About Freemasonry, not just Freemasons
Noachite, Noachida, Noahide, etc. The term comes from the name Noah and has several meanings. It has both religious and ideological meanings. Is the term “Noachite” pronounced differently, but with the same meaning: it is significant in Freemasonry, as Noachites represent moral purity and justice, and as such are associated with the search for historical truth, the themes of vengeance and justice, and spiritual development.
ORATORS.BLOG has published excerpts from the Hungarian-language book “A Noachite’s Dream” in English. They are provided in the Freemasons’ educational series.
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There are many legends about the origins and principles of Freemasonry, and there are not enough historical sources to dispel any doubts. Although there is a wealth of documentation on some of the important symbols of Freemasonry that can be linked to the Old Testament, mainly through the internet. This desk study on the Old Testament and Freemasonry explores the links between them, focusing on the symbolic and ethical parallels. This research was designed to prove that many of the symbols and teachings of Freemasonry draw inspiration from certain elements of the Old Testament. Continue reading “Jacob’s Ladder”
To answer the question, “What makes you a Freemason?” I conducted desk research online to determine what Freemasons think about their duties, obligations, and responsibilities. I have based my examination on two basic themes: I compared the ritual books and rituals of the different Masonic Orders, and I examined the international norms of Duty, Obligation, and Responsibility from a Masonic perspective. Continue reading “What makes you a Freemason?”
In the 20th century, several Hungarian Masonic lodges operated abroad. Experts give two main reasons for this. One is that Freemasonry was banned in Hungary three times in the space of a hundred years. The other reason, which some experts believe is also related to the previous one, is that many Hungarian Freemasons were forced to leave Hungary.
The research report is based on the documents in the Livingstone Library in New York. Two lodges were founded in New York. One was EHLERS Lodge No. 953, founded in 1918; the other was Louis Kossuth Lodge No. 1117, founded in 1934. Continue reading “Hungarians in the USA, Hungarian Freemasons in New York in the 20th century”
Here are some thoughts on Masonic traditions and heritage in the context of Masonic education. An edited version of a lecture given in a Masonic lodge. Continue reading “Tradition and Heritage”
In September 2021, a group of Masonic researchers at the Quatuor Coronati Lodge asked me to give a University-type, 90-minute lecture. The topic of my presentation was Reputation from a masonic perspective. In the following, the readers will find some thoughts about the recognition of Freemasonry and the acceptance of Freemasons. Continue reading “The Reputation from a masonic perspective”
I want to share some thoughts about the Charity, Donation and Philanthropy, from a Masonic perspective. First, we have to state that Charity, charitable activities, and donations are considered the cornerstones of Freemasonry. The term philanthropy is closely related to all of this. Continue reading “Charity, donation, philanthropy”
In “Lessing spirit” – Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (1729-1781) was a German writer, philosopher, dramatist, publicist. He was a famous Freemason. He wrote a dialogue about Freemasonry. “Ernst and Falk, Dialogues for Freemasons” (Original: Ernst und Falk, Gesprâche für Freimâurer) Ernst and Falk are a development novel, a drama. It is speaking about the nature of Freemasonry, its purpose, and the facts behind the rumors. It is also the message of the Age and the Idea of Enlightenment. I thought again Lessing’s thoughts.  Continue reading “Dialogue on Freemasonry, Time, and Freedom”