The New World Order. A phrase that makes people immediately reminded of a secret society of the most renowned in the world, namely freemasonry. For conspiracy theorists, freemasonry is "The Shadow" or "Invisible Hand" that secretly controls the world's governments, financial systems and even the flow of information. Their main goal is to create a new world order which is controlled entirely by the masons.

Freemasonry is different from the Illuminati. This time I will only talk about freemasonry.

History of Ancient Freemasonry

I started from the meaning of freemasonry. In simple terms means the collection of freemasonry masons.

Then perhaps you say, "hei..hei, we're talking about the super-secret organization that controls the world, why are you even talking about a bunch of masons?"

Patience ... I will go there soon.

Look, the bricklayer is not just a stone mason who raised the hammer and break the large rocks. they are masons. Their expertise is so extraordinary that they were given the task to build cathedrals throughout Europe. In return for this task, they get a reward from the king of Europe in the form of luxury facilities and exemptions.

Soon these masons exclusive form unions called the Lodge and spread throughout Europe.

States have the exclusive way that they give signs and passwords secret to its members. So when they traveled across Europe to work, they can provide proof to the union local masons that they are actually members of the union. To this day, secret codes are still used in the practice of this organization.

Actually, there is no official record that can confirm the origin of freemasonry, or sometimes called a freemason alone. Its history is written by different people with a variety of different theories as well. So maybe we will never know the exact history of ancient freemasonry.

But in a document dating from 1390 called The Halliwell Manuscript, found writings similar to the principles of modern freemason. This indicates that the organization has roots dating back hundreds of years ago.

In fact, according to its leaders, freemason history have originated from the time of King Solomon, although this theory does not have a solid foundation.

History of Modern Freemasonry

Well, On June 24, 1717, four lodge among the many lodge is spread over Europe gathered in London and then agreed to form the Great Lodge called The Grand Lodge of England. Shortly after its founding, The Grand Lodge of England became Lodge of the most influential in Europe.

The establishment of the Grand Lodge is considered the modern history of freemasonry.

In the process, the Grand Lodge of England got a rival of a new Grand Lodge was established later. This split lasted up to 62 years. On December 27, 1813, after going through some compromise, both large lodge decided to join them.

Lodge combined recently named The United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE). And since freemasonry began to spread throughout Europe and America.

Level Ranks Freemasonry

Freemasonry is actually included an organization with complicated rank system. This is because teaching and philosophy gradually revealed through several organizations formed later.

But to make it easier, I'll tell outline.

Freemasonry has three levels in kepangkatannya called blue degrees are:

1. Entered Apprentice

2. Fellow Craft

3. Master Mason.

Technically, arguably there is no rank higher than the Master Mason.

However, if someone has been a Master Mason, he may get additional teaching to recognize the ritual of freemasonry deeper through the two organizations formed later that the Scottish Rite and the York Rite.

The Scottish Rite has the rank of level 4 (Master of traveler) to level 33 (Sovereign Grand Inspector General). Meanwhile, The York Rite has a rank system more complicated. However, the most famous is the highest rank, that of The Order of the Knights Templar or so-called Knight Templar alone.

Freemasonry and Knight Templar

So what to do Knight Templar with freemasonry?

Knight Templar crusaders was formed in the 12th century. According to legend, when the Knight Templar has completed a crusade that lasted for 200 years, they then chased and persecuted by the kings of Europe on charges of witchcraft. At that time, Knight Templar has become a large organization with tremendous wealth.

In times of persecution, the Knight Templar called protection of ancient freemasonry fraternity so that masons entrusted with the secret storage Templar treasure. This legend is told in the movie "National Treasures" which may already have you watched. However, whether true or not, this legend does not have a valid evidence base.

Coat of Freemasonry

As the organization in general, freemasonry also had the badge. The most famous emblem is a compass and ruler arc with the letter G in the middle.

But strangely, they do not have an official interpretation of the meaning of this symbol. So the interpretation is often only provided by individuals with the views and concerns of each.

For example, the letter G in the middle of the symbol. In some of the lodge, the letter G was accepted as shorthand for "God". Elsewhere "Goodness". But perhaps the most popular is the "Geometry", a mathematical foundation that gave birth to the legend of freemason.

In some countries like the UK, the letter G has been eliminated from the local freemason emblem.

According to Albert Pike, founder of The Scottish Rite in his book "Morals and Dogma" is also considered the "holy book" freemason, emblem term meaning "Divine Creative", while the arc ruler is "productive Earth universe"

Whatever that meant. But it sounds very New Age.

In addition to these symbols, other symbols that are often associated with freemason is the epitome of a pyramid with an eye at its peak. This symbol is called the "all seeing eye".

By Fredrick Goodman, seeing eye atop the pyramid it plays a very important role in the world of the occult. Originally these symbols is "The Eye of Horus" from ancient Egyptian times.

While the symbol of the pyramid is taken as regards freemason pyramid as a symbol of the unification of all religions. According to Foster Bailey, a mason level 33, "The symbol of the pyramid, which can be found in Egypt and South America to witness that the mysteries of antiquity have relevance to the work of the Masons at this age."

This is where some people began to smell a conspiracy. This symbol turns found in US Dollar banknotes.

No wonder, because the founder of the average American is a member of freemason.

Even the layout of the city of Washington DC called designed by the Masons.

Accidental ?

Confidentiality Freemasonry

His name is also secret societies. Since the beginning of Freemasonry met by shadows kerahasiaan.Kerahasiaan is also implemented in the relationship between mason. No logos secret, there are typical mason ring and they even created a secret handshake methods typical

Mason. Confidentiality is also reflected in the recruitment of new members. When a new member comes in, he will not be notified about the meaning of the symbols and ceremonies of Masonry. They will only receive a full understanding of the meaning of freemason ritual when they rose to a higher level.

