There is hatred, bordering on hostility, among several parties towards what is called the ‘Freemasonry’ movement. Upon examining the identities of these parties, we find that they are no less reprehensible than Freemasonry, assuming that Freemasonry is inherently evil. This is what we will attempt to explore here. Freemasonry is a global fraternal organization whose roots trace back to the guilds of builders, or ‘master builders’, in medieval Europe. It evolved in the 17th century into a philosophical and ethical movement with members from diverse backgrounds, known for its secret rituals and hierarchical structure.
In the mid-20th century, there were prominent figures in the Arab world who were members of Freemasonry, and perhaps some still are. In my view, Freemasonry is not very different from any professional, cultural or commercial association, but it follows specific, and somewhat peculiar, ‘rituals’ for those who wish to become members. Its members are often wealthy, renowned professionals, or from the highly educated and cultured class. Freemasonry is criticized for its favoritism towards its members and the mutual support they provide. This is a practice also observed in many segments of society for religious, sectarian, ethnic or tribal reasons. Freemasonry describes itself as a moral system based on three fundamental principles: liberty, equality and fraternity. Most of its leaders, such as Mirabeau and Robespierre, were Freemasons.
These principles have earned Freemasons the enmity of the Church and the clergy in general. However, in recent decades, Freemasons have increasingly focused their activities on self-improvement through symbolic lessons derived from construction tools (such as the ruler and compass), and on promoting charitable work and interfaith tolerance. To learn more about Freemasonry, American researcher Timothy Boot explored the six secrets of Freemasonry, noting that its official history dates back to 1717 and that Freemasons have a long history of being viewed with suspicion due to their secretive practices.
Although they openly acknowledge their presence online and offer tours of their lodges, they keep their rituals secret and maintain many practices shrouded in mystery. As a result, they have been accused of all sorts of dubious activities, including assassination attempts and Satanism. It is sometimes difficult to ascertain the truth or exaggerate the reality of an organization that so tightly controls its activities. Enough details have leaked out over the years to allow non-Masons a glimpse into what goes on behind the scenes of this secret society.
Those interested in the hidden aspects of Freemasonry are rarely disappointed when they learn about the initiation rituals for new members. According to the book “Secrets of Freemasonry” by Pat Morgan, which includes extensive details about how members recognize one another, they have gestures and passwords as part of their rituals, most of which are derived from the Old Testament. Despite the steadily declining number of Freemasons worldwide (currently estimated at around six million members), it is perhaps unsurprising that some of the most powerful and influential figures on Earth have participated in the rituals of this complex fraternity. However, their identities are largely unknown.
Among them are rumored to be American presidents such as Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman and Gerald Ford, King Edward VII, King Edward VIII and King George VI, writers Mark Twain, Arthur Conan Doyle and Rudyard Kipling, actors Clark Gable and John Wayne, cowboy singers Gene Autry and Roy Rogers, jazz giants Louis Armstrong and Doc Ellington, explorer Buffalo Bill, magician Harry Houdini, and the extraordinary composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. In conclusion, I believe that most of what is rumored about Freemasonry’s infiltration of decision-making centers, its global financial and military power, and that it is behind all conspiracies, is nothing more than a kind of exaggeration, which the Freemasons may have been pleased with, and which they have never tried to deny.
By Ahmad alsarraf
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