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TESTO DELL'ARTICOLO ➜ https://www.bastabugie.it/8460LA MASSONERIA SENZA PIU' MEMBRI ORA LI CERCA... SUI SOCIAL di Manuela Antonacci Senza dubbio viviamo in una società di cambiamenti epocali, alcuni veramente insoliti e bizzarri come questo che vi raccontiamo e che ha per protagonista la società segreta che più segreta non si può, anzi la società segreta per eccellenza: la Massoneria. La confraternita da sempre condannata dalla Chiesa in cui era difficilissimo entrare, se non per "raccomandazione" da parte dei membri già affiliati, ora apre, anzi, spalanca le sue porte e lo fa in modo tutt'altro che sommesso, utilizzando addirittura i social. Questo è quanto riporta il Telegraph.Altro che rituali segreti e strette di mano misteriose, oggi, chiunque può aspirare a diventare massone, o meglio così è in Inghilterra, dove la setta segreta sta intraprendendo una campagna di reclutamento pubblica che utilizza niente meno che Facebook per attrarre adepti. Dunque, non solo le chiese si svuotano (almeno così si dice..): anche la società accusata o sospettata di governare il mondo ha bisogno di un piccolo aiutino per il reclutamento. Il numero di membri, infatti, diminuisce, al punto che le logge di tutto il Paese ora pagano per attirare gente nuova.Tra le logge "social", i massoni di Buckinghamshire hanno pubblicato annunci su Facebook invitando le persone a «unirsi ai Fratelli» dall'inizio di dicembre dello scorso anno: «La porta è aperta... Non aspettare che ti chiedano». «Stai cercando un nuovo giro social? Intriso di tradizione, ma concentrato su una concezione moderna di comunità? La Loggia Fiscian dei Massoni sarebbe felice di conoscerti». Ecco un altro incredibile annuncio di un'altra confraternita. Altri annunci online hanno fatto appello agli uomini che mirano a «far parte di qualcosa di positivo» e assicurano che sia «facile unirsi».Insomma sembrano messaggi che fanno leva sul senso di solitudine diffuso tra i giovani a cui indubbiamente strizzano l'occhio, utilizzando il linguaggio facile, immediato e accattivante del marketing, per mostrare una realtà, in apparenza dinamica, ultramoderna, che presenterebbe solo aspetti positivi. Perché tutto questo, se proprio il senso di segretezza era una delle caratteristiche essenziali della confraternita? La risposta sono i numeri: secondo gli stessi dati provenienti dagli ambienti massonici, l'adesione alla setta segreta è da tempo in calo sia negli Stati Uniti che in Inghilterra. Le cifre più recenti della Gran Loggia Unita d'Inghilterra parlano di circa 170.000 membri, in calo rispetto ai diverse centinaia di migliaia negli anni '50.Negli Stati Uniti, l'ultima tabella della Masonic Service Association indica un totale dei membri nazionali nel 2023 a 869.429, in calo rispetto ai poco più di 4,1 milioni del 1959. Le logge sembrano anche approfittare dei crescenti livelli di solitudine tra i giovani, un desiderio di "fratellanza" e il desiderio di appartenere a qualcosa di più grande. Ma la Chiesa, invece, ha da sempre messo in guardia dall'appartenere a questa realtà. Nella sua enciclica del 1884 Humanum Genus, papa Leone XIII scriveva infatti che «la setta dei massoni» era, tramite «frode o audacia», «riuscita a infiltrarsi in ogni rango dello stato fino a diventare un potere dominante». Un tale «avanzamento rapido e formidabile - aggiunse, aveva causato «gravi danni alla Chiesa, al potere dei principi, al benessere pubblico».Ma molto più recentemente, nel 2023, il Dicastero per la Dottrina della Fede ha esplicitamente riaffermato che ai cattolici è vietato entrare nelle logge massoniche, sottolineando l'"inconciliabilità" della Massoneria con la dottrina cattolica e affermando che il giudizio negativo di lunga data della Chiesa sulla Massoneria rimaneva in vigore. E se ancora non bastasse, nel suo libro del 2023, "Credo - Compendio della fede cattolica", il vescovo Athanasius Schneider ha scritto che «l'essenza del credo massonico è una sovversione dell'ordine divino della creazione e della trasgressione delle leggi date da Dio». Insomma, da società segreta a società con segreti e speriamo che entrambi gli aspetti "misterici" rimangano ancora a lungo tali (nonostante le ultime, disperate operazioni social).
Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Conrad Hahn, Past Executive Secretary of the Masonic Service Association of North America, and is brought to us by MW Bro Russ Charvonia, Past Grand Master of California. Here, we find a discussion of the Master Masons of old, and the training and experience that truly earned the title of “Master Mason”. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.
Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written and is brought to us by MW Bro George Braatz, PGM and PGS – OH, as well as Past Executive Secretary of the Masonic Service Association of North America. Here we find an excellent discussion of two four-letter words that are important to Masons. Enjoy, and […]
Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was first published in November 2001, and is brought to us by VW Bro David Koncz, PM – United #8, Brunswick ME. Veterans Day occurs every November, and particularly this month every year, the Masonic Service Association wants to salute our veterans and all they have done to […]
In 1924, Bro. Lionel Vibert, Past Master Quator Coronati Lodge No. 2076, England, the premier masonic research lodge, wrote a review of his findings concerning Anderson's Constitutions of 1723.The article was for a series of books called the "Little Masonic Library," published by the Masonic Service Association of the United States. It is a great introduction and gives us a bird's eye view of the Masons' understanding of this document in 1924.There have been many discoveries since then, but how much has our concept changed?What did Bro. Vibert have to say about the Constriction's and Brother Anderson?Follow me on Instagram @masonicmusclewrite to me at masonicmsucle357@gmail.com#secret #masonic #muscle #constitution #freemasonry #masonry #1717 #library #little #information #knowledge #code #allegory #symbols #morality #critique #critical #lodge #grandlodge
Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro H. Dwight McCalister, PGM – SC, and is brought to us by MW Bro Russ Charvonia, PGM – CA. The first annual meeting of The Masonic Service Association was held on November 11–13, 1919, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. At the fiftieth annual meeting […]
Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Rev Dr Bro Joseph Fort Newton and first published in December 1923. This is the substance of an address by Bro Newton to the Masonic Service Association at their annual meeting in October 1923. One of the reasons he is held in such veneration by […]
Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Rev Dr Joseph Fort Newton, and is the substance of an address he gave to the Masonic Service Association's annual conference. Why do we, as Masons, do what we do? The answer is rooted in the founding principles of the order: Brotherly Love, […]
The Mighty Gama and Gama Fitness THE HISTORY OF THE FREEMASONS FINALLY EXPLAINED by BY MARINA MANOUKIAN/UPDATED: FEB. 14, 2022 3:28 PM EST Read More: https://www.grunge.com/241147/the-history-of-the-freemasons-finally-explained/ “While no one knows exactly when or how Freemasonry was really formed, the most widely accepted theory is that it evolved out of the guilds of cathedral builders and stonemasons that arose during the Middle Ages. As cathedral buildings began to decline, some guilds and associations began to accept honorary members in order to boost their membership numbers. Modern Freemasonry lodges are considered to have developed out of these guilds. According to the Masonic Service Association of North America, the symbolism that is used in Freemasonry rituals is considered to have come from the medieval era.” p.2 pp.2 The History of the Freemasons Finally Explained by Marina Manoukian “In an article in the book GRAND LODGE 1717-1967, which was published by the United Grand Lodge of England in 1967, Bro. Harry Carr wrote of the Transition Theory as though it was an established fact. This is unfortunate as, although the book was an official Grand Lodge publication and therefore bore the stamp of authority, the opinions expressed in the articles were those of the individual contributors, not necessarily approved by the United Grand Lodge of England. Nevertheless, many brethren have assumed that Bro. Carr's account was officially accepted. It must therefore be emphasized that his views have been challenged by several writers since then; and, as he had to admit to me, there is not a shadow of proof to support the theory he had put forward.” p.3 pp.4 Brother Cyril N. Batham - The Origin of Freemasonry A New Theory The Philalethes Lecture for 1992 (Part 1) by C. N. Batham Philalethes: The Journal of Masonic Research & Letters https://philalethes.myshopify.com/pages/journal This was back in 1992 when Brother C.N Batham wrote this and unless something new has come out to challenge these statements which I am not aware of as of yet, but I could be wrong, then why does the rest of the Masonic world still hold to this theory? The Rule of Saint Benedict and Masonic Ritual: The origin of Masonic Usages, Customs and Ritual by Alberto Moreno Moreno (Author) If you wish to write to me and share information about the mysterious origins of Freemasonry please email me at Masonicmuscle357@gmail.com You can also find follow me on Instagram @Masonicmuscle #Illuminati #ManlyPHall #Esoteric #Occult #Conspiracy #CIA #Conspiracy Theory #fact #origins #monastery #cistercians #benedictines #monks #catholicism #anglicanism #stonemasonsguilds # --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cesar-rubio5/support
Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Rev Dr Bro Joseph Fort Newton, first published in December 1923. This bulletin is the substance of an address given by Bro Newton to the annual meeting of the Masonic Service Association in 1923. He realized that no one wanted a long speech at the […]
Civility, conversations on how to regain civility in society.