When the mason had risen to a high level and have learned the meaning of the symbols and ceremonies, they are required to keep it a secret from others. Otherwise, there is no punishment that awaits. Therefore, according to Albert Pike, the Masons are "children of light" because of knowing the meaning of the symbol. Other people who do not know are the children of darkness.

According to several former members of the Freemasons, an initial candidates who intend to become members to be ordained through a mystical ceremony.

First, the candidate must be undressed so only in their underwear. Then her eyes covered with a cloth. This process is called hoodwinked which means placed in "spiritual darkness of this dirty world," whether what he meant well.

Then a rope looped around his neck that symbolizes slavery. Then the candidate was asked to stand in a corner and challenged for tattooing his own chest with a period. After that, he must take an oath secret societies.

In fact, according to the former freemason Ed Decker, the mason high level through the usual drinking wine cup made from human skulls.

Hmm. indeed mystical.

Freemason headquarters

Although this association has been scattered everywhere, but arguably freemason does not have an official headquarters of the principal. So I certainly can not show it to you.

But I can show you the headquarters of the Scottish Rite jurisdictions in the American south. It's in Washington DC in the building named The House of Temple. This is the headquarters freemason headquarters of the most famous in the world.

Photo below shows the altar Freemasons in the House of Temple. This empty altar be silent witnesses to the formation of the legend of the mysterious freemason.

Conspiracy Freemasonry

When talking about the secret societies, or the term, secret societies, then inevitably we have to connect with the conspiracy theory. Especially if we are talking about freemason.

According to the conspiracy theorists, Freemasonry has a hidden agenda, which is to control the government, religion and the world economy.

At international level, the Freemasons believed was trying to encourage the creation of "a new world governance", a universal world government under the control of religious doctrine and freemasonry.

This conspiracy theory was originally developed in 1792 that is exhaled by a few writers in France and Scotland.

However, although only a theory, it seems like there is something in it. In September 1950, in an issue of the magazine New Age, Mason level 33 named William Smith wrote:
"The purpose of God is to combine all races, religions and creeds. This plan is dedicated to creating a new order for everything, to create a" new nation, a race that is new, a new civilization and the new religion, the religion which is not sectarian and which has long been available, which is often called the "great light". Looking back, we can see a guiding hand Nordic nations are working to create a new world order - Novus ordo Seclorum. "

Novus Ordo Seclorum which means the New Order of the Ages (not the New World Order) can be found on the US dollar bill. Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the American president who was also a mason level 33 has put this sentence in the US dollar. This shows that the freemason has put his finger prints in the American financial system.

Even some believe that the design of urban planning in Washington DC also has the signature of the Freemasons.

Morgan Affair - The punishment for traitors

The objectives covert concealed freemason so secret that every member who leaked this secret will be punished. In history, there are at least 15 former members freemason mysteriously killed after they intend to dismantle the secret brotherhood. The most famous victim was William Morgan.

The story of Morgan first raised by Charles Finney, a former mason who turned preacher. According to Finney, Morgan intends to print a book entitled "Illustrations of Masonry" that reveal the secrets of the first three levels of freemason.

In the book referred to that top level in the pyramid Mason is the worship of Lucifer, something that arguably never been known to the public. But before the book was published, on September 11, 1826, Morgan was abducted and killed by drowning by 3 masons.

Events are often called the "Morgan Affair" has stirred anti freemason everywhere.

Members of the reputable

For centuries, the Freemasons persuadaraan evolved into a group with members who have influence and power. Perhaps this is why the conspiracy theories flourish.

14 of 44 American presidents were Masons, including George Washington, Andrew Jackson, Franklin D Roosevelt and Harry S Truman.

But it should be noted also that at least 5 US presidents declared themselves as anti Mason.

In addition, 18 American vice president was also a mason. Including 9 of the 56 signatories to the declaration of American independence, 18 Senators, 76 members of the House of Representatives and 35 justices.

"Currently, at least about one-third of the American president is a member of the fraternity, so is a substantial tradition for politicians to engage in freemasonry." Said one mason.

In the UK, Most of the king, the queen and the prime minister were Masons, including Winston Churchill and Prince Philip.

See the photo below:

The thin man is a prince Edward of England. He was a nobleman who acquired the title Duke of Kent. But apart from that title, he is also known as the Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England who is also the leader of the entire Lodge, Wales and England.

In the photo above is also visible he shook hands with the typical method of Mason.

In the economic field, the super wealthy families who control the world known as Mason, including Rockefeller, Chrysler, Hilton, JC Penney and even Colonel Sanders.

In the field of music, Beethoven, Handel, Mozart and Haydn.

In Literature, Shakespeare, Voltaire, Rudyard Kipling, Tolstoy and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

And of course, it is not surprising that the architects of the statue of liberty, the Eifel Tower, the White House and Mount Rushmore is also a member of freemason.

Fittingly, freemason so famous. Their members come from all walks of life whose names are even written in our history books.

Freemasonry - Now

Currently Freemasonry branches spread across 164 countries with 5 million members, where 3 million of them in the United States. Worldwide it is estimated that around 33 700 Lodges which lodges 15,300 in America.

But it seems the so-called secret societies is not so secret anymore. If we search the Internet, we can find the official website Freemasons there.

See ! In fact they had posed for Life Magazine as a new group of students who graduate. But the basic mason, even in the pose, they still had had his pyramid formation.

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So, what sort of a freemason association is it exactly?

It really depends on whether you conspiracy theorists or not.
Perhaps you find this article incomplete. However, his name is also secret societies, of course, should not be disclosed further. So I stopped here. :)