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theabsolutetruth
There are plenty of people that have similar experiences of masons, many prepared to say so publicly.
www.henrymakow.com...
This is exactly what happened in the Northeast during the mid-1820's http:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-Masonic_Party forcing the Masons to
lower their profile and bringing about the anti-Masonic Movement.
In some circles, this was called the Masonic War and was marked by the
lynching of Masons and the destruction of their lodges.
network dude
reply to post by kdyam
I am just an ass that way )
theabsolutetruth
reply to post by Carreau
My 'statement' is of personal experience and FACT.
The fact that you are disputing my own personal experience is something of a concern.
BubbaJoe
I am not a mason, am agnostic, so am disqualified. I have several family members that are masons, and some that belong to the Knights of Columbus (Opposite sides of the family, obviously) Both are secret societies driven by a higher power, and both do good deeds. Bad things are committed by all sorts of people, the Catholics, Prostestants, Muslims, Hindu's, and athiests. Why do we all condemn one entire group for the acts committed by one part of their group. ALL MEMBERS OF A GROUP ARE NOT CRIMINALS OR RADICALS.
We ALL need to quit talking in absolutes, and realize that we are all human beings. In the whole meaning of life, we probably have more in common than differences.
Rosinitiate
I'm no fan of evil nefarious NWO, PNAC having, country bombing, resource stealing secret societies. But to paint them all with one stroke is a little extreme. I only say this because, wasnt the Underground Railroad a secret society?
A group of people working in secret swearing an oath to help any slave make it to freedom i would think may qualify.
Fitzgibbon
theabsolutetruth
reply to post by Carreau
My 'statement' is of personal experience and FACT.
The fact that you are disputing my own personal experience is something of a concern.
Your statement may be of personal experience. Until and unless validated by a disinterested third party, it is opinion not "FACT". That Carreau doubts your opinion/"experience" is nothing more than a reasonable and healthy skepticism, an attribute much required here
Fitz
CIAGypsy
Quite right, mon ami...
It is, however, her/his reality. And regardless of whether the rest of us share that reality or not, I feel sorry that she/he lives with that kind of hate and distrust in her/his heart.
Fitzgibbon
It's that same kind of 'reality' that has me avoid the 9/11 sub-forum.
Fitzgibbon
network dude
reply to post by kdyam
I am just an ass that way )
I can vouch for ND in that regard
Fitz
Carreau
reply to post by thruthseek3r
The illuminatis, freemasons and so on have been acting in the dark for so long and the MSM covering the issue would be the best solution to expose those doers of the occult.
Just go down to your local Lodge and talk to them, maybe petition to join and you can find out for yourself there is nothing nefarious going on.
Rosinitiate
BubbaJoe
I am not a mason, am agnostic, so am disqualified. I have several family members that are masons, and some that belong to the Knights of Columbus (Opposite sides of the family, obviously) Both are secret societies driven by a higher power, and both do good deeds. Bad things are committed by all sorts of people, the Catholics, Prostestants, Muslims, Hindu's, and athiests. Why do we all condemn one entire group for the acts committed by one part of their group. ALL MEMBERS OF A GROUP ARE NOT CRIMINALS OR RADICALS.
Well I think the issue lies with the head of the snake as it were. It would make sense i suppose to wrap oneself with good deeds while out to do no good. Hmmm, much like the Grinch who Stole Christmas.
madenusa
The real question is, how do we individual people inform government that it does not have the authority on us in the first place?
The word authority actually means permission, as in “consent of the governed”. This literally means that we allow government on us simply by never informing it that it can’t. And through our implied tacit consent (silence is consent), we are literally being turned into voluntary slaves.
So I think its about time to withdraw that consent. It’s time for some action, civil disobedience, and dissent…...
The illuminatis, freemasons and so on have been acting in the dark for so long and the MSM covering the issue would be the best solution to expose those doers of the occult.
Enough of the deception, disinformation and the lies upon us, humans and let the truth breaking out the taboos in good manner to avoid mass fear or worst, anarchy.
It is time for the lies about Freemasonry to stop, but alas ignorant people are going to continue with their defamation.
2manyholes
It's getting them away from the Miley's and Beibers, cell phones and video games and night time tv. We have become complacent and it's going to bite us in the ass unfortunately.
C Wright Mills called people "cheerful robots".
reply to post by theabsolutetruth
Uh huh...now if you could actually prove anything and move away from pure conjecture.
Rikku
...freemasons is just boyscouts for old men who dont want to grow up.
I'm 29...
reply to post by theabsolutetruth
What abusive comments exactly? Calling you out is hardly abusive. Quit with the faux outrage and martyrdom.
Masonic town? What's that?
You are talking in vague generalities and have yet to give anything that would be considered evidence or fact, but rather have only posted your perception, which is not indicative of reality.
Putting aside you have yet to prove anyone you've spoken of is actually a Mason, you talk about corruption, grudges, and nepotism as if they are unique to Freemasonry when in fact its not.
Are there bad apples in Freemasonry? Sure, but you don't burn down an orchard over a few bad apples.
ETA seeing as you are referring to US health care systems and masons buying groceries implies you know nothing of the UK or how masons function here.
So you're saying there is no charitable actions by the British Masons? Plus, there's more to Freemasonry than just what is in England.
Hence it would be a good idea if you did not comment on things you know nothing of.
I don't know, you seem to do it.
Furthermore ''did they buy your groceries'' is a demeaning statement and a personal attack.
You poor thing. Did you survive such a horrific thing? Please, you're faux outrage is silly and sad; you're being overly sensitive and trying to act as though you've been subjected to something horrible when ND made a mocking comment.
reply to post by theabsolutetruth
Again, your perception is not reality.
Rosinitiate
There are connections that are gained and favors earned that an average person might not get. Is it fair? No, not really...
Carreau
reply to post by thruthseek3r
My apologies I thought you were asking a serious question and I was offering a serious answer. Had I known you were creating a BS thread and had no intention of wanting actual answers I wouldn't have wasted time here.