Catholic non-Mason here, but with Masonic relatives. Thanks for the sane, reasonable response to the issues raised. My own readings of the history of church and masonry (of church extensive, of masonry less so) leads me to same conclusions. Good wishes to the Masons and to good people who seek to make good people better.

@adamcraig1468

3 ай бұрын

Lots of information has been left out. Like Albert Pikes speech to the 23 33degree masons where he acknowledged the deity of Lucifer and the purity of its doctrine

@user-te1hy9lq2b

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Open minded people are awesome within all faiths! Love is the way

One of the most frustrating things in history is when bad people use good groups to cover their badness. People then associate the group with the badness even though it was an isolated case.

Another great lesson from the Scottish Rite. This Fraternity has been a blessing to my community and myself. Lodges in my area give a backpack with a years worth of school supplies to schools in my area. No Masonic logo on anything. It still makes me giggle / cry when people say they love the Shriners and think they are doing Gods work and then say Masons are evil. If I ever thought I was not doing Gods work I would step away. Thank you again for your lessons Brother!

Our society is becoming highly ignorant of history and the Holy Bible. We are a technological society, but we no longer hold to morals, values, and traditions. Our ancestors were brilliant people. Never forget that.

Very well done, my brothers! This is the lie that will not die! So frustrating! God bless!

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!! For this topic! I don’t know if you saw my previous comment on your other video about doing this but thank you anyway!!! This was so needed!!!! Sharing with all!

I'm so glad this was made publicly on KZread. Thanks, thanks, thanks. Can I share this? Well publicly sharing

Amen brother! I am a prince hall mason out of Arizona jurisdiction. I am a Christian and my relationship with Christ has been more real than ever before. I believe that Jesus is the only way to be saved, however, there are brothers that do not believe the same, I find it a bit unfortunate, however, masonry is not some sort of form of salvation. It is a fraternity. When I come to lodge, and there are other brothers of different faiths, it does not bother me, because we are not there to discuss faith, but rather we discuss on how to make the community that we live in a better place, and how we can help others. I believe in this so strongly, I had to break it off with my fiancé, because she bought in to the lie, that I worship Satan. Her buying into that idea is like many others, and it is written in the Bible that Satan is the accuser of the brethren. I think God for you brother for bringing truth!

@laroncade6963

16 күн бұрын

Greetings Brethren, I hail from Locust-Grove, Ga. Keep doing good square work smib

@laroncade6963

16 күн бұрын

PHO

@vivavictoria2010

12 күн бұрын

Why don't you allow women into your hall? You keep them separate, and blind.

Im glad you doing this because I wanted to join the local lodge near me in Yorkshire but I got put off because of these rumours online about satanic rituals etc and getting assassinated if you leave blah blah but now you clearing that up I always wanted to join because I'm thirsty for knowledge and brotherhood and opportunities etc

Greetings from Central Florida. Blessings to all of your brothers and family, and yourself as well as everything around you. Thank you for all this, the ones who really want to know will.

I am almost finished reading M&D.The new one is much easer too read. I'm also glad that Pike noted that it was taken from many other writers. I believe in the past that SR masons thought that Pike wrote it all himself. 😗Also very interesting story about that Taxi fellow.

Great explanation. I’m so tired of people who aren’t masons making up complete falsehoods.

In my opinion, when I think about the 2° degree in the blue Lodge you can associate some Symbols high in the East of the Lodge with our favorite flower who leads to a planet etc.. Greetings from Switzerland

@EVDiscGolf_and_fitness

11 ай бұрын

The acacia?

THANK YOU for doing this! Excellent explanation and refutation of this Lie That Will Not Die! Done with class and style as always!

As to the comment about spoken vs read, punctuation matters in written. The phrase “Look in the road ahead” vs “Look in the road, a head” illustrates that point. I really enjoy the videos as a SR Mason.

I do know that there are masons who are interested in more esoteric faiths, but a brothers higher power is their own. As long as we follow our obligations and ever walk as such before God and man I do not see the problem.

Thanks, Maynard. I always enjoy your discussions and explanations. FYI, this one is REALLY "hissy" for lack of a better phrase and makes it painful to listen to. Keep up the goid work

'Morals and Dogma' by Albert Pike is my favourite book by far... the great mans linguistic style is so unique.

Lucifer is a sad story. It's good to put this out in the open.

People fear what they don't understand, and what they don't understand they attempt to destroy.. SMIB BROTHERS Salutations for the M.W.P.H.G.L OF ARIZONA Salt Valley #4

Thank you my friend for this program. I enjoy watching you on KZread. I got you on scribe to you and I’ll watch you as much as I can. I’ll try to keep up. I really appreciate you guys. I am not a fellow mason but I am trying to, but seems like I cannot find a mason here where I live in Southeast Missouri. Love you guys.

