Freemasonry, Religion and the Occult
Masonic Connections with the Occult and Conspiracy Theories
The Freemasons are primarily a fraternal order and, contrary to conspiracy theories, it is not a religion or particularly clandestine. Members join for the purposes of socializing and networking, and the organization itself commonly expresses its purpose is to "make good men better."Masonic initiation and degree systems and advanced orders
The process of initiation into a Masonic lodge is known as a series of 'degrees.' Masonic degrees reflect personal and moral development.
The rituals involved with gaining these degrees reflect that development as well as communicate associated information to the initiate through allegory and symbolism.
These allegories and symbols, such as blindfolding, have led to all sorts of accusations by the uninitiated. The rumors are unfounded and today you can find legitimate sources of information—often published by Masons themselves—regarding the ceremonies and allegories used in every lodge.
Symbols in any belief system only really make sense within that system. For a Christian, for example, the cross is a symbol of Jesus's sacrifice and the redemption that he makes possible. To a non-Christian, the cross is an implement of torturous execution used by the Romans. Read more...
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