any man who hasn't been able to achieve the 32nd Degree if he wished. But the ranks are irrelevant when it comes to the Brotherhood. Every Mason, regardless of rank is regarded as an equal to all other Masons across the planet. For example. I was invited to the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite after many years and much service in Freemasonry. If you were to join tomorrow and become a 1st Degree Entered Apprentice, from then on, I would consider you my Brother and my equal. Simple as that.
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  4442. @christianmiranda3404  If it's nothing to do with race, why mention it? Yes. It exposes you for exactly what you are. It also exposes the fact that you are a person of a weak character who cannot take responsibility for their own actions. I called you out, it hurt and your response was the only way you could deal with it. How pathetic.
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  4443. @j p lol no..we don't...although we do have a lodge for entertainers...Chelsea lose No. 3098
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  4444. @heathey1 Let's see some evidence then. It's all very well, making these allegations, but what evidence have you to confirm what you say? I'm willing to bet....er.. NONE! DESTROY families? We REVERE the family! Criminals? ANY Mason that picks up a criminal conviction is IMMEDIATELY expelled. LET'S SEE SOME EVIDENCE!
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  4445. @AdamPurfeerst I hardly think those organisations could be called similar to us. Yes, there may be the odd similarity, but would you say a Skoda is similar to a Rolls Royce, because it has four wheels? To those that say we take an oath, I would always say that is incorrect. We take an OBLIGATION. An obligation is completely different to an oath. Google the differences if you do not know. It will help you to counter those that THINK they know about Freemasonry, but do not.
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  4446. @williamblake8644 I'd re-write that, if I were you...at first glance, it looks like you are saying Masons are invited...when, as we both know, that is untrue.
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  4447. @JP M then your Grandfather is a dishonourable man. What was his word worth?.. nothing.
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  4448.  @JPMJPM  no there wasnt. He will have taken an obligation not to reveal them..... be wouldn't have taken an obligation not to reveal them to anyone except relatives!
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  4449. @Josh Miller You're not that far off the mark. Many Freemasons have been and still are, involved in the Boy Scout movement. One of the aims of Scouting is to develop the child in to a mature, responsible and caring person. It's about service and community regard too. Doing the right thing and taking responsibility for one's actions are also important. Freemasonry and scouting have those things in common. Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of the boy scout movement was not, himself a Freemason but his brother was.
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  4450. @surge and idiots lap up the conspiracy theories.
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  4451. @711gsxrblah Nobody knows for sure where or when Freemasonry started.
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  4452. Well Colonel Sanders WAS a Mason.
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  4453. @heminarif8845 So Neo-Nazis are just pussycats, then? Grow up, ya Muppet.
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  4454. @Bev Cowell Where?????
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  4455.  @77tungsten  I remember seeing that on "Top of the Pops" when I was very small... he had fires coming out of what looked like two public rubbish bins.... weird.
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  4456. @Bad Luck So why don't you say that about any company, corporation, club. society, when they are having a meeting? Do you think any of those will allow you in when they have a meeting? If you do, then you are completely and utterly bonkers.
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  4457. If they HAD to release prisoners...why didn't they choose those that pose no harm to the public?
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  4458. @neilgordon8145 That's not true mate. There is no regulation that states anyone has to salute the VC. It is CONVENTIONAL to do so, but not mandatory.
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  4459. prince Ebuzor the royal wedding was in Westminster Abbey. This was at the Royal Albert Hall.
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  4460. @Lara O'Neal Groening cannot be a Mason as he is an agnostic.
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  4461. @Blind Eye No.. not as I say.. as HE says. He has confirmed he is agnostic. We will not admit anyone who is agnostic.
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  4462. @Anna Liza Maquilng Sorry.. you can't be a Regular Mason. But there are womens "versions" of Freemasonry... although not recognised by Regular Freemasonry, they carry out almost the same rituals and wear the same regalia etc. Whereabouts in the world are you?
