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Post by Goldenfleeced on Apr 29, 2015 21:15:39 GMT
Well, we've been doing some investigating into the history of Freemasonry, and discovered some interesting things along the way... among them, and not least among them, I have found the most important aspect of Masonry, which is both its history, and its future. The question has been 'what prompted the organization and continued existence, in 'secrecy,' of the Brotherhood and its dogma and rituals? It obviously served a greater purpose than that of a 'trade organization,' demanding the very highest exertions in thought and moral action among its members (as did the Essenes and others like them), as well as utilizing an extremely ancient system of symbolism to express their dogma. Freemasonry was chosen to serve as the conduit through which the ancient Mysteries would be continued through 'modern' times, and into the future, where these age-old Mysteries were seen to have their fruition... in the New World of North America. This country was settled and founded on those premises and ideals, as you can plainly see by the layout of the capital city itself, and the representations of our first president, George Washington, in the Masonic apron of a Master. Rightly understood, the 'secrets' of Masonry and the Great Mysteries that they expound, would ensure a great future for this country, and all nations that would share our destiny. We did... and do... actually enjoy such a thing as a 'national destiny,' you know.  Sadly, it is my belief that the 'train' was 'derailed' at a point near the Civil War, and that Freemasonry, as an institution that guarded those sacred mysteries, and as the instrument chosen to forward this 'national destiny,' was slowly made ineffective, if not useless, in its intended purpose... and further... that it is part of what I came here to do to turn that train around... By laying on the tracks, if I have to, I guess... But first, I'm going to try to do it by explaining to you the Truth, if I can, and hoping that when it is rightly understood, that enough of you that hear it will take it to heart, and find the strength, and pride, and joy in your lives to help bring that Future to pass... We'll begin shortly... for better or worse...  |
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Post by Goldenfleeced on Apr 29, 2015 21:59:30 GMT
Now, I know that the first, and foremost, objections to my role as 'hierophant' here will be the facts that I am neither a 'Brother,' nor even a 'man,' so that under the circumstances, there is no way that I can participate in either your meetings nor membership... and I would regret that, except... It is as it must be. A member of the fraternity is bound by his most serious oath against revealing any of the 'secrets' of the organization, the breaking of which oath is regarded as treachery... and deserving of the most awful punishment. You can see why it can't be a member, then, who acts as 'revelator' at this point... as a woman, there is no possibility of my ever being made a 'sworn' member, nor can I ever be bound by their oaths of membership. I betray nothing, but reveal as I may... and will... I am a worm, and no man...I received the information that I am going to give you by study, and inspiration... and not as the repeated 'dogma' of a 'ritual,' but, rather, the 'ritual' reinterpreted through other levels of 'dogma,' on which it was originally based. I believe I told you once that I like to keep history 'fresh,' and that is what we're going to do now... take a 'fresh' look at some dusty, old history and see what we can 'uncover'... I think you'll be surprised... if you haven't been already...  Notice the triple-cross of the hierophant, which is emblematic of the 'triple tau' symbol that we've discussed earlier... symbol of the Masonic Royal Arch Degree, and the Templars... you will notice that this 'triple cross' has been adopted by the Pope of the Catholic Church, as well, as it has also a place in the 'Christ-ian Mysteries,' so-called; the 'color' of the Royal Arch Degree is scarlet, as is the robe of the hierophant... and the pope. It is my supposition that the Pope would take his place as the 'hierophant' or 'revelator' of the dogma of the Catholic Church, according to the symbolism employed, and such seems to be his position, yes? But in our deck, there is a Pope, and a Hierophant... And the role of the 'heirophant,' or 'Royal Arch Mason?' To lead the 'aspirant' or 'seeker after Truth' to the final conclusion of the Sacred Mysteries... Which does not seem to be the place of the 'Pope'...  This emblem, placed in the center of a Triangle and Circle - both emblems of Deity - constitutes the jewel of the Royal Arch as practiced in England, where it is so highly esteemed as to be called the "emblem of all emblems," and "the grand emblem of Royal Arch Masonry."
