Articles related to "Freemasonry"

This is a book review of The Masonic Myth: Unlocking the Truth about the Symbols, The Secret Rites, And the History of Freemasonry.

Author Jay Kinney explains the history behind Freemasonry, attempting to debunk the conspiracy theories and reveal the truth behind the sometimes mysterious organization.

Learn about the unique origins and history of Prince Hall Freemasonry, an African-American Masonic tradition.

MIddle School and High School students learn lessons connecting Benjamin Franklin and other famous Masons to the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.

Many Christian leaders in churches are also Freemasons. Therefore is it possible to determine whether the rituals practises endorsed are consistent with Christianity?

Dan Brown's newest thriller combines mystical wisdom, Masonic history and esoteric science in a harrowing tale of mystery and intrigue.

Jay Kinney opens the doors wide and sheds light on one of history's most notable secret societies and reveals who and what the Masons really are.

Dan Brown's novel "The Lost Symbol" sends Robert Langdon on a quest to uncover the secrets of the Masons. The society of Freemasons has long been shrouded in secrecy.

Mozart wrote many works intended as part of Masonic practice. There are elements within Flute that can be seen as symbolic of Masonry, but the issue has not been settled.

Find out who belongs to the African-American Masonic group known as the Prince Hall Freemasons.

Popular author Dan Brown caused controversy with his 2003 book The Da Vinci Code, made into a movie in 2006. The Lost Symbol is his third book featuring Robert Langdon.

Prince Hall (1738 - 1807) was an early civil rights leader in Massachusetts most famous for creating the Black Masonic movement which bears his name.

Simon Brighton's In Search of the Knights Templar is the first comprehensive survey of all of the Templar sites in Britain.

The medieval trade of stonemason was a respected trade, which from the earliest times, had associations with magic and sorcery.

The Illuminati are a popular concept within New Age beliefs, follow the author hunting them down!

NeoPaganism is a catch-all term used to define relatively modern religions which have embraced the Old Religions of Shamanic people or Pagans.

Buying a Masonic gift for that special Freemason? Be sure to understand what groups and organizations he (or she) is a part of first. The most common are explained here.

While sometimes described as New Age, Gnostic and Pagan refer to distinct world views, and describing them can mark the differences between the New Age and the Pagan

The Green Dragon, a mythical beast, appears in Shire and Boston taverns, and New York City August 30, 2004 protests against George W. Bush and the Iraq and Afghan wars.

Trying to choose a Masonic gift but confused by all the different symbols? Find out which gifts are popular and appropriate for any Freemason.

Fans of author Dan Brown's best-selling novel, The Da Vinci Code can rejoice, as publishers set a September 2009 release date for the follow-up, The Lost Symbol.

Modern Druidry is the continuation of an 18th Century revival of interest in ancient Druidry, with organizations worldwide.

The Forget-Me-Not flower is a favorite wild flower of many; however, this small, blue flower has been a symbol of both love and hope, adopted by many organizations.

While financial aspects of retirement can be daunting, especially in the current economic climate, failing health can be a bigger challenge for those nearing retirement.

Michael Baigent's latest book is disturbing and thought provoking, questioning the motives and goals of the three great world religions and their role in Armageddon.

"Jacob's Ladder" is a biblical concept, but for Hermetic philosophers it was also symbolic of man's transformation, and his connection to the universe.

Founded in 1814, the Filiki Eteria, or Society of Friends, was a secret organization aiming to overthrow Ottoman rule and establish an independent Greek state.

Thanks to Jean Calvin, the painstaking craft of Swiss watchmaking was born, bearing collector aficion, a Geneva Seal and watch industry chauvinism in its glamorous wake.

The work of creating by hand the component parts of a watch, especially its movement, is painstaking. Here's a basic look at the process of making watch parts.

The Magic Flute (Die Zauberflöte), by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Plot synopsis, character description, and other Mozart opera information.

Instead of just complaining amongst themselves, French citizens took up a battle cry to create change in government and society.

Encoded within religious traditions of the past millenia are systems which enable the human species to evolve and mutate our innate capacities.

The Magic Flute - Die Zauberflöte - by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) with librettist, Emanuel Schikaneder, premiered on Vienna in September 30, 1791.

Life and Works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - child prodigy, musical genius, and arguably, the greatest composer.