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The "evil" oaths of the 33rd degree

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posted on Jan, 20 2006 @ 12:55 PM
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*Sigh* Eye, if you knew ANYTHING about Kabbalistic lore and Judaeo-Christian mysticism, you would know that Mars and Venus are both associated with the figure of Satan (The said host being the Guardian of that planet/ celestial sphere). Please read a little of MacGregor, Crowley, skim through the old copy of the Key of Solomon.... learn a little before slandering. Why is Venus a symbol of Balance ?(which it is) for the said reason. The same goes for base metals (Gold is associated with God for instance last time I checked- not much into this bussiness).



posted on Jan, 20 2006 @ 03:47 PM
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Originally posted by Eyeofhorus


I am in a FRATERNAL ORGAIZATION, we teach values of honor, love and truth.


Well, whoopty-doo for you.


I believe that this board is a community, and right now, I would be offended if I was in your lodge.


Then stay at home.



I have been told, you will know the mason by his true character and his actions. I doubt your commitment more and more.


Believe it or not, my purpose here is not to impress you. In fact, before today, I don't remember ever seeing you here before.


As far as I'm concerned you have a long way to go spiritually.



"As far as you're concerned"? You've got to be kidding me. What kind of dunce comes on an Internet forum and presumes to judge spiritual development of other posters? How old are you anyway?



posted on Jan, 20 2006 @ 03:59 PM
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Originally posted by Nakash
Hello once more. Nice to see you Masonic light.


Likewise.


Now for you former post(s). Well, first of all, Metatron is indeed mentioned extensively in Kabbalistic and Talmudic texts, however he is not the angel of Death (Raziel ?) but the angel of the Lord (YHWH in his glorious form), Most Talmudic scholars agree to that exegesis (not that I really care- the Talmud is a useless piece of Babylonian commentary which can shed light on certain aspects of scripture, but most often just insults the actual Torah with fanciful blasphemies and fairy tales derived from paganism).


Perhaps, but Metatron plays no role in biblical Christianity. In Hermeticism, Metatron is considered an important symbol, especially in the 0=0 Grade of the Golden Dawn.


I really can't see Crowley as anything less than a Satanist. Sure he claimed to create a new Religion (Thelema) but we both know his history- Demonic contacts/ posession, odd rituals taken from questionable sources, etc. There aren't any people in little black hoods ala' Rosemary's Baby to my knowledge- most Satanists (ie: Lavey, Crowley, Blavatsky, etc.) often claim to create a new religion (usually derived from some obscure unverifiable source), whose only common aspect is usually an intense hatred of Christianity.


There is certainly no doubt that Crowley hated Christianity. However, hatred of Christianity is not the definition of satanism. Satanism as a pseudo-philosophical movement (LaVeyism) was inspired in part by Crowley, but also by Nietzsche, Rand, and Machievelli. Crowley did not believe in the existence of Satan, nor did he champion LaVeyist materialism (Crowley's occult practices, especially in yoga, called for the most severe forms of self-discipline).



Satan in Gnosticism is usually considered a "God" or a heroe of sorts. You weren't honest.


No, I was quite honest. I know of no modern Gnostic who believes in Satan, and I doubt there were many in antiquity who looked at satan as anything other than a symbol.


Anyway, I know that you don't take this stuff in a literal sense, but you get the idea right? You also know that the same thought pattern is present in the Zoroastrian theology Pike loved. I'm not asking you to be a fundamentalist, but to claim that this isn't dark stuff (and of a blatantly blasphemous nature for those who follow orthodox biblical theology) is to kid yourself. I'm not into it but I guess you find it of use in your life.


But the role could also be reversed. "Orthodox" Christianity could also be found blasphemous by others. In fact, the only reason that "Orthodox Christianity" is orthodox is through the use of the sword. Secondly, I fail to see what you find "dark" about Zoroastrianism. Granted, it contains a lot of superstition, but practically all religions do. Outside of that, Zoroastrianism teaches an elegant and beautiful doctrine of morality.






OK, fair enough, a noble goal (though I'm not ecumenical in my theology, I find this attempt to unite men into a fraternity of brotherhood worthy), however do you understand why some people find this suspicious? Many people within masonry have had a questionable record (ie: our Good Satanist friend Manly P. Hall or others) and since secrecy is quite high within lodges and Masons claim to have NO God (yet use extensive symbolism linked to Satanism- as in Islam, pagan theologies of yore, Judaism, Christianity, etc.), some might deduce that they don't wish to reveal their actual God.


