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Freemasonry has various mottoes, which represent the principles of our great tradition. Among these is Deus Meumque Jus, which often appears prominently on Masonic Regalia, most notably that of the 32nd and 33rd degrees. A phrase being featured so prominently on Regalia for the… Continue Reading “Masonic Mottoes: Deus Meumque Jus”
Category: FreemasonsTags: 33rd Degree, Co-Masonry, deus meumque jus, divine right, divine right to rule, esoteric, Esotericism, Freemason, freemasonic, Freemasonry, Gnosis, gnostic, Gnosticism, gnosticism and masonry, Mason, masonic, Masonic Lodge, masonic mottoes, masonic ritual, Masonic Secrets, Masonry, occultism, Religion, sovereignty, transcendence, yoga
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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As the Christmas season draws to a close and we get ready for New Year’s parties and countdowns, yet another tradition comes to the forefront of our minds: New Years Resolutions. These yearly promises from ourselves to ourselves are taken more seriously by some… Continue Reading “The Masonic Chisel: A Resolution Not Just for New Years”
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Today, on the Eve of this great holiday of Christmas, we celebrate the beginning of our current age of history, the beginning of a new year, the return of the solar light, and the birth of the most influential figure in modern history, Jesus… Continue Reading “A Very Esoteric Christmas [Part 2]”
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As Christmas swiftly approaches, parts of the world with Christian roots are becoming enchanted with various traditions centered around the story of Christ’s humble birth, as well as secular and non-Christian related Winter Solstice traditions. Whatever one’s faith or lack thereof, it’s hard to… Continue Reading “[Part I] A Very Esoteric Christmas – The Darkest Hour Is Just Before Dawn”
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Posted on 10 Dec 2019
by jonathandinsmore
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As always, this writing does not represent the official views of Universal Co-Masonry, but is simply the reflections of one Co-Mason. The figure of the Devil is among the most prominent and significant religious figures in the world today, particularly in the Abrahamic family… Continue Reading “In the Shadow of Jehovah: Is Religion’s Devil a Reflection of a Limited Concept of God?”
Category: FreemasonsTags: Abrahamic faiths, authoritarian religion, christian mysticism, Christianity, concept of god, concept of the devil, Devil, devil in religion, esoteric, fall of lucifer, Freemason, freemasonic, Freemasonry, God, god and the devil, god in religion, Islam, jehovah, Judaism, Kabbalah, Lucifer, Mason, masonic, Masonry, monotheism, myth of the devil, mythology, myths and symbolism, occult, Philosophy, questioning religion, Religion, religious beliefs, religious concepts, religious mythology, religious philosophy, Satan, sufi, Symbolism, symbolism of the devil, Truth
While we make no bones about the esoteric nature of our beliefs and interests in Universal Co-Masonry, what may be missed by many is the connection which this esotericism, in general, has to a historical divide within perhaps all religions. While we may know… Continue Reading “Inner and Outer: The Shamanic Thread Through All Religions”
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Posted on 20 Nov 2019
by jonathandinsmore
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Contemporarily known as a time of fright, mystery, darkness, and macabre gaiety, most of us are at least cursorily aware that Halloween has its origins in ancient pagan tradition, and that it is the beginning of a three-day sacred festival later adapted by the… Continue Reading “Halloween: Origins, Traditions, and Masonry?”
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Posted on 23 Oct 2019
by jonathandinsmore
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The serpent is one of mankind’s most significant symbols, showing up prominently our myths, stories, and dreams. What is it about the slithering snake which speaks to us on such a deep level, that resonates with some archetypal force in our inner depths? Furthermore,… Continue Reading “The Serpent in Myth, Antiquity, and Freemasonry”
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Posted on 16 Oct 2019
by jonathandinsmore
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This is Part II of a two part series, “Colors in Freemasonry.” Part I can be found here. Freemasonry is a system of age-old knowledge handed down primarily through the language of symbolism, and a part of the vocabulary of symbolism that is most… Continue Reading “Colors In Freemasonry: Part II”
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