Articles on Freemasonry
Freemasonry holds that one of the worst personifications of the principle of evil is despotism. Countless articles on Freemasonry has been written and published. Masonry defines the despot as a criminal against the laws of nature who reduces the lives of many to his own will, replacing himself for the state and the voice of the people.
That contention is held so strongly that our Scottish Rite Masons eventually vow eternal hostility to tyranny, which is nothing more than the imposition of the selfish desires of one man upon man’s natural-born spirit of freedom.
That contention is held so strongly that our Scottish Rite Masons eventually vow eternal hostility to tyranny, which is nothing more than the imposition of the selfish desires of one man upon man’s natural-born spirit of freedom.
Energy is the fruit of contradictory forces which resist each other. It either becomes positive energy, or negative energy depending upon whether or not the dark side of life becomes too excessive. Light does not always shine in a man’s soul any more than it always illuminates the earth. For approximately twelve out of every twenty-four hours in each day, darkness prevails.
Revolutions have been fought to stop some of these examples of despotic power. Yet, in the long term it is neither war nor revolution that will prevent the future emergence of other despots. If freedom is to permanently replace repression, the principles of Freemasonry must be put into practice by people and nations.
In other words, as with most other matters upon which Masonry weighs in, it is more important that each individual is armed with the tools necessary to resist arbitrary power and rule than it is to arm the masses with weapons of human destruction. Freemasonry is about building the Temple; it is not about tearing it down.
In man’s life he does not always enjoy good health – for at least a few days, his body is ill. These and among others can be found on articles on Freemasonry. It is not a question of how to remove darkness, for that is contrary to the laws of Nature. Rather, it is a matter of what to do when surrounded by the dark that dictates whether or not positive energy will eventually prevail.
Revolutions have been fought to stop some of these examples of despotic power. Yet, in the long term it is neither war nor revolution that will prevent the future emergence of other despots. If freedom is to permanently replace repression, the principles of Freemasonry must be put into practice by people and nations.
In other words, as with most other matters upon which Masonry weighs in, it is more important that each individual is armed with the tools necessary to resist arbitrary power and rule than it is to arm the masses with weapons of human destruction. Freemasonry is about building the Temple; it is not about tearing it down.
In man’s life he does not always enjoy good health – for at least a few days, his body is ill. These and among others can be found on articles on Freemasonry. It is not a question of how to remove darkness, for that is contrary to the laws of Nature. Rather, it is a matter of what to do when surrounded by the dark that dictates whether or not positive energy will eventually prevail.
True justice first requires the setting aside of self interest. Masonry teaches that it is impossible for man to act in the in the best interest of others when he first insists upon protecting his own interest. This text is more elaborated on Freemasons History articles and books.
The human skull that is placed in the chamber is intended to remind the candidate that death is the great leveler. No man may escape its grasp and no man can truly know how it feels to be dead until he himself has experienced death. The skull is also intended to teach the candidate that death is also a source of life.
As vegetable and animal life dies to be consumed by human life, the truth that death contributes to life is profoundly illustrated. As a good man dies, his deeds remain and contribute to the welfare of those who continue to live.
Perhaps the greatest threat against man's freedom comes not from monarchs, dictators, or evil minded rulers, but from the generally well-intended people who permit themselves the unseemly luxury of besmirching another person's good name. In legal circles, such conduct is called libel or slander. Around the water cooler of many workplaces it is simply called gossip. On prime time television, it is often referred to as good journalism.
Fear can cause a person to actually adopt extremism in place of temperance or tolerance. Fear can also cause one to support an immoral purpose, to embrace the hatred of others, or to even regard God with disdain and suspicion rather than with unfailing love. Fear will be discussed in Freemasons History. In short, fear can become the despot's greatest weapon against those who seek his removal.
Since Abraham visited the mysterious character known as Melchizedek, the King of Salem, the threads of history connected that meeting to the great institution we know today as Freemasonry. A fraternity - not a religion - Freemasonry communicates what Melchizedek taught Abraham about eternity, the continuation of the human soul and how to better the lives of those around us. At the heart of those lessons taught today is a fictional character referred to as Grand Master Hiram Abif.
The master builder of the edifice known as King Solomon's Temple, Grand Master Hiram symbolizes order, beauty, virtue and morality. He holds within his breast the long-guarded secrets of life passed down by such men as Zoroaster, Pythagoras and Hermes Trismegistus. Historians have frequently confused him with the messiah - a confusion disspelled whil In Search of the Grand Master. Revealed in three distinct parts, Grand Master Hiram's lessons about Freemasonry are for everyone - not just Masons and their families.
Everyone benefits by learning how to build stronger families, arousing community awareness, reforming governments and assisting those in need. Voices from the past speak to us through the legends and mysteries and impart wise and serious truths about how men should embrace tolerance, freedom and love.
The human skull that is placed in the chamber is intended to remind the candidate that death is the great leveler. No man may escape its grasp and no man can truly know how it feels to be dead until he himself has experienced death. The skull is also intended to teach the candidate that death is also a source of life.
As vegetable and animal life dies to be consumed by human life, the truth that death contributes to life is profoundly illustrated. As a good man dies, his deeds remain and contribute to the welfare of those who continue to live.
Perhaps the greatest threat against man's freedom comes not from monarchs, dictators, or evil minded rulers, but from the generally well-intended people who permit themselves the unseemly luxury of besmirching another person's good name. In legal circles, such conduct is called libel or slander. Around the water cooler of many workplaces it is simply called gossip. On prime time television, it is often referred to as good journalism.
Fear can cause a person to actually adopt extremism in place of temperance or tolerance. Fear can also cause one to support an immoral purpose, to embrace the hatred of others, or to even regard God with disdain and suspicion rather than with unfailing love. Fear will be discussed in Freemasons History. In short, fear can become the despot's greatest weapon against those who seek his removal.
Since Abraham visited the mysterious character known as Melchizedek, the King of Salem, the threads of history connected that meeting to the great institution we know today as Freemasonry. A fraternity - not a religion - Freemasonry communicates what Melchizedek taught Abraham about eternity, the continuation of the human soul and how to better the lives of those around us. At the heart of those lessons taught today is a fictional character referred to as Grand Master Hiram Abif.
The master builder of the edifice known as King Solomon's Temple, Grand Master Hiram symbolizes order, beauty, virtue and morality. He holds within his breast the long-guarded secrets of life passed down by such men as Zoroaster, Pythagoras and Hermes Trismegistus. Historians have frequently confused him with the messiah - a confusion disspelled whil In Search of the Grand Master. Revealed in three distinct parts, Grand Master Hiram's lessons about Freemasonry are for everyone - not just Masons and their families.
Everyone benefits by learning how to build stronger families, arousing community awareness, reforming governments and assisting those in need. Voices from the past speak to us through the legends and mysteries and impart wise and serious truths about how men should embrace tolerance, freedom and love.