I would certainly take issue with your claim about Hall. He was never a "satanist", he was a Theosophist. So was Blavatsky, whom you also called a "satanist". I think the problem here is that you are confusing non-Christian beliefs with satanism. But just because a person is not a Christian does not make him/her a satanist by default.



posted on Jan, 20 2006 @ 04:01 PM
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Originally posted by NephraTari

There is no 33rd degree according to the masons.. perhaps this is because it is said that the intiation to 33rd degree is an induction into the Illuminati which would make it technically not a masonic degree but a new level unto itself....
IN my opinion regardless of who made it.. its not really true to the actual rite if such exists.


The 33° is the highest degree in the Scottish Rite of Masonry. Several different versions of this degree have been worked throughout Scottish rite history, with most of them being available in print or through anti-Masonic websites.



posted on Jan, 20 2006 @ 05:13 PM
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First off, there is this. The Illumanati (original, that is) have no connection to the Devil. They may well have/had a grudge against the Catholic Church (due to members being imprisioned and murdered by the Church) but they did not turn to Satanic worship.

They're were two type of 'Enlightened' people in the 1600's (the first founding of the Illumanati. After this is only a resurgance of offshoots). Those who were atheists, and those who believe in Religion, but perhaps felt it was being represented falsely by certain religions. Yes, both Believers and Non-Believers could be Enlightened, because their domains were Science, Philosophy, and Art. They used these domains for numerous reasons, all in the advancement of man.

The Church took this as a threat to disprove the existance of God, thus destroying the power structure of the Church (Unacceptable, of course, to those holding power.) Thus they drove the Illumanati underground.

This is where the THEORY that the Illumanati infiltrated the Masons comes about. I can not support nor deny this claim. You see, the Masons were also under the watchful eye of the Church, because of the Masons staying in effect nuetral. They didn't demand you be CATHOLIC, just that you believed in a Supreme Being. This undermined the power of the Catholic Church, and thus problems arose (though not as much as if a power completely rejected the Church). It is supposed that the Masons, being of good deeds, gave refuge to the underground Illumanati.

Now, the theory continues that IF the Illumanati was actually taken in by the Masons that they worked their way into the higher degrees and sort of had a double life/double group. In other words, they showed a Mason front while subtly working Illumanati plans. I know of no Masons who support this theory, however the fact is if it were true... why would they? (Masons, again, I neither support nor deny this claim.)

Thus the Mason/Illumanati connection to U.S. currency, and on and on.

Now, any group not derived from this Enlightened group of learned men is either an off shoot branch, or a complete fraud and imposter. The Bavarian Illumanati would be an off shoot. A NWO variant would be an imposter. (The only reason for NWO in the ORIGINAL Illumanati would be to amass the funds and positions needed to attack the Catholic Church for revenge. However, over the years, this goal could be changed in theory due to the ones who wanted the revenge being dead for many years and the new powers merely submitting to greed.)

There is no connection to the Illumanati and Devil Worship, to the Masons and Devil Worship, or to the Illumanati bring Devil Worship to the Masons.

Their may well be an Illumanati/Masons connection, but it is not some fanatical NWO Illumanati connection.

That being said, the origanal goals of a group over 100 years old does (and does more so as it continues to age) have the chance to be corrupted by new powers rising in the ranks and adjusting rules/goals to suit their own needs.


Cug

posted on Jan, 20 2006 @ 05:14 PM
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Originally posted by Masonic Light

I doubt it. It's the tradition of the nay-sayers around here to copy large amounts of gobbledegook from other websites, without reference, and then to ask for a point by point refutation. Then, when we respond, our answers are either dismissed out of hand, or just plain ignored.


Hear hear! I probably don't do it as much as I should, but I want try to get them to stop quoting and get involved in an exchange of ideas by asking something like what about X do you feel is compelling? But when all they do is throw quotes at you well it's just not any fun it feel like you are debating someone who is not here.

On the other hand with people like Nakash (just to name one person) it's more enjoyable as they are actually talking with you, not at you. Hopefully the new quoting rules here will help.


