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1. Freemasonry: Freemasonry or Masonry refers to fraternal organisations that trace their origins to the local guilds of stonemasons that, from the end of the 14th century, regulated the qualifications of stonemasons and their interaction with authorities and clients. Modern Freemasonry broadly ... (Group of fraternal organizations) [100%] 2023-12-05 [Freemasonry]
2. Freemasonry: Freemasonry · Grand Lodge · Masonic Lodge · Masonic Lodge Officers · Prince Hall Freemasonry · Regular Masonic jurisdictions History of Freemasonry · Liberté chérie · Masonic manuscripts Freemasonry is a fraternal organization that arose from obscure origins in the late sixteenth to early seventeenth century. Freemasonry now ... [100%] 2023-02-04
3. Freemasonry: According to an old “Charge” delivered to initiates, Freemasonry is declared to be an “ancient and honourable institution: ancient no doubt it is, as having subsisted from time immemorial; and honourable it must be acknowledged to be, as by a ... [100%] 2022-09-02
4. Freemasonry: Freemasonry · Grand Lodge · Masonic Lodge · Masonic Lodge Officers · Prince Hall Freemasonry · Regular Masonic jurisdictions History of Freemasonry · Liberté chérie · Masonic manuscripts Freemasonry is a fraternal organization that arose from obscure origins in the late sixteenth to early seventeenth century. Freemasonry now ... [100%] 2023-02-04
5. Freemasonry: The institutions, rites, and principles of a secret society devoted to the promotion of fraternal feeling and morality among the members of the order. In its modern form it appears to have arisen in London in 1717, and thence spread ... (Jewish encyclopedia 1906) [100%] 1906-01-01 [Jewish encyclopedia 1906]
6. Freemasonry: Societies of "Free and Accepted Masons", often more commonly referred to as "Freemasons" are a global institution present in many of the world's settlements. Often regarded as a global secret society, there are in fact many separate organisations typically ... [100%] 2023-08-28
7. Freemasonry: Freemasonry · Grand Lodge · Masonic Lodge · Masonic Lodge Officers · Prince Hall Freemasonry · Regular Masonic jurisdictions History of Freemasonry · Liberté chérie · Masonic manuscripts Freemasonry is a fraternal organization that arose from obscure origins in the late sixteenth to early seventeenth century. Freemasonry now ... [100%] 2023-02-03
8. Freemasonry: Freemasonry · Grand Lodge · Masonic Lodge · Masonic Lodge Officers · Prince Hall Freemasonry · Regular Masonic jurisdictions History of Freemasonry · Liberté chérie · Masonic manuscripts Freemasonry is a fraternal organization that arose from obscure origins in the late sixteenth to early seventeenth century. Freemasonry now ... [100%] 2023-02-04
9. Freemasonry: Freemasonry is a fraternity for men, with a worldwide membership of around 4 million. Local branches are called 'lodges', and the members meet together and perform rituals teaching moral truths, similar to short plays, supposedly based on Biblical imagery mostly ... [100%] 2023-02-04 [Groups]
10. Continental Freemasonry: Continental Freemasonry, otherwise known as Liberal Freemasonry, Latin Freemasonry, and Adogmatic Freemasonry, includes the Masonic lodges, primarily on the European continent, that recognize the Grand Orient de France (GOdF) or belong to CLIPSAS, SIMPA, TRACIA, CIMAS, COMAM, CATENA, GLUA, or ... (Form of freemasonry) [70%] 2024-05-03 [Freemasonry] [Freemasonry in France]...
11. Freemasonry in Singapore: Freemasonry is a fraternal organisation that operates worldwide, with a Masonic Hall in Singapore on Coleman Street, amongst various lodges and groups in the nation. The first Freemason lodge in Southeast Asia was established in the British Bencoolen (now Bengkulu ... (none) [57%] 2024-01-06 [Grand Lodges]
12. Freemasonry in Finland: Freemasonry in Finland began in the mid-18th century, during the period of Swedish rule in Finland. The first Swedish Order of Freemasons lodge in Finland was founded in 1756, in connection with the military fortification works at Sveaborg (Suomenlinna ... (Fraternal order that aims to promote individual moral growth and social harmony in Finland) [57%] 2024-01-22 [Freemasonry in Finland]
13. Freemasonry in Montenegro: The Freemasonry in Montenegro (Montenegrin: Slobodno zidarstvo u Crnoj Gori) is becoming more and more numerous, and as a result, their influence on all parts of social life is growing. Although the work of the Montenegrin masons has become more ... [57%] 2024-01-06 [Freemasonry by country] [Religion in Montenegro]...