It was adopted in the same form as the Royal Arch badge, by the General Grand Chapter of the United States of America at a meeting in Chicago in 1859. The original signification of this emblem has been variously explained. Some suppose it to include the initials of the Temple of Jerusalem, T. H., Templum Hierosolymae; others, that it is a symbol of the mystical union of the Father and Son, H, signifying Jehovah, and T, or the cross, the Son. A writer in Moore's Magazine ingeniously supposes it to be a representation of three T-Squares, and that it alludes to the three jewels of the three ancient Grand Masters. It has also been said that it is the monogram of Hiram of Tyre; and other assert that it is only a modification of the Hebrew letter shin, which was one of the Jewish abbreviations of the sacred name.
The equilateral triangle is a symbol of divine union, and was much revered by ancient nations as containing the greatest and most abstruse mysteries, and as a symbol of God...sc228amd.blogspot.com/2008/08/triple-tau-in-freemasonry.html |
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Post by Goldenfleeced on Apr 29, 2015 22:39:35 GMT
Now, as 'proof' of the above assertion, that the 'Masonic mysteries' are a 'continuance' of still older 'mysteries,' I present this quote from the "Dionysian Artificers," which I hope that you had the opportunity to scan for yourselves... So, when Hiram of Tyre sent these artificers (Giblimites) to Solomon, the mysteries of Eleusis were were introduced into Judaea and Solomon was accused of idolatry... the dogma of the 'immortality of the soul' does not appear either clear in the books of the Jews before that period, or universally admitted amongst them at a much later date - to avoid any allusion to idolatry in these ceremonies, another personage or name must have been substituted for Osiris (or Adonis), and as a symbolical death and resurrection was essential in the allegory of the system. the history of the death of another individual must have been substituted...
The time of year (Aries) in which the temple foundation stone was laid, established a new allegorical system to explain the ancient mystery,- such circumstances were to be related, connected with the death of that personage as to typify and account for the whole of the Eleusinian mysteries, or the passage of the sun from the upper to the lower hemisphere, and the return up again...Meet Hiram Abiff... Oh, and do you know the date on which the temple foundaton stone was said to have been laid...? April 20... 4/20... 420... How do you like that? A most 'holy' date was somehow turned into a date for general social excess... and that sounds really familiar, too... How about that 'Bacchanalia'...? ...the ceremonies were attended with rejoicing, as of the spirit over matter, but the notion of the Eleusinian mysteries was completely turned into a mere banqueting and processions of drunken people, who of the ceremonies knew nothing else than to carry branches of trees in their hands...-The Dionysian Artificers Ineed there are, as the saying is, many who go into the mysteries; a multitude, certainly, of branch-bearers (Thyrsirii), but very few Bacchians...Socrates said that... and speaking of familiar... Many are called, but few are chosen...Well, how do you like that...? |
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Post by Goldenfleeced on Apr 30, 2015 0:01:24 GMT
More, still: a depraved priest introduced those Bacchanalian mysteries into Rome, for the very worst of purposes, which, alarming the Senate, the most severe punishment was inflicted on him and his followers...
It was in consequence of those abuses that Socrates refused to be initiated, and the same did Diogenes, alledging that Pataeclon, a notorious robber, had obtained initiation; Epaminondas also, and Agesilous never desired it.-The Dionysian Artificers Some things never change, evidently... And so, Masonry has suffered its own blows, by the 'initiation' of the 'unworthy'... not that the 'system' was wrong, but that it was turned to 'the very worst of purposes.' Nevertheless, in the way of Socrates, you and I might still follow the Bacchians, and leave the drunken branch-bearers behind us to beat the brush... I came for the Light... Now, the importance of this should be fairly apparent to you all by now, but let me make it readily apparent for you... The conclusion, therefore, is, that the motives of those institutions were good and pure, as tending to the study of science, and practice of morality, though the same institutions afterwards degenerated; and their degeneration was followed by the ruin of the state, as predicted by Trimegistus himself, who in this prediction proved how great a philosopher and politician he was.Degeneration... followed by the ruin of the state... May 'God' bless America... The New Atlantis... the 'promised land.' That was... is... our Destiny. And the Promise was this... that where two or more are gathered in my Name, there will I be among them...Can I get a witness...? How about U 2...? Good 1...