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  4463. @christian crompton No it isnt. As is proven by satellites, GPS, gravity, orbiting craft that disappear from view when on the other side of the planet, weather patterns, tides and a million other reasons. Choose science rather than modelling tinfoil hats.
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  4464. @christian crompton LOL! Look who's talking!
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  4465. @Bob Beaudreault It's "compasses".... not "compass"
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  4466. Dufay was perfectly correct. This man, though impassioned, was wrong to insist the hijab should be removed.
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  4467. @Kelvin Wak'li They aren't. I've been a Freemason for over 20 years and I can tell you 99% of what goes on. We have "secrets" that aren't really secrets at all. We only call them that, because WE wont tell you. However, they are all over the internet and in libraries. I am happy to answer any questions in an effort to stop the conspiracy theories....so......ask away.
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  4468. @Adrian Bradley Freemasons also believe that each man has the right to believe as he chooses. We are an organisation of men from all over the world and naturally, there will be men of different faiths. At the start and end of our meetings we have a prayer asking that what we are about to do, will be done with the guidance of the supreme being of the universe, by whatever name he is known to each individual brother. But can you imagine if we gave a prayer, to say, "God"... non-Christians would be excluded by that. Imagine if a prayer was said to "Allah". Non-Muslims would be excluded. To render our prayer inclusive of all present (sometimes, the men there may be of five or more different faiths!) we use the generic phrase "Great Architect of the Universe"...and when the Christian hears that, HE is thinking of God. When the Muslim hears it, HE is thinking of Allah etc etc. I hope this explains things. If you have further questions, please feel free to ask.
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  4469.  @adrianbradley8513  Good afternoon, Adrian. Yes, SOME "Christians" (the speech marks indicate my scepticism of their interpretation of their faith.. some really nasty people and not at all like MOST Christians I have met) say that, but that does not make it true. I could call myself an armchair... does that mean I'm an armchair? The story of Hiram Abiff is allegorical. All Masons will tell you that. It is nothing more than a story, but it uses the context of the building of the temple. One of the messages it tries to get across is that to an honourable man, death holds no terrors. It also proves that no matter how different we are.. rich, poor, successful or a nobody, high born or low born, no matter what religion a man holds or the colour of his skin... we all end up the same way... and that we all die..and that death is the grand leveller of us all...in fact that we are all, essentially equal before our creator, by whatever name he is known to the individual Mason. ANY Mason of ANY faith can accept and learn from an allegory. The fact that the Third Degree is set in Solomon's temple is merely a throwback form the original Masons, who we believe were all of christian origin and got a lot of their learning from the Holy Bible. This is why a Holy bible must be displayed and opened when a Regular Lodge is opened. I'm DELIGHTED that you have asked. This is, in fact, why I created my account. To let non-Masons ask anything they wish about Freemasonry (which is very, very open.. don't believe the conspiracy theorist claptrap about us being secretive) and to dispel the silly rumours about us. Please feel free to ask anything you like.
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  4470.  @adrianbradley8513  Well, I have to say the Irish Constitution is a little strange to me sometimes!! They wear their aprons underneath their jackets. Some people say it makes it easier to get their jackets off for the fighting! I'm not saying all Freemasons are sweetness and light.. but the vast vast majority try to be the best version of themselves they can be. You can get, from time to time, the odd "pocket" of Freemasons who, while not exactly breaking the rules, are not the best example of what a Freemason should be. By the way, the vast majority of Freemasons are just like you, working class.
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  4471. @Joshua avila We don't worship Lucifer. That's just silly conspiracy theorist nonsense. Nobody and nothing is ever worshipped in Freemasonry, that's just ridiculous.
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  4472.  @gizznajet1  They never impressed you? Well, you're obviously vastly superior to any Mason in any way it is possible to BE superior.
