Jesus was a carpenter,not a mason. the union gets upset if carpenters try to do stonework.
2007-03-14 11:23:14
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answered by Anonymous
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Free Masons historically have a lot in common with the teachings of Jesus. There was a scandal about a murder that they believe a few people covered up but ruined the reputation of the masons which is why it got such a bad reputation as time went by. But if you look at the foundations of the US the concepts of god given rights were thought to be espoused by that of the free masons. Free Masons were also one of the earlier groups that allowed people to join regardless of financial means and did actually oppose slavery.
I think Free Masons have gotten a very bad rap over the years.
2007-03-14 18:24:28
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answered by cadisneygirl 7
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Most likely not. Jesus was a carpenter not a actual stone mason. In those days if the Masons were even around, it was an organization for actual stone masons. It was kind of like a union. So, since Jesus wasn't a stone mason, I doubt he was a freemason but, there is no definite was to prove it.
2007-03-18 02:29:39
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answered by I'mAJamieLawrenceFanGirl 3
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It is said that both Joshua and his father (Jesus and Joseph) were "tektons" which most translate as "builders." Considering there are not a lot of trees in Israel, that could well have meant stone worker.
Now, regarding Freemason. True, the United Grand Lodge of England was formed in 1717. However, we have evidence of groups of people doing esoteric things considerably earlier.
Yes, there is good evidence that if there was a historical Jesus, he probably was an Essene. Many of the metaphors in Freemasonry (and Co-Masonry) are drawn from the Temple of Solomon with its kingly pillar and its priestly pillar. The Essenes seem to have also invested much in the same structure.
Knight and Lomas in their books _The Hiram Key_ and _The Second Messiah_ look at the connection between Jesus and Freemasonry. They posit, among other things, that Jesus was the kingly pillar and first John the Baptist and then James (Jesus' brother) were the priestly pillar. Suggest you recommend those books to your friend. Understand that many bodies of Freemasons disagree with these books, though.
Guess that is a mark of a Freemason, we are free to decide what a symbol means. *grin*
2007-03-15 10:52:50
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answered by NeoArt 6
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I don't think Jesus existed in the way portrayed in the bible, and certainly the bible is not a history book or an autobiography of Jesus.
The early Rabbinic record of the Jewish faith , a document called "Dialogue with Trypho", written by St Justin Martyr circ 160 AD recorded what is basically an argument that Just Martyr had with a Jewish man called Trypho. In this document, Trypho mentioned a "groundless report" and also clearly and unequivocally stated the early church had "invented" Christ. In the famous Ante-Nicene Library can be seen this passage that reads " "But Krist, if he has indeed been born and exists anywhere is unknown...And you, having accepted a groundless report, invented a Kristo for yourself."
I am sure I could fill several pages with other references that question the historical accuracy of the life of Christ, but the point is, that belief in the concept, the teaching and practise of true Christianity is ultimately good, the fact that it is based on a lie is fundamentally irrelevant.
2007-03-17 12:25:48
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answered by Boston Bluefish 6
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No. The actual Free Mason lodges were founded during the Enlightenment.
2007-03-14 18:31:01
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answered by Tom R 2
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A Free Carpenter, perhaps.
2007-03-14 18:23:21
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answered by Anonymous
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Speaking of wood and stone, I remember something about wood will burn yet float and stone won't burn yet will sink...
Anyway, no Freemasonry records show sometime in 1700s england. Now if you want to talk roots,teachings,beliefs,ideals. Than you have an endless debate which no one will agree.
2007-03-16 13:38:58
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answered by Labatt113 4
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i'm not sure, but, i am guessing no. my grandfather was a free mason, and they have some rites that jesus woudln't agree with. hope that helps.
2007-03-14 18:33:20
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answered by that girl! 4
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It would make more sense to ask if Jesus was a Gnostic or Essene then to ask if he was a FreeMason.
2007-03-14 18:23:43
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answered by Anonymous
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