The Freemasons

[Tom Joad]

So, how about 'em? Are they basically The US version of The Illuminati or what?

[Nixon's Head]

I'm more concerned about these guys...

http://www.phoenixmasonry.org/masonicmuseum/fraternalism/images/stonecutters_2.jpg

['Lifer]

Saw a story on the History Channel last week.

Wow.....I had no idea they were so embedded in our country's history.


What is that secret handshake? Hmmm

[Tom Joad]

Saw a story on the History Channel last week.

Wow.....I had no idea they were so embedded in our country's history.


What is that secret handshake? Hmmm

Are you talking about that show about the secret underground stuff? If so, that's what got me to thinking about this group.

[Nixon's Head]

My grandpa was a Freemason and during his funeral viewing they (the Freemasons) did some ceremony for him. I was a bit upset that it was as cryptic and creepy as I thought it would be.

I will say though that it definitely seems a bit strange that they are such a secretive group. Maybe I should take my uncle up on that offer to join.

[Tom Joad]

My grandpa was a Freemason and during his funeral viewing they (the Freemasons) did some ceremony for him. I was a bit upset that it was as cryptic and creepy as I thought it would be.

I will say though that it definitely seems a bit strange that they are such a secretive group. Maybe I should take my uncle up on that offer to join.

Sign up and report back with your findings...if you dare.

[Jiddy78]

My grandpa was a Freemason and during his funeral viewing they (the Freemasons) did some ceremony for him. I was a bit upset that it was as cryptic and creepy as I thought it would be.

I will say though that it definitely seems a bit strange that they are such a secretive group. Maybe I should take my uncle up on that offer to join.


Five bucks says that within one week of joining you will feel compelled to buy a fancy named apartment with creative financing.

['Lifer]

Are you talking about that show about the secret underground stuff? If so, that's what got me to thinking about this group.

Yep.....that's the one. I didn't realize all that about Boston and Phili.....and our founding fathers.

[Tom Joad]

Yep.....that's the one. I didn't realize all that about Boston and Phili.....and our founding fathers.

There were a few founding fathers who members of the Deist religion (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Deists).

[Nixon's Head]

Yep.....that's the one. I didn't realize all that about Boston and Phili.....and our founding fathers.National Treasure is a very interesting movie.

[Tom Joad]

National Treasure is a very interesting movie.

I wonder if it could be a documentary??? :eek:

:)

['Lifer]

National Treasure is a very interesting movie.

I've yet to see that. Sounds like a good reason to rent it.

[Nixon's Head]

I've yet to see that. Sounds like a good reason to rent it.
It's by no means a great movie, but it kept me interested.

['Lifer]

It's by no means a great movie, but it kept me interested.

The connection to the Masons?

[Nixon's Head]

The connection to the Masons?Yup. I'd detail further, but I don't want to ruin anything for you.

[Tom Joad]

Lifer, if you get cable, it's on USA on Thursday evening.

['Lifer]

Yup. I'd detail further, but I don't want to ruin anything for you.

I do remember the movie trailer highlighting the eye over the pyramid from our dollar.

['Lifer]

Lifer, if you get cable, it's on USA on Thursday evening.

I do.....thanks.

And just who is Tom Joad? :cool:

[Tom Joad]

I do.....thanks.

And just who is Tom Joad? :cool:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Joad

['Lifer]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Joad

Thanks.....but I was leaning towards sportsboards.

[Tom Joad]

Thanks.....but I was leaning towards sportsboards.

Some people call me Zero.

['Lifer]

Some people call me Zero.

AHA! Thanks.

Never would have guessed.

Guess I should have slammed wrestling....that would have reveiled the Zero I know. ;)

[Tom Joad]

AHA! Thanks.

Never would have guessed.

Guess I should have slammed wrestling....that would have reveiled the Zero I know. ;)


It's a good thing you held back.

['Lifer]

So what's the verdict?

The Masons are good for society and have played a major role in the developement of our nation?

[Vegas]

So what's the verdict?

The Masons are good for society and have played a major role in the developement of our nation?