Thank you for your explanation of the big lie...how it started and how it grew to such wild proportions. I just finished M&D and look forward to purchasing the edition with footnotes.

Please how can someone join this group since their temple is not in ones place

Just started reading "Is it true what they say about Freemasonry?" By Arturo and Brent (1/3 of the way in) that you had recommended. Very informative deep dive into the anti-Masonic literature and propaganda from past to present.

BRO!!! That footnote version of M&D is sick!!! And kept in great condition! lol I have a 1980s hand me down that's seen better days 😂

Excellent presentation, thank you!

It's actually the Moose Lodge that worships the devil. The Moose Lodge, I'm telling you! And don't even get me started on that dang Kiwanis Club!

@ScottishRiteMasons

6 ай бұрын

Ok...this made me laugh. I just can't tell if you're kidding or not.

@MRJIMBERLY

6 ай бұрын

Joke. But I understand many of these fine organizations do have rituals, secret handshakes and ceremonies similar to the Freemasons. They just don't get all the vitriol from the misinformed outsiders.

@ScottishRiteMasons

6 ай бұрын

Even the society of American magicians has quasi Masonic initiation ritual.

@MRJIMBERLY

6 ай бұрын

@@ScottishRiteMasons If you want to know what goes on at a Masonic meeting, watch The Flintstones episode where Fred and Barney join the Royal Order of Water Buffaloes.

This is one of the best Masonic channels on the web. Thank you for all the hard work bothers!

Been watching for a channel like this. New subscriber!

@ScottishRiteMasons

10 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@LadyBlue77

10 ай бұрын

@@ScottishRiteMasons thank you! I come from a long line of mason's.

I'm from hot springs. At age 36 my brain just kind of, downloaded a lot of masonic knowledge out of nowhere. Why?

@ScottishRiteMasons

9 ай бұрын

This is unlikely. There’s no woo woo element in masonry. It’s not psychic and doesn’t give members any special powers or ANY of that nonsense. It’s just a fraternity.

Question for Dr. S. Brent Morris and/or Maynary Edwards: Do you or do you not, kneel in front of Baphomet (or another likeness representing such), the statue of Satan, who is raised above the alter, as none other than the great architect of the universe? Many of us are eagerly awaiting your reply sirs.

@ScottishRiteMasons

3 ай бұрын

I will answer for both of us. No. I am a Christian. My faith is in Christ, and I believe in the father, son and Holy Ghost. I believe Brent is also Christian. Nothing in Masonry have ever conflicted with my faith in Jesus in any way shape or form. Whoever told you otherwise is a liar. There is no statue of Satan or any other occult figure in any legitimate Masonic lodge. You could go anytime for a tour. I’m sure there’s a lodge in your town. As for Baphomet- ten seconds worth of legitimate research will reveal to you that Baphomet was made up entirely by Phillip the Fair of France in the 1300s. He made it up, and the name is a bastardization of Mahommomen, as followers of Islam were then known. He used it as a made up deity to accuse the knights Templar of heresy so he didn’t have to pay them the money he owed them. Again, anyone who tells you otherwise is a liar. Are you willing to do that 10 seconds of research? Many of US are eagerly waiting.

Hey Maynard! -Ambassador Edwards

The Cold ones of Moses that Jesus wished we would be has some factions described in below verses who worship the axe ( Satan) , instead of the Axe wielder.. Isaiah 10:13 For he says: “By the strength of my hand I have done it, And by my wisdom, for I am prudent; Also I have removed the boundaries of the people, And have robbed their treasuries; So I have put down the inhabitants like a valiant man. Isaiah 10:14 My hand has found like a nest the riches of the people, And as one gathers eggs that are left, I have gathered all the earth; And there was no one who moved his wing, Nor opened his mouth with even a peep.” Isaiah 10:15 Shall the ax boast itself against him who chops with it? Or shall the saw exalt itself against him who saws with it? As if a rod could wield itself against those who lift it up, Or as if a staff could lift up, as if it were not wood!

Excellent ! ... 18th degree here. Hawaii

Thank you! ❤ Dad was 32° PM. 😊

Greetings from Greenbier 42, brother. So...provoking the trolls again, I see ;) /G\

@ScottishRiteMasons

11 ай бұрын

Hello there!

I subbed so I can help debunk myths and lies about Freemasons. My father was a mason, and I was in Job's Daughters when I was young. Best years of my life being in that organization.

@ScottishRiteMasons

11 ай бұрын

I am an associate bethel guardian. ~M

I have to bookmark this video. Can't believe I missed this one .

Congratulations on your election. Note, Yes we brothers of all rites know, but we must continue to educate the "truth" of our brotherhood. It is "our" cross to bear.

