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The hidden mysteries !

JonnyMM

Registered User
I've was raised to MM well over a year now and continue my studies into all aspects of the craft. During my fellow craft degree I was instructed to study the "hidden mysteries of nature and science" I'm afraid that instruction provided me with more questions than answers...the craft has me in total awe of the knowledge that exists within our ranks. I'm lucky to have some very long standing and high ranking masons in my lodge. Just words of advice for anyone who found themselves in the same situation...hang on in there! The blue lodge is fascinating...what I've learned has totally changed my perspective on many things. I look forward to progressing into the Royal Arch and to expand my knowledge....the craft is a wonderful thing and exceeded all my expectations.


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coachn

Coach John S. Nagy
Premium Member
...During my fellow craft degree I was instructed to study the "hidden mysteries of nature and science" I'm afraid that instruction provided me with more questions than answers...
Yep, and if you start to do this without laying a proper foundation alluded to by the EA Degree, you'll likely be unprepared to properly learn.
 

coachn

Coach John S. Nagy
Premium Member
I always wonder the same thing whenever I see this term used.
Wonder.... no more!

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Warrior1256

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Exactly? No, I can't, as it would vary by jurisdiction. In the US, it is often taken to mean one who holds, or has held, a senior elected GL office, or national office.

Before someone jumps in: Yeah, I know, the highest rank is MM. I was answering the question.
It's just that usually when I see the term "high ranking Mason" it's on one of the conspiracy theory sites that I look up for fun and entertainment. You know....where it has been confirmed by "high ranking Masons" that we are trying to take over the world, the financial institutions, all religions, etc., etc., etc.
 

Glen Cook

G A Cook
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It's just that usually when I see the term "high ranking Mason" it's on one of the conspiracy theory sites that I look up for fun and entertainment. You know....where it has been confirmed by "high ranking Masons" that we are trying to take over the world, the financial institutions, all religions, etc., etc., etc.
Ohh in that case it means we don't really know and we're just making all this up. :)
 

coachn

Coach John S. Nagy
Premium Member
That was in the new Grand Lodge of London and Westminster.

A few years later the new GL had the Noah 3rd degree but that was immediately replaced by the Hiram 3rd degree - a new ancient landmark.

How was the first version so wrong?

Who devised the second version? In which lodge do we first see the second 3rd degree?
It's a secret.
 
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