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What do Masons’ Marks Reveal?
When we speak of a Masons’ mark, we are referring to the symbol of Freemasonry that is most often found on dressed stone in buildings and on other public structures. Masonic analogies to stonemasonry make use of marks in some…
The Effects of Anti-Masonry on Freemasonry
It might come as a surprise for some of us to hear, but there was such an entity as the Anti-Masonic Party. In fact, it was the first third party in the United States and strongly opposed Freemasonry as a single-issue party…
What does the serpent represent within Freemasonry?
The serpent has long been a symbol of importance in the human history of storytelling. Since time immemorial, the serpent has been included in stories, myths, and dreams in order to represent the immoral, evil, or dishonest. However, the serpent…
Burns’ Farewell to Freemasonry
Robert Burns is one of the UK’s most treasured wordsmiths and ranks alongside William Shakespeare for his contribution to classical texts of the British canon. Burns was a prolific poet and his compendium of works include Tam O’ Shanter and…
The Closely Guarded Secrets of the Masonic Lodge
For people on the outside of Freemasonry, the lodge’s closely guarded secrets are a topic of fascination. Many conspiracy theories have been developed about the events and ceremonies that occur within the lodge, most of which are way off the…
What Is The Meaning of “As Above So Below” In Freemasonry?
As we know, Freemasonry is concerned with the evolution of a brother’s soul, and the Masonic teachings of the lodge are orchestrated in such a way to ensure a man can live a virtuous life in the eyes of the…
Did Freemasonry Really Begin in 1717?
Over the course of the past few years, a debate has been raging amongst Masonic scholars about the actual year of the fraternity’s inception. While it is widely agreed that 1717 is the year of ‘the revival,’ recent academic debate…
Freemasonry and the Ancient Mysteries
You are likely to have heard mention of the Ancient Mysteries in relation to Freemasonry but be a little confused about what is meant when such reference is made. As brothers work their way through the degrees of Freemasonry, new…
What is the Meaning of Masonry?
Masonry is multi-layered, and it means different things to different people. It would probably be fairer to ask, what are the meanings of Masonry? This is because it reflects the fact that such a historically significant organization cannot be pinned…