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  4473.  @gizznajet1  Sarcasm's rather lost on you, isn't it? Wrestling? Well, if you LIKE showbusiness, I suppose.... Martial arts? Well, I'm no Master but I am a student of Kuk Sool Won. My Degree (first class, with honours) is in engineering, which is necessary for my work as the Marine Engineering Officer in the Royal Navy on many different warships for 25 years. But of course, I'm also sure that your qualifications are massively superior to mine. Other Freemasons include Mozart (but I'm sure you can tinkle the ivories much better than Wolfie ever could) General Norman Schwarzkopf (but I'm sure his battle plans pale in to insignificance, next to those that you would have come up with) Sir Isaac Newton (what a dope.. he got that theory of gravity all wrong and I'm sure you've pointed out where he went wrong) Tom Hanks (you could act that loser right off the set!) Audie Murphy (I'm sure you have MANY MANY more decorations than that coward ever got!) Steve Wozniak (who could barely hold a soldering iron while you could create a super computer out of some old toilet rolls and a piece of gum)....so yes... you must be quite a guy. I'll tell you what we Masons are qualified in though....humility....something else that's lost on you. Have a lovely life.
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  4474.  @gizznajet1  In that context, it's "their", not "there". This round to me, I think. I'm VASTLY superior at spelling! YES!
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  4475. @Original50 The first recorded making of a Mason was in 1646 in Warrington Cheshire. It was Elias Ashmole, who founded the Ashmoleon Museum at Oxford University.
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  4476.  @Original50  OH, there's no doubt that Mother Kilwinning predates even old Elias. I'd love to visit one day.
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  4477.  @Original50  TY!
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  4478. @Johnny B. Naughty what a load of old bollocks.
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  4479.  @Cheburashka_420  You know, if all the village idiots escaped from their villages and formed together to make their own village.. YOU'D be THEIR village idiot.
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  4480. Think about it. Of COURSE the physician passed him as fit to lead... if he stood him down, Kamala Harris would be in charge! It's just as bad!
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  4481. @Hazuan Majek Ohhh... SOMEBODY had their application rejected, huh?
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  4482.  @jaredchilders3781  Why do you deny the words of a Mason like Brother TEECEE..when you yourself are NOT a Mason? At no time is any form of scripture "re-written". Where on EARTH did you get that loony idea? We are not a religious society.. we are a fraternity. I have to say, your ignorance is astonishing in the extreme. I suspect that Brother TEECEE uses a handle, because he is wary of being stalked. It has happened to me and even to the extent of getting the Police involved. There are plenty of criminally dubious freaks out there. Almost no Western figures are involved. You must be very needy...writing such posts, just to get a response. How sad.
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  4483. The orange order is nothing to do with Freemasonry.
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  4484. @dhh488 Why didn't he want his boys involved? I know one case here in England, where a man had been thrown out of his Lodge because he had acquired a criminal record and received a suspended sentence. His shame was such, that he could not bear for people to know. Naturally, if his boys had joined, they would have found out so he prevented them joining. He went out of an evening telling people he was attending his Lodge... but in fact he was taking dinner alone... or going to a bar, the movies etc. He died a very unhappy man.
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  4485. @manzeta Jones We are a fraternity dedicated to moral uprightness and charitable works. It's not our "job" to be Masons. Our members come from various professions.
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  4486. @Dumitru Stefan You must believe in some sort of Supreme Being. Some religions do not use the word "God". It's best to use the words "Supreme Being" because that phrase encompasses all deities.
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  4487. This happens all the time. It has for YEARS. Clickbait.
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  4488. @carlr.9948 Nonsense. Freemasonry comprises men of all backgroudns, faiths, social standings etc.
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  4489. I understand he was living at Alli's place, because his missus kicked him out of the family home. Hmm..... I wonder what the problem was?
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  4490. @Grmario85 "tachee".
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  4491. @Vaibhav gupte Not at all. A man's religion has nothing to do with his application to join Freemasonry. We have members from every major religion on the planet and some of no religion.