Originally posted by Nakash
I really can't see Crowley as anything less than a Satanist. Sure he claimed to create a new Religion (Thelema) but we both know his history- Demonic contacts/ posession, odd rituals taken from questionable sources, etc. There aren't any people in little black hoods ala' Rosemary's Baby to my knowledge- most Satanists (ie: Lavey, Crowley, Blavatsky, etc.) often claim to create a new religion (usually derived from some obscure unverifiable source), whose only common aspect is usually an intense hatred of Christianity.


I'm gona use you as an example
Notice while he is posting about something that has been posted a million times here, he (or she) also gave some reasons why he thinks that. That is something people can discuss. And that's what I'll do now.

I was wondering what is your definition of a Satanist? And why would an odd ritual make you so? Like I said in another post I find some Christian "rituals" odd so should I think they are Satanists?

Also personally I don't think Crowley had an intense hatred of Christianity (But Id also say he did have an intense hatred of some/most/many Christians) If he hated it so intently I don't think he would of used so many concepts from it in Thelema.



posted on Jan, 22 2006 @ 05:17 PM
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Originally posted by Trinityman
Actually, you get straight answers all the time. You just don't recognize them as such as you live in a twisty-turny fantasy world full of evil masons and exploding toilets.





posted on Jun, 12 2008 @ 01:53 PM
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are there masons in hip hop



posted on Nov, 24 2008 @ 12:10 PM
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on the 32nd and 33 degree what do it means when the wings are down and up



posted on Nov, 24 2008 @ 12:15 PM
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Um... I thought Masons adimently denyed a 33rd degree...? Perhaps I am wrong but I remember that 32 was the highest and there was nothing more... Hmmm...



posted on Nov, 24 2008 @ 12:35 PM
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The 32nd is the highest degree in the Scottish Rite that is easily obtained.
The 33rd degree is real, but it's a honorary degree, or a degree meant as a award. It's given when a Mason shows outstanding service either to his community or Masonry.
The conspiracy part of the 33rd degree is the part Masons decry.



posted on Nov, 24 2008 @ 12:39 PM
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Originally posted by Jkd Up
Um... I thought Masons adimently denyed a 33rd degree...? Perhaps I am wrong but I remember that 32 was the highest and there was nothing more... Hmmm...
33° is an honorary degree of the Scottish Rite. Every 2 years each Scottish Rite organization is asked to nominate 32° members who have served for more than 4 years to be honored KCCH (Knight Commander Court of Honor). Such nominations come from other KCCH members and 33° members in that area. At the same time, 33° members in that area also nominate those who are already KCCH, and have been so for 4 years of good service to Masonry, to become 33°. The rules are that for every new 33° that they honor, they have to make two new KCCHs. And 33°s can only be pulled from the KCCH pool. So to become a 33° you have to have been a member of the Scottish Rite for at least 8 years, done good service for the community and Masonry, and it's in no way a "sure thing" that you'll ever get there because of the way it is structured.

The myth that we all deny is that the 33° holds any power over Masonry as a whole. It's just an honor for those who have dedicated themselves to the fraternity. Nothing more.



posted on Nov, 24 2008 @ 12:58 PM
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Originally posted by Jkd Up
Um... I thought Masons adimently denyed a 33rd degree...? Perhaps I am wrong but I remember that 32 was the highest and there was nothing more... Hmmm...


Hmmm, indeed.

No, we very openly talk about the 33rd Degree. Check out our various websites:

This is a "faq" posting from the Supreme Council, 33° in Washington D.C. (home of the Southern Jurisdiction)

www.scottishrite.org...

where you'll see that the "official title" of the Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction (one seldom used because it's so long, is:

"The Supreme Council (Mother Council of the World) of the Inspectors General Knights Commander of the House of the Temple of Solomon of the Thirty-third degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry of the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America.”

Here's the website for the Supreme Council, 33° for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction:

www.supremecouncil.org...

This one shows each degree of the Southern Jurisdiction along with the two Courts of Honor (something unique to the SJ) At the bottom it describes the 33rd Degree:

www.scottish-rite-mn.org...



posted on Jan, 1 2009 @ 10:46 PM
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I have been around masons all my life, and I have to tell you, all is not as it seems, especially at the top levels. Many, many secrets exist when you move up.

As for the Scottish Rite, here is what they say each level officially is:

Degrees
Lodge of Perfection
4° - Secret Master

Duty, reflection and study are the gateway to opportunity, as such one honors those relationships to God, family, country and Masonry. The apron of the 4th degree is white and black, with a letter "Z" and all-seeing eye. The jewel of this degree is an ivory key with the letter "Z" on the wards. The teachings: secrecy, obedience and fidelity.



