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Originally posted by Outlawstar
Maybe the lower echelons dont recognize Satan, but it seems the higher echelons certainly do, just look at the Satanic Symbolism rampant in Masonry, could be wrong.
Originally posted by Masonic Light
Originally posted by Outlawstar
Maybe the lower echelons dont recognize Satan, but it seems the higher echelons certainly do, just look at the Satanic Symbolism rampant in Masonry, could be wrong.
Really? Exactly what "satanic symbolism" is "rampant" in Masonry? I've been a student of Masonic symbolism for many years, so obviously, I can't wait to hear your answer.
Freemasonry is not a Christian organization. "Satan" is a character in Christianity, not Freemasonry.
[edit on 18-2-2009 by Masonic Light]
Originally posted by Outlawstar
Anyway, i stress again Im not proclaiming myself to be right but as far as I know the Baphomet, the pentagram and the phoenix are highly associated with Satanism, then of course theres Albert Pike calling Lucifer the LIght Bearer.
But then again its ultimately a symbol becomes what it is used to proclaim as opposed to what it inherintly meant at its inception
Originally posted by Masonic Light
Originally posted by Outlawstar
Anyway, i stress again Im not proclaiming myself to be right but as far as I know the Baphomet, the pentagram and the phoenix are highly associated with Satanism, then of course theres Albert Pike calling Lucifer the LIght Bearer.
The Baphomet is not a Masonic symbol, and is not found in Freemasonry. The Pentagram is not historically connected to Satanism, but was a product of Pythagoreanism, and I'm not aware of the Phoenix as being as a satanic symbol (or a Masonic one, for that matter).
It is true that Pike sort of called Lucifer "light bearer" (he was actually quoting another author, the French writer Eliphas Levi). However, the Latin word "Lucifer" does literally mean "light bearer", so no surprise there.
But then again its ultimately a symbol becomes what it is used to proclaim as opposed to what it inherintly meant at its inception
True.
Originally posted by 12.21.12
reply to post by Masonic Light
Wouldn't the pentagram be associated with Venus? Also I was reading about Rothschild, it's hard to find any good reading though because people often associate these claims with satanic ritual. But IMO light bearer, would be one who holds knowledge or enlightenment? The source I was reading from suggested that Weishaupt and Rothschild possesed the light that lucifer had when he became satan.
So basically from what I can gather though is that this knowledge is pertaining to astrology and along with astrology we were given elabotrate myths to go alongside. Am I way out in left field on this or no?
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Originally posted by 12.21.12
Wouldn't the pentagram be associated with Venus?
Originally posted by Outlawstar
As for Levi, wasint he a master Mason himself, he believed Masonic Symbolism originated in the Quabala.
And if Im not mistaken he left the Masons due to their shunning of catholisism, which he didint like as the Masons were supposed to adhere to all beliefs.
As for the Pentagram, it seems to be a highly misunderstood symbol, and warrants further study on my part , I love learning and wouldint dare assume I am right on anything.
Originally posted by secretagent woooman
most of the members probably don't even get the gist of what they are in just like any other social group that appeals to joiners.
Originally posted by secretagent wooomanGetting most of them to budge from the barstool would require an act of god in itself!
Originally posted by 12.21.12
Heres a question. If it weren't for the secret societies forum would you guys post at all? It seems that there is one forum on ATS filled with nothing but mindless drivel and that would be the secret societies forum. What gives? Have you guys nothing to say about anything that does not pertain to secret societies or freemasonry? Why are there so many on ATS that spend there time trying to defend freemasonry, yet have nothing to say about various conspiracy related topics that have nothing to do with freemasonry?
Seriously though, who is paying for all this mindless drivel? Seems like such a reputable orginization would have better things to do with their time. Just my opinion anyways.
Originally posted by vcwxvwligen
Q: Grass is green!
Freemason: No, grass is not green.