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  4492.  Will Derby  Not to mention District, Metropolitan, Provincial Officers, Will. ;)
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  4493. @jackson andreea Illuminati? Doesn't exist and hasn't since the back end of the 18th century. The rituals themselves re not secret, but small sections are. But even those sections are not really Earth-shattering and consist only of the signs, grips and words of the Degree being worked. They are only ever used in a meeting and mean absolutely nothing to anyone who is not a Mason.
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  4494. How about we let these stupid people live in their strange little bubble... but the rest of the world carry on as normal.
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  4495. @Rappers delight My Lodge charges £200 per year and we have to pay for meals on top of that. Before we take a man who applies to join us, we insist that his membership will not cause any financial hardship. If a mans membership necessitates a second job.. then we would not take the man.
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  4496. @Jack Leung We're not. Most Masons are not Jewish. The legend of Hiram Abif (the holy temple craftsman of whom you spoke) is just that.. he never existed. The story of the temple is allegorical. Yes, the story says that the temple was built with the involvement of the main three of Hiram Abif, the architect, Hiram, King of Tyre who provided the building materials and King Solomon, the customer! However, in reality, nobody knows the identity of the principal architect.
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  4497.  @brian.louis107  Any public organisation? So, ALL government departments including The IRS, NASA, the Defence Department, Homeland Security etc etc. ALLLLL "Luciferian". I really think that you ought to think things through, before you make a complete arse of yourself on here.
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  4498. @Bren Primo No we're not, Bren..it's impossible to be better than something that doesn't exist! :)
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  4499. @Peggy Korns Woman haters? Are you kidding? We adore our ladies and honour them every year with a "Ladies Night". My wife (of 30 years!) is very happy for me to be a Freemason and we attend all of our social functions together. We always have a lovely time and raise thousands for the charities.
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  4500. The kids skin colour wasn't an issue to me... more that the poor little bastard might have been another ginger! But seriously.... It never ever occurred to me that MeAgain was "coloured". Simply never crossed my mind. IS she coloured? Is she "black"? Hardly.
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  4501. @Kahfman Of course, they may be saying the same thing, because it's the only answer to give... the truth. If I asked you and your friends what 2 + 2 is, you'd alllllll answer the same..4.
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  4502.  @Kahfman  Simple minded? With a Degree in engineering? A Naval career of 25 years? 23 years as a Freemason? I wonder which of us is really the simple minded one... Look, if you said to a group of people, "on a car, what are the rubber things that go around the wheels"? They all would say "Tyres". Why? Because that is the right answer. There is no other answer. that would be the reason for them giving the same answer. Is this a difficult concept for you to grasp?
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  4503.  @Kahfman  Yes I am and have been for a long time. Ask me anything you like. I'm sorry if the answers I give will be the same as my Brehthren.
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  4504.  @Kahfman  33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite from 2018. Grand Officer of the United Grand Lodge of England and a Past Master of two English Lodges and one American Lodge.
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  4505.  @Kahfman  It is not necessary to know anything about Solomon in Freemasonry. He is a figure only referred to in the Third Degree of Freemasonry as the story occurs in his temple.
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  4506. @Haitham Ahmed Why?
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  4507. @DEBRA ZIELONKA Why do you think this, Debra? I assure you, it is not true.
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  4508. There's no blacks or whites only. It USED to be whites only.. but only in the usa.... and hundreds of years ago.... but in all Lodges all over the world, a mans skin colour doesn't matter.
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  4509. What an awful old harpy the Reid person is.
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  4510. Indeed. Just like Jerry Springer did.
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  4511. @Christy Wall Nope. Wrong. Nothing and nobody is worshipped in Freemasonry.
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  4512. @Anthony Enos Talk bollocks and make ridiculous claims, end up on the YouTube comments section.
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  4513. @Gift Leman, of course there are so many conspiracy theories out there, so many silly tales and so much suspicion. And do you know why? Because it appeals to the need of the human mind for ...mystery...intrigue...shenanigans! Of course the reality is quite different. Freemasonry really is a force for good in the community and the wider world. The truth is rather more boring, I'm afraid. for example, last Friday night, I and a few others manned a soup kitchen for the homeless in my city. We provided hot food and drinks and more importantly, listened to these people. Nobody ever has the time to have a conversation with them. So as well as providing physical sustenance, we fed their self-worth. I'm not saying or doing this to say "hey look at me....aren't I a great guy"?... I and we are doing this because it is the right thing to do. Because, there, but for the grace of God, go I.