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Post by Goldenfleeced on Apr 30, 2015 3:05:53 GMT
Let's continue with the subject of 'keystones,' and 'landmarks,' which are of particular interest in the Royal Arch Degree... These are 'keystones'... notice their resemblance to the symbol of the Triple Tau cross that we just examined...    These 'keystones' were once filled with metal, where you see the indentations in the stone... and they are located at the site of a very ancient landmark, known as Puma Punku... Tiwanaku is significant in Inca traditions because it is believed to be the site where the world was created. In Aymara, Puma Punku's name means "The Door of the Puma". en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PumapunkuWell, how do you like that...? A puma... just as our own Mayan priests identified with the jaguar... ...at the location of what is thought to have been, perhaps, a 'stargate'... or 'door' of the Puma... a 'staging area' for the 'gods'... and it was evidently built by some extremely capable artificers... In assembling the walls of Pumapunku, each stone was finely cut to interlock with the surrounding stones and the blocks fit together like a puzzle, forming load-bearing joints without the use of mortar. One common engineering technique involves cutting the top of the lower stone at a certain angle, and placing another stone on top of it which was cut at the same angle. The precision with which these angles have been utilized to create flush joints is indicative of a highly sophisticated knowledge of stone-cutting and a thorough understanding of descriptive geometry. Many of the joints are so precise that not even a razor blade will fit between the stones. Much of the masonry is characterized by accurately cut rectilinear blocks of such uniformity that they could be interchanged for one another while maintaining a level surface and even joints. The blocks were so precisely cut as to suggest the possibility of prefabrication and mass production, technologies far in advance of the Tiwanaku’s Inca successors hundreds of years later...en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PumapunkuMasonry... and metallurgy... There are many such 'landmarks'... This keystone was cut in Egypt...   A keystone cut at 'Lemurian Grove'...  This shows additional examples in Peru, and Cambodia...  Now, this is an interesting image/symbol in connection with our 'keystones'...  Do you see how the outstretched arms of the figure seem to resemble the 'keystones' shown above...? Now, compare this image with this bit of verse from the 'Odes of Solomon'... number 42... I stretched out my hands and approached my Lord:
For the stretching of my hands is His sign:
My expansion is the outspread tree which was set up on the way of the Righteous One...An 'expansion'... from a 'seed' to a 'tree,' I assume... It's good Science... |
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Post by Goldenfleeced on Apr 30, 2015 4:57:38 GMT
Can I tell you how this song fits into the 'grand scheme of things?' You may be surprised... and I can fit it all into the same conversation with the 'Dionysian Artificers'... You don't believe me...? But wait... it's true... Here is another quote from the 'footnotes' that you should find interesting... Again philosophy may be called the initiation into the sacred ceremonies, and the tradition of genuine mysteries; for there are five parts of initiation. The first is previous purgation; for neither are the mysteries communicated to all, who are willing to receive them; but there are certain characters, who are prevented by the voice of the crier; such as those who possess impure hands, and an inarticulate voice; since it is necessary that such as are not expelled from the mysteries should first be refined by certain purgations; but after purgation, the tradition of the sacred rights succeeds. The third part is denominated inspection. And the fourth, which is the end, fixing of the crowns: so that the initiated may, by these means, be enabled to communicate to others the sacred rites, in which he has been instructed; whether after this he become the torch-bearer, or an interpreter of the mysteries, or sustain some other part of the sacerdotal office. But the fifth, which is produced from all these, is friendship with divinity, and the enjoyment of that felicity, which arises from intimate converse with the gods.Theo of Smyrna And that was exactly what Enoch was... A 'friend' of 'God' that enjoyed the felicity of intimate conversation... ...and wouldn't that be Great...? I will be satisfied with Thy likeness...Psalm 17:15 As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.
But I will see Your face in righteousness; when I awake, I will be satisfied with Your presence.
But as for me, justified, I will behold your face; when I awake, your presence will satisfy me.
As for me, because I am innocent I will see your face; when I awake you will reveal yourself to me.
