tell me more about masons sign curiosity    aka  mamacica?
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I agree there is no way to recognize a mason. But there are few ways to ask that you might not realize they were asking. What is "mamacica"\n   For example a well informed Mason would know i was a mason by my screenname  Tat, I m s a s p a s,
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the masons are a part of the knights templar.\n\nthey formed to protect the 8th gospel which was bannished from the christian bible, the book was seperated and sent to all corners of the globe, it described that jesus christ was married to mary madaline, they had children, and also jesus had mistresses. that it why it had to go , or the god book would not have been so good. \nthe davinchi code is all about this fact.\n\njesus will have ancestors all over the globe , yes and even in good old god fearing yank land.....most of the answers on this thread are in fact correct, they wee the first bank.
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The whole thing is rife with Freemason symbols.\nWhat's with the pyramid, this isn't Egypt!\nit also says novus ordo seclorum which I have heard means new world order.\nThe eye is supposed to be the all seeing eye of Horus from the egyptian mystery religions.\nAh, the masons and their ilk- is there really a sinister shadow fraternity within an apparently benign lodge? Is there a sinister shadow government that really controls?\nIf you read Morals and Dogma, a book of masonic literature you will be exploring an "occult" realm of philosopy and theosophy.\nBut I don't know for sure most of them aren't just members of a club that does community service.\nTripping on Illuminat conspiracies while interesting, doesn't seem to really lead anywhere productive!
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Try perusing the BC page on Witchvox.\n\nhttp://www.witchvox.com/vn/hm/cabc.html
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Why put masonic symbols on the $1 note when most folks are not?\n\nLatin (amongst others) is considered the language of the educated and, as such, is often used to give an educated slant to the mundane.\n\nRather than just a simple translation check the link below:\n\nEnjoy
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Speculations as to the origins vary as has been discussed earlier. Personally, I am with the small crowd that does not believe it strictly came from the stone masons. Stone masons, however, were one of the very few groups of men who were not tied to the land and could travel in small groups. OK, I like the Templar theory, but it is MY liking. Freemasons are that, free to speculate.\n\nMany rituals harken back to the ancient mystery schools. More than that I cannot say. I would refer you to my Order's website (link below) for more information. I am a Co-Mason (women and men in Lodge together).\n\nFreemasons have not conducted Inquisitions nor burned people for not believing as they do. We encourage people to think and to explore, to extend the hand of friendship to people of all faiths. I know of few RELIGIONS which do that.
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Wouldn't know that information directly, but here's a website that might lead you to some one who does:\n\nhttp://www.palestine486.org/faq_masons.htm
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No.  Anti-Masonic sites claim that any number of individuals are Masons, but I have NEVER seen a list of famous Masons that was published by the fraternity that had him listed.
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http://www.umich.edu/~umfandsf/symbolismproject/symbolism.html/\nhttp://www.scootermydaisyheads.com/fine_art/symbol_dictionary/dictionary.html
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Hmmm... you know... I don't think this question's getting a lot of answers because it's not being seen by anyone.  It took a LOT of searching for me to find it.  I think they're trying to hide the truth!  I wonder if Yahoo's run by a bunch of Masons!\nThere's no lengths to which their power will not reach...
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Best Answer - Chosen By Voters\n\nFreemasons are a fraternity "men only" There is also a female version called the Eastern Star. They have three appendent bodies the York Rite, Scottish Rite, and Shriners. Masons raise money for charity providing millions of dollars a day to various charities and it costs about 8 million a day to run a Shriners hospital where a child is treated at no charge. A society of secrets rather than a secret society all our rituals are plastered all over the Internet. But our grips,keys, and tokens are kept as secret as possible in the information age. Another words dont belive all you read on the internet! \n\nThere are many celebrties past and presesent Harry Houdini, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart his music is written in masonic key.\nPresently Michael A. Richards Kramer from Seinfeld
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Before the reader commits me to hell (as if they had that power -- remember who the Judge is!) please set aside any closed minds and speak not ill of that with which you have no real knowledge. \nFreemasonry is a very ancient fraternal order and very misunderstood. It's written history goes back hundreds of years and it's origins much farther (thousands) It requires a monotheistic belief, that is, a belief in a single non-plural God (yes, Christianity IS monotheistic even if you believe in the Trinity of the Godhead) but will not allow it's members to require anyone to accept a name for the Supreme Being other than the "Supreme Architect of the Universe. (By the way, the "G" in Masonry refers to geometry but "is also the initial of the Supreme Architect...") It is not a religion as it has no creed (salvation beliefs) It assumes one is right with God to begin with and then goes on to use the tools of buillding as a metaphor for right living on this earth. Each stands for a trait of good character. An open Bible and prayer are part of all meetings as Masons feel that all great undertakings should be with the guidance of God. It often is said that Masonry "takes a GOOD MAN and makes him BETTER." \nI have asked many ministers what the beef is and most have said it is because we will not name Jesus Christ as God alone but will allow each man to call God by the name he chooses. What name a man chooses is between himself and his creator. Then they quote the verse that says "Anyone who is not for me is against me; if he isn't helping me, he is hurting my cause." (Luke 11:23 LVB) This apparently means to them that since Satan is Jesus' main rival then it must stand to reason that Masons are Satanists. There is not one shred of evidence for this. It's main teaching is tolerance to our fellow man and so is in direct contradiction to most religions as they feel that theirs is the only one. How sad that most churches do not actually follow the entire Bible, merely the parts that (usually taken out of context) appear to promote their agenda! Also possibly because we refer to the fraternity as "The Craft" although this is in the sense of craftsmanship not witchcraft. Masons may not ask others to join as they adhere to a strict philosophy that one needs to search for the truth of and by their own free will. One must SEEK for truth -- not be forced or led into it by any. (but God) This also angers many religions, particularly Catholics. (although Catholics have since recently rescinded that bias) By the way, God is known by many names (as tough as this may be to swallow) Yahweh or Jehovah in hebrew, Theos in greek, Allah in arabic, and was called the Great Spirit by early native americans -- you get the picture...\nYes, there are obligations taken. Terrible things like promising to take care of your fellow man's needs when possible, NEVER to violate the chastity of women, promising to love your wife, and promising to NEVER lie, cheat or steal -- you know, all the "bad" stuff... There are some pretty nasty penalties, although they are for emphasis only and pertain to Masonry's allegories. You also say you promise to keep them all "so help me God." Another rub is the title of the master who is refered to as the "Worshipful Master." This does not mean that they are worshipped, but respected. (Interesting that preachers who find this bad are themselves referred to as "reverend!") \nBasically the deal here is two-fold. On the one hand if people don't understand something they have a tendancy to make up something. (Hence the number of religions today) And secondly, millions of dollars are made in the propagation of anti-masonic literature. (And I think this is the real answer!) Just for your information, Masons are not a secret organisation, merely an organisation with secrets. (Such as modes and words of recognition.)
