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As Above, So Below: The Soul’s Evolutionary Trajectory Reflected in Freemasonry

Posted on 29 Jan 2020 by jonathandinsmore

What is the purpose of life, or perhaps beyond life, or existence itself? How one answers this question will depend on one’s beliefs, ranging from nihilism to religious concepts of salvation and the afterlife. In Freemasonry, we don’t impose or require any particular belief… Continue Reading “As Above, So Below: The Soul’s Evolutionary Trajectory Reflected in Freemasonry”

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The Symbolism of the Cube: Why is it both Qabalistic and Masonic?

Posted on 14 Oct 2018 by Pamela McDown

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Symbols can often have double or multiple interpretations, ranging from the obvious exoteric meanings to the more esoteric ideas understood by a few. Somewhere in the middle of these two extremes can be found the hidden knowledge. Symbols conceal as much, or more, than… Continue Reading “The Symbolism of the Cube: Why is it both Qabalistic and Masonic?”

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Service: Why Do We Help?

Posted on 26 Jul 2018 by jonathandinsmore

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If you were to ask five different people of five different belief systems why it’s important to serve others, you’d probably get five somewhat different answers. For instance, a Hindu might say that it will accrue positive karma, a Christian that it’s to spread… Continue Reading “Service: Why Do We Help?”

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