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| − | '''Freemasonry''' in the [[UK]] and many other countries, is a | + | '''Freemasonry''' in the [[UK]] and many other countries, is a well established [[secret society]].<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20180201172702/https://www.uncpress.org/book/9781469613482/builders-of-empire/</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20130606075435/http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/book_builders_empire.html</ref> In the [[United States]] Freemasonry led to the creation of the first third party in [[1828]], the [[Anti-Masonic Party]].<ref>http://archive.today/2020.11.15-071156/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-Masonic_Party</ref> |
==Origins== | ==Origins== | ||
| − | The first UK lodge was founded on 24 June [[1717]]. | + | The first UK lodge was founded on 24 June [[1717]]. The historian [[Jessica Harland-Jacobs]] concluded that by [[1930]], Masonry had a strong presence in the Army of the [[British Empire]],<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20191031104208/https://www.researchgate.net/publication/331018808_Jessica_L_Harland-Jacobs_Builders_of_Empire_Freemasons_and_British_Imperialism_1717-1927#</ref> while regimental/military lodges were already common by the mid [[18th century]],<ref>http://www.wcl760.com/docs/library/History%20of%20Military%20Lodges%20-%20Wilkerson.pdf</ref> from whom masonry spread to all regions of the globe. |
==Criticism== | ==Criticism== | ||
| − | Criticism of Freemasonry is known to masons as anti-masonry.<ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20180113060706/http://www.jjcrowder743.com/anti.html</ref> The [[Catholic Church]] has a history of condemning Masonry and "affiliated" societies via so called [[papal bulls]] | + | Criticism of Freemasonry is known to masons as anti-masonry.<ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20180113060706/http://www.jjcrowder743.com/anti.html</ref> The [[Catholic Church]] has a history of condemning Masonry and "affiliated" societies via so called [[papal bulls]] and [[encyclicals]].<ref>http://freemasonry.bcy.ca/anti-masonry/papal_encyclicals.html</ref> The best known being [[Humanum Genus]], which states in [[1884]]: {{QB|"the sect of Freemasons grew with a rapidity beyond conception in the course of a century and a half, until it came to be able, by means of fraud or of audacity, to gain such entrance into every rank of the State as to seem to be almost its ruling power".}} |
==Propaganda Due== | ==Propaganda Due== | ||
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==Memberships== | ==Memberships== | ||
| − | The [[UK/Army]]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20191025223431/http://www.forces.net/news/masons-and-military-inside-secret-world</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20191025223529/http://www.forces.net/news/army-freemason-offers-insight-secret-society</ref> | + | The [[UK/Army]],<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20191025223431/http://www.forces.net/news/masons-and-military-inside-secret-world</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20191025223529/http://www.forces.net/news/army-freemason-offers-insight-secret-society</ref> as well as the [[US/Army]] do have masons in the service.<ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20160628161014/http://www.stripes.com/news/mannheim-soldier-s-death-has-element-of-masonic-mystery-1.44856</ref> Exact numbers are not available, but according to some accounts the influence in the US Army is considerable.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ljr9PymgYwA Free Mason ranks in the U.S. Army - An American Soldier Speaks] Youtube views as of 10/2019: 125,360 views - [http://archive.is/SbLZW archived]</ref> |
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Revision as of 01:56, 3 February 2021
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| Type | secret society |
| Interest of | Anders Breivik, Altiyan Childs, William Cooper, Dave Cullen, Tony Gosling, Cristina Martín Jiménez, Henry Makow, Operation Tiberius, Walter Veith, Carlo Maria Viganò |
| Subpage | •Freemasonry/Grand Orient de France |
| Freemasonry is a significant secret society. | |
Freemasonry in the UK and many other countries, is a well established secret society.[1][2] In the United States Freemasonry led to the creation of the first third party in 1828, the Anti-Masonic Party.[3]
Contents
Origins
The first UK lodge was founded on 24 June 1717. The historian Jessica Harland-Jacobs concluded that by 1930, Masonry had a strong presence in the Army of the British Empire,[4] while regimental/military lodges were already common by the mid 18th century,[5] from whom masonry spread to all regions of the globe.
Criticism
Criticism of Freemasonry is known to masons as anti-masonry.[6] The Catholic Church has a history of condemning Masonry and "affiliated" societies via so called papal bulls and encyclicals.[7] The best known being Humanum Genus, which states in 1884:
"the sect of Freemasons grew with a rapidity beyond conception in the course of a century and a half, until it came to be able, by means of fraud or of audacity, to gain such entrance into every rank of the State as to seem to be almost its ruling power".
Propaganda Due
The Propaganda Due (P2) lodge was a significant vehicle to implement Operation Gladio in Italy.
Memberships
The UK/Army,[8][9] as well as the US/Army do have masons in the service.[10] Exact numbers are not available, but according to some accounts the influence in the US Army is considerable.[11]
Examples
| Page name | Description |
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| Gunther Fehlinger | Political operative with an interest in the partitioning of Russia.<a href="#cite_note-1">[1]</a> |
| Licio Gelli | Fascist deep politician who ran Propaganda Due |
| Propaganda Due | "A state within a state", the Masonic lodge most deeply involved in Operation Gladio, apparently used by the CIA to subvert the Italian state. |
| Giancarlo Elia Valori | "The current leaders of the 'contemporary Freemasonry'" in Italy. |
Related Documents
| Title | Type | Publication date | Author(s) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Document:Discussion with Artur Gherman re the situation in Moldova, 28 01 2017 | Discussion | 26 December 2018 | Integrity Initiative | |
| Document:In eminenti | Papal bull | 28 April 1738 | Pope | First Papal Bull that deals with the condemnation of Freemasonry specifically. |
| Document:Why the secret handshake between police and Freemasons should worry us | Article | 2 January 2018 | Duncan Campbell | Successive Met Commissioners have tried to end the society’s influence. It is as clear as ever that membership of both bodies is incompatible with public service. |
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References
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20180201172702/https://www.uncpress.org/book/9781469613482/builders-of-empire/
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20130606075435/http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/book_builders_empire.html
- ↑ http://archive.today/2020.11.15-071156/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-Masonic_Party
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20191031104208/https://www.researchgate.net/publication/331018808_Jessica_L_Harland-Jacobs_Builders_of_Empire_Freemasons_and_British_Imperialism_1717-1927#
- ↑ http://www.wcl760.com/docs/library/History%20of%20Military%20Lodges%20-%20Wilkerson.pdf
- ↑ http://web.archive.org/web/20180113060706/http://www.jjcrowder743.com/anti.html
- ↑ http://freemasonry.bcy.ca/anti-masonry/papal_encyclicals.html
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20191025223431/http://www.forces.net/news/masons-and-military-inside-secret-world
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20191025223529/http://www.forces.net/news/army-freemason-offers-insight-secret-society
- ↑ http://web.archive.org/web/20160628161014/http://www.stripes.com/news/mannheim-soldier-s-death-has-element-of-masonic-mystery-1.44856
- ↑ Free Mason ranks in the U.S. Army - An American Soldier Speaks Youtube views as of 10/2019: 125,360 views - archived
