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My DGF was a Freemason (not a bricklayer that worked for cheap, but a member of the fraternity ) and I have very vague recollections of outings we went on together (he called me his "Princess" ) DH believes that Freemasons are satanic, but I have no idea (other than ignorance) where this notion comes from.
Does anyone have any resources, books, interesting websites that can help me with a better understanding of the history?
Also, my mom made a HUGE to-do over getting my DGF's masonic ring from my step-grandma after he died. DGM recently gave it over (although it's been 20 years) and my mom was acting like a real jerk about it and treated it like it was a sacred relic (although she has other memorabilia from DGF, this just seemed to be more significant for some reason). Any insight?
We have some friends who are freemasons and I'd have to blow off the idea that freemasons are somehow a satanic fraternity. I'm well aware of their religious affiliations and neither of them would associate with a satanic organization. Sounds more like ignorance fed by Hollywood than truth.
Also - how is it that we know that they're members of a secret society if it's secret? Someone let the cat out of THAT bag.
Just wanted to add that this wasn't a random conversation DH and I had! We had just watched National Treasure and his remarks about freemasonry and Benjamin Franklin kinda put me over the PMS edge...
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My husband is a Mason and sooooooooooo far from satanic it isn't even funny. All of the Masons I know (there are ton at work) are some of the most giving caring people I deal with. I don't know of a book or website to help you DH. I wish I did.
Freemasons are steeped in religion. National Treasure was a MOVIE. The DaVinci Code was a book and then a movie. They were both fiction. I enjoyed them both.
There is plenty of info on the internet including all different points of view. Like the Kennedy assasination you can find info on the internet to support any belief you'd like.
My FIL is Senior Warden of his lodge, and I have'nt found a pitchfork or any satanic literature at their house yet.
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The only thing I know about the freemasons is regarding the Russian Revolution. One of my history professors was one of the (apparently) leading professors of 20th century russian history, and she wrote a book about how the freemasons were one of the leading forces pushing for the Russian Revolution (which in theory wasn't anything at all evil, it's just the way communism ended up being implemented resulted in so many innocent deaths-- and I don't believe the freemasons were responsible for that--- I just didn't want my only comment on the freemasons to seem negative). That's it for me though, I don't know anything else---- I never thought it was something satanic. Isn't it made up of people with a combination of political/religious views?
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I went to an installation ceremony yesterday for my DH best friend. He was installed as master i think? I dunno, he runs the lodge, that's all I know!
Nothing about it seemes satanic. It does seem like it is based a lot on religion. THere was also a lot of trinkets and necklaces that stand for stuff. (The word for that is not coming to me right now) THey each got a trinket that stoodf or soemthing, and in addition each got something else. The was a rule and a line, a square, and some other stuff (My DD7 lost interest by this time and was starting to get antsy)
Our friend also said that they are very into giving to the community. It showed.
My DH has been debating on wether to join or not. My DH is very set in his faith. They only thing that worries him about joining is that he doesn't want any part of his faith tested or he's out. DH doesn't want to put his friend in that position.
BTW, our friend said the same thing about the secrecy thing. He commented how he had to hire a photographer for hte installation. He said "I have to hire a photographer for a secret club." I just looked at him and him and he said "That's my reaction too. Some secret club!"
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I looked up Free Masons on Wikipedia. After reading the entry, I feel like it gives you the most "fair and balanced" look at the history of Freemasonry.
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I'm well aware of their religious affiliations and neither of them would associate with a satanic organization. Sounds more like ignorance fed by Hollywood than truth.
Someone let the cat out of THAT bag. 
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