5° - Perfect Master

The degree teaches Masonic honor; that honesty and trustworthiness is the cornerstone of the foundation of such. This virtue should be in all of our undertakings with mankind. The apron of the 5th degree is white and green, with a cubic stone and a Hebrew YOD. The jewel is represented by a compass open on a segment of a circle, to an angle of sixty degrees. The teachings: honesty, sincerity, and good faith.



6° - Intimate Secretary

In this degree one should expand their knowledge of duty, charity and toleration. We are instructed to reshape ourselves and our thinking into charity, self-control, and success i.e. to be a peacemaker. The apron of the 6th degree is white and red, with Hebrew letters YOD HEH in the center and a small triangle containing the Hebrew letters (clockwise from top) BETH, NUN, and SHIN. The gold triangle with the same three letters inscribed is the jewel that represents this degree.



7° - Provost & Judge

We learn that impartial justice protects person, property, happiness and reputation. We are instructed to judge with patience and impartially. The apron of the 7th degree is white, edged with red, with a key and five rosettes. The jewel is a golden key.



8° - Intendant of the Building

We should strive for perfection by using the great principles of "God's inherent love, charity, morality and kindness". The apron of the 8th degree is white, with red and green, with a balance, a nine-pointed star, and a triangle with the Hebrew letters BETH (for Ben-Khurim), YOU (for Jakinah), and ALEPH (for Achar). The jewel of this Degree is a gold triangle with the same three letters.



9° - Elu of the Nine (Elected Knight of the Nine)

Truth, candor and generosity; the foundation of Scottish Rite Masonry is most reflected in this degree. We should use these truths to shape our lives and conduct. The apron of the 9th degree is white, lined with black, and sprinkled with blood, with an arm holding a dagger and a severed head held by the hair. The jewel of this degree is a dagger, hilt of gold and blade of silver.



10° - Elu of the Fifteen (Illustrious Elect of the Fifteen)

This degree teaches us to be tolerant and respect the opinions of others. Freedoms of political and spiritual ideologies should be shared by all. The apron of the 10th degree is white, with a black flap, and with three arch-shaped gates - over each a head on a spike. The jewel of this degree is a dagger as in the 9th degree.



11° - Elu of the Twelve (Sublime Knight Elect of the Twelve)

This degree teaches sympathy. We should be compassionate to our brother Masons and to all mankind as well. The apron of the 11th degree is white, lined with black, with a flaming heart in the center. The jewel being a dagger suspended from a black cordon inscribed with the words "Vincere aut Mori" the pledge "that you will rather die than betray the cause of the people, or be overcome through your own fear or fault."

More next post



posted on Jan, 1 2009 @ 10:47 PM
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Here is part II

12° - Master Architect

This degree teaches faith in morality and virtue and in God. "Life is what each man makes of it; the optimist turns a trial into a blessing. The apron of the 12th degree consists of a white outer shell, lined with blue and gold (symbolizing the Craft degrees), with a protractor, plain scale, sector, and compasses. The jewel is a heptagonal medal of gold.



13° - Royal Arch of Solomon (Knight of the Ninth Arch)

Liberty; in our mind and our hearts, motivated by duty and honor are the lessons of this degree. The apron worn is purple, bordered with white, and with the "Enochian delta" (hexagram with inscribed Tetragrammation) in the center. The jewel comprises a circular medal of gold.



14° - Perfect Elu (Grand Elect, Perfect and Sublime Mason)

This degree teaches us to reflect and scrutinize oneself. We should strive to be true to ourselves and our God. The apron being of white silk, bordered in gold, with the Ineffable Delta in the Center is truly emblematical of the degree. The jewel of the 14th Degree is split; one being a quadrant (compass open to ninety degrees) topped by a crown and with a nine-pointed star on the obverse, the other being a five-pointed blazing star (with the Tetragrammaton) on the reverse. The compass is opened on a segment of a circle, inscribed with the numbers 3, 5, 7, 9.



Chapter of Rose Croix
The Chapter of Rose Croix attempts to provide the candidate with a deeper understanding of religion, philosophy, ethics and history though a variety of complex "historical degrees". The intellectual challenges presented in these degrees are numerous, and at times overwhelming and can take years to master.