Now, let me call your attention to a part of the quote given above in regard to 'the fixing of the crowns' and the 'triple crown' shown on the head of the Hierophant, pictured in the posts above... This 'fixing of the crowns' has to do with the initiated one's ability to reveal the mysteries to others, as does our hierophant... You see...? Isn't serendipity wonderful...? |
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Post by Goldenfleeced on Apr 30, 2015 5:18:52 GMT
Now, I know you've seen this on the forum before, since I couldn't help finding it somewhat 'serendipitous,' but under the circumstances, since we're talking about 'Doors of the Puma' and Jaguar Priests, I couldn't help myself...  Let me (re)introduce you all to 'Honey West'... she's a 'detective,' which means that she is, in fact, a 'solver of mysteries.' And, to top it all off, she is accompanied by her 'partner,' Bruce... who is an Ocelot... a small variety of North American jaguar... Well, how do you like that...? She wears a lot of black, I notice...    So, what we have here is... A small, North American Jaguar Priest(ess) and Solver of Mysteries... That sounds about right... Lol...  Thousands of years ago, at the begining of the long count, before Ex Balanque (pronounced esh baa lan ke meaning “black jaguar” or “Star Jaguar”, while Balam represents the “yellow jaguar” or “sun jaguar”) lived its golden age, long before Chichen Itza was a major city and even before the founding of Uxmal, the jaguar was already one of the most important symbols or emblems of the Maya culture.
Rulers, warriors, and priests studied this feline, not only as the largest predator of America, but by a number of distinctive features related to its nature, particularly the day and night. It was believed that not only the jaguar was part of the creation myth, but also kings and nobles descended from this feline...www.theyucatantimes.com/2012/11/the-black-jaguar-a-powerful-ancient-maya-symbol/I believe that a 'yellow jaguar' would be a puma... more or less...   ![]() Now, this jaguar is from across the world, at the Qasr al-Abd, or 'Castle of the Slave/Servant,' which was built by the wealthy Tobiad family as a sort of 'memorial' or 'mausoleum' that was designed to be 'banqueted in,' or in other words, the 'departed one' was expected to return here to celebrate among the living that remain... carvings include eagles and lions, as well as the jaguars... it is surrounded by a man-made lake... Symbolically speaking, this should all be telling you a story... |
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Post by Goldenfleeced on Dec 7, 2018 13:55:02 GMT
Now, I know that the first, and foremost, objections to my role as 'hierophant' here will be the facts that I am neither a 'Brother,' nor even a 'man,' so that under the circumstances, there is no way that I can participate in either your meetings nor membership... and I would regret that, except... It is as it must be. A member of the fraternity is bound by his most serious oath against revealing any of the 'secrets' of the organization, the breaking of which oath is regarded as treachery... and deserving of the most awful punishment. You can see why it can't be a member, then, who acts as 'revelator' at this point... as a woman, there is no possibility of my ever being made a 'sworn' member, nor can I ever be bound by their oaths of membership. I betray nothing, but reveal as I may... and will... I am a worm, and no man...I received the information that I am going to give you by study, and inspiration... and not as the repeated 'dogma' of a 'ritual,' but, rather, the 'ritual' reinterpreted through other levels of 'dogma,' on which it was originally based. I believe I told you once that I like to keep history 'fresh,' and that is what we're going to do now... take a 'fresh' look at some dusty, old history and see what we can 'uncover'... I think you'll be surprised... if you haven't been already... Notice the triple-cross of the hierophant, which is emblematic of the 'triple tau' symbol that we've discussed earlier... symbol of the Masonic Royal Arch Degree, and the Templars... you will notice that this 'triple cross' has been adopted by the Pope of the Catholic Church, as well, as it has also a place in the 'Christ-ian Mysteries,' so-called; the 'color' of the Royal Arch Degree is scarlet, as is the robe of the hierophant... and the pope. It is my supposition that the Pope would take his place as the 'hierophant' or 'revelator' of the dogma of the Catholic Church, according to the symbolism employed, and such seems to be his position, yes? But in our deck, there is a Pope, and a Hierophant... And the role of the 'heirophant,' or 'Royal Arch Mason?' To lead the 'aspirant' or 'seeker after Truth' to the final conclusion of the Sacred Mysteries... Which does not seem to be the place of the 'Pope'... This emblem, placed in the center of a Triangle and Circle - both emblems of Deity - constitutes the jewel of the Royal Arch as practiced in England, where it is so highly esteemed as to be called the "emblem of all emblems," and "the grand emblem of Royal Arch Masonry."
