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The Masculine of Freemasonry

Posted on 9 Dec 2020 by Kristine Wilson-Slack

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IF someone had asked me 30 years ago if Freemasonry was masculine, I would have said: “Is there anything else?” I’m speaking of course about the mainstream idea, over the past three hundred years or so, that all Freemasons must be masculine. I was… Continue Reading “The Masculine of Freemasonry”

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In the Shadow of Jehovah: Is Religion’s Devil a Reflection of a Limited Concept of God?

Posted on 10 Dec 2019 by jonathandinsmore

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?”

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Finding the Middle Path: Esoteric and Non-Esoteric Freemasonry

Posted on 9 Dec 2018 by karenakidd

There are two groups in Freemasonry, the so-called “Esoterics” and “Non-Esoterics,” who too often do not get along. They should. After all, they need each other. This, to my mind, is best illustrated by an image I have observed floating around the Internet for a… Continue Reading “Finding the Middle Path: Esoteric and Non-Esoteric 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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The Masonic Letter G stands for…?

Posted on 7 Sep 2018 by Pamela McDown

To what does the symbol allude? Doubtless there are many answers to this question. Depending on what country, what masonic group, or what Lodge you’ll get different answers. All are interesting, and some are actually a bit astonishing. It has been said to represent… Continue Reading “The Masonic Letter G stands for…?”

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