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The Secret Brotherhood: The True Story of the Freemasons

2022-07-09 20:07:35Histori SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

 

The Secret Brotherhood: The True Story of the Freemasons
The true story of the Freemasons

 

Much has been said about the Freemasons. The secrecy of this fraternity has given rise to extensive discussion and numerous conspiracy theories. But the real story of the Freemasons is much more interesting than all the tales that revolve around it.

A bit of history

The times around 1820 seemed to be the best of times for the special relationship between the fraternal order of Freemasonry and the new American nation. It was not only because many prominent members of the founding generation, such as George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and 13 of the 39 signers of the Constitution, had been members, it was also because the rapidly growing republic and the fraternal society had many ideals in common.

American Republican values ​​seemed like Masonic values: high regard for learning and progress, and for what might be called a broad and tolerant religion. Steven Bullock, a historian at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute and a scholar of the Malonic brotherhood in America, says that the Freemasons "helped give the new nation a symbolic core."

It was not for nothing that the compass, the square and other emblems associated with the Masons were engraved everywhere, both on jewelry and on tables belonging to Masons and non-Masons. Also, it is not without significance that a large number of Americans thought that the Great Seal of the USA contained Malonic symbols. It was a kind of fraternal tendency for people to see the influence of Freemasonry even where it did not exist.

The Secret Brotherhood: The True Story of the Freemasons

By the time of the Revolution, Freemasons had become the semi-official celebrants of American civil culture. With their specific dress consisting of aprons, the original Masons were, in fact, stone-masons. They used to routinely lay foundation stones for government buildings and churches, as well as participate in parades and other public ceremonies.

When Lafayette, now aged, made his tour of the USA in 1824-25 the members of the "craft" (as Freemasonry is called) gave the Freemason a distinguished reception by inviting him to stay at the local lodge. That trip served to increase membership in Freemasonry, which had grown from 16,000 members in 1800 to 80,000 members in 1822.

How then did it happen that what seemed like the most auspicious age of Freemasonry turned into horror?

The answer may be found in part in the divided public reaction to Lafayette's tour. For many citizens, the open display of brotherly affection towards a foreign noble smelled elitist and conspiratorial. Put bluntly, this "raised suspicions of a craft as an international order with secrets and a radical revolutionary past".

It was the first time that Freemasonry faced such a reaction. From the birth of the organized fraternal movement in early 18th century London to this day, Freemasonry has been the subject of great curiosity and occasional suspicion.

With its secret rituals and incorporation of ancient wisdom, modern Renaissance science and reason, as well as exclusive membership, the Masonic fraternity has served as fodder for conspiracy theories and opportunistic writers, eager to profit by imaginatively "exposing" the secret ways and the brotherhood's secret ambitions.

If the "great secret" of Freemasons, as Benjamin Franklin said, "is that they have no secret," those who suggest otherwise, including the novelist Dan Brown, are simply seeking to create an audience.

The real story

The real story of the Freemasons is much more interesting than all the fairy tales that revolve around it. It is true that the essential achievements of Freemasons in forming solid citizens, creating social networks and supporting philanthropic causes stand out in the face of attempts to harm the organization. How Freemasonry rose to such a high position in American public life only to soon lose its mantle of respectability is a story that began in Scotland and England.

The Secret Brotherhood: The True Story of the Freemasons

Freemasons have their origins in 17th century lodges in Britain, when select gentlemen were admitted, pledging allegiance to the crown and to God. These "accepted" members were drawn to the social character of the brotherhoods, as well as to the private ceremonial rituals that once helped artisans preserve the secrets of their craft. Freemasonry's connections with ancient architecture, geometry and other rational arts, as well as science added to its allure.

As admitted members, who were mostly members of Britain's Royal Society of Sciences, came to dominate the lodges, the focus of fraternal life shifted to philosophical considerations and the exploration of connections between the discovered laws of nature and the wisdom of ancient civilizations. "They studied Greek and Roman architecture to find the key to the lost truths of ancient civilizations."

In America, Freemasonry was embraced by both the aristocratic establishment as well as members of the commercial class who aspired to aristocratic status. Freemasonry encouraged a more inclusive social movement and elite through education, the cultivation of manners and honor, and tolerance of difference in delicate matters of religion.

At the time of the Revolution, men of character, talent and ambition used Freemasonry to climb the social ladder. But despite the good works of the fraternity, myths of dark deeds continued to haunt Freemasonry. But the greatest challenge of Freemasonry was not to be used in conspiratorial fantasies, but to weaken its position in America, losing the strength and true worship of its members.

Legendary origin

Although the so-called "lodges" of Freemasons appeared in the 17th century, in Scotland, their historical origin also implies a more ancient legendary and symbolic origin. The first Freemasons symbolically connected this mythical origin with the origin of Freemasonry itself (that is, with the origin of the art of construction). In an age when paleontological studies did not yet exist, it was natural for those to associate its origin with the era of Adam (the first man according to the concept of time) or that of Noah, or more often with that of the building of the temple of Solomon by architect Hiram Abi.

At the end of the 16th century, the Régius manuscript emblematically placed the Masonic society under the name of Euclid and Pythagoras, the fathers of geometry, and under the protection of King Athelstan of England.