14. Freemasonry in Finland: Freemasonry in Finland began in the mid-18th century, during the period of Swedish rule in Finland. The first Swedish Order of Freemasons lodge in Finland was founded in 1756, in connection with the military fortification works at Sveaborg (Suomenlinna ... (Fraternal order that aims to promote individual moral growth and social harmony in Finland) [57%] 2024-01-09 [Freemasonry in Finland]
15. Freemasonry in Luxembourg: Freemasonry in Luxembourg traces its local origins to the 18th century. Though the practice of Freemasonry was suppressed by the reigning Austrian Habsburg dynasty, it enjoyed a revival under Napoleonic rule that persisted after the close of his reign. [57%] 2024-01-11 [Freemasonry in Luxembourg]
16. Prince Hall Freemasonry: Prince Hall Freemasonry is a branch of North American Freemasonry for African Americans founded by Prince Hall on September 29, 1784. There are two main branches of Prince Hall Freemasonry: the independent State Prince Hall Grand Lodges, most of which ... (Branch of Freemasonry fraternal organization) [57%] 2024-04-14 [Prince Hall Freemasonry] [Freemasonry in the United States]...
17. Freemasonry in France: Freemasonry in France (French: Franc-maçonnerie) has been influential on the worldwide Masonic movement due to its founding of Continental Freemasonry. There are many and varied Masonic rites and obediences in France. (none) [57%] 2024-04-18 [Freemasonry in France] [Masonic organizations]...
18. Freemasonry in Malta: Freemasonry in Malta has a lengthy history dating from the eighteenth century. The main masonic influences (and external supervision) have been from the United Grand Lodge of England, the Grand Lodge of Scotland, and the Grand Lodge of Ireland. (Freemasonry by country) [57%] 2024-10-29 [Freemasonry by country] [Clubs and societies in Malta]...
19. Papal ban of Freemasonry: The Catholic Church first prohibited Catholics from membership in Masonic organizations and other secret societies in 1738. Since then, at least eleven popes have made pronouncements about the incompatibility of Catholic doctrines and Freemasonry. (none) [50%] 2023-12-17 [Catholicism and Freemasonry] [Anti-Masonry]...
20. Christian attitudes towards Freemasonry: While many Christian denominations either allow or take no stance on their members joining Freemasonry, others discourage or prohibit their members from joining the fraternity. The Roman Catholic Church has been among the most persistent critics of Freemasonry. (none) [50%] 2024-03-18 [Christianity and Freemasonry]
21. History of Freemasonry in Russia: Freemasonry in Russia started in the 18th century and has continued to the present day. Russian Freemasonry pursue humanistic and educational purposes, but more attention is given to ethical issues. (none) [44%] 2023-12-26 [History of Freemasonry] [Freemasonry in Russia]...
22. Continental Freemasonry in North America: Continental Freemasonry in North America is relatively rare, but there are a few continental-style organizations active. These organizations, often belonging to groups such as CLIPSAS, are not recognized by the Grand Lodges that form Anglo-American Freemasonry, including Prince ... [44%] 2024-01-07 [Freemasonry in the United States] [Organizations based in North America]...
23. Papal documents relating to Freemasonry: There are many papal pronouncements against Freemasonry; the most prominent include. [44%] 2024-03-02 [Catholicism and Freemasonry] [Documents of the Catholic Church]...
24. Freemasonry under the Second French Empire: Freemasonry under the Second Empire found itself under the tutelage of Napoleon III's authoritarian Empire. The Second Empire saw Freemasonry, and Freemasons in general, as a threat, and aimed to either control it or wipe it out. (Freemasonry in the French Second Empire) [40%] 2024-04-22 [Freemasonry in France] [Second French Empire]...
25. Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry: Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, or simply Morals and Dogma, is a book of esoteric philosophy published by the Supreme Council, Thirty Third Degree, of the Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction of the United ... (1871 book by Albert Pike) [28%] 2023-12-21 [Masonic books] [1872 books]...
26. Knights Templar (Freemasonry): The Knights Templar, full name The United Religious, Military and Masonic Orders of the Temple and of St John of Jerusalem, Palestine, Rhodes and Malta, is a fraternal order affiliated with Freemasonry. Unlike the initial degrees conferred in a regular ... (Freemasonry) [57%] 2023-11-24 [Masonic organizations]
27. 1937 Swiss freemasonry referendum: A referendum on freemasonry was held in Switzerland on 28 November 1937. Voters were asked whether they approved of a popular initiative that would ban the practice. (Popular initiative vote in Switzerland) [50%] 2023-10-17 [1937 referendums] [1937 in Switzerland]...