Perón and Alfonsín’s ties to Freemasonry revealed in historic documents

[MilHojas]

Cartas y una solicitud de ingreso: qué dicen los documentos que vinculan a Perón y Alfonsín con la masonería

La Gran Logia de la Argentina abrió por primera vez sus archivos con papeles que probarían que los ex presidentes eran masones

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Original article in Spanish

 

[sergio]

Cartas y una solicitud de ingreso: qué dicen los documentos que vinculan a Perón y Alfonsín con la masonería

La Gran Logia de la Argentina abrió por primera vez sus archivos con papeles que probarían que los ex presidentes eran masones

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Original article in SpanisI

Isn't Freemasonry only for Protestants?

 

[steveinbsas]

Isn't Freemasonry only for Protestants?

Not according to Google AI:

"..., Freemasonry is not exclusively for Protestants; it is open to men of various religious beliefs who believe in a Supreme Being. While some Masonic rituals and symbols have Christian roots, and many members in certain regions may be Christian, the organization welcomes members from religions like Judaism, Islam, and others.

Requirement: The only religious requirement is belief in a Supreme Being, not a specific religion.

Sacred texts: Lodges may display a Bible, but they also use the sacred scriptures of other faiths for members of different religions.

Historical context: Although the organization originated in a predominantly Christian society, it was founded on principles of religious tolerance and has been open to a wider range of faiths for centuries.

Denominational variety: Masons come from many different sects and denominations within all major world religions."

 

[sergio]

Not according to Google AI:

"..., Freemasonry is not exclusively for Protestants; it is open to men of various religious beliefs who believe in a Supreme Being. While some Masonic rituals and symbols have Christian roots, and many members in certain regions may be Christian, the organization welcomes members from religions like Judaism, Islam, and others.

Requirement: The only religious requirement is belief in a Supreme Being, not a specific religion.

Sacred texts: Lodges may display a Bible, but they also use the sacred scriptures of other faiths for members of different religions.

Historical context: Although the organization originated in a predominantly Christian society, it was founded on principles of religious tolerance and has been open to a wider range of faiths for centuries.

Denominational variety: Masons come from many different sects and denominations within all major world religions."

I think in the US it has a reputation for being historically anti-Catholic. Maybe this has changed. Didn't the Knights of Columbus form in reaction to Masonry? Any Masons here to comment on this?

 

[steveinbsas]

I think in the US it has a reputation for being historically anti-Catholic. Maybe this has changed. Didn't the Knights of Columbus form in reaction to Masonry? Any Masons here to comment on this?

According to Google AI:

"Yes. , the Knights of Columbus was formed to provide a Catholic alternative to Freemasonry, which the Catholic Church historically opposed and prohibited its members from joining. Founded by Father Michael J. McGivney in 1882, the Knights of Columbus offered a fraternal organization for Catholic men that also provided mutual aid and financial protection, while aligning with Church teachings.

Church opposition to Freemasonry: The Catholic Church has long viewed Freemasonry as incompatible with Catholic doctrine, leading to a long-standing prohibition against its members joining Masonic lodges.

A Catholic alternative: The Knights of Columbus was created as a fraternal organization specifically for Catholic men. This allowed Catholic men to participate in a fraternal society without going against their faith's directives.

Mutual aid and charity: Both organizations aimed to make "good men better" and support members and their families. The Knights of Columbus initially focused on providing insurance to widows and orphans, a need that was common among Catholic communities.

Shared structure: Some observers have noted structural similarities between the two groups, such as a progression of degrees, which further suggests the Knights of Columbus was designed to be a Catholic substitute for Freemasonry.

 

[Silvie]

Most of our famous national heroes had ties to Freemasonry

 

[sergio]

Most of our famous national heroes had ties to Freemasonry

Heroes from what countries? Many 18th c US leaders were Masons. US hostility to Catholicism was common at the time and remained so until fairly recently.

 

[Silvie]

Heroes from what countries? Many 18th c US leaders were Masons. US hostility to Catholicism was common at the time and remained so until fairly recently.

I refer to Argentina's history.

 

[MilHojas]

Perón and Alfonsín were Freemasons, Argentine lodge confirms - Buenos Aires Herald

Documents reveal that the late Argentine presidents were active members of the lodge. Throughout his life, Perón had publicly criticized Masonry and denied being part of it

buenosairesherald.com