I know several masons and my grandfather was a mason. I also know a few people who believe in the big masonic conspiracy theory. If the masons were so set on taking over the world, they should have given up a few hundred years ago.

The Shriner's burn centers and other charitable acts are hardly what one would expect of a bunch of devil worshiping power-hungry guys.

[Jiddy78]

I know several masons and my grandfather was a mason. I also know a few people who believe in the big masonic conspiracy theory. If the masons were so set on taking over the world, they should have given up a few hundred years ago.

The Shriner's burn centers and other charitable acts are hardly what one would expect of a bunch of devil worshiping power-hungry guys.


It's a fraternity for guys that need hookups instead of actual merit.

['Lifer]

I know several masons and my grandfather was a mason. I also know a few people who believe in the big masonic conspiracy theory. If the masons were so set on taking over the world, they should have given up a few hundred years ago.

The Shriner's burn centers and other charitable acts are hardly what one would expect of a bunch of devil worshiping power-hungry guys.

I had an employee for close to 10 years that was Mason and proudly wore his ring. At the time, he was probably 60 years of age. He was an outstanding citizen and God fearing man. Active in his Baptist church and always willing to lend a helping hand.

My grandfather was a Shriner. Wore his big red hat, played his trombone while marching in parades in downtown Atlanta. My dad never told me about any devils his father associated with.

[Vegas]

I had an employee for close to 10 years that was Mason and proudly wore his ring. At the time, he was probably 60 years of age. He was an outstanding citizen and God fearing man. Active in his Baptist church and always willing to lend a helping hand.

My grandfather was a Shriner. Wore his big red hat, played his trombone while marching in parades in downtown Atlanta. My dad never told me about any devils his father associated with.

I heard an interesting discussion a few months ago between a conspiracy guy and an actual mason. The conspiracy guy was talking about how once one gets to be a 33rd degree mason that they are actively worshiping the devil. The mason laughed and explained patiently that there is no such thing as a 33rd degree mason. I laughed hard.

[Tom Joad]

I heard an interesting discussion a few months ago between a conspiracy guy and an actual mason. The conspiracy guy was talking about how once one gets to be a 33rd degree mason that they are actively worshiping the devil. The mason laughed and explained patiently that there is no such thing as a 33rd degree mason. I laughed hard.

I'm gonna get you a joke book.

[Nixon's Head]

I was at my uncle's camper at the local Shrine club. Those guys have some pretty nice set ups and they only pay $200 a year for the spot.

[Tom Joad]

I was at my uncle's camper at the local Shrine club. Those guys have some pretty nice set ups and they only pay $200 a year for the spot.


Is it the Shriners that have the little cars like clowns? If so, that's the ticket right there.

[ryr8828]

Is it the Shriners that have the little cars like clowns? If so, that's the ticket right there.

Yes. Krazy Klowns.

I saw a masonic funeral rite once and it just occurred to me a few months ago what they were doing. Carrying imaginary bricks and mortar, and laying them. That's what it looked like to me.

[Vegas]

Is it the Shriners that have the little cars like clowns? If so, that's the ticket right there.

That is indeed them.

[ryr8828]

I just saw a guest viewing this thread.

I suggest everyone lock their doors.

[Tom Joad]

I just saw a guest viewing this thread.

I suggest everyone lock their doors.

The Freemasons' computers are invisible to us commoners and would leave no trail! Beware.

[Reagan Smash]

Freemasons run the country! At least that's what the germs on Mr. Burns say.

[Land_Shark]

I will say though that it definitely seems a bit strange that they are such a secretive group. Maybe I should take my uncle up on that offer to join.

People who value their privacy are strange?

[Tom Joad]

Freemasons run the country! At least that's what the germs on Mr. Burns say.


We can learn much from The Simpsons. :)

[Nixon's Head]

I've been thinking a lot lately about joining the Masons. I guess I need to get some more information about it before I make my final decision.

[swordfish]

I heard an interesting discussion a few months ago between a conspiracy guy and an actual mason. The conspiracy guy was talking about how once one gets to be a 33rd degree mason that they are actively worshiping the devil. The mason laughed and explained patiently that there is no such thing as a 33rd degree mason. I laughed hard.

