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Originally posted by FearNoEvil
My bad. Thanks for the info. I will research more.
FREEMASONRY - SECRET OR NOT SECRET
(author unknown)
Many people are of the opinion that Masonry is a secret society, but I
hope to dispel this misconception. There is much that may be told to
wife or mother, father or friend - told to the glory and the help of the
Ancient Craft with no violation of the solemn pledge sacredly to keep
secret that which is secret.
It is no secret that he who becomes a Freemason joins an order which
reverences womanhood, which upholds law and constitutional
government, which cares for the widow and the fatherless, which
inculcates the highest moral and religious principles, which fosters
patriotism, which instructs in toleration and obliges conscientiousness
in human relations.
The most careful brother may tell his wife that in his Lodge the Holy
Bible lies open upon an Altar. The fact is written in a thousand
volumes, and is proclaimed in Masonic books of the law.
The manuals and monitors of many Grand Lodges set forth the prayers
which are uttered in the degrees -- what is printed by a Grand Lodge
cannot in its very nature be a secret from any one. That all Lodges are
opened and closed with prayer -- that every Lodge has a Chaplain -- is
a secret from no one.
It has been well said that Freemasonry is not a secret society, but a
society with secrets. A secret society is one of which only its members
know; a society with secrets may be one of which the world knows
much.
Grand Lodges publish "Proceedings" in which the actions of the Grand
Lodge at annual and special communications are set forth. Many of
these contain the names of every man who is a Freemason. To be
found in Libraries the world over -- these are no more secret
documents than is a telephone or city directory.
There is nothing secret about a man being a Freemason -- he is proud
of the fact and the Fraternity is proud of him.
...
"But my wife wants to know what we do in Lodge" - someone states.
Tell her what you do in Lodge! You meet and open. The opening is a
ritualistic ceremony in which brethren are reminded of that which is
high and holy in Freemasonry. The chaplain invokes the blessing of
God. Minutes are read, visitors welcomed, matters of business and
charity are discussed, action is taken.
The ill are heard from, through the Committee on the Sick; letters. from absent brethren are read. Is there anything here, except the words and form of ritualistic ceremony, that the world may not know?
Originally posted by FearNoEvil
reply to post by Izarith
I fear God only.
I walk in the light and all men to see my deeds.
Masons HIDE in the dark.
I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing. John 18:20 KJV
Then rise, and do as your name says.."Fear No Evil" No reason to fear, friend. Your faith should keep you safe. Continue walking in and seeking the light.
JESUS|YESHUA|SON < YHWH|YAHWEH|FATHER > CREATOR|KING|SAVIOUR
Originally posted by FearNoEvil
reply to post by Truth1000
There are no secrets. You are blind sheep being used as front men for the illuminati. Only weak minded people would join an organization that hides its objective. You are the enemies.
Take some time and read this: www.biblebelievers.org.au...
JESUS|YESHUA|SON < YHWH|YAHWEH|FATHER > CREATOR|KING|SAVIOUR
Originally posted by Northwarden
The lower tiers of freemasonry are not involved with the higher members...
Originally posted by Northwarden
The lower tiers of freemasonry are not involved with the higher members, and cannot exist in a fraternity with the upper members until they pay the proper fees, and make the social connections required of them to ascend in rank and trust.
It's no secret that lower levels of freemasonry do some good. It's the top of their food chain that is the concern. They are not going to spare those who don't make it into their ranks either. That's why it's foolish to support their pyramid base.
Originally posted by KSigMason
So what do you consider lower and higher? Is the Scottish Rite superior or is it the York Rite or the Shriners? I mean what constitutes the "higher" tier?