It was adopted in the same form as the Royal Arch badge, by the General Grand Chapter of the United States of America at a meeting in Chicago in 1859. The original signification of this emblem has been variously explained. Some suppose it to include the initials of the Temple of Jerusalem, T. H., Templum Hierosolymae; others, that it is a symbol of the mystical union of the Father and Son, H, signifying Jehovah, and T, or the cross, the Son. A writer in Moore's Magazine ingeniously supposes it to be a representation of three T-Squares, and that it alludes to the three jewels of the three ancient Grand Masters. It has also been said that it is the monogram of Hiram of Tyre; and other assert that it is only a modification of the Hebrew letter shin, which was one of the Jewish abbreviations of the sacred name.
The equilateral triangle is a symbol of divine union, and was much revered by ancient nations as containing the greatest and most abstruse mysteries, and as a symbol of God...sc228amd.blogspot.com/2008/08/triple-tau-in-freemasonry.htmlSounds good geometry. Sounds good philanthropy. Sounds good geography. God lives and he has hands. Made some things, I guess. Freemasons and the framers made the Hatch. Look it up. My space ship has many. Far out space nuts wanted lunch, not launch. Trump my child. Santa clauis my wild. I own em all. Mathematical even though I cant spell shit? Putin my boy and the rest puppy chow. Love is what owns it all and I do. The KEY. The great grape ape is in the house. Who is this guy? Who is this 'guy'... indeed... 'Love' owns nothing... and nobody... ...because 'Love' gives All... But, speaking of 'hatch', I'm sure they're working on it... so, gosh, thank you for your... 15th? reply... even though, I see that you just 'joined'. I'm going to go 'edit' my last post. Interestingly,- coincidentally, even,- 'hatching' is the 'topic' of my notes this morning... the 'firmament' and the 'Cosmic Egg'... Go have some cheesecake, and take the cell phone out of your pocket... that's my advice for you this morning. |
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Post by Goldenfleeced on Dec 15, 2018 4:01:04 GMT
Who is this 'guy'... indeed... 'Love' owns nothing... and nobody... ...because 'Love' gives All... But, speaking of 'hatch', I'm sure they're working on it... so, gosh, thank you for your... 15th? reply... even though, I see that you just 'joined'. I'm going to go 'edit' my last post. Interestingly,- coincidentally, even,- 'hatching' is the 'topic' of my notes this morning... the 'firmament' and the 'Cosmic Egg'... Go have some cheesecake, and take the cell phone out of your pocket... that's my advice for you this morning. Nothing about france here. Just good old american ingenuity. And I only turn my cellphone off when I go to work. I try never to turn mine on... I let it go for a couple of years, I think, and then I was given another one and use it only once in a while. Anyway, since the subject is the 'future' of freemasonry, I don't think that 'American ingenuity' is altogether out of place... even though, it was a French mason who provided his vision for the establishment of our own capitol city, wasn't it? My own belief is that the future of Freemasonry lies in the 'Royal Arch' that will join the Upper and Lower kingdoms in a true United Kingdom, which is predicted, and prepared for. I expect it. As a matter of fact, the recent appearance of various and several 'arches' in the news would tend to confirm my point in this regard... For myself, I would very much like to see the appearance of a 'united effort' toward that end by good Masons everywhere, whose own futures ought to provide living testimony of the truth of their past... Wouldn't you think? We look to the stone that the builders rejected... wherever it was buried. I look forward to your correspondence... at least you were undaunted enough to return. I'll have to go check your other post,- this is kind of fun... Thank you. |
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Post by Goldenfleeced on Dec 15, 2018 4:11:14 GMT
The future of Freemasonry. Built as far as eye can see. Some guy on the street told a story. I'll tell you what I find 'magical', dude... you've already got 29 replies in, and we barely met... And, if you don't mind my saying so, anything that you can see now "as far as the eye can see"... has nothing to do with real masonry. Believe me... A lot of guys tell a lot of stories on a lot of streets, and I've heard most of them. True story... |
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