Confused?

Directly from wiki

As previously stated, there is no degree of Craft Freemasonry higher than that of Master Mason.[17] Although some Masonic bodies and orders have further degrees named with higher numbers, these degrees may be considered to be supplements to the Master Mason degree rather than promotions from it.[18] An example is the Scottish Rite, conferring degrees numbered from 4° up to 33°.[29] It is essential to be a Master Mason in order to qualify for these further degrees. They are administered on a parallel system to Craft or Blue Lodge Freemasonry; within each organisation there is a system of offices, which confer rank within that degree or order alone.

So is it funny that the mason was wrong or that most masons don't even know what they belong too? Now the "conspiracy" guy might have mispoke when he meant to say Master Mason with 33 degree of Scottish Rites. However it does exist.

Masons are the great architects. Whether you believe in them or not they do influence society. I won't agree with any devil worshipping comments but I will say that secret societies are hiding things.

[V]

Saw a story on the History Channel last week.

Wow.....I had no idea they were so embedded in our country's history.


What is that secret handshake? Hmmm

YES, I saw the same documentary on the HISChan. George Washington was a freemason!

[Vegas]

Freemasons jailed in Fiji over sorcery claims: report

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.304c9d84cd577cc6a8cb702a45577ec a.121&show_article=1&catnum=9

A New Zealand man spent a "wretched" night in a Fiji jail after police raided his Freemasons meeting when frightened residents suspected witchcraft, according to the New Zealand Herald.

The man, who did not wish to be identified, blamed "dopey village people" for the raid on the island of Denerau in which 14 members of the Freemasons Lodge of Lautoka were herded into police cars and jailed for the night.

Police also seized lodge paraphernalia, including wands, compasses and a skull.

The man told the Herald that Tuesday night's meeting was "interrupted by a banging on the door and there were these village people and the police demanding to be let in".

[tichabou]

I don't know jackshit about the freemasons, but I'm inclined to belive that they're anti semetic.

[Iron Jaw]

Bill Clinton was intially raised as a Mason.
A Jew can be a Freemason. Current NY Senator, Chuck Schumer is a Freemason....for example, and he is Jewish. Kweisi Mfune is also a Freemason and a Muslim.

Freemasons merely have to proclaim they believe in a Supreme Being. They do not have to expand on that belief.

George Washington was a Mason.

Bill Clinton was intially raised as a Mason.

As was Booker T. Washington.

Chief Justice Earl Warren

Charlie Rangel is a Mason

Both, Theodore and Franklin D. Roosevelt were Masons.

As was General Douglas MacArthur and General George Marshall.

So was Thurgood Marshall.

As was the great fighter, Sugar Ray Robinson

The list of Freemasons goes on and on and is very diverse.

[Vegas]

Bill Clinton was intially raised as a Mason.
A Jew can be a Freemason. Current NY Senator, Chuck Schumer is a Freemason....for example, and he is Jewish. Kweisi Mfune is also a Freemason and a Muslim.

Freemasons merely have to proclaim they believe in a Supreme Being. They do not have to expand on that belief.

George Washington was a Mason.

Bill Clinton was intially raised as a Mason.

As was Booker T. Washington.

Chief Justice Earl Warren

Charlie Rangel is a Mason

Both, Theodore and Franklin D. Roosevelt were Masons.

As was General Douglas MacArthur and General George Marshall.

So was Thurgood Marshall.

As was the great fighter, Sugar Ray Robinson

The list of Freemasons goes on and on and is very diverse.

Booker T. was a Mason? I find that shocking.

[ryr8828]

Booker T. was a Mason? I find that shocking.

The white masons and black masons used to have different orders.

[thrasymachus]

The white masons and black masons used to have different orders.
They still do. Black members are called Dixons. And nobody is allowd to cross the Mason-Dixon line.

[Jesse Helms' Ghost]

They still do. Black members are called Dixons. And nobody is allowd to cross the Mason-Dixon line.LOL

Ok now *that* was hilarious.

[Iron Jaw]

I also read that actor, Raymond Burr was indeed, a freemason.............along with being a Perry Mason.