The Different Types of Freemasons By Mason Pratt
I would like to make something absolutely clear at the onset of this presentation. I do not wish to or infer from any of the following definitions that I…
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Esoteric Freemasonry A Growing Trend
The body of Freemasonry is comprised of many types of individuals whose Masonic pursuits vary according to that individual’s personality and interests. Freemasonry has been very aptly been compared to a complex tapestry composed of many colourful overlapping individual threads which taken as a whole form a larger picture.
Pythagoras: One of the Greatest Minds of His Time
Pythagoras was one of the greatest minds and philosophers of his time and his unquestionable influence can be felt even today in mathematics. It is believed that he was the first man who referred to himself as a “philosopher.” He was the founder of Pythagoreanism, a religious and political movement that appeared mainly in the big cities of Magna Grecia (today southern Italy).
Historical Origins of the Mark Degree
The Mark is a ceremony or degree [sometimes called the ‘friendly’ degree], conferrable today only to Master Masons and forms part of a hierarchical organization. In Craft Masonry it was quite a late innovation making its appearance during the mid-1700s. However we do know that Operative Masons, without any kind of ceremony, were taking marks 150 years before the Mark came into use as part of that particular ceremony.
Esotericism of the Game of Chess Related to Freemasonry
Chess is an ancient game of skill and strategy played within the confines of strictly defined rules of play, within which the participants have the…
The Influence of Kings on Craft Freemasonry
‘From time immemorial’ we have been very fortunate in that our Craft has had the support of Royalty. Without that support I doubt that we would be in…
How to Become a Mason
Freemasonry is founded on a commitment to support each other in friendship, fellowship and service to mankind. For thousands of years, people have found spiritual and philosophical fulfilment through freemasonry, which still operates on the same core values.
Difficult Questions About Freemasonry
There is so much miss information in the Public domain about Freemasonry, this article goes to some length in explaining answers to criticisms that its receives.
United Grand Lodge of England seeks an Administrator
United Grand Lodge of England seeks an Administrator Thursday, 19 October 2017 United Grand Lodge of England seeks an Administrator for the Registration…
United Grand Lodge of England seeks an Assistant Grand Chancellor
Grand Lodge recognises nearly 200 Grand Lodges around the world. This role will work to the Grand Chancellor and manage relations with foreign Grand Lodges on behalf of the Board of General Purposes on a day to day basis. The role will suit someone with a keen interest in international relations.