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  4514. @Kris Verano ask away Kris. If you'd prefer you can ask at my email therealist1964@yahoo.com
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  4515. @Rob L tell me why you think that, Rob.
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  4516.  @robl5827  No you don't have any evidence, Rob. If you had, it would have been in your op.
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  4517.  @robl5827  NOW we're getting somewhere. Rob, I much prefer his line of communication. You put up a question and I answer it. After that, if you don't believe me, then there's not a lot I can do about it. I'll just rely on your common sense and reason and the balance of probability. Now, I'll address the two things in your post. The blindfold. We call it a hoodwink (and yes, that's where we get the phrase from!) and this is generally accepted as symbolically going from ignorance of Freemasonry to the beginning of the knowledge of Freemasonry. Once a man has taken his obligation near the start of the ceremony, the hoodwink is removed. This is the actual wording from the Worshipful Master just before it is removed. "what you have repeated, may be regarded as a serious promise. As a pledge of your fidelity, and to render it a solemn obligation, I call upon you to seal it with your lips on the Volume of the Sacred Law" (The Volume of the Sacred Law is whatever holy book that the man chooses to take his obligation on)...the Candidate then kisses the page of his holy book. "What, in your present position is the predominant wish of your heart"? (Candidate says "to see the light") "In due time, that blessing will be restored to you, for the spirit of god moved across the face of the waters and he said "let there be light"....(the hoodwink is removed) "and there was light". The checkerboard floor. This is a reminder of our journey through life. High and lows, good times and bad times, fortune and bad luck. It indicates to us that life isn't fair and it can, at times, be tough. You may disagree and of course, you have the right to. you can believe me or not.. but, what's the probability of me being right? Quite high, I'm sure you'll agree.
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  4518.  @robl5827  Quite simply, Rob, the Rothschild family has never been involved in Freemasonry. It's a myth. That link is irrelevant. Think about it... they are a humongously rich family... why would they need to join Freemasonry to support their empire? In short.. they wouldn't.
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  4519.  @robl5827  Not "evidence" at all, but to a reasonable person, it is well within the bounds of probability. Why do you go against reason? I'll tell you why. It's because you've already made your mind up and it is closed to all I have to say. Very little point in carrying on. The 20 more videos are just 20 of the thousands out there who ALLEGE all sorts of wrongdoings but when asked for proof of the claims.... go very silent. Liars love an audience and YouTube is an excellent way to achieve an audience, relying, as it does on the gullibility of the average person. If you cannot be a Christian and be a Mason, why are there THOUSANDS of Masons who are in the clergy? Why did Dr. Geoffrey Fisher, the Archbishop of Canterbury (who carried out the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II)become a Freemason? You have my word that there is not one iota of Masonic ceremony that is anti-Christianity. It certainly does not SUPPORT Christianity over any other religion... but it most certainly does not go against it.
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  4520.  @dustyk103  Don't get me started on those weirdos!
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  4521.  @t1aonation673  As Freemasonry is not a religious organisation, but a fraternal one, a man's beliefs are his and we have no right to interfere. Freemasonry welcomes men of all faiths...isn't that better than causing hatred and division because you don't follow a particular faith that the next man follows? Didn't Jesus preach love and peace?
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  4522.  @vestland3877  Could be Rose Croix. Sometimes called "Rosae Crucis"...which is a bit like Sirius...innit?
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  4523.  @RoseAbrams  Is it Rose Croix? Rosae Crucis?
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  4524. Thomas The Dank engine they can join women's Freemasonry.....99% the same as regular Freemasonry
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  4525. @Chris Robbins Do you get up early to practice being dumb, or does it come naturally?
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