no disrespect to the real Masons out there,but the way I see it: Most Masons are like King Theoden of Rohan,in Lord of the Rings.They've fallen under the spell of crazy leaches like Wormtongue;who in this case happen to be the christian priests and their flock,afraid to penetrate the greater mysteries, for fear of being ostracized.
The authors of the gospels were unlettered and ignorant men and the teachings of Jesus have come to us mutilated, misstated and unintelligible-Thomas Jefferson quotes
and that's why I refuse to join the order of my GrandFather Allah, few of them today are worth their weight in salt... bunch of toy masons ;-p I'll stay a lone wolf... a traveling phoenix on the old road, out in the O Z, where spiders weave, and snakes travel.
OMG I have found at least 1 vid on youtube about A.Pike thats not a insane rant by people that have never read Morals and Dogma. I read my grandfathers copy years ago and rank it up with Plato's Republic as books that don't tell you what to think but teach how to think. I am not a Mason and I still found this a very enlightening book. If this rewrite holds true to the original its a work for all men .
My only comment would be that SR does not have 32 degrees, it has 28...29 if one counts the 33rd degree. Hence the differentiation between Craft and Appendent Freemasonry, ie Craft holds those first three degrees, not SR. Otherwise this is great video and I agree that it makes a lovely subsitute for much of the pap which exists out there posing for scholarship or even documentary work.
"Masonary, like all the religions,..., conceals its secrets from all except the Adepts and Sages, ...elect, and uses false explanations and misinterpretations of its symbols to mislead those who deserve only to be misled; to conceal the Truth, ..., from them and to draw them away from it. Truth is not for those who are unworthy or unable to receive it, or would pervert it. So Masonry jealously conceals its secrets, and intentionally leads conceited interpreters astray."
This is an oasis in the desert of misinformation and sensationalism that surrounds the Craft. I purchased one and find it very interesting, informative and deep and recommend it to any Brother who wishes to understand what made Masonry become what it is today.
no disrespect to the real Masons out there,but the way I see it: Most Masons are like King Theoden of Rohan,in Lord of the Rings.They've fallen under the spell of crazy leaches like Wormtongue;who in this case happen to be the christian priests and their flock,afraid to penetrate the greater mysteries, for fear of being ostracized.
The authors of the gospels were unlettered and ignorant men and the teachings of Jesus have come to us mutilated, misstated and unintelligible-Thomas Jefferson quotes
BlumoonNow 2 years ago 6
and that's why I refuse to join the order of my GrandFather Allah, few of them today are worth their weight in salt... bunch of toy masons ;-p I'll stay a lone wolf... a traveling phoenix on the old road, out in the O Z, where spiders weave, and snakes travel.
An'al Haq!
BlumoonNow 2 years ago
I am a Brother and always seek further light. I thank those envolved with this video.
LightYearsAhead32 2 years ago
Masons ripped off the Egyptian Mysteries.
zecnobot 2 years ago 9
Aw. too bad women are not allowed. :(
But that won't stop me from getting the book. :)
ziradith 3 years ago 2
we have a version for that a woman can join it is called "the eastern star" it is the same just for women
tovasdad 2 years ago 2
OMG I have found at least 1 vid on youtube about A.Pike thats not a insane rant by people that have never read Morals and Dogma. I read my grandfathers copy years ago and rank it up with Plato's Republic as books that don't tell you what to think but teach how to think. I am not a Mason and I still found this a very enlightening book. If this rewrite holds true to the original its a work for all men .
JoeWeeksey 3 years ago 3
My only comment would be that SR does not have 32 degrees, it has 28...29 if one counts the 33rd degree. Hence the differentiation between Craft and Appendent Freemasonry, ie Craft holds those first three degrees, not SR. Otherwise this is great video and I agree that it makes a lovely subsitute for much of the pap which exists out there posing for scholarship or even documentary work.
FrozenEMT 3 years ago
"Masonary, like all the religions,..., conceals its secrets from all except the Adepts and Sages, ...elect, and uses false explanations and misinterpretations of its symbols to mislead those who deserve only to be misled; to conceal the Truth, ..., from them and to draw them away from it. Truth is not for those who are unworthy or unable to receive it, or would pervert it. So Masonry jealously conceals its secrets, and intentionally leads conceited interpreters astray."
Albert Pike M&D p104-105
vasinai 4 years ago
it is not a religion
tovasdad 2 years ago
I would like to thank you Brothers for making this title available. I so look forward to reading Brother Pike's book with updated english.
SomersworthReporter 4 years ago
This is an oasis in the desert of misinformation and sensationalism that surrounds the Craft. I purchased one and find it very interesting, informative and deep and recommend it to any Brother who wishes to understand what made Masonry become what it is today.
roxleyldc 4 years ago 4
Wow! A Mason who actually embraces Morals and Dogma instead of offering apologetic spin and distancing tactics. I give you credit for that much.
doublea39 3 years ago
Yes, that's true
But there is also York Rite too.... not just scottish rite....
All brothers, together
ihaveairlockers 2 years ago