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Originally posted by hotpinkurinalmint
Secrecy is or at least was part of the allure of masonry. Many people join secret societies, like the Freemasons, at least partly because they want to find out what the secrets are. Without secrecy, secret societies like the freemasons lose much of their allure.
Originally posted by Frankidealist35
Why is there so much secrecy with free-masonry?
Originally posted by hotpinkurinalmint
Secrecy is or at least was part of the allure of masonry. Many people join secret societies, like the Freemasons, at least partly because they want to find out what the secrets are. Without secrecy, secret societies like the freemasons lose much of their allure.
Originally posted by Frankidealist35
reply to post by Rockpuck
I think that so much of the conspiracies about masonry are around that. So I would like to know their goals and reasons for doing various things- it doesn't help to just deny things all the time.
Why would anyone want to join an organization which told them what to think? I'd much rather join an organization which encourages people to think for themselves. Freemasonry is one such organization.
Originally posted by Frankidealist35
So if they're not told about their own organization how do they know what they're doing the bidding of others?
Bad things such as...?
They're also the descendants of the knights of templar- a group- that has done some bad things
Knock yourself out.
Perhaps if the free-masons themselves would reveal the members of historical figures who were involved in historical events that there would be less speculation about free-masonry?
How on earth do you come to that conclusion?
Free-masonry sounds really attractive- and any attractive organization is bound to have roots that are somewhat evil.
Masonic ideals are strongly against tyranny, and strongly for separation of church and state.
Free-masons were actively involved in the American revolution- most founding fathers were free-masons and quite a few of our founding fathers were free-masons. I have yet to investigate the conspiracy theories about the French revolution but based on what I know about the French-revolution ideals the free-masons were probably involved.
You're welcome.
I do not doubt that it had enormous influence and that it helped people become better people. However, the philosophy of the organization... would incline one to think that free-masons have intervened in events throughout history that match the free-masonry ideology.
Yes. There are. But why is that a reason to be careful? Because we might actually answer some of the questions he's asking?
Originally posted by starwarsisreal
You gotta be careful there are freemasons in this forum right now
You are right on all counts. Except for perhaps the bit about "generally influential fraternity brothers." I'd say our membership spans a fairly wide spectrum, and the number of truly influential members is not disproportionately high when compared to other groups with similar demographics.
Originally posted by CookieMonster09
While I agree with most of the answers posted here, I also think that the Freemasons have some degree of fear of persecution given their history as allegedly stemming from the Knights Templar.
There have been historical rifts between the Catholic Church and Freemasonry, as well as rifts between the Freemasons and various dictatorships.
I think the best answer is that the Freemasons have esoteric knowledge, and to a certain extent, a network of generally influential fraternity brothers. To any petty dictator, they would view the Masons as a threat politically, and as having the ability to potentially undermine a dictator's power structure.
Hence, the need for secrecy in difficult times.
I don't think any Masons deny that the founders of America, and a number of significant players in the American Revolution were Masons. We're quite proud of that fact. (and, incidentally, the Texas revolution from Mexico...)
Originally posted by Frankidealist35
Anyone who has studied history would probably know about the size of the Masonic movement in the past. What troubles me is the fact that many Masons deny their involvements in historical events like the French revolution or the American revolution. I think it would be great if they came together and decided to reveal to us what really happened and what hasn't happened.
Originally posted by prevenge
If you went up to the average person on the street and said :"We are seeking to bring humanity closer to equivalence of form with the Creator, no matter what it takes"
... they would think you are insane and not trust your judgment.
hence do it in secrecy, until there is no threatening resistance to success.
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Just curious, but what lies?
Originally posted by EnlightenUp
As for me, I can't handle the lies (just in general, nothing to do with Masonry).
Originally posted by JoshNorton
Just curious, but what lies?
Originally posted by EnlightenUp
As for me, I can't handle the lies (just in general, nothing to do with Masonry).