The Cross - Christ sacrificed,
the lamb of God
For
God was pleased to have all His fullness dwell in him, and through
him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth
or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on
the cross. Col. 1: 18-19
The Compass
According to Masonry’s top authorities,
the symbol represents sexual reproduction. The compass represents
the dominant, active, male "reproductive principle." The square,
inverted, represents the passive, receptive, female "reproductive
principle," ...The combination, thus arranged, represents the sun
penetrating and impregnating the earth to bring forth new life.
The compass also represents loftier, spiritual functions, while
the square represents the more earthly, carnal and base functions.
Albert Pike, Morals and Dogma, rev. ed. (Washington, D.C.,
House of the Temple, 1950 ) pp. 11, 850, 851, as cited by Tom C.
McKenney, in "Please Tell Me," p. 135.
The topic of Freemasonry has been neglected by historians. In the
recent past, they have considered Masonic resources difficult to
access, tainted with religious fanciful notions, not to be taken
seriously. Thankfully, this has been changing over the last twenty
years.
While studying the Mexican Revolution in graduate school, I realized
Freemasonry was mentioned frequently. My professor told me the subject
was not important. I later learned of his probable connection to
the lodge. After his death, I transferred to Latin American Studies.
Another professor encouraged me, telling me much research was needed,
as the first two political parties in Mexico were Masonic, "the
yorkinos" (York Rite) and the "escoceses" (Scottish Rite). Catholic
priests and the first U.S. ambassador, Joel Poinsett, helped to
introduce Masonry to Mexico. As nine Papal Bulls forbade Catholics
to join Masonry on penalty of excommunication, this was intriguing,
and thus a twenty-year research project began!
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