@user-tj9ox7sb1u

11 ай бұрын

Can an Atheist join the Masonry?

Hi wanted to say thank you for making this, you’ve really helped me put to bed terrible fear and rumors about my late father, he was a Mason and I was so afraid he worshipped Lucifer as I’m a Christian. Thank you for speaking the truth, I will share this video with anyone at my church who tries to tell me otherwise.

@ScottishRiteMasons

7 ай бұрын

Your Dad absolutely did not worship Lucifer. That entire thing was a hoax from the 1800s and people refuse to let it go. We have proven this time after time. And many many many professional Christians and clergymen (including Catholics) are masons. We are open to men of all faiths. But satanism or as idiots online say “luciferianism” is not really a faith. “Satan” is based on the Jewish word for adversary- The adversary of God in this case. Since masons must believe in God, any man who worships the Adversary would not be welcome. Rest assured your dad was likely a Christian too. If you email me your dad’s name and birthday I may be able to give you more information on his lodge etc. medwards at scottishrite.org I can also send you more info on the anti-Masonic conspiracy nonsense.

Someone asked me about Masonry and the Dark Lord.........I said I don't think Ralph Finnes is a Mason.

Of course, The quote that is so Often miss appropriately hunted and pecked.... Good video!

@adamcraig1468

3 ай бұрын

What about Pikes speech to the 33degree masons recorded in De La Rives book where Pike acknowledges the deity of Lucifer and the purity of its doctrine ?

@ScottishRiteMasons

3 ай бұрын

Pike never gave any such speech. That lie has been repeated so long, foolish people think it's the truth. That lie comes from the Taxil Hoax, which was a 19th century hoax by a guy named leo taxil who wanted to discredit Freemasonry AND the church, both of whom rejected him because he was essentially a pornographer. Don't take my word for it, google it, the same way you googled that silly and bogus quote.

@adamcraig1468

3 ай бұрын

@@ScottishRiteMasons coincidental that Pike wore occult symbols?

@justamason6869

3 ай бұрын

@adamcraig1468 probably misinterpreted one of the many quotes often misinterpreted... Albert Pike is just quoting The Bible… Isaiah 14: 12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! & Revelation 22:16 “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you about these things for the churches. I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star.” So Jesus says he is the bright morning star.. and Isaiah says Lucifer is the son of the morning star, And Albert Pike is bringing the traditions of the Jewish kabbala as well and mixing a multitude of religions Scripture: *Romans 9:23-26 Galatians 2:6-10 John 14:16-18 Albert Pike's Masonic writings were taken out of context by an anti-Freemason author who made Pike out to be an occultist, who regularly practiced summoning the devil. And if he's talking about the god of this world, again he is quoting the bible... 2 Corinthians 4:4

@ScottishRiteMasons

3 ай бұрын

He didn't. Pike was an ordained Christian Minister. And the symbols he were were not "occult". My guess is you don't really know what that word means. Have a nice day.

Hey as long as you don't worship Lucifer then that's all that really matters and if you say you don't then I believe you sir so God bless you

@ScottishRiteMasons

24 күн бұрын

We do not worship or revere Lucifer in any way. And for the record (please look this up) NOWHERE in the Bible does it say Lucifer and Satan are the same or that Lucifer is a fallen angel. Those ideas come from works of fiction from Dante and John Milton. Everyone just THINKS it’s scripture. It isn’t.

Albert pike is just quoting The Bible… Isaiah 14: 12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! & Revelation 22:16 “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you about these things for the churches. I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star.” So Jesus says he is the bright morning star.. and Isaiah says Lucifer is the son of the morning star, And Albert Pike is bringing the traditions of the Jewish kabbala as well and mixing a multitude of religions Scripture: *Romans 9:23-26 Galatians 2:6-10 John 14:16-18

Thank you for this well explained peace. Although its probably preaching to the choir. But I am a bit annoyed by the use of the image of Baphomet as a representation of Lucifer. Baphomet has nothing to do with Lucifer or Satan for that matter. Baphomet is an alchemical symbol for oneness, all is one, one is all, As above so below, man/animal, male/female, light/dark etc... I know its image is misused by certain groups to represent Lucifer, but I am a bit disappointed you do the same, as its meaning has more esoteric meaning that's closer to Masonic teachings than most people know.

@ScottishRiteMasons

11 ай бұрын

NO. you are incorrect. Baphomet is a slur for Islam first used by Phillip the Fair to slander the Knights Templar. This is the most widely agreed upon theory of that word. Second, the drawing of the sabbatical Goat has all kinds of occult meanings- NONE of them associated with freemasonry in any direct way. Finally, the images I used are taken directly from posters and books by Leo Taxil, the man behind the Taxil Hoax- why do is what this piece is about. This tells me you didn’t watch the video. Which is fine. But don’t comment if you didn’t watch.

