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  2. Christian attitudes towards Freemasonry - Wikipedia

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    The occultist Aleister Crowley, who called himself "The Great Beast 666" claimed to be a Freemason, and his association with Freemasonry is one major reason why some conservative Christians see it as an occult organization. According to Martin P. Starr, all of the lodges and organizations Crowley joined and founded were considered irregular.

  3. Freemasonry - Wikipedia

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    Although members of various faiths cite objections, certain Christian denominations have had high-profile negative attitudes to Masonry, banning or discouraging their members from being Freemasons. The denomination with the longest history of objection to Freemasonry is the Catholic Church .

  4. Papal ban of Freemasonry - Wikipedia

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    Freemasonry was an important catalyst in the founding of the Knights of Columbus and the Knights of Peter Claver in the United States [131] and the Knights of the Southern Cross in Australia, because one of the attractions of Freemasonry was that it provided a number of social services unavailable to non-members (e.g., devout Catholics).

  5. Knights Templar (Freemasonry) - Wikipedia

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    Since Ramsay's Templarism predated his relationship with Freemasonry by some 20 years, this is the likely source for the introduction of Templarism into Freemasonry. [ 5 ] In 1751 Baron Karl Gotthelf von Hund und Altengrotkau began the Rite of Strict Observance , which ritual he claimed to have received from the reconstituted Templar Order in ...

  6. List of presidents of the United States who were Freemasons

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    [14] [15] [16] Others have raised questions of Biden's legitimacy as a Master Mason given that the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of South Carolina "is not recognized as regular by any so-called mainstream U.S. grand lodge, the United Grand Lodge of England, or any other major regular, recognized Masonic jurisdiction." [2]

  7. Latino evangelical support for Christian nationalism rises as ...

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    Christian nationalism, which doesn't separate between church and state and whose members are being courted by former President Trump, is rejected by most Americans but has grown among Latino ...

  8. Masonic bodies - Wikipedia

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    The order is dedicated to spreading fun and good cheer among its members, which it refers to as "Pyramids". The organization is known for its distinctive Egyptian-themed rituals and symbolism. It's structured into local units, also known as "Pyramids", and members work together to organize social and charitable activities.

  9. Masonic lodge - Wikipedia

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    In Regular Freemasonry under the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE), a Master Mason receives a Grand Lodge certificate, which may be required for visiting other lodges. A Master Mason is considered a full, lifetime member of the lodge where he received his degrees, with the right to demit (resign) if he is in good standing and has paid his dues.