15° - Knight of the East, of the Sword or of the Eagle

Fidelity to obligations and perseverance of purpose under difficulties and discouragement are the lessons of this degree. The striking crimson velvet apron of this degree is edged with green, having a bleeding head above two crossed swords, and a triangle (top point to the left) with three interlaced triangles inside it. The jewel is three golden concentric triangles encompassing two crossed swords.



16° - Prince of Jerusalem

We learn "heroism of patience, the nobility of self-sacrifice" and compassionate judgment, along with charity, fidelity and brotherhood. This crimson apron is edged in gold and aurora-color, and with a square, shield, Delta (with three YODs), balance and a hand of justice. The jewel worn is a mother-of-pearl lozenge with a hand holding a balance in equipoise; under it a sword with five stars surrounding the point. On the left is a Hebrew D, on the right is a Hebrew Z.



17° - Knight of the East & West

The wisdom of this degree is that loyalty to God is man's primary allegiance and the temporal governments not founded upon God and His righteousness will inevitably fall. The apron worn is of yellow satin, with crimson and gold, and with a sword and Tetractys (of the Tetragrammaton) on it. The jewel is a heptagon of half silver and half gold, with crossed swords on a balance on the obverse and a lamb on the Book of Seven Seals on the reverse. The jewel is hung from a double order - one black (left-to-right) and one white (right-to-left), representing good versus evil. A gold coronet is also presented.


More to come



posted on Jan, 1 2009 @ 10:48 PM
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Here is part III

18° - Knight Rose Croix

This degree emphasizes that life and its strength come from God. The rose signifies the dawn and the cross is a sacred symbol of antiquity in many cultures. One is also taught to be tolerant of others errors and their faults. The apron worn is of white leather or satin, bordered in red, with a skull and cross-bones, a red passion cross, and three red rosettes. The grand jewel is a gold compass open a quarter circle. A rose-cross is between the legs of the compass and under it is a pelican, tearing its breast to feed its seven young on the obverse and an eagle with wings extended on the reverse. On the circle are the letters I.N.R.I.



Council of Kadosh
The word "Kadosh" is a Hebrew word meaning Holy. Although Pike identifies the degrees of the Council of Kadosh as chivalric and philosophical, they are all intensely mystical with respect to the lessons conveyed and symbols employed.



19° - Grand Pontiff

We learn from the past and how it affects the present and the influence we live in the future in this degree. We as mortals strive to endure, produce and improve the world as it surrounds us. There is no apron, but the jewel is a gold "parallelogram" (rectangle) with a Greek Alpha on one side and an Omega on the other.



20° - Master of the Symbolic Lodge

This demonstrates liberty, fraternity and equality. These truths teach morals, religious and philosophical understandings. This degree helps one to comprehend Deity, forces of nature, good and evil. The apron worn is yellow, bordered in blue, with three concentric point-down triangles, with the Tetragrammaton (horizontal) and "Fiat Lux" (vertical) at the center, forming a cross. Its triangular shape relates to the "fourth great light, which reminds us of the Deity and his attributes". The jewel that is worn is made of gold with the same three concentric triangles.



21° - Noachite or Prussian Knight

The lessons to be learned from this degree are that arrogance, defamation and cowardice are unworthy attributes of a Mason and that humility, modesty and courtesy are the true virtues of men and Masons. The apron worn is yellow and contains an arm holding a sword, a winged figure holding a key in the left hand and the right forefinger on the lips (the "Egyptian figure of Silence"). The jewel can be described as a point-up triangle, with an arrow, point downward, an arm holding a sword, and the motto "Fiat Justitia, Ruat Coelum."



22° - Knight Royal Axe, Prince of Libanus

This degree emphasizes work ethics: By doing good work we improve character and become better citizens. The apron worn in this degree is white, bordered in purple, and contains a three-headed serpent and a table with instruments and plans on it. The jewel is an axe and handle of gold. On the top of the handle are the initials of Noah and Solomon. In the middle of the handle are the initials of Libanus and Tsidun. On the blade are the initials of Adoniram, Cyrus, Darius, Zerubbabel, Nehemiah, Ezra (on one side) and Shem, Kham, Yapheth, Moses, Ahaliab, Betselal (on the other).



