In early Christianity there were two parts of the Church, the exoteric Church and the esoteric Church (or Gnostic Church). The former was open to everyone, the latter was a form of mystery religion with secret rites and initiation ceremonies. The forebears of the modern exoteric Church tried to extirpate the esoteric part because it was an obstacle to their dream of global hegemony. However, it was the esoteric Church that was the original heart of Christianity and the exoteric Church was intended only as a sop to engage the simple masses. The Freemasons, at least in the higher and more esoteric degrees, believe themselves to be the heirs of gnostic Christianity.
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02-20-2009, 11:07 AM #161
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02-20-2009, 12:51 PM #162Banned User
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but why does your former bosses don't like the Freemasons that much?
Originally Posted by regnauld
In early Christianity there were two parts of the Church, the exoteric Church and the esoteric Church (or Gnostic Church). The former was open to everyone, the latter was a form of mystery religion with secret rites and initiation ceremonies. The forebears of the modern exoteric Church tried to extirpate the esoteric part because it was an obstacle to their dream of global hegemony. However, it was the esoteric Church that was the original heart of Christianity and the exoteric Church was intended only as a sop to engage the simple masses. The Freemasons, at least in the higher and more esoteric degrees, believe themselves to be the heirs of gnostic Christianity.
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02-20-2009, 12:53 PM #163
It has something to do with power! The church loves power! Originally Posted by Hellblazer 2.1
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02-20-2009, 12:57 PM #164Banned User
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i don't think so, mr.regnauld. maybe it has something to do with the knowledge that Freemasonry possess. Originally Posted by regnauld
It has something to do with power! The church loves power!
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02-20-2009, 12:59 PM #165
I know that too! Their Power is just a cover-up of their insecurity! Originally Posted by Hellblazer 2.1
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02-20-2009, 01:02 PM #166Banned User
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the Church can have all the power they want, mr.regnauld. Originally Posted by regnauld
I know that too! Their Power is just a cover-up of their insecurity!
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02-20-2009, 01:03 PM #167
But the church cannot possess the most powerful of all which the Freemasons possess! Originally Posted by Hellblazer 2.1
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02-20-2009, 01:05 PM #168Banned User
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you catch up pretty quick. exactly. Originally Posted by regnauld
But the church cannot possess the most powerful of all which the Freemasons possess!
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02-21-2009, 01:06 PM #169Banned User
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Brethren, "graduation" tonight at the Temple.
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02-21-2009, 03:15 PM #170Elite Member
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Originally Posted by tripwire
Well, there are rules inside the fraternity. Some call it doctrine some call it as constitutional declaration of beliefs. Freemasonry is not religion but a fraternal organization.
Btw, I'm not a mason... just happen to be a daughter of one.
you may wish to call me dad, cause your father is a "Brother", what lodge is your dad?
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