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Nice article. Carole Mikita always does a decent job or representing the facts.\n\nThis isn't really a big deal. I mean, people have been writing stories about the Mormons as long as they've been around (see Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's collected tales of Sherlock Holmes, especially one very ridiculous story about the Mormons).\n\nYes, several of the early church leaders had strong ties to Freemasonry. I've never been able to figure out exactly what anyone thinks is wrong with Freemasonry, but I probably just don't delve into conspiracy theories enough. Anyway, I just don't really see the connection as anything particularly shocking or disturbing.\n\nAs far as access to the church archives, I think that is a fairly common practice. I believe that if someone has a legitimate curiosity, they'll let just about anyone in to study and research. None of it is a secret, you know. Even the temple goings-on aren't secret. They are sacred, and as Mormons, we prefer not to make all of it public knowledge, because people can be very cruel when they choose to twist things and take them out of context. Nobody wants the things that are so close to their hearts to be trampled on by non-believers, right?\n\nThe symbols on the temple are outside, for everyone to see. There's nothing secret or shameful about early members' ties to masonry. At face value, which is all I've really seen, freemasonry seems like a nice idea to me. Good people doing good things. Now what could be bad about that? I don't know much about the Knights Templar, other than what I learned by watching National Treasure (my favorite movie) and The Da Vinci Code, so I really can't comment much there.\n\nNo worries. Either way, the Lord's work will roll on. :)
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The symbol is from the Freemasons, who don't, as a whole, worship the Devil. Most of the founding fathers were Freemasons, this isn't a conspiracy though. It stands to reason that if you were starting a rebellion you would turn to fellow members of a society that values their privacy.\n\nHow it ended up on the dollar I can't exactly remember.
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Freemasons are a rather contraversial group. Today, they still have secrets. My dad is one, I should know. Anyway, to be a mason, you have to be reccomended by at least two other Masons, and you have to be male. The masons were supposedly founded in the days before the Crusades in the form of the Templar Knights of france. There are a lot of stories surrounding that. one of them is that the king of France wanted to steal or otherwise procure the Templar's treasure. They refused, and were almost wiped out. Sucks to be them. Any other questions?
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The first "connection" was made by an incredible dude, Chevalier Ramsey. Chevalier Ramsey was an extraordinary figure of his day (born about 1680). A man with a great literary reputation, he was a tutor to royalty and ostensibly a Freemason although the details of his membership are somewhat obscure. \n\nIn 1737, Ramsay, identified as 'Grand Orator' (although there was no such position in that Grand Lodge at that time), delivered a discourse before the Grand Lodge of France in which he set forth his theory in explicit terms.\n\nCoil's Masonic Encyclopedia says this: "Rejecting all references to the Traveling Architects from Como, to the Stone Masons of Germany, and the Operative Freemasons of England, he had sought a noble and chivalric origin for Freemasonry, which with him was not a confraternity founded on a system of architecture, but solely on the military prowess and religious enthusiasm of knighthood." Other writers, both Masons and non, have continued to attempt to make the same connection through this very day. It is one, however, with no provable basis, save conjecture." \n\nCoil's Masonic Encyclopedia also adds, "This theory of Templar origin which, mythical as it is and wholly unsubstantiated by the authority of history, has exercised a vast influence in the fabrication of advanced Degrees and the invention of Continental Rites."\n\nJohn J. Robinson wrote a very wildly speculative book called _Born in Blood_ which ties the surviving Knights Templar to what became Freemasons up in Scotland. Robinson was not a Mason when he wrote the book but BECAME ONE because of what he discovered. \n\nPersonally, I like the link. No one ever found the Templar fleet after Philip "the Fair" and his lap-dog Pope, Clement, arrested, tortured and killed the Templars. Lots of riches went away, too.\n\nNow, anybody want to talk about the Shroud of Turin and its image? Jacques de Molay??? Hmmmm. *grin*\n\nJust a simple Master Mason from a Co-Masonic Lodge
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311 is used by KKK\n\nI'm not too up on my conspiracy theories ... but I think 11, 13 and 33 might have Masonic Order significance.\n\n11, 13, 33 coudl be triangulation points for somewhere in DC.