More to come.



posted on Jan, 1 2009 @ 10:49 PM
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Part IV

22° - Knight Royal Axe, Prince of Libanus

This degree emphasizes work ethics: By doing good work we improve character and become better citizens. The apron worn in this degree is white, bordered in purple, and contains a three-headed serpent and a table with instruments and plans on it. The jewel is an axe and handle of gold. On the top of the handle are the initials of Noah and Solomon. In the middle of the handle are the initials of Libanus and Tsidun. On the blade are the initials of Adoniram, Cyrus, Darius, Zerubbabel, Nehemiah, Ezra (on one side) and Shem, Kham, Yapheth, Moses, Ahaliab, Betselal (on the other).



23° - Chief of the Tabernacle

We learn in this degree that the man who forgets his duty to God, family, country and himself will be in danger of moral and spiritual destruction by thoughts and unworthy ambition. The apron worn is white, bordered with red, blue and purple ribbons. These colors, from the curtains of the Tabernacle, represent earth, fire, air and sea, respectively, as well as the Lord's beneficence, glory, wisdom and power. On the apron is the golden seven-branched candlestick, representing the seven planets and virtues: Sun, faith "aspiration toward the infinite"; Moon, hope; Venus, charity; Mars, fortitude "victory over rage and anger"; Mercury, prudence; Saturn, temperance; Jupiter, conqueror of the Titans, justice. The jewel worn is a small silver censer, or ornamented cup, held by a handle in the shape of an open hand.



24° - Prince of the Tabernacle

A Mason must show evidence of compassion, piety and justice in this degree. After initiation he may "manifest faithfully the social virtues in order to receive the rewards", to serve humanity through our brotherhood. The apron worn is of white lambskin, with scarlet, green and blue. On it is a violet myrtle tree, and a gold representation of an Arabian tent. The jewel worn is the Hebrew letter ALEPH, suspended from a violet ribbon.



25° - Knight of the Brazen Serpent

This degree attempts to explain the conceptualities of celestial purity and the eternal soul of man. The apprentice is driven to look within his faith, life and God and to get a clear look at his inner self. The apron worn is white, lined in black, and with gold stars on the white side (Pleiades, Hyades, Orion, Capella) and with silver stars on the black side (Perseus, Scorpio, Bootes). Also on it is a serpent, ouroboros, surrounding a scarab, a triangle in a glory with the Tetragrammaton in its center, and the four initials of the stars Regulus, Aldebaran, Antares, and Fomalhaut. The jewel is a gold tau cross (crux ansata) with a serpent entwined around it, and the Hebrew words HLThI ("he has suffered or been wounded") and NChShThN ("the Brazen Serpent") on it.



26° - Prince of Mercy or Scottish Trinitarian

In this degree we explore for "the rewards of the trinity of Gods attributes - wisdom or intelligence, force or strength, harmony or beauty". The apron is scarlet, bordered in white, with a green triangle (point-down) in the center. In the triangle are the initials of force, wisdom, and harmony, and a flaming heart of gold with the initials I.H.S. (Jesus Hominum Salvator or Imperium, Harmonia, Sapientia). The jewel is gold and is the same triangle, suspended by a purple ribbon.



More to come.



posted on Jan, 1 2009 @ 10:50 PM
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Part V

27° - Knight Commander of the Temple

This degree teaches the apprentice to scorn selfishness, and to uphold the knightly virtues of charity, truth and honor. We should always strive to assist the poor, helpless and infirm. The apron is of scarlet lambskin, lined in black, with a Teutonic Cross (cross potent sable, charged with a smaller cross double potent or, surcharged with the escutcheon of the Empire - the two-headed black eagle) and a black key surrounded by a laurel wreath. The jewel is the Teutonic Cross shown on the apron.



28° - Knight of the Sun or Prince Adept

We learn in this degree that our love for God manifests itself in our love for truth, justice and nobility of soul. The apron worn is white lambskin, with a vermilion pentagram. The jewel is a gold five-pointed star.



29° - Scottish Knight of Saint Andrew

The virtues taught in this degree are "Love of God, loyalty to superiors, faithful adherence to promise and active resistance to unfair judgment." There is no apron. The jewel is a gold St. Andrew's cross ("X"), surmounted with a knight's helmet with a thistle of gold between the arms at the bottom. In the center of the cross is a Hebrew YOD, and on its points, clockwise from bottom, the Hebrew letters N M I N.



30° - Knight of Kadosh or Knight of the White & Black Eagle

The lesson of this degree is to be true to ourselves, to stand for what is right and to be just in our lives today with a belief in God, country and oneself. There is no apron, but the jewel is a gold Teutonic cross, enameled in red, with a silver double-headed eagle, with wings spread pointing downward, resting upon it.



