Freemason 32nd Degree Ritual

As documented in Charles T McClenachan's "Book of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry (1884)"
For all the "32nd degree masons" (yeah right...) who frequent this BBS.
All other folk equally welcome.
I am currently scanning the entire book but this will take me close to a month or so as I don't fight the forces of evil as a full time job.

Anyone who wants to mirror this work is welcome to, the book is over 100 years old and as such is regarded as public domain even though it is very hard to come by due to its sensitive nature.
As is noted in earlier chapters, perusal of this book by Freemason�s who have not already attained the various degrees is severely punishable � don�t let your Worshipful Master catch you peeking at this book or you�ll get the Masonic boot from your lodge.

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Originally posted by MrNECROS

As is noted in earlier chapters, perusal of this book by Freemason?s who have not already attained the various degrees is severely punishable ? don?t let your Worshipful Master catch you peeking at this book or you?ll get the Masonic boot from your lodge.

The book is over a hundred years old. Freemasons don't get "booted" from a lodge for reading literature.

As for fighting the "forces of evil"? Maybe you should try fighting the "forces of ignorance" first.
They seem to have taken over your life.

Leveller, you are right on about this, there is no book or other media that I know of that reading or owning could possibly result in expulsion. this would include tomes of a nature that would conflict with Masonry. Masonry is about enlightenment, and embraces the quest for truth, a point that should be taken by the uninitiated, the only reason that can result in expulsion is a Mason's personal conduct.

[Edited on 10-5-2004 by Mirthful Me]

[Edited on 10-5-2004 by Mirthful Me]

Also, that Ritual bears strong resemblance to the 32� of the Cerneau Rite, which was published by Rev. Jonathan Blanchard in his �Scotch Rite Masonry Illustrated� in 1869. This was based on the Morin Patent of the Rite of Perfection from France, where the degree of Prince of the Royal Secret was the 25th.
Brother Albert Pike�s first revision of the Scottish Rite ritual, beginning in 1855, eliminated most of the chivalric content in the degree. By 1871, when Pike�s final revision was approved by the Supreme Council, all references to French Jacobite Masonry had been expunged.
Since 1871, the Supreme Council 33� for the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States recognizes the Pike Version as the correct Work. Brother Pike presented his revised Ritual to Illustrious Brother Thornton Jackson, 33�, Grand Commander of the Prince Hall Supreme Council, who also adopted the Pike work.
In the 1940�s, the official name of the degree was changed to Master of the Royal Secret in the Mother Jurisdiction, although some jurisdictions continue to call it Prince of the Royal Secret.
The Officers of a Consistory of Masters of the Royal Secret are as follows:

Master of Kadosh (who presides)
Prior
Preceptor
Chancellor
1st Lt.
2nd Lt.
Almoner
Recorder
Sentinel

Descriptions of the ceremonies of this Degree, and commentaries thereon, can be found in the following books:

�A Bridge To Light� by Dr. Rex R. Hutchens, 33�, G.C.
�The Magnum Opus� by Albert Pike, 33�
�Clausen�s Commentaries On Morals and Dogma� by Henry C. Clausen, 33�
�Vested In Glory: The Regalia of the Scottish Rite� by Dr. Jim Tresner, 33�, G.C.
�Mackey�s Encyclopedia of Freemasonry� by Albert G. Mackey, 33�

A comparison of the ritual posted by �Mr. Necros� with the descriptions of the actual degree ritual illustrates the fundamental differences, as well as why uninformed non-Masons like Necros have difficulty separating fact from fiction, and understanding Freemasonry.

Fiat Lvx.





[Edited on 10-5-2004 by Masonic Light]

Skewering them with the fine points again ML. It never amazes me that someone can focus onto a small piece of information and act like they have unlocked the Rosetta Stone. As demonstrated time and time again all anyone has to do is ask, and the information will be provided (save a few small tokens and words).

Just one problem with you dismissal - this book was published in 1884.
Actually your whole reply is a bunch of waffle, no matter this whole exercise is about you not me.
I'm interested in how you present a myriad of disinformation, usually unrelated to the posting and then claim it is conclusive proof that the original posting was completely false.
Are you consciously or unconsciously providing all these false or irrelevant facts?
The same answers are given to different questions, often without any real relevance.
I found that most disinformers are relatively high up the pyramid, usually in the 15-18th degree bracket - I originally guessed you to be an Intendant of the Building as your position here on this BBS appears to be a full time occupation for you.
Perhaps you are reporting to a Prince of Jerusalem or a Knight Rose Croix?
Do they whisper these nonsense�s into your ear or have you got a cheat sheet of ready to go cut�n�paste?

Blah, blah, blah.

You pull others over facts and yet I've never seen you post anything other than speculation yourself. And to tell the truth, it's very questionable speculation too.

As for guessing who is what? The guys here have already told you what postions they hold within masonry.
Accusing others of cut and paste is a pretty hypocritical thing of you to do too. All you ever do is cut and paste to try to support your whacked out hatreds.

"Perhaps you are reporting to a Prince of Jerusalem or a Knight Rose Croix".
You seem to have used that line just to make it look like you know something about masonry. The fact is that it shows that you don't.

When you are provided with fact you don't have the brains to recognise it as such.
You've already proven yourself to be a liar and a fraud. Now you're just proving yourself to be shallow and tedious.

Indeed, Brother Leveller. And since �Mr. Necros� is having a lot of trouble keeping his facts straight, I will briefly recapitulate:

Necros continues to maintain that Scottish Rite degrees somehow confers an official rank on a Mason, and suggests that 8� Scottish Rite Masons �report� to �superiors�. I have already quoted the Statutes of the Supreme Council concerning this, which Necros apparently did not even know existed.
Nevertheless, following is a link to a page from the Supreme Council 33��s official website, which gives information to potential members. You will note that it states that all the degrees from the 4� to the 32� are conferred in Reunions that take a couple of weekends. Personally, I received the 32� while still in my early 20�s, and still in college. This page also refutes Necros� claim that Candidates are required to memorize Catechisms or portions of the degrees before advancing.
www.srmason-sj.org...

Secondly, Necros� erroneous beliefs concerning the actual initiation ceremony of the 32� can easily be refuted by referring to the books that I have mentioned above, or by applying for membership in the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, S.J., USA, and experiencing the beautiful and elaborate ritualistic work for oneself. For those interested in becoming a Scottish Rite Mason, click on the link above and review the site at leisure, which gives instruction on how to become a member.

Fiat Lvx.


[Edited on 10-5-2004 by Masonic Light]

Perhaps you are reporting to a Prince of Jerusalem or a Knight Rose Croix?
Do they whisper these nonsense�s into your ear or have you got a cheat sheet of ready to go cut�n�paste?

Freemasonry Watch was always the king of the cheap shots.

You can not take on ML in an open debate he would tear your so called facts to pieces so you have to resort to sly remarks.

Lets see some reasoned argument, lets see some facts, lest see you debate without the standard put downs.

You seem to fall into that entrenched band of people who, in order to make themesleves blameless, blame everyone else for everything. Masons , Catholics, Mormons poor old Harry Potter is even in the firing line.

I would invite everyone to have a look at Freemasonry Watch site.

Old Watchy knows he too is being watched.