I love it always and still going to study and research soo much to learn.but to be the best I have to learn from the best

Congratulations on the promotion to 33.

Thank you for explaining this brothers SMIB

Sorry to bust dude, exactly ap mentions it.

@ScottishRiteMasons

10 ай бұрын

No. It doesn’t. You didn’t watch the video.

Good morning brothers

@eveadame1059

11 ай бұрын

There are also some Sisters that are also, interested in learning about the Freemasons. 🗽

Thanks!

Great overview of the history.

Great presentation brother. Excellent information and perspective. Thank you for putting this together!

People say Freemason is good and some say they are evil. Can you make a video explaining why when I pass a masonic lodge I see an upside down pentagram with a head of baphomet?

@ScottishRiteMasons

11 ай бұрын

You pass no such thing. You may pass the emblem of the order of the Eastern star. That is a 5 point star- it is the Eastern star, aka the star of Bethlehem. The 5 point star was used by Christians before the cross came into fashion. It represented the 5 wounds of Christ. The star didn’t become used by occultists until the 1800s. Set aside your paranoia, and do just a little research to check my facts. I promise you’ll see I’m correct and there’s nothing scary at a Masonic lodge.

Yeah, I think that people who over do the conspiracies are jealous underachievers. They make seem like every successful group had to do something bad to get ahead.

This craft is so misunderstood. It goes to show the ignorance of people who are outside of this. These conspiracy theories have ruined it for a lot of members in the past.

It finally happened! You've been elected for your white cap! Congratulations, Brother!

@ScottishRiteMasons

11 ай бұрын

Very humbled indeed. ~M

Excellent video, we as Freemasons we know that we are not Lucifer’s worship, but is easier just to watch a video than start investigating. Brother, you should make a video talking about the relationship between Knights of Columbus and Freemasonry. TFH.’.

Amen Maynard!

So a messiah doesn’t bring the light ?

The Jack Chick comic with Lil' Baphomet is a real hoot. Many people believe stuff like that. It suits there needs for superiority while the publisher profits.

How can one become a mason?

@psmitty6721

11 ай бұрын

This channel covers that exact question in another video

Very interesting and informative. Thank you.

My Uncle is a Freemason and me. I'm just a regular brick Mason. It's funny how if you look at things from one dimension. You get one answer but if you look through other sides like Freemasonry, kind of teach is a lot of esoteric knowledge and symbolism. It's funny how the universe works like I said. I'm a brick Mason and my Uncle is a Freemason. I looked at everything through an open mind and instead of believing all the conspiracy stuff I decided to listen to morals and dogma. Albert pike speaks with a higher intelligence, I could see how the mass can confuse him.

@teecee1567

4 ай бұрын

@maxrodier335 Why not ask him if you could join?

Aleister Crowley had a lot to do with the way ppl view freemasons today.

@teecee1567

10 ай бұрын

@user-gw7bs9up3l Only in the context that people imagine he was a Freemason. but he was NOT a Freemason. Ever.

@JamesHolmez

Ай бұрын

He was a member of a Clandestine Lodge. OTO or Golden Dawn, I can't remember which.

I am a Rosicrucian but I have read this book 📖

to put it simply...NAH! 😆

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Answer no; we do the selfless love works of the Lord God who created the universe

What do you think about the tikun olam (make the world a better place) I know will not answer my question 😂😂😂😂

@ScottishRiteMasons

5 ай бұрын

I think it’s an idea so far removed from Masonry that I had to look it up. I answered you. Though like anything, there may be particular masons that subscribe to that concept, as a whole masons don’t.

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It makes sense because Lucifer means light bringer so how is the name itself bad? In Hebrew it is helel as in HalleluYah and it also means to give in marriage. Just my thoughts

Travel Light brothers

Well there you have it, folks!

Wait..wait....Maynard..when did you become a 33rd degree? did i miss it? every video, you were a 32 kcch if you got a 33rd, which in my opinion, you deserve, you should have shared it

@ScottishRiteMasons

11 ай бұрын

I got my 33 last week. Very humbled, and not wanting to make a big deal of it. Thank you for the kind words though!

FREEMASONRY IS NOT CONNECTED TO LUCIFER AT ALL

@scottw112358

10 ай бұрын

Lol

Isaiah 14:12-14 King James Version 12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! 13 For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: 14 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High. Repent zombies

@ScottishRiteMasons

3 ай бұрын

The term "Lucifer" is a name directed at the Baylonian King referenced in the verses of Isaiah directly before these that you conveniently did not cut and paste here.