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Originally posted by MasterGemini
FYI another irregular Mason Dr. Conrad Murray (RIP M.J.)
Originally posted by Saurus
I think the problem is that Masons are no longer in the government and therefore can no longer control all the rubbish that's been happening over the last few years..
Originally posted by KSigMason
reply to post by MasterGemini
Well, depends on which part of the founders you are talking about. Only 16% of the Declaration signers were Masons and 33% of the signers of the Constitution were Masons. Many were former soldiers/officers, many were Chrstians, some were doctors, some were farmers, some were lawyers, and so on.
reply to post by MasterGemini
The all-seeing eye is used by many groups, Freemasonry is just one of them, but the pyramid is not used in our rituals. Alas though, no symbol has exclusive, singular meaning or definition.
Originally posted by MasterGemini
Many of the rituals come from old "ritual magik."
Originally posted by fordrew
reply to post by jbarr
welcome to ATS! Us masons up north are enjoying our nice cold beers. I hope you are enjoying your sweet tea though .
One word of advice, don't get too sucked in to debating the crazies here in this particular board because they will never change their thoughts and they often omit certain information in articles or just have plain horrible sources.
Enjoy the other boards on this site too!
Originally posted by getreadyalready
reply to post by jbarr
Well that's a hell of a way to jump into ATS! Nice post!
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Originally posted by KSigMason
reply to post by MasterGemini
Masonic rituals come from ritual magik [sic]? Exactly what part of our symbols denote "magic"? And what is necessarily wrong with the rituals?
Originally posted by jbarr
While I it could be argued that Masonic rituals have roots in the ancient mystery schools, I've yet to see any connection with "magik" (and I'm taking "magik" to likely refer to the likes of Wicca, Paganism, and possibly Satanism.)
The York Rite, on the other hand, is decidedly Judeo-Christian, and I see no evidence of anything connecting it to "magik".
Originally posted by network dude
I have a brother in Myrtle Beach in intend to look up on a visit, and while I may not be ready for it, I would love to meet Masonic Light in person.
Originally posted by network dude
reply to post by jbarr
welcome and I look forward to seeing your input here. As you can see, I am from the North. (It's hot here too)
Send me a U2U and let me know your lodge if you wish.
I would love to meet fellow ATSers in real life. I have a brother in Myrtle Beach in intend to look up on a visit, and while I may not be ready for it, I would love to meet Masonic Light in person.
Take your time learning all the in's and out's here. There are many. And from the sound of your journey, it's much like mine. Discussing the Anti perspective has taught me much more about the craft than I could have learned in a more subdued environment.
originally posted by: masonicmike
I am a Freemason...and im not an alcoholic...
originally posted by: KSigMason
I know plenty of Freemasons who don't even drink.
originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus
Me too!!!!
You
Networkdude
Masonic Light
Josh Norton
Rockpuck
everyone else posting on this forum
We hear of the conversion of water into wine at the marriage in Cana as of a miracle. But this conversion is, through the goodness of God, made every day before our eyes. Behold the rain which descends from heaven upon our vineyards; there it enters the roots of the vines, to be changed into wine; a constant proof that God loves us, and loves to see us happy.
originally posted by: Mirthful MeI've always been a wine guy...
Thanks for remembering me...