This is a rebroadcast of the Short Talk Bulletin podcast interview with Russ Charvonia on the Urgency of Civility. Short Talk Bulletin is a Masonic publication and podcast with a Masonic focus. It is published by the Masonic Service Association of North America.
Brethren, looking towards Armed Services Day this weekend, the Short Talk Bulletin Podcast is joined by MW Bro Simon Laplace, Executive Secretary of the Masonic Service Association of North America, who brings us a Salute to Bro Harry Colmery, a brother who is almost singularly responsible for the institution of the V.A.. Enjoy, and donate […]
Brethren, Rev Dr and MW Bro Joseph Fort Newton was one of the founding contributors to the Masonic Service Association’s program of Masonic education, and today’s Short Talk Bulletin Podcast is a case in point. If your Lodge is looking for good and wholesome instruction, you are urged to present this Short Talk in Lodge; […]
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We get the latest on Hurricane issues in Florida from Grand Secretary Richard Lynn, PGM and also from Kurt Larson, who also talks VMAP. Simon LaPlace joins us to talk why Masonic Service Association of North America is uniquely situated to help our brother affected by the hurricanes. Also, Mark Oldknow talks about early temples being created in the image of God and man. PLUS- a super special edition of Tyler's Trivia.TO DONATE TO MSA:WWW.MSANA.COM
We get the latest on Hurricane issues in Florida from Grand Secretary Richard Lynn, PGM and also from Kurt Larson, who also talks VMAP. Simon LaPlace joins us to talk why Masonic Service Association of North America is uniquely situated to help our brother affected by the hurricanes. Also, Mark Oldknow talks about early temples being created in the image of God and man. PLUS- a super special edition of Tyler's Trivia.TO DONATE TO MSA:WWW.MSANA.COM
This deadly storm has just passed Puerto Rico and is heading to Florida as this episode releases. Maynard Edwards talks with Brothers in Puerto Rico in Florida to find out about impacts, and the preparations happening right now. Also, direct information as to ho YOU can help our brothers the Masonic Service Association at www.msana.com orMasonic Service Association3905 National Drive, Suite 280Burtonsville, MD 20866. Thanks to Ill. Bro. Pedro Nicot Santana & Bro Richard Lynn, PGM, GS for taking time to chat with us during this stressful time.
This deadly storm has just passed Puerto Rico and is heading to Florida as this episode releases. Maynard Edwards talks with Brothers in Puerto Rico in Florida to find out about impacts, and the preparations happening right now. Also, direct information as to ho YOU can help our brothers the Masonic Service Association at www.msana.com orMasonic Service Association3905 National Drive, Suite 280Burtonsville, MD 20866. Thanks to Ill. Bro. Pedro Nicot Santana & Bro Richard Lynn, PGM, GS for taking time to chat with us during this stressful time.
Recently, a special task force from the Masonic Information Center (MIC), part of the Masonic Service Association published a paper called "It's About Time! Moving Masonry into the 21st Century" This paper is different and important. It's the first paper I've read in a long time that takes a truly critical look at the problems of our fraternity without a partisan position. It dovetails nicely with the goals here at X-Oriente, so we're going to take an in-depth look at the paper in its entirety. This is part 3 of a 3-part series. AND IT'S ABOUT TIME!!!
Recently, a special task force from the Masonic Information Center (MIC), part of the Masonic Service Association published a paper called "It's About Time! Moving Masonry into the 21st Century" This paper is different and important. It's the first paper I've read in a long time that takes a truly critical look at the problems of our fraternity without a partisan position. It dovetails nicely with the goals here at X-Oriente, so we're going to take an in-depth look at the paper in its entirety. This is part 2 of a 3-part series.
Recently, a special task force from the Masonic Information Center (MIC), part of the Masonic Service Association published a paper called "It's About Time! Moving Masonry into the 21st Century" This paper is different and important. It's the first paper I've read in a long time that takes a truly critical look at the problems of our fraternity without a partisan position. It dovetails nicely with the goals here at X-Oriente, so we're going to take an in-depth look at the paper in its entirety. This will probably be a 3-part series. Aslo did you miss the Secrets of the Freemasons that aired this week on National Geographic Channel? Well you didn't miss much.