Consistory
The Consistory Degrees are very different from each other in form and content. The 31° reveals the dynamic relationship that has existed for centuries between human law as a means of achieving justice, and divine justice as an ideal. The 32° reviews the degrees of the Lodge of Perfection, the Chapter of Rose Croix and the Council of Kadosh.



31° - Inspector Inquisitor

In this degree the apprentice learns prayerful self-examination. The mistakes today should not be committed tomorrow. Simply, the daily look at ones self to learn to live with the future. No apron is worn in the Supreme Tribunal, but the traditional apron displayed is of pure white lambskin with a Teutonic Cross of black and silver embroidered upon the flap. The jewel is a silver Teutonic cross. The jewel is suspended from a white collar, with a gold triangle with a "31" inside it.



32° - Master of the Royal Secret

The lessons taught in this degree are that genuine brotherhood requires mutual regard, opinion, esteem and charity. We always look for the good in all, make allowances for others' shortcomings. We trust the Supreme Architect to lead us to friendship, morality and brotherly love. The apron worn in this degree is white, lined in black, with a double-headed eagle and a plan of the Camp of the Princes. The jewel worn is a golden Teutonic Cross. In the center are the letters XXXII, surrounded by a green wreath. The cap of a Master of the Royal Secret is black silk with a black band trimmed in gold. In the center front is a double-headed eagle emblem with a rayed equilateral triangle above in gold. The triangle is red, has 32° in its center, and is trimmed with gold.



Court of Honour
The Scottish Rite confers a number of honors upon members who have contributed extraordinary service to the Rite, to Masonry in general, and to the world at large.



More to come.



posted on Jan, 1 2009 @ 10:55 PM
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Part VI

Knight Commander of the Court of Honour

The Rank of Knight Commander of the Court of Honor is not a Degree, but an Investiture, bestowed upon members deserving recognition for faithful services to the Rite or to mankind. At the biennial session of the Supreme Council, certain Masters of the Royal Secret are chosen to be invested with the Rank and Decoration of Knight Commander of the Court of Honour. The respective Sovereign Grand Inspectors General or Deputies nominate members for this honor, and they must also be unanimously approved by The Supreme Council. This Investiture is a prerequisite to receiving the Thirty-third Degree. The Rank of K.∙.C.∙.C.∙.H.∙. may not be requested, and if requested must be refused. The cap of the Knight Commander Court of Honour is red with a darker red band trimmed in gold. In the center front is a representation of the Knight Commander Jewel, a Passion Cross with fancy arms, featuring in the center a trefoil embroidered in green encircled by "Kt.∙. Comm.∙. Court of Honour" embroidered in gold.



33° - Inspector General Honorary

The Thirty-third Degree is conferred by the Supreme Council upon members of the Rite in recognition of outstanding work in the Rite or in public life. At its biennial session the Supreme Council elects members of the Rite to receive the Degree. Members unanimously so elected become honorary members of the Supreme Council. The Thirty-third Degree may not be requested, and if requested must be refused. The Degree is granted solely out of recognition for outstanding services. These 33° Masons are Inspectors General Honorary and honorary members of the Supreme Council. The active members of the Supreme Council are chosen from among them. The cap for an Inspector General Honorary is white with a white band edged in gold, featuring the symbol for this honorary Degree, a red slanting Patriarchal Cross.



Grand Cross of the Court of Honour

This is the highest individual honor that The Supreme Council bestows. It is voted very rarely to Thirty-third Degree Masons only for the most exceptional and extraordinary services. The Grand Cross cap is white with a blue band. On the front is a replica of the Grand Cross jewel, which is composed of a Teutonic Cross, with an embroidered crimson rose with green leaves at its center.



Jay



posted on Jan, 2 2009 @ 08:58 AM
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Originally posted by jayrprofit
reply to post by Ralph_The_Wonder_Llama
 


I have been around masons all my life, and I have to tell you, all is not as it seems, especially at the top levels. Many, many secrets exist when you move up.



As a mason I must tell you it is exactly what it seems. All you have done is quote directly from the Scottish Rite's own website (without attributing it to them - a violation of the T&Cs).

These are not "the top levels." There are no top levels. These are side degrees that people can choose to take that build upon the lessons of the first and highest degree in masonry, which is the 3rd degree.

[edit on 2-1-2009 by LowLevelMason]




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