Other manuscripts related to the Masonic society, such as the Halliwell manuscripts (c. 1390), le Cooke (c. 1400), Ratisbonne statues (1498), Schaw statues (1598), York (1370), Absolion (1668) ), Sloane (1700) present similar aspects. At the end of the 18th century, with the rediscovery of ancient Egypt by Westerners, these Malonic rituals naturally shifted their symbolic origin to the era of the construction of the pyramids.

In the middle of the 19th century of romanticism, on the occasion of the rediscovery of the heritage of the Middle Ages, the Masonic myth naturally reinforced the references to the construction of cathedrals. After all these apparent symbolic modifications, what stands out is that society has always shifted its symbolism towards those who throughout history brought progress in history, the art of building and the values ​​they proclaim.

Antimasonry, fear of mystery and secrecy

Anti-Masonism was born fueled by the fear of secrecy, mystery and "secret societies". This attitude is also related to the opposition to the progressive and liberal ideas that came out of the Lymier century, the time during which many well-known philosophers became members of Freemasonry. Anti-Masonism is considered a doctrine developed in some Catholic circles and among counter-revolutionaries.

Famous Freemasons

It is thought that there have been many famous Freemasons and in alphabetical order it starts with astronaut Buzz Aldrin (who set foot on the moon on July 21, 1969), but this list also includes big names such as the great philosopher of law Jean-Baptiste Baudin who became a member of the society in 1842, Pierre Brossolette.

But Mozart is also ranked among the Freemasons, as he was received in the charity lodge in Vienna in 1784.

Among the politicians is Paul Ramadier (1888-1961), who never stopped Masonic activity. He was the first president of the parliament of the sixth French Republic.

 

The Secret Brotherhood: The True Story of the Freemasons
Benjamin Franklin

 

"We are the heirs of men and women who have improved mankind": Voltaire, La Fayette, Garibaldi, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Mark Twain, Simón Bolívar, Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt, J. Edgar Hoover, and many others , are some of the members of this society, according to "Grand Orient".

10 facts you should know about Freemasons

1 – Freemasons are not affiliated with the Illuminati

Conspiracy theories claim that the Illuminati is controlling an organization and seeking to establish the New World Order. Being an organization where key political figures are members, theorists say that this Order is staying behind the scenes and moving things around without being noticed. Unlike the Freemasons, the Illuminati is said to be a secret organization that is opposed to any religious influence. It has its origins in Bavaria in 1776.

2 – Freemasons have been the subject of many films

The Freemasons have made many uninformed people curious. The famous compass has been part of many Hollywood movies, such as Aliens, American Gangster, The Ant Bully, The Da Vinci Code, Domino, etc.

3 – During Hitler's regime, about 200,000 Freemasons were killed in concentration camps

Hitler stated that Freemasons affiliated with Jews caused Germany's defeat in World War I. He later said that the Freemasons helped the Jews and led them to where they are today in society. During Hitler's rule in Nazi Germany, it was demanded that all Freemasons be expropriated. They were accused of creating a World Republic and together with the Jews became political prisoners.

4 – Women are not allowed in Masonic lodges

Historically, women were only allowed in lodges as substitutes for their husbands. In 1720 the Freemasons drew up their constitution barring women from the organization, however men continued to include their wives only in what was called the third degree. The growth of an all-women Masonic lodge began in England and quickly spread to many countries around the world.

5 – They are widely represented

Freemasonry is an organization recognized throughout the world. To understand how membership has spread to this level, we need to understand the parts of this organization. The governing body of Freemasonry is called the Grand Lodge. Its jurisdiction is over a state or a city. Policies vary by jurisdiction. Acts as a unit. In the corner of every state or city, Freemasonry is widely represented.

6 – Masonic symbols

 

The Secret Brotherhood: The True Story of the Freemasons

Freemasonry has existed since the 1400s. The symbols representing the organization were conceived not from any superstitious beliefs, but from its practices. If we go back to the Middle Ages, not everyone can read or write, but everyone can recognize a symbol. The working class are the first members of the Freemasons and the tools of the trade are used as a symbol.

7 – Of the 9 justices on the US Supreme Court in 1952, 8 of them were Freemasons

One third of the US Supreme Court was Masonic. That doesn't mean anything. Since freemasonry has been an established organization for centuries, the fact that it seeks a place in high positions is something normal.

8 – Reception ceremonies

The ceremonies of admission to becoming a member of Freemasonry vary from person to person. There is no specific program that must be followed and done according to the wishes of the Grand Lodge. While it has been said that ceremonies and rituals are a great secret of Freemasonry, no one said that ceremonies are boring. But it takes some criteria to become a part of Freemasonry.

9 – Belief in God

Belief in God is one of the basic rules recognized by the United Grand Lodge of England, the lodge where Freemasonry originated. It is said that "Belief in a supreme being is a condition of membership". In the Middle Ages, they were regarded as moral people and feared bad behavior.

10 – The secret handshake

As in the initiation ceremony, Freemasons observe many rituals, including some secret handshakes. There is a handshake for each rank in the organization to allow members to greet each other. There are 12 types of handshakes used in the world.

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