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Ronald Seale,
Sovereign Grand Commander
Scottish Rite Southern Jurisdiction
So, technically speaking, this guy is probably the among the, if not the highest ranking Mason in the world.
“It's the truth that you should never trust anybody who wears a bow tie. Cravat's supposed to point down to accentuate the genitals. Why'd you wanna trust somebody whose tie points out to accentuate his ears?” — David Mamet, State and Main
J. F. “Jeff” Webb, Grand Master of Louisiana
So now, if you REALLY want someone to blame, you have names & faces. No more speculation required.
Originally posted by network dude
but....but, they don't look like reptilians at all!
Sure, but to be fair, I had Ronnie Seale come to my lodge and give a talk last year, and learned a lot from him. He didn't become top dog because he looks nice. He talks the talk and walks the walk of Masonry. Similarly, it's no coincidence that one of my Masonic mentors was a Past Grand Master. It wasn't politics that got him the fancy apron for a year, but his knowledge & dedication to leading a Masonic life. When I first joined, he was the one who showed me the most of what it meant to be a Masons.
Originally posted by Choronzon
Degrees, seats and positions while certainly fancy aren't truly indicative of who you can go for knowledge and understanding.
Masonry is allegorical and is more accurately a catalyst than a step ladder. If your spiritual intentions are true, then your journey will lead you to those who are really 'higher up'.
It's really not that vague. I'm not going to put words in Choronzon's mouth, but when he said
Originally posted by Wertdagf
reply to post by Choronzon
"If your spiritual intentions are true" Explain this for me.
Im wondering why your being so vague with something so important.
I interpret that to mean "If you seek knowledge for knowledge's sake, if you aren't trying to be better than anyone but yourself, if you're honest with yourself and those around you, treat all with equal good will and temperament, then you will find among those around you mentors and guides who will help you on your journey."
If your spiritual intentions are true, then your journey will lead you to those who are really 'higher up'.
Originally posted by JoshNorton
In other words, don't be an ass, and you won't chase off those who could help enrich your life.
Originally posted by Wertdagf
"If your spiritual intentions are true" Explain this for me.
Originally posted by JoshNorton
In other words, don't be an ass, and you won't chase off those who could help enrich your life.
Originally posted by AugustusMasonicus
Where did everybody go???
Originally posted by EnlightenUp
Originally posted by AugustusMasonicus
Where did everybody go???
Shout out!
I certainly have a level of crankiness that I enjoy but it's really just a rebellious streak for the purpose of destagnating my mental processes. It probably does scare off a few.
Originally posted by AugustusMasonicus
Awww...a kindred soul.
*Enlighten and Augie walk hand and hand into the setting sun. The occassional noogie being the only give away to their truly irascible nature.*
Originally posted by RyanLA123
...they have their little rituals and dress in gay robes...
It's a gentlesmen club where people who are part of it think they're big shots and their sh@t don't stink.
Originally posted by Killuminatus
But most of the symbolism is wrongly interpreted by masons.
Like the all seeing eye; in masonry it signifies the architect of the universe overseeing his creation (correct me if i'm wrong) while hermetic cults CORRECTLY interpret it as the symbol of an egyptian god.
Some masons just stick to the allegory that their taught within their circles, others dig deeper into the mysteries. That's why so many founders of new age cults, like the golden dawn, theosophy etc. have been masons, who have given true meaning to masonic allegories.