The Freemasons are one of the most secretive and controversial religious
groups in the world. Masons have existed for centuries – and if we are
to believe their claims, they’ve existed covertly for even longer.
Whatever their history, speculation has always been an enjoyable
pastime – and this is especially true in the case of the Masons’ more
scandalous secrets. Having passed down traditions and secrets from one
generation of initiates to the next, they make it difficult to know
what’s outdated and what’s still practiced. Consider these ten masonic
activities as provisional facts – we don’t know for sure, but it’s
always an interesting exercise to imagine what might be going on behind
our backs.
1.They will not testify truthfully against each other
Freemasons are commanded not to testify truthfully when another Mason is
on trial. They admit that it may be perjury, but to them, it is a far
greater sin to not protect one of their own.
2.They have a secret handshake
Though some members deny it to the public, the Freemasons have at least
one secret masonic handshake. Supposedly, there are even phrases a
Freemason can utter when facing grave danger – causing other members to
rush to their aid. The founder of Mormonism, Joseph Smith, is said to
have uttered this phrase in the last moments before his death.
3.They have several secret passwords
This is one of the best-known facts about the Masons, but the general
perception is that they have just one password. In fact, there are
several passwords for various occasions and reasons. As the one person
with the final syllable for the ultimate secret word was murdered, they
substituted “mor-bon-zi” for this word, and only very few people know
the actual secret word. This secret word is used only for ceremonies:
“tu-bal-cain” is the more common secret password, on the tip of every
Freemason tongue.
4.Their rituals involve a noose
The initiation rituals- though described by Masons as beautiful
ceremonies – include a noose. It’s hard to tell whether this is meant as
a threat, a call to maintain silence, or simply as the symbol of an
umbilical cord (as they claim), but in any case, it’s unusual enough to
warrant a mention.
5.They’re obsessed with the sun
Freemasons believe that the east symbolizes rebirth. They sing the sun
in its flight – marvelling at its passage through the sky. Masonic
lodges tend to be built in the east and in the west, as an attempt to
control solar power for their own purposes.
6.Masons exclude atheists
It’s impossible to become a Freemason if you’re an atheist. The first
requirement is that potential members must believe in a higher power of
some sort. They claim not to care what higher power that is, but you
must define it for yourself. You can lie about it, but religion seems to
be a point of honor among them. On the other hand, traditionally
excluded groups – such as gay men – are included in Masonry, so long as
they behave in the same moral manner as other groups. The temple still
excludes women, but some groups are currently challenging that fact.
7.They work to control politics and finance in various countries
The official corruption of Masonry is well-documented, but often covered
up. Half a million Masons in England are disproportionately involved in
banking, politics, and government. Even hospitals and universities are
often controlled by the Masons.
8.Their symbol is on the dollar bill
If you’ve ever looked closely at the US dollar bill, you’ve probably
seen the All-Seeing Eye above the pyramid. This symbol is a Freemason
symbol, and the Latin underneath is a Freemason motto, meaning “new
world order”. Many say that the decision to include this masonic symbol
was not influenced by Freemasons – Benjamin Franklin being the only
Mason on the design committee – but the coincidence remains fascinating
all the same.
9.Anders Breivik was a Mason
Breivik – responsible for the 2011 mass murder in Norway – was a member
of the Lodge of St. Olaf in Oslo. He was promptly excluded – but his
degree of involvement within the organization is open for debate
10.Masons played a key role in space exploration
Some say that Masons have an agenda to take over the world – but some
Masons seem to have their sights set on the moon. Astronauts in the
Apollo program – including Buzz Aldrin – were self-professed Masons.
Their rite flags have been to the moon and back, and Aldrin seems to
have claimed the moon for his Masonic lodge in Texas.
Some of these strange and scandalous secrets of the Freemasons are
obviously urban legends, and should be taken with a grain of salt; but
others seem to contain a degree of truth. One thing’s for certain –
Masonry is by no means an outdated cult. It still has many active
members who seem to be working for some purpose – even if we can’t all
agree on what that is.
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