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Originally posted by Ausar
but back on topic;
you state there are rituals: cool; initiations are known to take place, good for you.
it is illegal to attempt to create a fabrication and exist within that fabrication as
the creator of such.
Originally posted by AugustusMasonicus
Originally posted by Josephus23
I am shocked to hear a Freemason, who's goal is to understand the bifurcated goal of the lodge,
How is Masonry bifurcated and why would that be any lodges goal? The lodge and Masonry as a whole is aimed towards harmony and level equality.
argue a point based on semantics.
Because your perception of what law you do or do not follow has no bearing on the topic. We are discussing Masonry and secrecy, not the basis and foundation of law in the United States.
Project 2051 seems to know your "religion" better than you guys.
Religion. Right. It is a fraternal orginization, no more, no less.
Originally posted by Fitzgibbon
Originally posted by Josephus23
reply to post by Project2501
This is a quote from an ex-Mason found right here in this thread:
Oh! I see! A quote about Masonry from a never-was Mason! That's some compelling 'evidence'.
Perhaps you should go through the "Problem Lodge" thread and read the responses from actual Masons with an unjaundiced eye (if that's even possible for you) and wonder why HDFACTORYCERTIF was shown to be a through-and-through liar. Then reconsider why you think it advisable to source him as any kind of reference to Masonry.
Originally posted by Josephus23
Are you actually trying to tell me that the mission of a lodge and its members are not bifurcated?
This is a video of a 33rd degree Scottish Rite Master Mason (Grand Poobah).
Pay attention to 2 things for me.
1) The very first thing that he states is that the mission of the lodge is...
BIFURCATED.
Originally posted by mcr4life
reply to post by zaiger
well as you know freemason is a secret society and many people are in it like jay-z beyonce and more people but people do it for the benefits while they just messed up id rather work then be a freemason
Originally posted by Project2501
African Americans are excluded in regular "blue" lodges.
Originally posted by AugustusMasonicus
Originally posted by Josephus23
Are you actually trying to tell me that the mission of a lodge and its members are not bifurcated?
This is a video of a 33rd degree Scottish Rite Master Mason (Grand Poobah).
Pay attention to 2 things for me.
1) The very first thing that he states is that the mission of the lodge is...
BIFURCATED.
Firstly, he is talking about the Scottish Rite, an appendant body of Masonry, and not about Lodges. You do know the difference do you?
Secondly, in the video you linked he is very clear as to his meanings of duality such as;
Patriotism to ones government and duty to God.
Study of the Esoteric and Scientific.
I am not quite sure how this proves anything sinister, just that you seem to get very excitable about that which you have little understanding.
Originally posted by Josephus23
It sounds to me like you are trying to argue a point based on semantics Masonicus.
I do not care what is the lodge and what is appendant.
Like I have said before, my goal is to expose secret societies and their resulting framework.
Anyone with critical thinking skills can clearly see that you are rife with contradictions.
AS IS FREEMASONRY. That is why it should be banned in the halls of government.
Originally posted by AugustusMasonicus
Originally posted by Josephus23
It sounds to me like you are trying to argue a point based on semantics Masonicus.
It has zero to do with semantics when you realize that the Scottish Rite has no influence on issues that happen at the lodge level.
I do not care what is the lodge and what is appendant.
Of course not, then your whole explanation becomes irrelavant.
Like I have said before, my goal is to expose secret societies and their resulting framework.
Still waiting, all you did was latch onto the word bifurcated and attached a sinister connotation to it.
Anyone with critical thinking skills can clearly see that you are rife with contradictions.
Point them out.
AS IS FREEMASONRY. That is why it should be banned in the halls of government.
No problem, Mein Fuhrer, any other stuff you want to dispose of when you take command?
Originally posted by RuneSpider
reply to post by Josephus23
I am looking forward to seeing why you have attributed some seemingly malevolent meaning to the fellow using "bifurcated".
Originally posted by Josephus23
I latched onto the word Bifurcated because it shows that you are either:
1) a liar
2) not privy to the knowledge of the TRUE adept
which is plainly seen.
As far as the ad hominem attacks (mien fuhrer?!?!)
