masons & Stargate parallels??
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I am a 32nd degree Mason and Shriner.  After looking at the symbol at the link you attached, I can say that there appears to be no connection to anything seen there with Masonry.  At first glance, the upside down V shape might appear to be Masonic in nature, but the equivalent shape in Freemasonry is actually compasses, which you may have used in school to draw perfect circles.  The shape in your image clearly is not.  Nothing else in that image has any direct relation to Masonic symbols.\n\nHope that helps.
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Any man can call himself a Christian, but actions speak louder than words.  Jack the Ripper (who's identity is unknown, btw), certainly didn't act like a Christian.\n\nAs for the Freemasonry connection, that was a theory that was put forth and then dismissed.  Later it became the subject of a graphic novel, and eventually a Johnny Depp movie, but it is not a factual account.  If you do a little research, you will see that the whole premise to the movie is bunk.\n\nYou might be referring to "Jack"'s statement written on the wall about the "Jewes", and thinking that this might have a connection to the three men who killed Hiram Abiff in the Masonic Legend.  It has never been common practice for Masons to refer to these men as "Jewes", even though all three of their names start with Joo.\n\nThe whole Masonic connection theory is false speculation.  As for  the Christian thing, was he the only man who was supposedly a Christian who has comitted murder or another horrible sin?
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As a Mason and a Minister of the Gospel I feel that the problem is the secrecy of the organazation. Often times when people don't understand something they have a fear of it. It should be known that this country, America, was founded by Masons and that a vast majority of our leaders have been members of the Masonic order. It is a Fraternity, not a religion.
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Despite the "New World Order" conspiracy theorists (and who is to say that there is NOT a cabal of plutocrats running this world?), despite the Fundamentalist Christian, Muslim, and Catholics who admit no one but themselves under their banner, the Freemasons are a rather open society of free men (and free women). Yes, there are Orders that take women as Freemasons.\n\nWe do insist, at least in most Orders of Freemasonry, that you believe in a Higher Power. You may call that God or whatever term you wish. We also teach that we should treat each other (and the rest of the world) in accordance with the Golden Rule. No, not "who ever has the most gold rules," but "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Pretty simple, right?\n\nOur secrets? Some of them are pretty obvious: we have certain signs, grips, and tokens used to identify ourselves to our Brothers. Those we keep to ourselves. \n\nThe not so obvious secret is one that no one CAN communicate to you, the change that happens inside you as you do your best to live up to the way of life exemplified by the symbolic teachings. \n\nMasonry says that it takes good men (and in our case, men and women) and makes them better. I have seen it happen. I see it happening in me. \n\nIt is not just a social organization; at least OUR Order is not. I travel about 800 miles each month to attend my two Lodges. I spend very little time socializing. Beyond that I would say that we are most like the old mystery schools. \n\nIf you wish more information about American Co-Masonry, please visit the link below.
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The All Seeing Eye  is a Masonic symbol. \n\nMany of the Founders, and almost all the most important ones including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were members of the Masonic Brotherhood.\n\nThe Eye reminds a brother Mason that his words and deeds are being judged by the Supreme Architect of the Universe.
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My friend, anyone considering ANY form of Christianity or worship of ANY Christ should do so only after reading the eye opening text The Hiram Key by Robert Lomas and Christopher Knight.  Their research into Masonic ritual has led them to uncover truths long kept secret by the Church for more than two thousand years.  The book is both frightening, and at the same time seems to be authentic.  It discusses the Illuminati (and NOT the Dan Brown Illuminati everyone seems to be so familiar with), Freemasonry, and their links to early Christianity; the origian teachings of Jesus Christ, before the Church decided what should be written.  The book is powerful, and revealing.  I reccomend it to anyone with an open mind who is seeking a high truth than whta is given to us by those who know nothing!\n\nAve,\nShawn
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I have an ebook of their entire history. 550 pages all about them and their practices. There's a lot more on them than people think, far too much to go into here.\n\nI also know a small collection of Freemasons, and wheni identified one he has actually takenme into his confidence, which is how i got the eBook. \n\nLife can be great when you know the right people!!
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Who? Richard Dean Anderson.\n\nWhat? Stargate SG-1.\n\nWhen? July 14th.\n\nWhere? The SciFi Channel.\n\nWhy? Because it rocks!
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I enjoy reading information about secret societies.  If you want to learn more about another interesting group read about the Bilderberg group.\nAs far as my opinion for this society, I believe that they exist.  This country was formed by a group of men, most belonging to a secret society-free masons.  Seems like it is tradition maybe even American culture.
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Most of the rituals revolve around the building of King Solomon's Temple. We use the building tools of the ancient operative stonemasons symbolically as an allegory for how to live our lives as just and upright men.  (on the level...fair and square, etc.) It's no secret. Only the passwords, and grips we use to identify ourselves to each other are secret, just like in any college fraternity or sorrority. Also, we cant quote the rituals.  But as far as what they are about....pretty much public knowledge to anyone who will put down their pre-conceived notions and just ask.  Many lodges hold open houses a couple of times a year where the community can tour the building and ask questions.  The cross-spitting thing that one answerer mentioned is a myth.  Just like they say we ride goats, worship the devil, make ritual sacrifices, and...(oh, my personal favorite) have sex with satan in our initiation.  If anybody honestly believes any of that, then they deserve to make fools of themselves by stating them out loud.
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I did read that the writer of Stargate is in the process of developing a screenplay for a sequel...... let's hope so!
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Yes. I have a freind who is is the shriners. To get into the Shriners you have to be a Mason and he's told me about the different groups and one is a ladies Mason. I hear there is allot to learn for initiation.
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Masons have a role in society.  I don't know what it is but they must be a worthwhile organization.
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originally it is theorized but not proven that they intended to as noted by the Sub Prefecture of St Julien-en-Genevois. Article VII says that its members are expected, “to carry out good deeds, to help the Catholic Church, teach the truth, defend the weak and the oppressed”. \n\nthe founder, Plantard, originally hoped that the Priory of Sion would become an influential cryptopolitical lodge (similar to the P2 cabal) dedicated to the restoration of chivalry and monarchy, which would promote Plantard's own megalomaniacal claim to being a legitimate pretender to the abolished throne of France.\n\nOver time however associatin with the priory became perverted and steeped in mystisism.  No one probably has even discussed it till popularity of Dan Brown.  But please remember that Dan Brown writes fiction.
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i love window of opportunity from season 4... and yes, its stargate monday on sci fi... 4 stargate sg-1 episodes back to back (etc)....
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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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That was an awesome eppy, one of my favorites. I really don't think any of us know what it means and i don't think we're supposed to, yet. I can't wait until they explain it.  Ya I don't think the others are a bunch of savage islanders, they are civilized and up to something. A great place to visit is the Lost Forum powered by Vbulletin., a lot of the people there have good theorys on what happened. It is also a great place to talk about the upcoming and past eppys. My screename there is soccerchick if you ever want to get a hold of me. And yes i agree it is the best show ever.