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  2. Shriners - Wikipedia

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    Shriners International, formally known as the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (AAONMS), is an American Masonic society.Founded in 1872 in New York City, it is headquartered in Tampa, Florida and has over 200 chapters across nine countries, with a global membership of nearly 1.7 million "Shriners". [1]

  3. Masonic ritual and symbolism - Wikipedia

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    [15] [16] The secrets are not an end in themselves, but rather a reflection of history, values, and fraternity. Over the years, a variety of exposures have been published which purport to represent Masonic ritual, including Masonry Dissected by Samuel Prichard in 1730, [ 17 ] Three Distinct Knocks in 1760, [ 18 ] Jachin and Boaz in 1762, [ 19 ...

  4. Masonic myths - Wikipedia

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    The operative myth has long been alive in the imagination of Freemasonry, making speculative Masons the heirs of the cathedral builders. According to a fairly simple hypothesis, speculative Freemasons, while no longer using the tools of the operative Masons in a practical way, have inherited them and the symbols, rules and secrets that go with ...

  5. Masonic conspiracy theories - Wikipedia

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    Hundreds of conspiracy theories about Freemasonry have been described since the late 18th century. [1] Usually, these theories fall into three distinct categories: political (usually involving allegations of control of government, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom), religious (usually involving allegations of anti-Christian or Satanic beliefs or practices), and cultural ...

  6. Royal Order of Jesters - Wikipedia

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    The original meeting resulting in the formation of the Order was held on February 20, 1911, by Shriners in the Captain’s office of the S.S. Wilhelmina to visit Aloha Temple in Hawaii. Noble A.M. Ellison of San Francisco, California was elected the leader (called a "director") and the original group, called "a cast", with thirteen members. It ...

  7. Hiram Abiff - Wikipedia

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    The result is the same, but this time, it is Master Masons who find the body. The secrets are not lost, but Solomon orders them buried under the Temple, inscribed on Hiram's grave, and the same substitution is made as a mark of respect. The secrets "lost" in the other tradition are here given to new Master Masons as part of their ritual.

  8. Fact check: Social media users confuse Shriners Hospitals ...

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    Social media users falsely claimed Shriner Hospitals for Children's ambassador Kaleb Torres died. He's been confused with another boy named Kaleb.

  9. Masonic bodies - Wikipedia

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    The “Q”, or the Order of Quetzalcoatl, is an invitational only body within the Masonic fraternity. This organization, which was established by Arthur J. in Mexico City on March 14, 1945, is renowned for its philanthropic endeavors. Its primary charitable contribution is providing transportation funds for Shriners hospitals.