Article Written by Duncan Burden Freemasonry is certainly not a religion, but virtually all versions of Freemasonry do require a member to hold a belief in a supreme divine creator. Only under the Grand Orient Lodge of France is this not required, which is why it is not recognised as …
Guest Post by Duncan Burden The basis that Freemasonry dates back to ancient Egypt or Biblical times comes from two viewpoints, frequently one used to support the other, but both being academically questionable. The first viewpoint is from literal interpretations of specific material, often very early manuscripts that are linked …
Top Ten Freemasonry Symbols and Masonic Secrets By Duncan Burden 1) The Square and Compass The Square and Compass is possibly the most recognisable symbol of Freemasonry itself. As a symbol it can frequently be seen displayed on Masonic Halls and Temples, and is the most common device worn by …
Article Written by Duncan Burden Freemasonry actively uses the art of construction as a metaphor to instruct its members in how to be a better person. Given the popularity and respect that the vast majority of Masons have for their Craft, it is not surprising that many skilled individuals have …
Article Written by Duncan Burden Masonic ‘Exposés’ and ‘Exposures’ are very specific books about Freemasonry. These publications are sold with the claim that they will ‘reveal’ the secrets of the Order, hence being called ‘Exposures’. The sales of these books has been relatively constant since the early years of Speculative …
Article Written by Duncan Burden Freemasonry has been a part of society for centuries, and society has directly influenced the development of Freemasonry. Whether Freemasons appreciate the cultural influence of society, and if society appreciates Freemasonry, could be hotly debated, but the influence of both on each other is evident. …
Samuel Prichard’s ‘Masonry Dissected’ A Masonic Exposure that Changed Freemasonry Article by Duncan Burden A Masonic Exposure, or Exposé, is a publication released to the general public claiming to, at times successfully, revealing the secrets of Freemasonry. Samuel Prichard’s ‘Masonry Dissected’, released on the 20th October 1730 in London, was …
Article Written by Duncan Burden Hiram Abiff is, arguably, the most famous character in Freemasonry. His story not only is central to a Mason being recognized as a Master Mason, it is from the Legend of Freemasonry that all the sinister and dark imagery of the Order can be found. …
Guest Post by Duncan Burden Duncan’s Masonic Book Collection and Reviews The Most Important Book in Any Masonic Researcher’s Library! ‘The Early Masonic Catechisms’ by Douglas Knoop, G. P. Jones and Douglas Hamer GB SBN 7190 1201 5; The University of Manchester; The University Press. Seriously this, without doubt or …
Guest Post by Duncan Burden What is Freemasonry? and 10 Common Myths on What Freemasonry isn’t 1)Freemasonry is a Universal System A common assumption is that Freemasonry is so universal that every mason around the world practises the same Masonic structure and rituals, with possibly only native languages representing any …