If you want to tell me that my point is irrelevant, then I would learn to spell it correctly first. If not, then I can only speculate that you meant to use the word irrelevant.
Now... for your last comment regarding the framework of secret societies and the downfall of our government.
Be patient young Skywalker.
You will find out very soon, but unlike you, I am involved in research before I begin making clear and concise references in my statements.
Originally posted by AugustusMasonicus
Originally posted by Josephus23
I latched onto the word Bifurcated because it shows that you are either:
1) a liar
No, it showed that you did not even quote Claussen properly.
2) not privy to the knowledge of the TRUE adept
which is plainly seen.
Ah, but somehow you are privy to the knowledge.
As far as the ad hominem attacks (mien fuhrer?!?!)
If the totalitarian shoe fits.
If you want to tell me that my point is irrelevant, then I would learn to spell it correctly first. If not, then I can only speculate that you meant to use the word irrelevant.
Cute, I guess not everyone spells as well as yourself, kind of like when you asked to have people 'depart' knowledge on you. You did mean 'impart'? As depart could mean to remove, and prior to the removal their needs to be something to remove.
Now... for your last comment regarding the framework of secret societies and the downfall of our government.
Be patient young Skywalker.
You will find out very soon, but unlike you, I am involved in research before I begin making clear and concise references in my statements.
I see, so you came here to tell everyone how Masons are subverting the government yet you forgot to bring your evidence and still need to do research. Right.
[edit on 19-12-2009 by AugustusMasonicus]
Originally posted by RuneSpider
reply to post by Josephus23
First, I am not a Mason.
You have been attaching strong meaning to the word bifurcated, focusing solely on that part of his sentence instead of going into the rest o his statement.
You state that you have caught him in a lie, and I can sort of see how you may see that, however with what goes to say, that it is a two fold approach, s about where you loose me. You are focusing solely on his statement of bifurcation, and are attaching much to it, and acting about it as though it is somewhat ominous.
So, I am asking you why it bears so much meaning to you.
Originally posted by Josephus23
First, I quoted the gentleman properly. If anyone who is reading chooses to do so, then they can watch the video.
Hence, the link.
I meant DEpart.
Have you achieved the highest degree possible in the rite to which you belong, and if so, are you willing to depart that knowledge upon me?
As I told you before, my goal is DISmantle the framework of secret societies.
I don't know if you noticed this Masonicus, but I like to debate like I play chess, and I might be baiting you.
When I began this thread, I was suspect of Freemasons, but I was not directly accusative; however, through the context of what has been written I have become accusative of Freemasonry.
Now. If you wouldn't mind giving me a little bit of time(distraction), then I will gladly answer your questions regarding the Young Skywalker comment.
Originally posted by AugustusMasonicus
Originally posted by Josephus23
First, I quoted the gentleman properly. If anyone who is reading chooses to do so, then they can watch the video.
Hence, the link.
No, you did not. You insisted that he said 'Scottish Rite Lodge' when in fact he did not.
I meant DEpart.
Suuuure you did. Your quote:
Have you achieved the highest degree possible in the rite to which you belong, and if so, are you willing to depart that knowledge upon me?
How do you 'depart knowlegde' on someone? Nice piece of backpedaling.
As I told you before, my goal is DISmantle the framework of secret societies.
In which you have not even come close to presenting your method let alone accomplishing your goal.
I don't know if you noticed this Masonicus, but I like to debate like I play chess, and I might be baiting you.
No, you just spelled it wrong and will not admit it, there was no baiting going on there.
When I began this thread, I was suspect of Freemasons, but I was not directly accusative; however, through the context of what has been written I have become accusative of Freemasonry.
And?
Now. If you wouldn't mind giving me a little bit of time(distraction), then I will gladly answer your questions regarding the Young Skywalker comment.
Sure, take all the time you need, you are going to need it.
Originally posted by RuneSpider
reply to post by Josephus23
I have, thank you.
Though I am not a Mason, I do find these threads interesting.
You'll notice posts by me earlier, actually.
I can sort of see your point, though I have to disagree with you.
The Scottish Rite is a separate system from FreeMasonry itself, and whatever focus or focus' it has will be under it's own discretion, much like the York Rite, which is heavily Christian, something that is not part of Masonry in and of itself.