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I'm branching off a discussion I started in another thread with Simpleman25 who is a 33rd degree freemason.
Simpleman, I actually am really glad to have the opportunity to chat with a 33rd degree mason. Up to this point all my information has been second hand.
There are a number of questions I would like to ask you but first can you please explain to me the significance of each of the following symbols as you understand them.
LastSeven said:The reason I asked about your level of freemasonry is because the lower levels are kept in the dark in regards to what the higher levels believe.
Although from what I understand even the low level masons are required to take oaths that defy and oppose Christianity so I'm not sure how you can be both a Christian and mason.
Not to mention all the symbolism that goes along with freemasonry. Haven't you ever asked yourself what all the symbolism means?
I would like to see evidence of this. This has been reported in the past. Usually by those that believe in conspiracy theories. It has never been proven.
Personally, I spent many years in the blue lodge, which is the third degree. I've moved through the other degrees. I was honored to be awarded the 33rd degree a few years back. I was one of the youngest to receive this honor.
What is ironic is that those that make these claims have never been affiliated with masonry. Even those former masons will tell you this is not true.
The oaths you speak of do not compromise my Christianity. People take oaths on a regular basis.
When you speak of symbolism, please tell me what you mean. Our symbolism is based in allegory.
Simpleman, I actually am really glad to have the opportunity to chat with a 33rd degree mason. Up to this point all my information has been second hand.
There are a number of questions I would like to ask you but first can you please explain to me the significance of each of the following symbols as you understand them.
- The all seeing eye
- The letter G
- The two pillars
- The compass and square
- The number 33
- The black and white checkered floor